Block unknown numbers immediately to avoid wasting time on dodgy calls. These reports highlight a mix of tactics, from silent hangs to fake claims about energy or finance firms like Octopus or 365 Finance, often flagged as fraud or harassment. Scammers love impersonating legit companies to fish for details, so never share personal info without verifying independently. Report suspicious calls to your provider or Action Fraud—it's quick and helps track patterns. If it's a persistent pest, change your number as a last resort, but most cases resolve with blocking. Stay vigilant; genuine callers leave voicemails.
When I answered there was no greeting and nothing was spoken, so I hung up and have now blocked the number, mate.
The caller mentioned ‘365 finance’ before hanging up; it seemed like a cold call to push finance products, which I wasn’t seeking, so it felt suspicious.
The call was flagged as Potential Fraud, so I didn’t answer, no message was left, and I’ve now blocked the number.
They called me twice today, trying to gather details while pretending to be Octopus Energy and saying they needed to update my electricity meter.
