A man with an Indian accent named Mike asked about damp and mould issues; I declined, said goodbye and blocked him.
Scam alert: Damp and mould ploy!
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Expert Opinion
Block any unknown numbers straight away to dodge these nuisances. Reports highlight persistent calls from what seems a scam operation posing as housing officials, often with dodgy names like Mike Smith or Ibrahim, pushing fake repair issues such as damp and mould. They target homeowners with unsolicited chats, but many spot the ruse and hang up or waste their time. No legitimate body cold-calls like this without prior contact—always verify through official channels if in doubt. Hang up firmly on suspicious queries, report to Action Fraud, and consider registering with the Telephone Preference Service for fewer unwanted rings. Stay vigilant to protect your details from fraudsters.
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Recent Reports for 0115 990 1240
The conversation immediately revealed a scam, so the number was blocked.
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Unknown
I received an unexpected call from an unknown number, didn't pick up, no voicemail was left, and I blocked it.
The caller Ibrahim mentioned home repair problems, but I said no and hung up.
Unfamiliar number went unanswered, no voicemail was left, and I blocked it as a likely scam.
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Unknown
A call from 0115 990 1240 asked about a report to a housing officer; I explained I don’t possess one.
An Indian scanning centre, supposedly becoming a housing compliance department, seems highly unprofessional.
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Harassment Call
No conversation followed once I picked up.
An Indian man, oddly named Mike Smith, rang about a housing issue I never filed – I own my home outright and don't live in a housing association. I kept him on the line as long as possible to limit his opportunity to scam someone else.
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