Called from an unfamiliar number and as expected, it was a scam. They hung up immediately when my answering machine kicked in.

If you’re looking into this phone number, it’s really important you read through the last 5 or 6 comments here very carefully. Loads of people in the UK don’t even know this website exists, and some who do seem pretty clueless about how scammers operate. This naivety only puts them at risk, and the fraudsters are more than happy to exploit that. Scammers often spoof real numbers, which might either be a genuine number that’s got picked at random, or a proper business number they’re faking on purpose. They often generate millions of bogus numbers, like this one, so don’t take things at face value. A good tip is to check every number you see on your bank statements here, and remember, if your bank contacts you out of the blue, always call them back on the official number to make sure it’s legit! Don’t just trust unexpected calls blindly, but don’t ignore them either.

Judging by the number of searches, this definitely seems like a dodgy scam caller.

They've rung me twice already, you'd think they'd stop by now. Anyway, I've just gone ahead and blocked the number.

Every weekend, on Fridays and Saturdays, these scammers keep hitting me up. Thankfully, my Android phone blocks most of their calls, but they’re always switching to new numbers, which is so annoying.

Got a call claiming to be from EE about an issue with my SIM following some local network upgrades. They wanted personal info like my name and address but I didn't hand anything over. They said I was a vulnerable customer (which I'm not but they had no way of knowing) and that cold calls shouldn’t happen without an official email first. I asked them for the security code word on my account, which they couldn’t provide. After a few more questions on their end and no luck getting info from me, they just hung up. Don’t really know what their endgame was, but it seemed pretty dodgy to me.

No voicemail or anything left behind. I’ve never heard of the number or anyone from Congleton. It said something about Voxbone!!

Got a call showing Bodmin, UK on the ID – I know that area code, similar to how Leeds’ number gets used by scammers, so I just let it ring out. They didn’t even bother leaving a voicemail.

Got a call from a number I didn't recognise, figured it was dodgy, so just left it. Most likely some kind of scam.

Got a call about some sort of debt, seemed like spam. Just blocked the number straight away.

Picked up the phone and there was just silence on the other end. Pretty sure it was one of those dodgy call centres trying to scam.

Was out near Congleton for the day when this number kept buzzing my phone... I usually just ignore calls from strangers and only answer if they leave a voicemail. If there’s no message, I just block and get rid of the number.

If you want to put a stop to scams, make sure you report them. There’s a post about this around 9 posts down with more details. These scammers aren’t just doing the usual tricks anymore – some now record your voice and use AI voice cloning scams to steal money. Look up “voice cloning scams” and “saying yes scams” for the latest news, advice from police, and info on this scary AI tech. They only need a few seconds of your voice to copy it, so when you answer a call from an unknown number, don’t say anything more than a quiet "hello" mumble. Then just listen, hang up, and report it if it’s dodgy. Also, make sure you don’t leave a voice message on your answerphone, never call back numbers you don’t recognise, and be careful about who can access any voice clips of you on social media. Spread the word and check out the info online. Voice cloning is really risky stuff!

Been getting loads of calls this past week from numbers like 02045785313, plus ones ending 5280, 5306, and 5544. I just let them go to voicemail but they never say anything. Pretty sure it’s just a scam.

Got a call, said hello and was met with some unclear foreign mumbling, then the person just dropped the call.

Absolute scam alert! Don’t ever reply to texts, calls, or emails from numbers you don’t recognise. Be really careful not to let them record your voice - look up ‘voice cloning scams’ for why it’s dangerous. Always report any dodgy contact to the official police or Ofcom channels set up for this stuff. For texts or silent calls, you can forward details along with the phone number to 7726. You'll probably need to confirm by replying again when prompted. Also, use the phone’s built-in spam reporting tools for calls and texts. For fraud emails, forward them to '[email protected]' and use the phishing report function (often found under the three dots menu). It really helps if plenty of people report these scams across different platforms so the authorities get the message and take action. Look up 7726 and the email address mentioned for the proper guidance on handling these scams. Stay safe!

Avoid phone deal scams by reporting every suspicious call you get. There’s info below to help you spot them. Some crooks now use voice cloning tricks while trying to take money from your bank – they record a tiny bit of your voice to copy it. If you search for stuff like ‘voice cloning scams’ or ‘saying yes scams’, you’ll find news and police warnings about this nasty AI tech. It only takes a few seconds of your voice to do this. So, when you pick up an unknown number, just say a quick ‘hello’ grumble and listen carefully. Then just hang up and report it. Don’t leave your own message on your answerphone, avoid calling back strangers, and watch who can hear your voice clips on socials. Do your research online and tell others too. These voice cloning scams are seriously risky!

Got a scammer ringing me, so I blocked the number and reported it straight away.

Got another spam call today, my fourth this Saturday! They didn’t leave a message, so I looked up the number here and have blocked it now.

Beware of scams! Never interact with calls, messages, or emails from numbers or addresses you don’t recognise. Do NOT let anyone record your voice - it can be used in voice cloning scams, so look up 'voice cloning scams' to learn more. Always report scam calls and texts to the official police or Ofcom channels. You can text details, including silent calls, to 7726. You might be asked to reply again to confirm your report, so keep an eye out for that. Make use of your phone’s built-in spam reporting features too. If you get scam texts, forward them to 7726 and also report them via your messaging app’s spam options. Scam emails should be forwarded to '[email protected]' and reported through the phishing report option (usually found via the menu in the top corner). These reports really do help, especially when many people report the same scam, as it prompts action from authorities. For more details, just google 7726 and '[email protected]'. Stay safe out there!

Watch out for scams! Don't ever reply to calls, texts, or emails from unfamiliar numbers. Be careful not to let anyone record your voice – there are scams where they clone your voice these days, so have a look up 'voice cloning scams' if you want to learn more. If you get a suspicious call, text the number and any details, including silent calls, to 7726. You might have to reply to confirm, so keep an eye out. Also, use the phone's spam report features and forward scam texts to 7726 as well. For dodgy emails, forward them to [email protected] and report them using the phishing report option (usually found under the three dots in your email). These reports do get looked at, but sending multiple reports helps push the authorities like the police and Ofcom to take action. Google ‘7726’ and '[email protected]' if you want to know more about how to report scams properly.

Got two calls from this number on a Saturday, but I just ignored them both.

Tried ringing me but didn’t bother leaving a message. Kinda makes you wonder what’s going on, doesn’t it?

I was out of the country and didn’t pick up. They didn’t leave any voicemail, so I’m guessing it’s one of those spam calls.

Got a call from a number marked as 'potential spam'. I just ignored it, no voicemail was left. Decided to block it straight away. Probably just some hassle about car loans or fake diesel compensation again.