Lotto Direct scams: how to protect yourself!

Summary — +442030007659

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Lotto Direct
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom — London
Reviews: 70
Carrier: —, Region: London

Expert Opinion

Like a rigged carnival game promising golden tickets, the calls from +44 20 3000 7659 lure victims with fake lottery wins and monthly fees. Callers habitually claim they have your name, address and even a competition entry, then pressure you for bank details or a £‑39 subscription. Never give personal or financial information to unsolicited callers, and hang up as soon as the pitch turns to payment. Register the number with the Telephone Preference Service, block it on your handset and report the abuse to OFCOM. Keep a log of call times and any recorded messages – it helps authorities trace the operation.

Caller Categories

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Caller Names

Lotto Direct
World Lotto (claimed)
scam
National lottery
Lotto direct (scam)

Details

Location: United Kingdom — London

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Recent Reports for 020 3000 7659

442030007659 Scam

Avoid picking up, they are taking 39 pounds from me each month. They called, and I only realised after the fact. I attempted to refuse but he wouldn’t listen, now I'm anxious about whether I should destroy my bank card and order a new one, and I'm unsure if I need to contact the police.

442030007659 Scam

This is a lottery scam, dont bother

442030007659 Unknown World lotto

This number appears to be associated with World Lotto.

442030007659 Scam Adele

A woman claiming to be Adele, calling from 0204528124, told me I had entered a Tesco competition, but when she asked for my bank details, I became wary and eventually told her to stop calling, as it was clearly a scam

442030007659 Scam World Lotto (claimed)

World Lotto on 02036958523 promised 10 free tickets and an email with details in 20 minutes, but it never arrived. Was it a scam?

442030007659 Scam World Lotto (claimed)

Is 02036957618 associated with World Lotto? They sent me tickets and asked for payment by 15th December—is this a scam?

442030007659 Scam World Lotto (scam)

The number 020 3966 2266 is linked to a 'World Lotto' scam.

442030007659 Scam UK Lottery (claimed)

Recieved a call from a number claiming to be the UK lottery, offering 10 free lines for 5p from Dec to Feb. They already had my address and name. I provided my sort code and account number but not my pin. They said I would recieve a welcome pack with tickets and a direct debit form to sign. The caller sounded genuine, I could hear background noise of others talking to customers. Can you help me? Are they a scam? What can they do without my 3-digit security code? Thanks.

442030007659 Scam Eddie

A call was received from an individual claiming to be Eddie from Lottery UK, stating that 10 lucky dips were being sent despite my confirmation of not playing, originating from the number in question.

442030007659 Scam Lotto (claimed)

Allegedly, a call from Lotto attempting to sell additional lines for the Lotto and Euromillions draws. They claimed this was to boost interest due to reduced participation during the Pandemic. They wanted £12 a week and requested my bank details and date of birth, having my name and address. The caller claimed to be Eddie Jones, the England Rugby Manager!! This feels like a scam to me.

442030007659 Scam Lottery scammer

Initially discusses a competition I supposedly entered, then transitions into a lottery scam pitch

442030007659 Scam

A caller, who already possessed my address and name, attempted to trick me into divulging my bank details by claiming I had won a lottery, but I ended the call when I realised it was a scam.

442030007659 Scam

The number 02036957599 has been provided.

442030007659 Scam Lottery scam

Three different numbers have called, claiming to distribute free lottery tickets: 02036957599, 01137333876, 07803016951. I have not shared any personal information.

442030007659 Scam

Fortunately, I didn't fall victim to this scam as the caller, a seemingly friendly young man, was unable to obtain my card details.

442030007659 Advertising

A call from 01615295758 offered free lottery tickets. They asked if my name was [correct name], then claimed they’d send them by post. They asked if I still lived at the same address; I confirmed, though they didn’t request the address.

442030007659 Scam 1st World Lotto (claimed)

A call from this number claimed to be from the 1st world lotto, allegedly based in South Africa but using a London number, with a dubious company address and directors; it is clearly an elaborate scam.

442030007659 Scam

they got my personal info somehow

442030007659 Scam

Unwanted caller

442030007659 Scam lotto direct

Lotto direct cal, sounds like a scam

442030007659 Unknown Willis

Asian caller introduced himself as Willis

442030007659 Robocall

Stopping calls possible through options

442030007659 Company National lottery

National lottery scam suspected

442030007659 Telemarketing 'lotto direct'

Claims to be 'lotto direct'

442030007659 Scam Justin Adams

Suspect caller hung up

442030007659 Scam

Multiple calls led to a suspicious answering machine

442030007659 Telemarketing Justin Adam, 77 Lottery Direct (scam)

Justin Adam's lottery syndicate offer seemed genuine initially

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