miketaurus:
FFS… This bloke or rather the search for him has appeared on my FB account. I will be having nightmares soon!! I guess its “GONE VIRAL” Are you sure its not a scam to sell the software. If it is the Marketing Dept have done a great job.
I have no sympathy - the mere thought of having a FB account gives me nightmares. 
That said, I agree that if it IS a marketing ruse its a bloody good un!!
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That said, I agree that if it IS a marketing ruse its a bloody goodun!!
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TruckNet admin have even made this topic a sticky! 
he looks about 45 to me
The lad who had his phone stolen has an article in newcastle evening chronicle today complete withe picture of the thief and himself…
Well if he’s having his picture taken with him why can’t he just ask him for his phone back?,
Unfortunately, it is a marketing ruse. The person in the photo has not stolen anything, and this has been confirmed to me by PM by the person who reported the phone stolen.
the maoster:
Well if he’s having his picture taken with him why can’t he just ask him for his phone back?,
I believe it comes under the “finders keepers” rule. 
dafpower:
Trev_H:
miketaurus:
FFS… This bloke or rather the search for him has appeared on my FB account. I will be having nightmares soon!! I guess its “GONE VIRAL” Are you sure its not a scam to sell the software. If it is the Marketing Dept have done a great job.Worse than that I keep looking at Magnum drivers now
seen any fit women drivers yet - be a bit of a rarety though
I have thinning grey hair and drivers are looking in the cab, if I was that way inclined I would feel flattered but I am not 
If I had to drive for a company in a magnum, I would run !!! Run forest run 
Harry Monk:
Unfortunately, it is a marketing ruse. The person in the photo has not stolen anything, and this has been confirmed to me by PM by the person who reported the phone stolen.
If that really is the endgame, has he/have they wasted police time, flouted any FB posting rules (if such things exist), or created the conditions necessary for a take-up tsunami of their software product?
I would imagine yes, yes, & no.
Blondie and the “victim” (if theyre not one and the same) could well end up getting a slap or three for their (his?) troubles, and a few folk out there may not be content to let the issue lie if they feel theyve been led a merry dance.
And to think, I never used to like soap operas…!!
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Harry Monk:
Unfortunately, it is a marketing ruse. The person in the photo has not stolen anything, and this has been confirmed to me by PM by the person who reported the phone stolen.If that really is the endgame, has he/have they wasted police time, flouted any FB posting rules (if such things exist), or created the conditions necessary for a take-up tsunami of their software product?
I would imagine yes, yes, & no.Blondie and the “victim” (if they
re not one and the same) could well end up getting a slap or three for their (his?) troubles, and a few folk out there may not be content to let the issue lie if they feel theyve been led a merry dance.And to think, I never used to like soap operas…!!
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Yes I agree, people have been brilliant at helping another driver and possibly been duped. That’s not funny at all is it 
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor … an-6729164
Dont know if it’s already been posted but seen this today
Intriguing - the article does seem to have a promotional feel to it, but itll be very interesting to finally establish the real truth around this tale of mystery and imagination! If it **does** transpire to be a cynical dupe, the cops are sure to prosecute, as theyre putting resources into it that theyll not be happy to have wasted if it turns out to be much ado about nothing. Cant wait for the concluding episode!
edit - first word corrected (I hate misspelling things)
Can’t see this been a marketing ruse, why would a company based in San Francisco be interested in using a guy from Gateshead to promote it’s products.
1 Front Street, Suite 2700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Waco:
Can’t see this been a marketing ruse, why would a company based in San Francisco be interested in using a guy from Gateshead to promote it’s products.1 Front Street, Suite 2700
San Francisco, CA 94111
It’s called “Guerilla Marketing” & it has been around since 1984.
If you can understand what it’s all about, then you begin to spot it all around you !
Waco:
…why would a company based in San Francisco be interested in using a guy from Gateshead to promote it’s products.
Erm, I don’t know?
Waco:
Can’t see this been a marketing ruse, why would a company based in San Francisco be interested in using a guy from Gateshead to promote it’s products.1 Front Street, Suite 2700
San Francisco, CA 94111
Because he’ll do it for a box o’ tabs and a bottle of broon, like.
Chas:
Waco:
Can’t see this been a marketing ruse, why would a company based in San Francisco be interested in using a guy from Gateshead to promote it’s products.1 Front Street, Suite 2700
San Francisco, CA 94111It’s called “Guerilla Marketing” & it has been around since 1984.
If you can understand what it’s all about, then you begin to spot it all around you !
I think Gorilla marketing started before 1984 with PG Tips…
or did they use chimpanzees?
Leave orf, I can’t swim… Dad, do you know the piano’s on my foot… no son, you hum it, I’ll play it. Brilliant ad’s.
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Harry Monk:
Unfortunately, it is a marketing ruse. The person in the photo has not stolen anything, and this has been confirmed to me by PM by the person who reported the phone stolen.If that really is the endgame, has he/have they wasted police time, flouted any FB posting rules (if such things exist), or created the conditions necessary for a take-up tsunami of their software product?
I would imagine yes, yes, & no.Blondie and the “victim” (if they
re not one and the same) could well end up getting a slap or three for their (his?) troubles, and a few folk out there may not be content to let the issue lie if they feel theyve been led a merry dance.And to think, I never used to like soap operas…!!
So you know Duncan do you Harry?
So you will know he works as an installation engineer for a CCTV company and the phone was lost after he used the toilets in the services?
You are full of ■■■■■■
Flyer:
Try this guy on another siteNigel Sankey
Justin HeatonLorry Drivers Uk
Having Found a phone at Wetherby services I was unsure how to unlock it to locate the owner who left it on a table. The phone was constantly ringing but due to driving i was unable to answer it and If anybody knows the thick [zb] who left it behind can they contact him and tell him to ring 0161-872-5050 to arrange collection…Like · · 16 February at 14:50
Greater Manchester Police
Salford Divisional Headquarters,
The Crescent,
Salford, Greater Manchester M5 4PD
Tel: 0161-872 5050