On the subject of phone scams...
Swmbo had a call a week ago from a mobile number which was identified as simply “Australia “. Didn’t get to the phone soon enough & no message left.
We figured if it was important they would call back.
They did, an hour later. Again could not get to the phone in time. No message.
Decided to call back. It might be someone we know, but don’t have their number.
Telstra recording: “The number you have called is not connected. Please check the number and call again.” ???? We called the number that called us. How can it NOT be connected?
Third call came next day & Swmbo happened to have the phone handy.
Caller asked to speak to a Mrs (mumbled name).
“No-one here of that name. You have a wrong number. “
“Well, while you are on the line, would you take part in our survey?”
“No. I’m not interested in your survey.” Click
Next day: same number, same script. Same response.
Day later: same number, same script. Swmbo lost her cool and stated with some considerable emphasis the suggestion that they NOT call again.
Since then, there has been Peace In The Valley.
