Scammers often pose as local energy advisors or representatives from major providers like Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, or Sky to trick folk into sharing personal details. These calls typically involve persistent questioning about home ownership, age, or TV issues, escalating to irritation if challenged. Hang up immediately and block the number—don't engage, as it only encourages more hassle. Register with the Telephone Preference Service if you haven't already to cut down on such nuisances. Automated hang-ups or silence are common tactics to prompt callbacks, so resist that urge. Stay vigilant; reporting to Action Fraud helps authorities track these pests.
Cheeky buggers! They ring once and cut off. In my book, looking up the number is smart (especially seeing it's been checked 34 times here as of 18 Mar 2025).
Caller said they represented Sky.
The number 01670282447 rang me up.
After picking up, I remained quiet and the robot voice bid farewell; now blocked.
Received a dodgy call from 01670282447 – pure scam.
Mentioned energy and assumed I own the house, but when I asked for the address or my name, they disconnected! Total fraud, definitely block it!
Phoned claiming to be my neighbourhood energy consultant… yeah right, and I disconnected.
Claimed to be from Sky on the phone, but I explained I wasn't a customer, then they switched to talking about TV issues. I mentioned my TPS online registration and ended the call.
Dodgy callers, full stop
Strange, claimed affiliation with Virgin Mobile!
Picked up but heard only silence, ending abruptly moments later. Now that I've seen these reports, I'll block it right away.
Called claiming to be Samuel from UK NOW, inquired if I read papers and own my house, then my age. I declined, he persisted four times getting angrier. Finally said he didn't truly need it, he got rattled as I deviated from his script and hung up. Woo-hoo, another block success :-D
Scammers just phoned me, claiming to be from Vodafone and offering a monthly bill reduction. I simply disconnected
Attempting threats while seeking personal details.
Typical “local energy advisor” con
Unsolicited call with no voicemail left.
