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just making a point no argument, it is legit not to use real name for all kinds of reasons
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of course, in media we often don't use real names, but maybe that is another matter entirely

do the people getting these calls know that ? that they are not in the uk (wherever)

you cannot assume anyway; in the UK after 2/3 generation or so, the second name at least could be anything; reckon be the same elsewhere where there is ethnic mix

ah the joys of living in urban berkshire - I did live down the line from you in basingstoke back in the '80s for 18 months or so...

of course we rural types get our scammers too [and sheep...

my mother just says 'my son deals with all that, if you give me your number i'll get him to ring you back' be it money, computers, or anything else.. not often I get to ring back ;)

oh yes -I like to get 'geeky' or just walk away on a pretext 'just need to get the mouse' and leave them hanging.... watching the panorama is on my to do list