2012-07-06

Calls from the grave

Dolly (mother in law) had a mobile (orange) which I paid. It was an old virgin equiv (zero monthly rental) tariff, which was ideal as she would run up the odd 25p of calls some months, if that.

Well, somehow, even though someone swears blind that the SIM was cut up, we have calls from the grave. Fortunately only £40 or so, but still...


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2 comments:

  1. NickFriday, 6 July 2012 at 14:37:00 BST

    Account hijacking? Any of the usual techniques would get you a SIM sent in the post that might not actually get to the intended recipient.

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    1. RevKFriday, 6 July 2012 at 14:42:00 BST

      Orange did not send a new one... Anyway, blocked now, and new SIM on its way to me.

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