Like a fox in the henhouse, this number slips in with unsolicited calls that smell of trouble. Reports paint a picture of persistent cold callers pushing accident compensation scams, often with heavy accents and vague details about supposed past incidents. Silent calls and no messages left are red flags too, breaching TPS rules and wasting time. Block it immediately to avoid the hassle—don't engage, as they thrive on responses. If pressed, hang up and report to Action Fraud. Stay vigilant; these nuisances evolve, but your peace comes first by screening unknowns.
I got a missed call on my mobile, thanked them for the heads‑up, and have now blocked the number.
A caller claiming to represent car insurance rang from this number; better not to answer.
My gut tells me this is fishy.
A man called, claiming I had been in an accident about twenty years ago and that compensation had been awarded. When I told him he was a scammer, he hung up. Best to avoid this number.
The caller mentioned a car accident.
Received a silent call and subsequently blocked the number.
The person on the line spoke with such a thick foreign accent that I couldn't make out anything – clearly a scam.
A call centre representative, vaguely describing themselves as “legal…”, claimed to discuss my car accident. They asked me to confirm the year, despite my obvious knowledge, then disconnected, leaving me frustrated before I could even engage.
Upon calling back, I noticed it has a foreign ringtone, so I immediatly hung up
Despite being registered with the TPS, I continue to receive unsolicited calls from this number, which is harassment
This silent caller is likley spam, so I've blocked the number.
