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HMRC Callback Scam

I've ranted about CLI and CLI Spoofing on many, many, occasions but more and more often scammers are using it as an extra step in their scam to "prove" they're genuine. In the example below the scammer directs the victim to the HMRC website,

SIP Rejection Testing

Every now and then I throw together quick little one-off scripts for testing things that might benefit a wider audience. Sometimes it's handy to test how particular devices or platforms handle specific rejection codes, so I threw together this little tool in node. Basically, it runs at

consumer rights

aqva-usations

Ok, so that pun didn't really work. I've already posted a lengthy rant about aqva bathrooms [https://rsmck.co.uk/blog/aqva-bathrooms/] and their complete lack of customer service after supplying me with defective goods. Well, today, after sending them the recording of the call

When is withheld, not withheld?

I love Three's new WiFi Calling feature (well, it's an Apple feature, but Three finally decided to support it!) – ultimately it lets me use my phone (most of the time) at home for calls and SMS (think 2FA!) where there is no signal on Three. However,

How not to do APIs

The company involved here will remain anonymous, as they offer a good (and relatively unique) service and I don't want to damage any relationship with them, nor discourage others from using them just for this reason! Additionally, their support has been excellent. I hope others find this though,

Eurobeat: Moldova!

I have provided voting for numerous (almost 20 now!) productions of Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision and am pleased to announce that one again I am providing the voting for the new professional production of Eurobeat (and the visuals are looking better than ever!) And the only thing better than a new

Husqvarna Automower Challenge - Communication

For a bit of background on this see my first post [https://rsmck.co.uk/blog/husqvarna-automower-challenge/] on this. But, in summary, I am a participant in the automower challenge [http://www.automowerchallenge.co.uk/]. Automower Connect The larger Automowers (430X, 450X) support a smartphone app called "

Phishing at LLoyds

Today I received a phishing eMail, nothing unusual there... I get loads of them, but this is a little more convincing than most for one reason, it contained my postal address (ok, one from many years ago, but nonetheless it proves that it was a lot more targeted than some)

Reverse Lookup ("CNAM") in the UK

For many years the USA has had a 'CNAM' service (or Caller ID Name), allowing telecoms operators to show the name of the caller rather than a number. There are obvious advantages to this, having "BT" show when they phone rather than 0800 800 150 would

Nuisance calls, no drama.

Have you received a call from a number starting 020 7946? I have, and it took me by surprise, because these numbers can never exist. A little background; I am, and have been for many years, very actively engaged in trying to prevent misuse of telephone networks. This is a