Screen every unfamiliar call before picking up to dodge potential nuisances. These reports highlight a pattern of silent hangs when voicemail kicks in, often linked to spam tactics. One user noted a push for direct debits to Battersea Dogs Home, but with no messages left and ties to Twilio Ireland—a platform rife with dodgy numbers—it's wise to treat it as a scam ploy masquerading as charity. Block the number immediately via your phone settings or carrier app. Report to Ofcom or the Information Commissioner's Office for wider tracking. Stay TPS-registered and use call-blocking apps for extra shield against such harassment. Ignoring unknowns keeps you safe without missing legit contacts.
I let the call go to voicemail as I didn't recognise the number. They didn’t leave a message. A similar call from 01218012508 came through earlier, which I believe was also from this company.
The number was not recognised, so it wasnt answered and a check reveald it to be spam
Given that I didn't recognise the number, I opted not to answer, and I intend to ignore similar calls this week.
An unrecognised number that disconnected after a few rings
The caller tried to convince me to set up a direct debit to support Battersea Dogs Home
The call was terminated immediately after the voicemail started
Similar experience to others, with an answering machine picking up but no message being left
Another spam call trying a new tactic. Instead of the usual insulation or energy scam, this one claimed to be from a charity. We’re TPS registered and don’t engage with unknown callers. The number is operated by Twilio Ireland, which seems to be a source of many scam numbers. I’ve blocked and reported it as spam.
No announcement or message was left, so I’ve blocked the number.
No voicemail was left on the answering machine
This is clearly a scam.
