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I received a dodgy phone call from an Indian call centre earlier. The bloke on the other end claimed he was ringing about some issues with my computer and urged me to download a specific application. It definitely seemed like a scam to me!

Didn’t pick up since number was unfamiliar. Just blocked it.

Stay vigilant, as they’re attempting to lure you into revealing your personal details. These individuals are nothing but fraudsters.

They purport to be from Crown, marketing home insulation services. When I expressed a lack of interest, their response was to call me rude! My suggestion? Ignore them altogether and block the number. I'd also recommend reporting this to Action Fraud and sending a message to 7226 to raise awareness.

Margrathea Telecommunications Limited - a name that raises a few eyebrows, doesn't it? It’s said that this company has a rather unsavoury reputation, dealing in phone numbers that seem to end up in the hands of scammers. Allegedly, they peddle both landline and mobile numbers, providing a veritable smorgasbord of active digits for less-than-reputable callers to use. So, if you happen to receive one of those calls from a number linked to VoIP service providers, chances are you’ve been added to their dubious directory. Quite the concern, if you ask me!

If we truly want to combat the incessant tide of scam calls and messages, we need to take action ourselves: REPORT them! Any dodgy emails or screenshots of scam messages should be sent to '[email protected]'. For those pesky scam texts, simply forward them to '7726'. Never forget, tapping on a dubious link could infect your device with malware. If you receive a scam call, text CALL to '7726' with the relevant details, and you'll help ensure that number gets flagged across the network. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your MP about these pesky scams! And should you find that you've inadvertently shared your banking information with scammers, make it a priority to contact your bank right away. Subsequently, notify 'action fraud', then follow up with '7726', and it wouldn’t hurt to share your experience on this platform. For further guidance on scams, just do a quick Google search for 'action fraud' or visit the 'police.uk' website for more resources. And remember, never engage with unknown numbers! Cheers, Anon 13

What a nightmare! These scammers will not leave me alone - ringing, texting, emailing, and even sending dodgy letters on a daily basis. Blocking them is a futile effort as they just switch to different numbers. I've reached out to the police, who advised me to file a report with Action Fraud and to get the word out on social media, as these scam reports alone aren't enough to safeguard the general public. The police suggested that anyone receiving such nuisance calls or texts should make a post to raise awareness and encourage others to share it, thus informing more people about these malicious scams. It’s crucial we all stay vigilant against these despicable crooks, as they've reportedly swindled hundreds of thousands of pounds from unsuspecting victims in just the last few days. Let's band together and spread the word to combat this menace!

I received a call that clearly originated from India or Pakistan over the internet, and I'm convinced it's a dodgy bank scam. I suggest blocking the number and reporting it. Don't forget to send a text about the call to 7726 as well!

I received a call from an unknown number claiming that £900 had been deducted from my bank account. They prompted me to "press one for help" which set alarm bells ringing. I swiftly checked my bank details, only to find it was all absolute nonsense. I've since blocked the number and reported it. Be cautious of these scammers!

I've received a rather dubious call from what seemed to be an Asian-sounding fraudster, trying to extract my banking information. Honestly, I wouldn't trust a word these con artists utter - it's highly suspect! There's no legitimate company behind this; whatever name they toss around is just a ruse. The best course of action is to simply ignore these unsolicited calls, as that keeps your finances safe from their grubby paws. And if the number begins with +44, you can bet your bottom dollar it isn’t a proper landline - likely some automated system. Don’t forget to report any signs of scam attempts! You can do so at phishing.gov.uk or by texting 'DALL' to 7726. Stay vigilant, folks!

The quote I received for life insurance seems dodgy, to say the least. I stumbled upon a caution on the FCA's website stating that this firm isn't authorised, which raises a huge red flag. They’re essentially advising against engaging with them as it could very well be a fraudulent operation. It's best to steer clear!

Here we go again with those pesky spam callers! If you don’t want to engage, just shoot a text saying “call” to 7726. They’ll sort it out and get that number shut down.

