Martin Milan wrote:
> Palindrome wrote in
> news:kJ8Gj.195983$FE.153675@fe05.news.easynews.com:
>
> > nospam@nospam.spam wrote:
> >> I've just been phoned by an American/Canadian sounding woman (I
> think >> it was a pre-recorded message):
> >>
> >> "Congratulations! You have been specially selected for one of our
> >> offers. Press 9. Our operators are standing by".
> >>
> >> Obviously I just hung up, but presumerably pressing 9 would have
> >> incurred a massive charge of some sort.
> >
> > I doubt it. The caller was paying the call charges. I suspect all
> > that pressing 9 would do would be to flag up a potential mug to the
> > human tele-sales person that then picked up the call.
> >
> > --
> > Sue
>
> Don't be so sure Sue - I'm looking into an idea for a service using
> premium lines, and I was astounded to find that in my little scheme,
> the gateway I am using have no problem having the recipient of a call
> that we initiate being connected to a premium rate number, with the
> recipient paying the bill...
>
> I must admit, I didn't think it was possible - but our Gateway are
> suggesting that it is.
>
> Martin.
>
> Ps. For the avoidance of doubt, my idea ISN'T a scam - and the people
> involved will be fully aware of what is happening... If it ever gets
> off the ground...
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