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#3988836 - 07/31/14 02:48 PM Scam or a Mistake?  
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I received the following email this morning from UK.ST.GATWICK-APT@europcar.com.

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This is a courtesy email regarding your rental vehicle with Europcar. According to our records the vehicle was due back on the 30.07.2014 at 09.00. Please call me on 01293 568254 to discuss an extension and return date.


Kind Regards,

Beth


Europcar UK Group | London Gatwick Airport

Office: +44 1293 568254| Mobile: +44 7774 107739| Europcar.com

Car Rental Building, Lower Forecourt Road, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, RH60NP

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The problem is, I haven't visited the UK in the past 20 years and did not rent any cars from anywhere. So I am not sure if this is a mistake or someone is trying to scam me. I sent an email to Europcar to confirm via their website. I didn't reply to the email that was sent to me.


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#3988838 - 07/31/14 02:55 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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Scam. Ignore it mate. They would have quoted a reference number and your name would be on it I think.

I am more or less positive if you rang it they would ask for your credit card details as a "security measure" to check who you are.

Delete it.

#3988839 - 07/31/14 03:01 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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Beth is a Nigerian Prince, you could probably stand to make a lot of money here!


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#3988840 - 07/31/14 03:03 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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The problem is that the email did address me by my last name, misspelled a bit though. The could have figured that from my email address.


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#3988843 - 07/31/14 03:10 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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For god's sake, return the car. I've been waiting for it for a day now, you're really putting a crimp on my holiday.

#3988853 - 07/31/14 03:24 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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I just checked out the number,it seems to originate in Crawley (South,half way between London and Brighton) but that's all I can find.I'm not brave enough to ring it.

Dropping the number into various 'who called me' sites brings up nothing.

Last edited by Chucky; 07/31/14 03:26 PM.

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#3988854 - 07/31/14 03:26 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: Chucky]  
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Originally Posted By: Chucky
I just checked out the number,it seems to originate in Crawley (South,half way between London and Brighton) but that's all I can find.I'm not brave enough to ring it.


So it is not from Gatwick I presume?


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#3988856 - 07/31/14 03:31 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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#3988858 - 07/31/14 03:32 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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The code for Gatwick is 01293 but it also covers...

Crawley 01293
Faygate 01293
Horley 01293
Norwood Hill 01293
Rusper 01293


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#3988860 - 07/31/14 03:34 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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RH6 0NP LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
United Kingdom

Phone:
+44 (0371) 3843408

Fax:
+44 (01293) 569332

details of the official business .. straight from their website smile


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#3988862 - 07/31/14 03:35 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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Thanks Chucky. I don't want to call long distance and will wait and see if there is a response from Europcar. I am afraid that someone is using my identity to rent a car or worse and I don't want to get stuck in any sort of crazy unlawful sort of situation.


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#3988863 - 07/31/14 03:37 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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01293 is the FAX
Phone is 0371

CRAWLEY

WINDMILL GARAGE
OLD BRIGHTON RD LOWFIELD HEATH
RH11 0PR CRAWLEY

Phone: +44 0371 3849986

Fax: +44 01293 513064

LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
Address:

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS
LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
RH6 0NP GATWICK
Contact:

Phone : +44 0371 3843408
Fax: +44 01293 569332

LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT PRESTIGE
Address:

CAR RENTAL BUILDING SOUTH TERMINAL
LOWER FORECOURT ROAD
RH6 0NP GATWICK AIRPORT
Contact:

Phone : +44 0371 3843408
Fax: +44 01293 569332

Last edited by KraziKanuK; 07/31/14 03:40 PM.

There was only 16 squadrons of RAF fighters that used 100 octane during the BoB.
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#3988866 - 07/31/14 03:38 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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I just rang the number and Beth answered and it is Europcar,at least that's how she answered the call.It sounded like a busy office in the background.

Last edited by Chucky; 07/31/14 03:46 PM.

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#3988873 - 07/31/14 03:48 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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I just rang Europcar at the 44 0371 3843408 number and to my relief they confirmed that they don't have any reservations or car rentals under my name. The email must have been a mistake.

Thanks Chucky for looking into this for me. Truly appreciate it.



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#3988874 - 07/31/14 03:49 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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No problem,glad you got to the bottom of it.

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#3989097 - 07/31/14 10:39 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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0371 isn't a BT localised number format (these are all 01, 02). It would appear to be a 'bulk' code used by Europcar and other national/international businesses, or possibly some bundled code from an alternative phone supplier.

01293 is the Gatwick region code.

I'd imagine that in addition to the call-centre number "0371" that credit control and other local functions would have direct numbers. Seems as if "Beth" could be in this type of role.... or possibly a credit card scam attempted on the back of Europcar's business.

Some kind of scam seems possible (could be a fraudulent use of some of your details to obtain use of services from the business, or possibly this 'outfit' attempting an internet scam).

Hard to tell, but the correct handling is to contact the offical business directly using the published contact details... if there is a risk of fraud check your credit card and bank for unexpected transactions, and if necessary report the fraud to the relevant authorities. (UK ActionFraud, or the appropriate US body).

#3989156 - 08/01/14 01:28 AM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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Originally Posted By: 2GvSAP_Mohawk
I just rang Europcar at the 44 0371 3843408 number and to my relief they confirmed that they don't have any reservations or car rentals under my name. The email must have been a mistake.

Thanks Chucky for looking into this for me. Truly appreciate it.



Mistake? More like a scam....

Glad you didn't just hand them CC info.


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#3989181 - 08/01/14 03:11 AM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: Meatsheild]  
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Originally Posted By: Meatsheild
Address:
INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS
RH6 0NP LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
United Kingdom

Phone:
+44 (0371) 3843408

Fax:
+44 (01293) 569332

details of the official business .. straight from their website smile



....and that's the way you do it.

Nice job.


Obvious "SCAM".

Of course.... rolleyes

Don't call that number they gave you, unless you use a phone that doesn't give them your phone number.
They'll put you on the "sucker for sure list"...lol....
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#3989183 - 08/01/14 03:28 AM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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The Nigerian`s are awaiting those who don`t what its about. Must be a per-requesit to graduate school
in Nigeria to learn these skills.


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#3989311 - 08/01/14 01:50 PM Re: Scam or a Mistake? [Re: 2GvSAP_Mohawk]  
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I dailed the official Europcar customer service phone number that i got from the official website, not the number in the email.


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