Received a scam call claiming to be from a drain company.
Utility Cover Impersonators Exposed
Summary — +441722466375
Expert Opinion
Calls from this number often mimic legitimate utilities, but the inconsistencies scream foul play right from the off. People report fake renewals for drainage or plumbing cover, citing wrong addresses or non-existent policies, only for the callers to bail when questioned. This pattern fits classic scam tactics, preying on confusion to extract bank details. Hang up immediately if you don't recognise the policy they mention, and never share personal info. Verify any claims directly with your actual provider via official channels. Report to Action Fraud to help curb these nuisances—better safe than sorry with your finances.
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Recent Reports for 01722 466375
They claimed to be calling about drainage insurance with Anglian Water and asked for my bank details for a renewal and new standing order. I refused and ended the call. Mate.
A call came in to discuss my plumbing cover; I mentioned I’m with British Gas, who had visited recently to fix a radiator. They simply hung up.
A firm tried to discuss my drainage and plumbing cover, but I told them I have no such policy. They claimed to have a policy number, asked which insurer, then hung up.
An unknown number claimed they needed to discuss my United Utilities Home Cover. I told them I don’t have any cover with United Utilities, she promised to call back later and then hung up.
A call today said my policy was up for renewal, listed my mum’s address but my name on the policy – very suspicious, must be a scam.