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+6768500074

This is a dangerous call that has originated in Tonga. The one-ring phone call that you received is an example of the Wangiri scam, that lures unsuspecting victims into calling an International Premium Rate Number (IPRN).  The reason they only give a one-ring call and then cut is that they don’t actually want you to… Read More »

+38970003984

The telephone number +389 70003984 is being used as part of a Wangiri one-ring International Premium Rate Number (IPRN) scam. It is extremely important that you do not phone this number back if your receive a call from this number. The telephone call originates from North Macedonia. We know this because of the +389 international… Read More »

01697 744406

A scam in which a caller imitated Domestic & General was reported on 30th September 2020 from telephone number 01697 744406.  The caller suggested that the person they were calling needed to renew their warranty.  They then tried to extract credit card details. 01697 744406. Call made at 10:25 this morning. Sounded like a contact… Read More »

07538349565

The telephone number 07538349565 is being used as part of a scam that targets 02 customers. The method they employ is Smishing which involves sending targets a text that includes a malicious link. The link is to a website called o2.uk.inv-no1990.com Hey @O2 here’s a phishing heads up. 🍻 pic.twitter.com/v6MytgtFZc — Mike Thompson (@AppSecBloke) September… Read More »

08001691608

This is not a phone scam. It is a number that is used by BT engineers when there is being a working line takeover.

00008084611

The telephone number 00008084611 is being used as part of a scam targeting BT customers. If you receive a call from this number do not answer. if you have already answered hang up immediately. This is a scam number.     @bt_uk Big day for scammers today. 3 calls I’ve had so far. Sadly only… Read More »

07724913026

The phone number 07724 913026 is being used as part of a NHS Track & Trace scam. If you receive a phone call from this number you should not answer it. They are trying to scam you by stealing your personal and bank details.   Scam alert @BorisJohnson @MattHancock @JonAshworth @SkyNews Just received call from… Read More »

3728433649019231

The number 372843364901231 appears on a phishing email targeting TV license-fee payers. Ignore the email, don’t reply, and delete.

07516765937

The phone number 07516 765937 is being used as part of a BT scam. Do not answer phone calls from this number. The tone taken by the scammers in this fraudulent attempt is bullying and pushy. They wish to steal your money by getting access to your money. If you have already answered the phone… Read More »

07957610288

The phone number 07957 610288 has been identified as a scam number. It is being used to scam HSBC customers. It includes a link to a malicious website designed to steal your personal and banking details. Please do not click on the link. You can report this number to phishing@hsbc.co.uk   @HSBC_UK is this real… Read More »