Picture this: a smooth-talking caller rings up, claiming your utility insurance is about to lapse and they need your card details to renew. That's the ploy unfolding with these calls, where scammers impersonate trusted firms like United Utilities to extract sensitive info. Victims report the callers sounding polished and insistent, but when pressed for proof like an email, they hang up or dodge. One family narrowly escaped after verifying with their bank. Hang up immediately if you get such a call—don't engage. Report to Action Fraud straight away, and never share personal or financial details over unsolicited calls. Block the number and consider registering with the Telephone Preference Service to cut down on nuisances. Stay vigilant; these scams prey on trust.
My husband received a call from this number yesterday, and after verifying the details with our bank, it became apparent that they were attempting to deceive us with a credible-sounding scam.
A woman contacted me, stating that my 3-year United Utilities plan was expiring and requested verification of my credit card information, claiming it was already on file; however, after contacting United Utilities, it was revealed that this was not the case, and caution is advised as it may be a scam.
The caller falsely claimed my utility insurance was expiring and required renewal, which I do not possess, indicating a scam
The caller informed me that my utility insurance was ending and asked me to renew, but when i requested my policy via email, they terminated the call, it was a scam
Silent on the line
