Phone scam warning
Today I received a call to my landline from someone who claimed he worked for Spark.
He told me that they could see on their system that there are 9 devices connected at that moment and suggested that I switch the modem off and on again. I told him that can't be.
He then asked if I gave my wifi password out to any friends or family. (If I told him the number of devices that connects to my wifi, and confirmed that they don't belong to friends or family visiting, I would be telling him how many devices I OWN)
He wanted to know if I had a computer and if I was able to log on.
In between his fishing for details, I asked him to confirm what connection I have at my house (meaning ADSL, VDSL, or Fibre). He couldn't answer that. I also asked him to confirm that he worked for Spark by giving me my account number or the name that the account is in. He told me that he can't disclose that due to confidentiality. THE GUY PHONED MY HOME PHONE ABOUT MY INTERNET, YET REFUSED TO GIVE ME MY ACCOUNT DETAILS.
When he asked me if I could go to my computer to log on, I said no. And then he asked if I had a computer I said no. So he hung up.
I called the number back that he called on and kept getting an engaged signal.
The number is 077869647
I then called Spark and they confirmed that:
1) No Spark representitive phoned me
2) Spark has no way of knowing when a customer is having internet issues until the customer phones them. Therefore they don't call customers to notify them of such issues.
A Spark Call Investigation Team confirmed that the number used by the suspicious caller had never been reported before and may be a disposable number that was made up. The number I gave Spark is the number that showed on my handset's caller ID.
The Spark rep informed me that this is a phishing scam where if people co-operate, they will get those people to log into their computers and by following prompts, give the criminal access to their interent connection where they would be able to access personal information like bank accounts.
The advice given by Spark Call Investigation Team is to hang up on the call. You can call Spark and report it so that they can block the number.
Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?
Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱
-
49.5% Yes
-
48.6% No
-
1.9% Other - I'll share below
Here's Thursday's thinker!
I am lighter than air, but a hundred people cannot lift me. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.
2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.
A lovely 2-bedroom unit coming up for rent close to mid October 2024 (final date yet to be confirmed). Offers
- 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, toilet.
- open plan kitchen with dishwasher, separate laundry
- spacious living area
- heat pump
- alarm system.
- own private deck
- piped gas for cooking and on demand hot water supply.
- separate gas, electricity and water meter
- Plenty On-street parking.
Walking distance to Wakaaranga Primary, Farmcove Intermediate and Pakuranga college. Close proximity to Highland Park supermarkets, public transport and ferry services. Suitable for up to 3 tenants.
Ideal tenant: Small family with school going child or professional couple. Will need to provide good rental references and good credit history. Please note photos are not current since tenants still residing. They were taken when unit was just built. Fridge in photo not included.
Listed elsewhere.
Moving cost:
Bond: 4 weeks rent
Rent: 1 week rent in advance
Tenant is responsible for water, power, lawn, garden maintenance, and other outgoings.
Sorry No pets, Smokers/Vapers please
Rent : $580 per week but negotiable for long term commitment.
Those interested please contact by email 2bedroomunit4rent@gmail.com with a short introduction about yourself and include a completed tenancy application. Form is available on www.tenancy.govt.nz...
Property can be viewed strictly by prior appointment only.
Loading…
