Scam protection call? - Sky

JSemple3 · 03-11-2009, 18:55

Sorry if this has been mentioned before I do apologise. My dad got a call from a number 008001218143. Something to do with protection for boxes? Not sure how genuine it is or the company's name (my dad didn't have a clue and was foolish enough to give his bank details over the phone)

oscar1 · 03-11-2009, 19:04

Just copy and paste the number into Google then read the replies by other people.
Regards

Hypnodisc · 03-11-2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by JSemple3

Sorry if this has been mentioned before I do apologise. My dad got a call from a number 008001218143. Something to do with protection for boxes? Not sure how genuine it is or the company's name (my dad didn't have a clue and was foolish enough to give his bank details over the phone)

Sky seem to sell on your details and most customers seem to end up getting a call after about a year from a warranty company.

They are probably overcharging him, and I'm not sure how well the warranty would stand up if he actually needed to claim - but it's unlikely it's a 'scam' in the conventional sense.

JSemple3 · 03-11-2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Hypnodisc

Sky seem to sell on your details and most customers seem to end up getting a call after about a year from a warranty company.

They are probably overcharging him, and I'm not sure how well the warranty would stand up if he actually needed to claim - but it's unlikely it's a 'scam' in the conventional sense.

Hm. From what I read on google they seem persistent in calling sometimes (basically could call a few times in a day to they get some sort of answer) hence my suspicions.

daysineuropa79 · 03-11-2009, 22:15

I did the same here , thought it was sky as I did have the warranty with them , just ring them up and cancel

StuartPlymouth · 03-11-2009, 23:38

It really isn't necessary to have any sort of warranty for a Sky box. If they break during the first year then Sky have to replace it anyway. If it breaks after about 4 years then you've had a good run and it's time to replace it.

Anything in between and just tell Sky that you're cancelling....they'll soon be round with another box free of charge!

JSemple3 · 10-11-2009, 11:00

Just to bring this to (hopefully)

to an end. Noticed the direct debit had went on the old man's bank this morning. I deleted it and found a number which if you call then they remove your phone details from their database so we will see. Should be the end of it now. Too dodgy IMO.

03-11-2009, 18:55	#1
JSemple3 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,239	Scam protection call? Sorry if this has been mentioned before I do apologise. My dad got a call from a number 008001218143. Something to do with protection for boxes? Not sure how genuine it is or the company's name (my dad didn't have a clue and was foolish enough to give his bank details over the phone)

03-11-2009, 19:04	#2
oscar1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: God's country Posts: 365	Just copy and paste the number into Google then read the replies by other people. Regards

03-11-2009, 22:15	#5
daysineuropa79 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	I did the same here , thought it was sky as I did have the warranty with them , just ring them up and cancel

03-11-2009, 23:38	#6
StuartPlymouth Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Devon Services: Sky+ and TV Link, Freeview, Sky Everyday Broadband, TV Capture Posts: 419	It really isn't necessary to have any sort of warranty for a Sky box. If they break during the first year then Sky have to replace it anyway. If it breaks after about 4 years then you've had a good run and it's time to replace it. Anything in between and just tell Sky that you're cancelling....they'll soon be round with another box free of charge!

10-11-2009, 11:00	#7
JSemple3 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,239	Just to bring this to (hopefully) to an end. Noticed the direct debit had went on the old man's bank this morning. I deleted it and found a number which if you call then they remove your phone details from their database so we will see. Should be the end of it now. Too dodgy IMO.