many calls from unknown international mobile number...

[hedgefinder]

I know virtually all the phone and internet sales and scams techniques usually used, but the latest one has me stumped...

Over the last few weeks I have had several missed calls from the same intenational mobile number. Being suspicious of these things I never called back or answered. Whilst rather busy the other day I was expecting a call and when the phone rang I automatically picked up. Without realising (until after the call) I had answered a call from this international mobile number. In reasonable (ish) English an Indian man asked for me by name (full name), then asked for my postal code so that he could "come directly to my store, now". I used to own a shop several years ago, but not currently, so giving him the benefit of the doubt I simply asked "what is this concerning" - in reply the phone went dead immediately.

the question is what kind of scam is this and how would he benefit from knwoing my postal code?? credit card clone? identity theft? anyone any ideas?

[The Moose]

Next time, make one up and see what happens AB1 2CD. There you go

[Slidingpillar]

Google the number. I've found out the owner of all the mystery numbers that have called my mobile.

[hedgefinder]

Slidingpillar said:

Google the number. I've found out the owner of all the mystery numbers that have called my mobile.

already tried that, just comes up as an international mobile number from India.. no further information..

1. edit - just tried again and after a bit of searching connected the number to a webshop - myfashionstock.com

I have no idea whether the number is still connected with that site - somehow I doubt it, but its not anything that I have ever been connected to....

Edited by hedgefinder on Monday 26th August 10:42