Calls from this number often masquerade as legitimate debt relief offers, but they're pure fiction designed to extract your details. Surprisingly, the pitch about government funding for debt consolidation is a classic hook used by fraudsters to sound official. These scammers might claim you're in debt or from a credit department, but it's all bollocks—especially when they switch numbers to dodge blocks. Hang up immediately if you get one; never share personal info. Report to Action Fraud to help shut them down, and consider registering with the Telephone Preference Service to cut unwanted calls. Stay vigilant, as they prey on stress about finances.
Woman with an Asian accent purporting to work in credit investigations. I instructed her to post a letter, then hung up. Second attempt from that department, using two distinct numbers and area codes.
A firm handling debts claimed I owed money and that official funding could help merge and clear it. Told them I owe nothing and ended the call.
Debt collection scam
