Utility Scam Alert!

Summary — +441243256457

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Caller Name: Thames water (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom
Reviews: 4

Expert Opinion

In the quiet hours of a typical workday afternoon, calls from this number often go silent upon answer, especially to business lines, sparking suspicions of unwanted intrusions. Reports consistently flag them as utility scams, mimicking firms like Northumbrian or Thames Water to extract personal details. Hang up immediately if you receive one—never share information or confirm details. Block the number via your phone settings or provider to curb repeats. For businesses, log these in your records and alert colleagues. If pressed for payment, verify directly with the real utility using official channels. Staying vigilant shields against such deceptive tactics, keeping your data secure without a fuss.

Caller Categories

Scam
Harassment Call
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Caller Names

Thames water (scam)
Northumbrian water utility (s…

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Recent Reports for 01243 256457

441243256457 Unknown

Looks like a utility rip‑off; the line hung up when I answered a business number.

441243256457 Scam Thames water (scam)

A call pretending to be from Thames Water was clearly a scam.

441243256457 Harassment Call

When I answered, no one said a word; it rang a business line and seemed like spam.

441243256457 Scam Northumbrian water utility (scam)

Call posing as Northumbrian Water turned out to be fraudulent.

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