Wingpete Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Had an interesting call from Florida on Sat. Telling me I had won this wonderful trip to Florida, inlcuding visits to Disneyland, Universal Studios, staying in the Hilton Hotel, all paid for. Caller knew my full postal address, fact I am retired, that I had been to a rally in USA, where I am supposed to have completed this form, so winning the competition. I had no recollection of entering any competition, so became suspicious. Allowed caller to extol the wonders of Florida, telling him I was going to be over there in June next year anyway. He then went on to tell me that I all needed to do was give them my credit cad numbers, as confirmation that I was who he thought I was. I told him I can verify that I am the person he was talking to, so as he had all these details, he must have my card details as well ! He became a littel agitated, and said I could not qualify if I did not give the card numbers. And if I declined, the offer wojld be given to the next person on the list. How many winners can win first prize ? I wished the next winner well, and bid farewell. What I was concerned about was the amount of information he had about me. So, run a GOOGLE search using your name. Mine came up several times, giving out details of my business & hobbies. From that information, my phone number was disclosed. GOOGLE the number, and it will tell who it is allocated to, and address. So, big brother has truly arrived, just a little bit late after 1984 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The only thing I found when googling my name was my own website and several other people with the same name :-) . Good heads up on this though Pete. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Doesn't a lot of that info originate from shopping loyalty cards and customer 'surveys' etc. If not, where does it come from ? Presumably a lot of people have given all this info to someone in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Just tried the "google yourself" thing - amazed how many Tony Joneses there are, even if I narrow it down to "UK sites" and add "+baptist" !! I seem to be involved in churches all over the country, and have apparently written several books I've never heard of! The things I do in my sleep ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I work for Nasa I think or I'm a secret agent :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelander Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 mass murderer - thats me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I am unique - No.1 in google, complete with photograph (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelander Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 what are you wearing in the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 If you want to really scare yourselves just type your name into 192.com then sit back and be afraid, very afraid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Afraid Afraid . I am so pissed off its unbelievable I have never signed anything that says that they have the right to sell on my details not only that but the people who bought our last house are into Fraud Great . Also having vunrable children in the house what happens when they reach 18 if they are selling this from the electoral role then i will go nuts with them . BLOODY LIVID Lets get a mortgage in your name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Read what Tomo put you lot Be afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 192.com ... tried it, had to click on bl**dy North Humberside!!!!!!! AAAARRRRGHHHHHH. I just 'googled' myself (sounds rude! 8-) ) and I came up at the top as well .....!!! Nah, nah Janine, pfhzzzzz!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I find there are several of me, which is very confusing, as I now don't know which one I am. Whose silly idea was this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Surely there is a law against this ? I am not shocked just think its wrong you cant give out incorrect data about people . Also i cant see how they get away with it thats private info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Sorry to bother you Michele, but i,m just going through your personal details and just want to confirm your husbands name is Andrew before continuing. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yes it is please feel free to get credit in our names only get me a fiver out the till when you are there :D Where you been Ghost of Xmas past. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Contemplating the future of mankind and trying get the lights on the Christmas tree to work. Seen where our future lies, but the bloody lights are knackered. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Ah down a Medieval drainage system I see . :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.