New scam??

[Cowslip]

Someone claiming to ring on behalf of boc saying they need to come and inspect our gas and welding equipment as it now requires an annual test for insurance purposes and could we pay xxxx amount for the required certificate. Told them it was first we had heard of it and put phone down. Rang nfu insurance and it is nothing to do with them or a requirement!!

 

[Exfarmer]

I am certain there was another thread on this a couple of weeks ago

 

[David.]

If they turn up in a pickup with chevrons on the tailgate, don't show them the workshop. Pretend to be Polish, and Bossman not home.

 

[principal skinner]

I’ve had that one, they hung up when I pointed out I cancelled the boc account three years ago

 

[Cowslip]

Thankyou for the replies, just as we had thought. Didn't want anyone falling for it so thought I would give it a mention on here.

 

[Try to succeed]

I’ve had this too. Sounds like they’re trying hard!

 

[penntor]

Could also just be a BOC sales pitch, used to have them come around where I used to work. Free inspection but surprising how much out of date equipment they found that needed replacing.
And gas regulators should be replaced every 5 years, even if they are still brand new and never been out of the box.

 

[Baker9]

Could also just be a BOC sales pitch, used to have them come around where I used to work. Free inspection but surprising how much out of date equipment they found that needed replacing.
And gas regulators should be replaced every 5 years, even if they are still brand new and never been out of the box.

That sounds very like the fire extinguisher inspection scam in factories and offices, it is wonderful that every year when they appear there is always something out of date and or faulty and needing replaced.

 

[DrWazzock]

Watch out for fraudulent email supposedly from TV licencing about needing to update your direct debit details. Another scam.

 

[Sid]

That sounds very like the fire extinguisher inspection scam in factories and offices, it is wonderful that every year when they appear there is always something out of date and or faulty and needing replaced.

Are these ex RT inspectors?

 

[Treecreeper]

Had a lunch time call this week which went like this, Hello is that Mr..,.. I'm calling about your washing machine insurance which is due to run out shortly, you will be pleased to hear that if you renew now there will be a substantial saving on your premium, all we need is to confirm your bank account details . At this point I ended the call.

 

[Baker9]

Are these ex RT inspectors?

just sales people trying to make a dishonest wage using the fear tactic, if you have a fire and the extinguisher is out of date and does not work you could be prosecuted for it etc.