The number +441618439482 appears to be associated with a persistent and concerning pattern of scam calls, primarily targeting individuals with offers of free medical alert pendants or similar healthcare-related products. Callers often identify themselves as Sam, a supposed healthcare worker, though the authenticity of this identity is highly dubious. The tactics used are alarmingly consistent: they often begin with the question, "Hello, can you hear me?", which is a red flag for voice capture scams. This is designed to record the recipient saying "Yes," potentially for fraudulent purposes.
The calls are frequently scripted, with little deviation from a pre-prepared pitch, and callers often fail to disclose a company name or location, further raising suspicions. Many recipients report the calls as harassing, especially as they persist despite being registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). The use of a Manchester-based number for nationwide calls also suggests spoofing, as the location often doesn’t align with the recipient’s area.
This activity is particularly dangerous as it preys on vulnerable individuals who may be lured by the promise of free healthcare products. The lack of transparency and aggressive persistence make this a clear scam operation that should be avoided at all costs.
Earlier today I recieved a call from this number, they didnt leave a message on my answerphone, seems like a uninvited call to my TPS registered number.
Similar numbers, except the last four digits, have rung three times this week but left no messages.
A representative named David, claiming affiliation with a doors and windows company based in South London, contacted me, to which I responded by asking him to move on to the next number on his list.
Upon receiving a call from 01618439482, I questioned the reason behind their cold call given my ex-directory status. The caller's attempt to sell me something prompted me to end the conversation abruptly, as they failed to disclose how they obtained my number.
My phone labelled it as Nuisance? I picked up anyway, and a male voice immediately asked, “Hello, can you hear me?” Scammers often record responses to capture a 'yes', so I merely grunted. 🤣 After that, the call fell silent for over a minute before the caller ended the call.
A message was left on my answerphone attempting to sell a medical alert pendant, which appears to be a scam.
Upon answering, a voice with an English accent asked if I could hear them, to which I replied, and then they claimed to be Sam, my local health representative, but I hung up, remembering the dangers of voice capture.
I encountered a scam, previously seen on social media, where the caller attempted to elicit a response by asking if I could hear them clearly, but I was cautious and terminated the call
A robocall promoting a medical sensor scam. It’s concerning how easily vulnerable individuals could fall for this. I hung up as the caller couldn’t deviate from their script.
I recived a call from this number today, and the young man on the other end was clearly reading from a script, but he didnt mention the company name, which is usualy a sign of a scam. He was trying to sell me a personal emergency alarm, but I told him I was a nurse and I knew I could get one for free if I needed it, and then I put the phone down.
He refused to identify himself, just kept pushing his rehearsed speech.
After confirming I could hear him clearly, the caller abruptly ended the conversation.
A deceitful call offering neck alarms for the elderly
It's a health-related scam.
The call was answered by a machine while I was out, and the message was mostly inaudible except for some background conversation; when a man spoke, he was hesitant
Upon receiving this call, it became apparent that the individual claimed to represent a medical provider, allegedly offering a complimentary emergency fall pendant, despite being based over 150 miles away in Manchester, prompting me to end the conversation abruptly as no company name was provided.
The call came through on my answerphone, but no message was left.
I answered a call from this number. The caller only identified himself as Sam and claimed to work for SOS in Dorset, though they operate nationwide. When I asked if he was cold calling, he merely repeated his name. I eventually stopped trying to get more information from him. Despite being on the TPS, I still receive these annoying calls.
Received a call around 1800 hrs on 29/07/24. When I picked up, the caller disconnected immediately.
A healthcare worker named Sam called from this number, offering a free pendant, but ended the call after learning I had someone with me at all times
A medical scam was reported and blocked after a call was made to my home phone from 01618439482
It doesn't seem to be a real person, but rather a recorded message, always with the same voice, asking if you can hear them, followed by silence, which is quite annoying, if you ask me
A caller, allegedly a local healthcare worker, contacted me, although it was clear that the call was not genuine, given that the number was from Manchester and I reside in London
The call i recieved was trying to get me to sign up for an alert pendant, and the person kept reading a report over and over, it was repetive
This is apparently a scam related to planning law, which is concerning and suspicious
This number appears to be associated with a deceitful scheme
Recieved a silent call from this number and now its blocked
Despite receiving five missed calls, the caller failed to leave any voicemail or message, prompting me to block the number
