Difference between 'was told' and 'had been' told ?

[kssujith2005]

hi,
what is the difference between was told and had been told ?
I mean look at these two sentences

I was told that..........

I had been told ..............

What is the difference ........?

Can anyone help me..?

[Mad-ox]

hi,

Both sentences are in the Passive voice. The former is in the Past Simple while the latter is in the Past Perfect.



Madox