Scam related to gas services
British Gas scam calls—how to protect yourself!
Summary — +443332029470
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Last Tuesday, dozens of residents flagged calls from +443332029470 that claimed to be from British Gas, often mentioning smart‑meter upgrades or account details. The callers usually know your name and address, yet provide no verification and many remain silent or background‑noisy. Treat any unsolicited request for personal info or payment as suspicious. Hang up, then call British Gas on the number listed on your bill or their official website to confirm. Use your phone’s block feature and report the number to the communications regulator. Consider registering with a call‑screening service to reduce future spam exposure and keep a record of any suspicious interactions.
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Recent Reports for 0333 202 9470
A scammer called claiming they were from an unknown organisation – definitely dodgy.
A call from British Gas was received, inquiring about details related to a smart meter.
Both bad and cautionary reports
Since i didnt recognize the number, i didnt answer it, but other reports sugest it may be linked to British Gas, calling about a smart meter, which raised suspicious
Verification confirms that this number is indeed affiliated with British Gas.
This call is allegedly from British Gas regarding the installation of a smart meter.
Same as other people, they claim to be from british gas, want to ask about my smart meter, but i think its a scam.
A person with an Indian accent, claiming to represent British Gas, offered a smart meter and a discount but was deemed a scammer when their provided phone number did not match the actual call origin.
It appears the call concerned a new smart meter, but note that despite the UK-looking number, the origin is South Africa where BG's call centre operates… a bitter experience!
On two occasions, the caller from this number remained silent when I answered, providing no indication of their purpose
Energy scam – the line dropped when I asked for proof they were British Gas.
Received a call from 03332029470 claiming to be British Gas; the line was cut as soon as I asked for verification.
This marketing call from British Gas was confirmed via their voicemail when I called back, which stated that the call was not urgent, reinforcing the notion that it was a spam call.
On August 10th, at 1:05, I received a call from this number, but it was silent, and they hung up immediately.
Didnt answe the call due to the number, no introdution just talking in the backround as they didnt know it had went to answerphone, possibily indian languge being spoken
After ringing once, ther was silence.
Despite multiple calls, the line remains silent, and there's no response when they're called back.
Difficulty understanding caller
Warning: bad experience
User warns to caution
User advices to caution
British Gas scammers keeps calling but no message left
The phone rang, but there was no answer
Three unanswered calls from this number in one day, pretty suspicious
Scam call received
The caller did not speak when the call was answered.
Unsatisfactory interaction
Today, I received two calls from this number, both of which I chose not to answer due to the annoyance they caused.
User gave poor rating