Zinc Group debt‑collection calls – what to do?

Summary — +441789405052

Risky
Caller Name: EE (claimed)
Caller Type: Harassment Call
Location: United Kingdom — Stratford-upon-Avon
Reviews: 92
Carrier: —, Region: Stratford-upon-Avon

Expert Opinion

Clearly, this number is linked to a debt‑collection scam targeting former EE or Vodafone customers. Callers repeatedly demand payment for alleged phone bills, often quoting reference numbers and using a Scottish accent to sound credible. Never disclose your full name, address, date of birth or bank details to an unsolicited caller. Hang up, block the number on your handset and report the incident to your network provider and to the Information Commissioner’s Office. If you are unsure, contact EE directly using a known official number. Logging the call time and content can help authorities track the scam and protect others.

Caller Categories

Harassment Call
52×
Scam
20×
Debt Collector
Unknown
Spam

Caller Names

EE (claimed)
Zinc group
Zinc
Zinc group (scam)
EE (scam)

Details

Location: United Kingdom — Stratford-upon-Avon

Rate this number — +441789405052

Recent Reports for 01789 405052

441789405052 Harassment Call Zinc group (scam)

Zinc group keeps calling, asking for someone I don't know. Automated voicemail after blocking.

441789405052 Debt Collector company

Company claims debt

441789405052 Harassment Call Zinc

I owe nothing, and I've blocked the number.

441789405052 Scam Zinc group

This is the Zinc group calling about a debt with EE. They keep texting me, and I keep telling them where to go. Get a real job, haha.

441789405052 Harassment Call

A voicemail was left, but the voice was incoherent and intended for someone who doesn't reside here.

441789405052 Scam

A man with a strong Scottish accent called, claiming to represent a company whose name I couldn't catch. When I asked why he was calling, he refused to explain unless I provided ID verification. I declined and have now blocked the number. Be cautious.

441789405052 Harassment Call

The caller had a Scottish accent and was hard to understand, mentioning something about an agency representing multiple companies and debt.

441789405052 Harassment Call

As numerous others have stated, this is a clear case of a scam, and the best course of action is to block the number and disregard it

441789405052 Harassment Call Vodafone (claimed)

I received a confusing voicemail. The only part I understood was... '"about your Vodafone debt". I've NEVER had Vodafone? I blocked this number. If I owe anyone anything, which I don't believe I do, they can communicate via letter!!

441789405052 Harassment Call EE (scam)

They are constanly hounding me for £16.50, supposidly an ee debt, over 10 calls a day, asking if I pay all my bills on time, definately a scam

441789405052 Harassment Call WE

They keep asking me for money that I dont owe, its getting anoying

441789405052 Harassment Call Zinc or Ink group

Couldn’t fully understand the voicemail, but something about a zinc or ink group—I don’t owe anyone anything, so why are they calling?

441789405052 Unknown

Incomprehensible message left by a woman with a Scottish accent, completely unclear what she wanted

441789405052 Scam EE (claimed)

Claimed to be from EE about an unpaid bill and asked for personal details like address and bank information. Never had an account with EE, so I blocked the number.

441789405052 Scam

When I called back, the person refused to disclose the purpose of their call unless I provided personal information, which raises significant concerns.

441789405052 Harassment Call Vodafone (claimed)

Received an unidentified call and allowed it to go to voicemail. The message claimed it was regarding a Vodafone bill, yet I've never been a customer of theirs. Decided to block the number.

441789405052 Harassment Call

Despite numerous calls from this number, no voicemail message was left, and upon investigation, it appears to be a harassing number, which I've now blocked.

441789405052 Harassment Call EE (claimed)

The caller claimed to be from EE, and was demanding that I sort out a debt, but when I explained I'm not with EE, they got defensive and said they would send the baliffs, so I told them I'd put the kettle on and see them when they got here, and then I blocked the number

441789405052 Harassment Call

Someone rang me from 01789405052 asking for somone who doesnt live here, I didnt know who they were talking about

441789405052 Harassment Call

They are asking for someone I've never heard of.

441789405052 Harassment Call

Daily calls for two months, asking for someone I don't know

441789405052 Debt Collector

Settle your debt and respond to the call

441789405052 Harassment Call EE (claimed)

Leaves voicemails claiming to be calling on behalf of EE, definatly a scam - dont bother calling back

441789405052 Harassment Call

Repeatedly calling my elderly mother, they refuse to identify themselves, threatening that bailiffs will come to take her belongings. Very unpleasant individuals.

441789405052 Harassment Call EE (claimed)

Supposedly from EE, they’ve been ringing 5-6 times daily, becoming increasingly harassing and stressful

441789405052 Harassment Call

I’m so annoyed I don’t even bother picking up the landline anymore

441789405052 Harassment Call EE (claimed)

This number keeps calling, asking about money I supposedly owe to EE, even though I'm not a customer.

441789405052 Harassment Call

Unwanted and unidentified contact

441789405052 Harassment Call

They keep harassing me with repeat calls, dont answer

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