Geoff Jones

Inveterate dabbler in business, travel, gadgets & life

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Just had an SMS from Chris warning me not call back 08718717123 if you see a missed call. Apparently its a scam from an outfit called Global Direct. Checked the number on google and came up with this blog someone else who was caught out. Cunning SCAM, if very annoying idea anyway.

This follows on fromanother new scam. I received on fax yesterday (number withheld) from “Janet Brown Holdings” asking me to call 07984935756 as they were very interested in my companies services! Checked on google using the post code given on fax and came up with this so obviously Janet is aka Julie Hansen Holdings! Interestingly 07984 is a regular one2one mobile number – wonder if it pops you through to a premium rate number? Don’t think I will try!

And here is a tip that works. If you get shocks from static buildup from things like running machines or walking in nylon carpeted areas. Clench your fist and touch the earthed metal object etc with your knuckle. You will discharge your static safely with no irritating belt!

Sadly the statistic about sexual assaults in London by minicab drivers seems to be depressingly true extract from here The new statistics reveal that there have been 150 recorded rapes and sexual assaults by minicab drivers this year, compared to 66 four years ago. Police believe that the true figure is probably up to 10 times greater due to the ‘serious under reporting’ of such assaults. This was 2001

Interesting statistic, if its true, Last year 214 women were sexually assaulted by unlicensed taxi drivers in the capital(London). A new service is been promoted to allow you to phone the cab direct by this outfit ZingoTaxi although at £1.60 a call its sounds a tad expensive. Full story here. The number to call is 08700 700 700 and apparently it is set up by the makers of the London Cabs an interesting example of vertical integration! I think I need to check those assault figures though!

Crikey just read Zingo is a 50 strong team who are burning their way through £8million pounds. Thats a lot of calls at £1.60 a pop!