Although they called, no voice message was left, but I could hear background noise; when I called back, they answered but remained silent until I spoke, claiming the call might have been about gas and electricity
Fake Sky discount call – how to stay safe!
Summary — +442081232175
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Like a chameleon slipping into a familiar brand, the caller cloaks itself in the name Sky, weaving a believable script about discounts and upgrades. Most recipients report aggressive tone, foul language and relentless repeat calls, signalling a dangerous scam. Avoid sharing personal or financial details until you independently confirm the offer with the genuine provider. Use your handset’s built‑in block feature or a reputable call‑filtering app, and register the number with the national do‑not‑call registry. If the call persists, log the details and report it to Action Fraud. Staying sceptical and keeping records are your best defences.
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Recent Reports for 020 8123 2175
Upon recieving this call, it become apparent that the caller was attempting to scam me with a fake Virgin Media offer, they was very pleasant but didnt know my name, i hung up and now my mobile phone send unknown numbers to voicemail
This was clearly a scam attempt
A caller, claiming to represent Vodafone, offered an attractive contract, but when asked to call back, the original call's Liverpool number was revealed to be false, and the subsequent call on this number was met with skepticism, leading to the caller being told not to call again.
The caller claimed to be from Three, offering an upgrade deal, but when asked to provide more information, they abruptly ended the call
Upon hearing the introduction "Hello I'm Alan from EE network", I immediately told them to leave me alone and hung up, having received a similar call the previous day
Offered a 40% discount and an Apple watch on behalf of Sky Mobile
He claimed to be from Sky, offering a 40% discount and an iPhone 15 pro max. When I declined, he asked why, and I told him he wasn’t actually from Sky. He hung up, and now the number is blocked!
On 13 november 2024 at 16:03 the stupid indian embesil tryed to call me #### when the #### himself is actualy a scammer, I hope he get's whats coming to him
These people, who are using english names, are just trying to scam you with free gas and electricity, just block them, its all rubish
A man claiming to be Danny with an Indian accent said he was from O2/Virgin. Offered a 40% discount on my phone bill and a phone for £25. Didn't know my billing amount. Refused to stop asking for my email even after I declined definately.
I had a good laugh at the expense of the O2 scammers, who tried to convince me of their legitimacy, but they quickly ended the call when I asked about their TV viewing habits.
Vodafone supposidly offered a 40% discount for an upgrade, however I had allready upgraded 3 months prior to this call 😝
The caller falsely claimed to be from O2 and presented me with unrealistic offers.
The individual on the phone was extremely impolite and used profanity
This number is being used for a scam, posing as an energy supplier, likely operating from India.
A fraudulent call pretending to be from Sky, offering discounts and upgrades, requested personal details. After providing my email, I received a message from Fone House, not Sky, so I ended the call. Wondering if they'd ask for bank information next.
The caller attempted to persuade me to switch to a new mobile network, which I believe is a scam
This is a scam, they pretend to be calling from Sky, and will ask for your bank details, but Ive verified with Sky, and they are not connected to them at all, so block this number and dont be decieved
Received a call claiming to represent Sky, offering to upgrade my contract.
Receiving scam calls about a "Sky upgrade".
They keep calling, but then dont speak, I gues its a pretty shit job scamming people, so I dont blame them for not speaking
A scam related to a curry was attempted
Received a scam call regarding utilities, likely from a call centre in India, known for such activities.
The greeting I received was quite unusual, asking how I was
This number is likely a fraudulent call
A man claiming to be from a utility company called. When I accused him of being a scammer, he became furious and started swearing. I laughed at him, and he insisted he wasn’t a scammer. When I threatened to report him to the National Fraud Agency, he begged me not to. After I reported him, he began crying. While it was amusing to toy with him, it’s crucial to report and block such individuals as they are dangerous
They claim to represent the 'National Electricty & Gas Department', which dont actually exist, and are seeking information about outstanding energy amounts, despite being told we have a contract with another provider, they still ask for the name of the provider, I just hang up and they rings me alot.
Someone asked me if I had any outstanding balances, and when I said no, they then asked me how much I'm paying for my energy bills, which is none of their buisness.
Inconvenient call received at 1.15 am, understandably not pleased