The caller with the number +441218241090 has been identified as a potential scammer, making fraudulent calls to various individuals, including the elderly and vulnerable. The calls often involve a medical pendant or alarm being offered, with the caller claiming to be from a legitimate organisation such as the NHS. However, the calls are likely to be phishing attempts, aiming to extract personal information or money from the recipients. The use of fictitious English names, such as "Henry" or "Billy", and the presence of foreign accents, are common characteristics of these scam calls.
An Asian man, claiming to be Henry, attempted to sell a medical pendant, citing its universal applicability; when questioned, he revealed a lack of knowledge about my personal circumstances, prompting me to end the call and raising suspicions about the use of fictitious names
Another fraudulent call from this number. Definately a scam cal.
The caller, with a foreign accent, claimed I was eligible for a free SOS alarm, but hung up when questioned about the call's legitimacy
Tried to tell me I qualify for an SOS button to wear around my neck for medical emergencies or falls.
The number called today, but did not leave a message
My experience with this number is eerily similar to that of other commentators, who have reported a similar introduction and a foreign-sounding voice; when I asked if it was a scam call, they immediately hung up.
The TPS is ineffective.
The TPS functions as intended, blocking legitimate sales calls and donation requests from charities and political parties, but to combat scam attempts, it is essential to report and block all such instances, and this can be facilitated by texting details to 7726 and following the provided instructions
It disturbed my sleep! Didn’t answer since the number was unfamiliar. I’m glad I didn’t.
An Asian-accented man began the call with "Hello, I’m Billy, am I speaking with Mr (initial) (initial) (our family name)?" which raised some concerns. The initials were not mine, but quite similar to my daughter's, who doesn’t live with us. I immediately questioned him with "Who?" and he repeated his entire pitch, claiming to be from the NHS offering a free (device - unclear), stating it wouldn't cost anything. I found it amusing and told him not to con me before hanging up.
The caller, with a strong 'Indian sub-Continent' accent, introduced himself as 'Henry' and launched into a medical spiel. Doubting his authenticity, I hung up and blocked the number.
Upon answering, there’s a pause before any response comes through. Best to delete and block.
Following my enquiry about private operation costs at my local SPIRE hospital, I received a suspicious call - it's disturbing to think that phone numbers of potential patients might be sold
The speech was unintelligible, and after researching the number on Who Called Me, I confirmed it was a medical scam and have since blocked the number
My mum was left in a state of distress and upset, we've since blocked the number from her phone due to her dementia, no idear what was said but other comments sugest they may have gotten angry with her
This is another instance of the medical pendant alarm scam, my fourth encounter this week - a persistent threat from scammers.
Glad I ignored this number, didnt recognise it and came on here to check, good thing I did
seller of medical pendants
Elderly individuals are being targeted by scammers who claim to offer security alerts.
Man with an Asian accent introduced himself as Henry from 'Medical Health Services', offering a pendant in case I fell. They called a TPS-registered number. Likely a scam with a pendent.
These people are total scum, trying to scam and spam everyone
