This number looked almost identical to some calls I’ve been getting lately, so I just ignored it. Probably another scammer trying their luck.

Got a call about some car finance claim or something, they even had my address! Then asked if I’d got any car finance since I was supposedly entitled to a claim. Thing is, I don’t even have a car.

Didn’t pick up the call coz the number was unfamiliar. Checked who tried to contact me afterwards. Decided to block it now.

Got a call that O2 flagged as possible spam, and the voicemail was nearly impossible to hear. The person said they were doing some sort of survey for Peabody Housing Association and wanted me to ‘join in some research’. Since they're actually the landlord of my place, it might be legit, but I didn’t ask for the call and found it annoying, so I’ve blocked the number.

Got a call from what looked like a Glasgow number claiming I was in a car accident. Total scam, don't waste your time answering!

If this was a genuine EE number, you’d expect it to have been active for ages with many hundreds, possibly thousands, of searches on this site already. Don’t engage with it! To help curb scams, everyone needs to report these calls to the official police and Ofcom channels set up by the previous government to investigate and tackle these issues. Simply text the phone number, including any silent calls, to 7726, then reply as instructed to confirm your report. If your phone has a spam reporting feature, use that too. Finally, share your experience here. Problem sorted. For more info on reporting suspicious calls, texts or emails, search for '7726' and '[email protected]'. Also, have a look into ‘will blocking numbers stop scam calls and texts?’ on Google – the answers are quite insightful.

I got a call where first I heard a recorded message, then a person talking but their English was really hard to follow. It seemed like one of those scam calls, so I just blocked it straight away.

I've had it with these annoying tossers ringing me every so often from variations of this damned number! I was in the middle of a proper important call and they just kept buzzing, thinking I’d pick up. I NEVER ever answer calls from unknown numbers, especially ones that look like offshoots of this. Honestly, whoever’s behind this must be proper thick not to keep track of all the pointless calls they've made over the years. Bet they’re chuffed to bits bragging to their mates about trying to scam folks. Absolute muppets, sitting at the bottom rung of the grubby ladder, these wastes of space really get on my nerves.

Got a call, picked up and there was just silence on the other end, then the line went dead. Seems like one of those scams trying to reel you in for cash. I wouldn’t trust it at all.

When I answered, there was silence at first, then I caught the sound of a recorded message kicking in, so I just hung up straight away.

The number showed up as DQ Dating, but I just ignored it and blocked straight away. Didn't even bother picking up.

I usually don’t pick up unknown numbers, most of the time they’re scams. Didn’t even bother with this one, just blocked it straight away.

Got two calls today, first came through on my mobile then another on the landline, thought it was meant to be on the TPS list! Some guy called Zane with an Indian accent was chatting about repairs and social housing. I told him straight away I don’t have any of that sorted.

If you want to help fight scams, it's important everyone reports suspicious calls through the proper channels set up by the government. You can text the details of any calls, even silent ones, including the number, to 7726. Make sure to follow the prompts and confirm your reports when asked. Also use your phone’s built-in spam reporting features. After that, it’s useful to share your experience here too. For more info about reporting dodgy calls or texts, search for '7726' or email ' [email protected] '. Curious about the effectiveness of blocking numbers? Just Google 'will blocking scam numbers stop scam calls?' – there’s some really interesting stuff out there!

Got two calls last week from numbers that were nearly the same, but they didn’t leave any message. After seeing what others said about them, I’m definitely gonna block both.

Got a call over the weekend but didn’t answer since didn’t know the number. They didn’t leave any message either. After seeing some reviews, I’m definitely blocking this number.

Just got another call from what sounds like the same scam, they’re saying they’re from a Debt advice service and it’s definitely some Asian-sounding voices again. Feels like they’re getting more panicky and switching between loads of different numbers. Don’t share any details with them, just ask how much you supposedly owe and watch them shut up. Simple as that.

They won't stop ringing me, and I've noticed it's from two separate numbers that only differ by the last couple of digits.

Got a call from someone saying they were with Go Compare, wanted to talk about some billing stuff. Thing is, I've never even used Go Compare, so I’ve got no clue how they ended up with my number.

This old bank scam is still targeting people who aren’t aware. The number it comes from changes all the time, so each scam text shows a different caller ID. That’s why it’s REALLY important to report every single text you get like this. Just send them over to 7726. Make sure to watch out for a reply in case they ask you to confirm anything. You can find more details by searching ‘7726’ and the email '[email protected]' about how to report suspicious texts, calls, and emails. Don’t let others handle the reporting – it takes lots of complaints for action to happen. Especially with the numbers swapping around but the contact details staying the same.

Got another call from Kirkcaldy, totally spammy so I just ignored it.

Got a call from +44 20 3996 4930, didn't leave any voicemail, felt like one of those annoying spam calls. I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number now.

Ring claiming to be from the DWP, just a total scam trying to make a quick buck. Complete waste of time!

Got a call from an unfamiliar number but no voicemail was left – probably just another typical scam.

Got a message saying it was Barclays, telling me to use a code to finish a payment for Knight Flooring. It also had a number to ring if I hadn’t made the purchase. It came through on my work phone, so I know it’s nothing to do with me. Totally a scam.