Calls claiming substandard loft insulation on mobiles unlinked to home addresses scream scam tactics, as Brits often face these dodgy pitches from overseas operators. Scammers spoof numbers like this one to push green energy cons, preying on the low reporting rates that let them thrive unchecked. Hang up immediately if they ring; never share details or agree to visits. Report every attempt to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or text 7726 for network blocks. Check the NCSC site for phishing alerts to stay sharp—reporting helps shut these nuisances down faster.
I looked up the unknown number, couldn't identify it, and removed it from my contacts.
Fraudsters love targeting us Brits, knowing that only a handful of their theft attempts get reported, which lets them continue. Authorities like the police, Ofcom and the government are largely unaware of how widespread this crime is. Below are details on how to report it, with further information on the police.uk Action Fraud site and the NCSC phishing‑scams page (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams). Reporting helps stop these scams.
Received a claim that my loft insulation is sub‑standard— how on earth did they know my flat’s address when they called my mobile? Definitely a scam, mate.
Got a harassing call that left me irritated— what a nuisance, mate.
I missed the call, but I'm betting it's another green‑energy rip‑off, you know?
Yet another Twillo scam call – would love it if they just bugger off, mate.
Note: It isn’t Twilio on the line. The caller ID is likely a computer‑generated fake used by scammers from places like India, China, Russia, Pakistan, etc. Keep reporting every scam attempt to the gov‑run system partnered with police and Ofcom. Text the call details to 7726, watch for an acknowledgement, and forward any screenshots or copy‑pastes to the appropriate address, cheers.
