It seems the number +41733798128 is making the rounds, and the consensus is that it's a scam. Callers often claim to be involved in crime prevention or security, offering to install emergency equipment for a minimal fee. However, the calls are frequently cut short, and the line quality is poor. Some users report that the callers hang up when questioned, while others hear silence or background noise. The inconsistency and evasiveness suggest these calls are suspicious. If you receive such a call, it's best to hang up and report the number to Action Fraud. Don't give out any personal information, and if you're unsure, verify the caller's identity through official channels.
A woman, claiming to be local, called from Peterborough to discuss safety equipment installation in my Kenilworth home, which seemed suspicious
About 10 seconds of silence, followed by a "Goodbye" message.
Received a call claiming I had unpaid debts, which is false. I responded with 'nice try' and ended the call, suspecting it was a scam.
The caller was pushy and vague about their intentions, and became rude when questioned
A suspicious call was made to an elderly woman in Aston Clinton, with the caller falsely claiming to be a security response advisor
It seems like the callers from India are back at work, as I've experienced another instance of a caller not responding when I answered.
They ended the call when I asked how they obtained my number. That pretty much says it all!
We've been getting daily calls with a poor connection, supposedly about crime prevention, but it seems like a scam
When I tried calling yesterday, the line disconnected. Today, I spoke to a polite man about emergency equipment, but I declined. The call ended abruptly; dialing back only played music. Likely targeting the elderly.
Received a call from Janet
Janet? Oh, Doctor Finlay!
Clearly a scam call
A polite woman claimed to represent local Crime Prevention. Having googled the number earlier, I mentioned it appeared as 01733 798128, not international. She insisted it wasn’t possible and abruptly hung up—unprofessional behavior often linked to scams.
Claimed to be related to a crime in the area, but the line was poor and they hung up abruptly. Seems shady.
There were many voices in the background, but they hung up before anything was communicated.
When I inquired about the company she represented, the area coordinator for monitored devices abruptly ended the call.