I chose not to pick up since I don't recognise anyone from Sheffield. However, I attempted to return the call multiple times, but it just cut off immediately. Quite suspicious, if you ask me. I did a bit of digging online and came across dozens of similar reports. I'll be blocking this number and reporting it to Action Fraud. Also planning to text 7726 about it.

I just opted to reject this call and have put the number on my blocked list, confirming my suspicions were spot on.

Had a call from an unknown number, but they didn't bother to leave a message. So, I've gone ahead and blocked them.

Received a call purporting to be from Amazon, asserting that they were confirming an order for an iPhone that I never placed.

Received two calls from this number today. Generally speaking, most mysterious numbers turn out to be a right con. I never answer them or return the call. If it's something genuine, they’ll surely leave a voicemail. Don't forget, if you get dodgy text messages, you can report them to 7726.

It seems there’s someone masquerading as a representative from a telecom company that's currently merging with mine. They were after my information to supposedly maintain my service. What a load of nonsense! Clearly a dodgy scam.

Complete and utter con! They pretended to be dealing with some bank PPI claim, claiming I was owed £2,550 plus an interest amount of £1,550. When I casually mentioned that my bank was the fictitious "Bank of Paris" (a total fabrication, of course), they didn’t bat an eyelid. They then proceeded to issue me a reference number and an ID number, declaring they wouldn’t ask for any bank or card information. Apparently, the money was supposedly sitting in some kind of ‘wallet’. I was then handed over to another chap, who happened to be Asian. He requested the ID and reference numbers, and when I gave him all the incorrect details, he seemed quite flustered and asked for my phone number to “verify” the information. Next thing you know, he was providing me with new ID and reference numbers that didn’t even match the ones I’d received earlier! Quite cheeky, really. Then he had the audacity to suggest I wasn’t very tech-savvy, promising to assist me in accessing this so-called wallet. His next baffling request was to put my phone on loudspeaker (what on earth for?) and to download an app called Anydesk from the Play Store, which would give him remote access to my phone in order to pilfer my banking information, identities, passwords, and other personal codes. These wretched individuals need to be brought to justice - it’s imperative we report this to the police, as well as the Financial Conduct Authority for phishing.

I recently encountered this rather brazen scam purporting to offer a permanent 30% discount on my O2 bill. They claimed they were transferring me to a supervisor-who, let’s be honest, was probably just seated at the next desk in some call centre over in Mumbai. The charlatan on the line instructed me to await a text from O2 containing a six-digit verification code that he supposedly needed to access my account. Naturally, I pointed out that O2's message explicitly warns against sharing this code with anyone, even their own representatives. But the fraudster simply brushed it off, saying, “Oh, that's fine, Sir, it’s just a one-time thing.” If you happen to fall for this ploy, rest assured he’ll waste no time placing an expensive order on your account-sent off to a PO box of his choosing-while you’re left in a right pickle trying to sort out the mess he’s created.

I've received six calls from them today, so I've decided to block their number.

I didn't remain on the line for long enough to discern the reason for the call, but I did catch an Indian lady on the other end who kicked things off with, "How are you doing, sir?" instead of addressing me by my actual name. This makes me suspect it was just another call centre scam.

This number has called me a bunch of times, I really don't know who it is.

I got a call where no one said a word and they just cut off after a bit. Really strange.

They rang up saying it was about my life insurance with a firm I’ve never dealt with. When I asked which company I actually use, they couldn’t give me a number to get in touch. Instead, they just offered to schedule a callback. Not interested, cheers.

The person who called was rushing through their spiel and barely gave me a chance to get a word in. I tried to break in but they just kept going non-stop. In the end, I just hung up and blocked the number because they clearly didn’t care about any no cold-calling list. Seems a bit shady to me!

I got a call from someone with an Indian accent offering to fix my broken computer. When I asked which device he meant in the office, he replied saying it was because I run a business. I said yeah and told him to wait while we do a quick background check on him. Before I could finish, he just hung up on me.

For the past couple of weeks, Sun Life has been ringing me daily. I picked up at last today, but there was nobody on the other end. Proper pointless if you ask me.