Got a call, answered with a hello, but the other side didn’t say a word before they just cut me off! So annoyed! 🤬

This number said they were from Vodafone but the voice was so robotic, like one of those AI things. They asked me how my day had been, but it didn’t feel right at all. I just hung up and blocked the caller straight away.

BE CAREFUL! Don’t say more than 4 words when dealing with scammers. A lot of these calls are now done with AI voice recordings. If you look up 'voice cloning scams' and 'saying yes scams', you’ll find info and warnings from the police about this serious AI risk scammers are using. Make sure you delete any personal messages on your voicemail, NEVER return calls to numbers you don’t recognise, and tell your friends and family too. Loads of people are falling victim to this tech and have no idea it could cause trouble for them and their loved ones for years. It’s simple to avoid if everyone knows what to watch for. And remember, always report dodgy calls to the police and OfCom - there’s a system from the government just for this. Check the post below for how you can report it.

Avoid answering calls, texts, or emails from unfamiliar numbers – it’s often a scam. Don’t engage with anyone who seems suspicious (search ‘voice cloning scam’ to know what’s going on). Always report suspicious activity straight to the police or Ofcom through their official channels. You can send details and numbers, even if it’s a silent call, by texting 7726. Make sure to reply as asked to verify your report. Use your phone’s spam reporting features for calls and texts too. For scam texts, forward them to 7726 and also mark them through your messaging app’s spam report option. Keep an eye out for replies since you might need to confirm your report. If you get scam emails, forward them to '[email protected]' and report them using your email's phishing reporting tool (usually under the three dots menu). Each report helps authorities spot and stop these frauds, so reporting everywhere possible is vital. Look up 7726 and '[email protected]' online to learn more.

Dodgy calls! Don’t ever reply to texts, emails, or calls from numbers you don’t know. Talking to scammers only makes things worse - look up ‘voice cloning scams’ to see what I mean. If you get scammed, make sure you report it to the police or Ofcom through their official channels. For phone or silent calls, send the number and details to 7726 and reply as asked to confirm. Also, mark the call as spam on your phone. Forward any dodgy texts to 7726 and report them through your messaging app’s spam feature. Sometimes you’ll get a reply asking to confirm, so don’t ignore it. Got a scam email? Forward it to [email protected] and use the phishing report option in your mail app (usually found under the three dots menu). Every report counts, but sending them through all channels helps the right people tackle these scams. Look up 7726 and [email protected] online for more details.

Havent picked up since loads of calls coming from 073 numbers lately, nearly all connected to phone scams. Seeing so many comments pop up here in just 20 minutes makes me reckon this is more likely a scam than a misdial. Blocked another 073 number again.

I got a call but didn’t say anything. When I tried to call back, it just went to a recorded message saying all the lines were tied up.

BEWARE ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ DO NOT GET TRICKED BY THESE SCAMS ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Received a message supposedly from Barclays saying a payment of £2159.00 to ARGOS LTD was blocked for security reasons. They ask you to ring them back on +448000884932 if you don’t recognise the transaction. Don’t trust it, it’s definitely a scam!

Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, no message left or anything. I’m not familiar with anyone or any companies around here. Feels like it might be dodgy, probably a scam.

They keep switching up the last two numbers and ring me loads of times every day. Such a pain! I've blocked them like five times already.

Got a call from 02046411483 saying I had reported some damage to a building. Not sure what they were on about!

Got a call from this number but didn't pick up and no voicemail was left. Feels like it could be spam or maybe some sort of scam.

I received an email mentioning this phone number, claiming it was connected to a dental clinic in Banbury and Santander direct debit payments. I've forwarded it to [email protected] for them to check out. Totally in line with what others have said here – be careful and avoid it completely!

Totally a scam! Don’t ever answer calls, texts, or emails from numbers or addresses you don’t know. Avoid talking to these fraudsters (look up ‘voice cloning scams’ to see what I mean). Always report suspicious contacts through the proper channels like the police or Ofcom. Send details of suspicious calls or silent rings by texting 7726 and make sure to reply if they ask you to confirm. Use your phone’s spam reporting option too. For dodgy texts, forward them to 7726 and report them as spam on your messaging app. Keep an eye out for replies because you might need to confirm again. Suspicious emails should be forwarded to ‘[email protected]’ and also flagged through the email phishing report tool (usually found in the menu with three dots). These systems do take action, but the more people report, the better chance the scammers get stopped. Search for 7726 and ‘[email protected]’ online for full details.

Got a call at 5.55 on a Friday evening on my home phone. The voice sounded odd and a bit robotic. The person said, “Hello! This is Jackie. No need to be concerned...” Yeah, right. I just ended the call and put them on my block list!

Looking at the comments here, it's pretty clear why scammers keep blitzing us Brits with calls, texts, and emails. Despite all the chatter about it on this site, most people don’t actually take any real steps to stop the scams. Loads of messages here explain what these scams involve, how we might actually fight back, and even alert us to the new AI tricks scammers are using now alongside the classic money-grabbing schemes. Apparently, thousands have already fallen victim to that voice cloning tech without realising they've been targeted, which could cause problems long down the line. It's honestly quite scary stuff.

Got a call from this number today, 5th June, but I ignored it. If it was important, they’d have left a voicemail, right? Stay safe everyone.

I didn’t pick up, my phone just flagged it as possible spam.

I got a call from someone who sounded like a robot talking about damp issues in my council flat. I kept asking them which address they meant, but they just ignored me and wouldn’t answer. Then, out of nowhere, the call just ended. Really annoying. I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number now.

Got a call but no voicemail. Pretty sure it was some sort of scam.

This number popped up on my phone earlier and it flagged it as a telemarketer, so I decided not to pick up.

My phone showed it might be spam, so I didn't pick up. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t leave a message.

My phone rang but I didn't pick up. It wasn't a number I've got saved, and they didn't leave a voicemail or anything.

Got a call from someone claiming to be my "network" about my SIM being cancelled. I asked if I could know why, and bless her, she sounded like she was new to the job or maybe just a scammer trying out for work experience or summat. She got all flustered and ended up hanging up on me 😂😂

I got a call from Three the other day, and honestly, if you don’t fancy being hassled with a sales pitch trying to upsell you, best steer clear. Pretty annoying really.