Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, seemed like a scam to me. Just left it, didn’t pick up, and then blocked the number straight away.

Lately, I’ve been getting loads of annoying cold calls, and it’s really getting on my nerves. I’m constantly having to block the numbers just to get some peace.

Got a call from them but they just stayed quiet the whole time, made no sense at all.

Got a missed call on my mobile but no one picked up, probably just some time-waster so I'll block it.

Got a message on my answerphone about some sort of home improvement offer. Didn’t quite catch all of it.

Absolutely a scam, best to just ignore and not answer.

Look up ‘voice cloning scams’ online – you might have gotten caught up in one! There’s plenty of advice from the police and info on the web about this super risky AI tech that scammers use alongside their usual tricks to steal money. They only need a few seconds of your voice to do the damage. Also, search for 7726 and email '[email protected]' to find out how to report these scams properly.

Saw a missed call from this number but they didn’t bother to leave any message.

Had my phone on silent and didn’t recognise the number, so I just marked it as spam - no fuss, no fight!

These calls mostly target people who aren’t in the best position to defend themselves, because that’s what scammers want. To keep those at risk safe and hopefully reduce these annoying calls, make sure to report them. You’ll find some info down below. At the very least, the number will be marked as possible spam for others. In some cases, the authorities might even get involved. Have a look at the messages below for more details. Also, watch out for voice cloning scams – if you fall for one, you might be dealing with the fallout for a long time.

I usually just let the phone ring without saying anything since most of these calls are from robots. If you don’t answer or say anything, they usually hang up after a few seconds. That’s exactly what happened today, so I’m pretty sure it was just another spam caller. I’ll be blocking that number for sure.

Caller showed up as a nuisance, so I chose not to pick up. Later, I looked to see if there was a voicemail, but nothing was left.

So my phone showed a call from this number and it flagged it as a possible scam, I just let it ring out and it went straight to voicemail. They didn’t even bother leaving a message or anything.

Looking at the comments here, it seems like this number is indeed genuine but scammers are faking it. I’d suggest sending the details of any calls and the number itself via text to 7726 – that’s the official number for reporting scams in the UK. When you do, make sure to mention that the number appears to be a real police line but is being misused by fraudsters. If enough people report it, the authorities should get alerted. It’s important to report even if the scam is coming from a legal number. You might be asked later to confirm some of the info you provided. I’m giving this number an average rating as the line might be real, but the people calling are usually not. Look up 7726 and '[email protected]' for more guidance on how to report scam calls.

This person said they were from Nat West and told me my card had been put onto Google Pay without my okay.

This number came up as Spam on my phone and it automatically stopped the call from coming through.

They keep switching the 0121 512 numbers, now I've got another one ending with 2650. It's so irritating!

Got a voicemail about a grant for loft insulation, said I needed to answer some questions to see if I was eligible... sounded a bit dodgy to me.

Watch out! Never reply to calls, texts or emails from numbers you don’t know. Don’t let anyone record your voice either - search online for ‘voice cloning scams’ to find out why it’s dangerous. Always report any scammy contact through the right channels like the police or Ofcom’s tools. When you get dodgy calls or texts, text the number and info to 7726. You might have to reply again to confirm, so keep an eye out. Also, make sure to flag the number using your phone’s spam reporting feature. Got spam texts? Forward them to 7726 and mark them as junk in your messaging app. Scam emails? Send them to [email protected] and use your email’s phishing report option, usually found under a menu somewhere. The more people report, the quicker these con artists get dealt with. Look up 7726 and the email address mentioned for full details on how to protect yourself.

The call got declined because it didn't clear Apple's security check.

Watch out! Don’t ever reply to texts, calls or emails from unknown numbers. Avoid letting anyone record your voice – look up ‘voice cloning scams’ for what to watch out for. If you spot a scam, make sure you report it through the official channels like the police or Ofcom. You can forward dubious calls or silent calls by texting the details, including the number, to 7726. They might ask you to confirm, so just follow their prompts. Use your phone’s spam reporting tool too. For suspicious texts, send them to 7726 and report using the built-in spam option. Keep an eye out for any replies as they might need more info. If you get scam emails, forward them to [email protected] and report them through your email’s phishing report feature (usually in the top right corner). It’s worth flagging these scams across all channels because it helps the authorities spot and act on these threats quicker. Search ‘7726’ and the email [email protected] online if you want to know more.

Beware of housing disrepair scams. To help put an end to scams, make sure you REPORT every suspicious call. Here’s some info you should know. Scammers often record your voice and use voice cloning tricks along with their usual bank account fraud attempts. Just search online for 'voice cloning scams' and 'yes scams' to see reports and police warnings about this serious new AI threat. They only need a few seconds of your voice to copy it, so when you answer calls from unknown numbers, just say a quick ‘ello’ and stay silent. Then hang up and make sure you report the scam. Also, get rid of any personal voice messages on your answerphone, never return calls to strange numbers, and double-check who might access your voice recordings on social media. Stay informed because these voice cloning and ‘yes’ scams are REALLY dangerous out there!

I got a call from Ace Call Limited, they’re from Liverpool apparently. I checked on Company House and found that it’s just two folks working in an office there, listed as a telecommunications network provider. When they called, I told them to take me off their list and then I ended the call.

I got a call claiming there was an issue with my O2 account, but I don’t even have an O2 SIM. The person started threatening to block my number, which was really annoying. After that, they kept ringing me every day, demanding my personal information.

Someone rang looking to talk to the woman of the house, claiming they were from domestic and general about insuring my appliances. They asked if everything was working okay and said if it was, then it would be covered. They told me to ring a different number for free call-outs, repairs, and parts. Then they requested my bank details, including sort code and account number. I declined to give it and they just hung up.