Chinese Embassy scam calls – how to protect yourself!

Summary — +442072994049

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Chinese embassy (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom — London
Reviews: 138
Carrier: —, Region: London

Expert Opinion

Imagine receiving a Mandarin‑spoken message claiming you have urgent documents at the Chinese Embassy. Most reports flag the number as a scam, with callers impersonating officials to harvest personal details. Avoid answering unknown numbers that display a foreign embassy name, and never disclose passport numbers, credit‑card data or any personal information. If a voicemail references legal trouble or financial crime, treat it as suspicious and block the caller. Report the number to your mobile provider and, where appropriate, to Action Fraud. Consider registering your contact details with the Telephone Preference Service to reduce unsolicited calls, and always verify any embassy contact through the official website before taking action.

Caller Categories

Scam
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Unknown
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Harassment Call
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Telemarketing
Spam

Caller Names

Chinese embassy (scam)
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Chinese embassy (claimed)
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Scam
Chinese Embassy
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Details

Location: United Kingdom — London

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Recent Reports for 020 7299 4049

442072994049 Scam Chinese embassy (scam)

This morning i recieved a call from this number, claiming to be from the chinese embassy, im pretty sure its a scam so i blocked it

442072994049 Unknown

A person speaking in Chinese contacted me. It might have been a recording, as I couldn't comprehend anything.

442072994049 Scam Chinese Embassy (scam)

My phone detected this number as the Chinese Embassy, but I know there have been reports of scams from this number, so I didnt answer, glad I made the right desision

442072994049 Scam

I recieved a call that was clearly a scam, appareantly

442072994049 Silent Call

Strange hang-up calls

442072994049 Unknown

Suspicious call from a Chinese speaker

442072994049 Telemarketing Ho Chi Min

Two seperate calls within mins, annoyingly unblockable

442072994049 Scam Spam

Avoid answering or calling back, it's a scam.

442072994049 Harassment Call

Received numerous spam calls

442072994049 Scam Embassy of China (claimed)

Likely scam attempt

442072994049 Unknown

Chinese message left behid

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Pre-recorded spam message in Chinese

442072994049 Scam Chinese Embassy (scam)

Mandarin scam detected

442072994049 SMS

Repeated automated Mandarin messages became a nuisance.

442072994049 Scam Chinese embassy (scam)

Similar scams reported in multiple countries

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