They couldn't even get my surname correct, which was a dead giveaway – mate.
Hang-Up Tactics from Unknown Callers
Summary — +442894600285
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Calls from this number often start with seemingly innocent questions about pets, home ownership, or personal details, delivered in a foreign accent amid background noise. Recipients report the callers hanging up when pressed for details, suggesting a ploy to gather data for scams or identity theft. Persistent ringing, sometimes multiple times daily, marks it as harassment. Block the number immediately on your phone to halt the barrage. Report to Action Fraud or your provider for wider protection. Never confirm any info, even basic facts—it's a common tactic to record 'yes' responses for fraudulent claims. Stay vigilant; these nuisances prey on politeness.
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Recent Reports for 028 9460 0285
User labelled it as telemarketing.
User classification: telemarketing.
A deceptive call with a strong foreign accent asked about my relationship status, housing situation, age and life‑insurance coverage after I answered on the second ring.
When I answered, a lady with a heavy foreign accent and background noise claimed to be from a consumer guide, wanted to ask a few quick questions, then hung up after I declined.
This caller rang me again; I didn’t answer because the number was unknown.
This afternoon a woman with an Asian accent called, repeatedly insisting she wasn’t trying to sell anything; when I kept asking why she needed to verify my name, she terminated the call – clearly a nuisance and likely spam.
A woman of apparent Indian descent called, stating she had questions; I told her I couldn't provide answers and ended the call, noting the operation seemed well organised and perhaps gathering details.
Caller with an Indian accent asked whether I owned or rented my home; when I inquired about the purpose, she hung up.
A call asked me to confirm my address; I ignored it as it was clearly a scam and should stop.
Calls from this number occur daily, demanding yes/no answers about owning a dog or the make of a washing machine, all spoken in a foreign tongue – unmistakably a scam.