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Strange Phone Number...?

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  • 17-08-2011 5:19pm
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    tim0ney
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    Sorry I had no idea where else to put this, mods please feel free to move..

    I work in shops all over the Dublin and Meath area - from time to time I will get a phone call from the number 01 1111111 - when I pick up, the line is held for about 5 seconds before cutting off - does anyone know what this is? Been happening for months now and it's really beginning to bug me!


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    Sounds like its harvesting phone numbers. Dialling randonly & making a note of whats answered. The caller ID is possibly faked.


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    Text_Mad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭Text_Mad


    Got a phone call from this number can't figure out where it's from can anyone help me?
    +353539485100


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    knotknowbody
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭knotknowbody


    Text_Mad wrote: »
    Got a phone call from this number can't figure out where it's from can anyone help me?
    +353539485100

    Google on that returns:

    Seafield Golf & Spa Hotel
    Ballymoney
    Gorey, Co. Wexford
    Ireland
    Tel: +353 (0)53 9485100
    Fax: +353 (0)53 9485164
    E-mail: reception@seafieldhotel.com
    Web: www.seafieldhotel.com


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    Nelbert
    Registered Users Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭Nelbert


    We get this quite regularly where I work, it's irritating to say the least. We've gotten used to it and know what to expect thanks to the caller ID but I'd love to know the source, legitimate or otherwise, of these calls.


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    Moriarty
    Registered Users Posts: 6,007 ✭✭✭Moriarty


    Your only real course of action is to report the exact time and date that you received the call on, as well as any caller ID, to your phone company. Tell them that it's a nuisance call and ask them to investigate who it is.


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    MLC61
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭MLC61


    I'm not sure if op received these calls on a mobile and if so if he has a landline/desk phone extension diverted to that mobile.

    Significant number of cases of PBX hacking reported recently where the owners noted a large number of calls from strange numbers in the days leading up to the hacking. This number was specifically referenced.


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    Static M.e.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Static M.e.


    OP.

    Ring your mobile provider and log a call to see who exactly has that number. It wont matter if they are spoofing that number or not. Your provider can chase that matter down to exactly who owns it even if they are trying to hide it.


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