article_snippet: Retired financial services manager Tim Esworthy said Retired financial services manager Tim Esworthy had been targeted by cold callers selling products to ease joint pain, as well as receiving sales calls regarding solar panels, pensions and PPI claims up to eight times a day.
article_snippet: He said He received cold calls several times a day, some of which appeared to be targeted at He because of He mobility problem.
article_snippet: I’ve had people calling trying to sell me some syrup that was good for your joints,’ He said.
article_snippet: We have had people call up more than once and say: “You’ve got a problem with your computer, just give We your details”.
article_snippet: Or “Do you have a standing charge on your bank account?
article_snippet: ‘If people are selling lists with ’m name on that explains why I get so many (cold calls).
article_snippet: I get so many calls from abroad, you think: “
article_snippet: It is mainly people with foreign accents saying their name is David or John.
article_snippet: The couple nearly lost thousands when The couple fell for scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who The couple allowed to take over The couple computer, but luckily The couple realised at the last minute and The couple bank suspended all The couple accounts.
highlights_snippet: Said Tim Esworthy had been targeted by cold callers selling products easing joint pain .
  