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Georgie

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Scam warning
« on: January 19, 2007, 20:23:59 »
I'm not usually one for posting warnings about potential scams but I had a close miss today.

 

I walked into B&Q at lunchtime and some old guy dressed in orange asked me if I wanted decking. Fortunately, I got the first punch in and that was the end of that.

 

Those less suspecting might not be so lucky so inform your friends and colleagues.

 

G x 

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manicscousers

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2007, 20:53:29 »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
nearly got me there

Georgie

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2007, 21:00:03 »
Drat.  Only nearly?  ;)

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2007, 21:09:08 »
That old Enfield sense of humor's coming out Georgie very good. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2007, 21:19:04 »
grrrr! I was suckered :o :P :-[ ::)

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2007, 21:35:04 »
Was waiting for it Georgie and I wasn't disappointed!  ;D ;D Love that humour girl!  :D busy_lizzie
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Georgie

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2007, 22:39:46 »
Please don't hold your breath until my next joke! In the meantime I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as me.  I claim no credit.  ;D

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2007, 22:52:49 »
 ;D Very good!  I had to read it twice to get it tho'  ::)
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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2007, 22:59:49 »
It's the way she tells em.....
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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2007, 23:15:42 »
Hi Geordie, you listen to Wogan of a morning as well!!

The other one was the customer in M&S who was approached by a helpful assistant, asking if he wanted bedding.

His case comes up next month.

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2007, 23:44:24 »
I giggled at that one on another forum ;)

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2007, 09:28:08 »
I love those!! Must be my girlish sense of humour!  ;D busy_lizzie
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Georgie

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2007, 11:00:24 »
Hi Geordie, you listen to Wogan of a morning as well!!

The other one was the customer in M&S who was approached by a helpful assistant, asking if he wanted bedding.

His case comes up next month.

valmarg


Oh I like your joke too, Valmarg.  And no, I don't listen to Wogan (perish the thought!) I'm a Today Programme gal.   ;D

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2007, 15:23:56 »
well you got me on that one Georgie ;D ;D

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2007, 17:45:30 »
Georgie even a day out in the garden and still being slightly battered by the wind this old brain got it FIRST time. Tickled me pink ;D

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2007, 18:55:55 »
Georgie even a day out in the garden and still being slightly battered by the wind this old brain got it FIRST time. Tickled me pink ;D

If you are being battered by the wind - best phone the police....
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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2007, 22:52:10 »
 ;D ;D

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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2007, 11:01:22 »
Another good un!!  ;D busy_lizzie
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Re: Scam warning
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2007, 17:25:15 »
Am very impressed Georgie me gal. You better get out a bit more XX
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