01482293886

A woman rang me up claiming to be from Vodafone, informing me that my contract was due for renewal and that they had a special deal with added perks to entice me. I told her I would reach out to Vodafone myself when the time was right as the renewal date approaches.

Has anyone got any information on whether this number, 01482293886, is linked to British Gas? I’ve been attempting to get in touch with them for ages, but their inquiry line seems perpetually occupied due to all the disruption with repairs, and then suddenly the line just cuts off. It’s rather frustrating! Is there a way to verify if this contact is legitimate before I go ahead and sort out a direct debit? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I just got a rather dodgy phone call from 01482293886. They claimed to be from British Gas and wanted to verify some details. Anyone else had a similar experience with this number?

Unfortunately, Ofgem made the choice to switch me back to British Gas after my previous supplier went under - what a double whammy! Glancing through the remarks on this site, it's hardly a shock that British Gas is involved here. I ditched them due to the incessant phone calls that drove me up the wall. Once I parted ways, those calls miraculously vanished. It's only natural to be wary of any unsolicited calls from numbers not linked to British Gas, and, predictably, they dropped the line as soon as they hit my voicemail without so much as a word.

They called saying they were from British Gas, trying to arrange a brand new account for me.

Chances are, you're the one behind this dubious scheme, desperately trying to perpetuate the con.

This morning, I received a call from a woman purporting to be from British Gas. She stated that she needed to set up a direct debit following a switch from another energy supplier and requested my bank information to proceed. I was quite hesitant at first and asked her to provide further verification to assure me of her identity. She managed to confirm several details, including my latest meter readings, which prompted me to give in. However, a wave of anxiety hit me afterwards, and I worried I'd fallen victim to a scam, leading me to look up the number. I then reached out to British Gas directly, and they were able to confirm the timing of the call, the representative's name, and assured me that she was indeed one of their employees. Furthermore, they indicated that my account information had been successfully updated that very morning based on the details I provided. So, in spite of my initial doubts, it turns out this isn’t a scam at all!

That was quite a cunning little con they pulled! The caller pretended to represent British Gas and wanted my bank details to shift my energy provider from an old company that’s gone under to BG. I didn’t buy it and promptly ended the call. I then rang up British Gas myself, and they assured me that nothing had been touched on my account recently. They also advised I should report that number to my mobile provider.

I received a call from British Gas. Remarkably, they managed to provide me with my account specifics, including my balance, without me having to share any information. Quite surprising, really!

While I was speaking to someone on this number, I looked it up here. Turned out it was a company calling for British Gas. They already knew my details like name, email, phone and direct debit info, which was all already set up, so I didn’t give out any bank info. I asked the guy to confirm he was really with British Gas, and he emailed me from an @britishgas.co.uk address which seemed genuine. It was a bit odd since I’d already sorted everything before their call.

Initially, I was sceptical about a call I received, thinking it might not actually be British Gas. However, they followed up with an email from an address that ended with ... britishgas . co . uk and provided me with the last four digits of my account number, which convinced me of their legitimacy. They assisted me with a problem I had regarding my meter readings and set up a direct debit for me, asking only for my account number and sort code. That seemed sensible to me, as they can’t use that information for any unauthorized transactions online. They also informed me about a great fixed tariff they had on offer, so I made sure to note down the details and compare it with other options in the market. Sadly, I couldn’t find anything better than what they proposed, so I decided to go ahead with it. Remarkably, the new tariff appeared on my account within a matter of hours, proving they’re not scammers. In the end, it helped me save some money over time as well.

Echoing what others have mentioned, a bloke rang up claiming he was from BG and was keen on conducting some sort of DPA check. I didn’t comply and pointed out that they had initiated the call! It felt a tad dodgy especially when they started asking for my account details. I couldn't help but chuckle and replied, “How about you share yours first?” Let's just say that was the end of that conversation! Wishing you all a jolly festive season!

Got a call from 01482293886 claiming to be British Gas. I looked up the number and found it’s actually linked to a local company called JPR, which does building work here in Bridport. I called back and the person insisted they were from British Gas, said a colleague would call me again. Decided to block the number just in case.

So I got a call today from 01482293886. The person on the line had such a heavy accent that the only thing I could make out was “British Gas.” Everything else went right over my head. Ended up just hanging up.

Absolutely, it appears to be a scammer posing as British Gas once again.

I picked up, said "Hi", and they just cut the call straight away.

Not long ago, I received a rather dodgy phone call claiming to be from British Gas about my switch to their energy services. Something didn't sit right with me, and odd as it was, the caller hung up quite suddenly. Upon contacting British Gas directly, I realised that this was definitely a scam. The number that rang me was 01482293886.

I received a call that purported to be from British Gas, ringing to "welcome me aboard" as a fresh customer. You see, I recently switched suppliers after my previous company went under. (It's accurate; I moved from PfP to British Gas.) However, something about the call felt off, so I suggested a "more suitable" time for them to ring me back - which, of course, they never did. I've now come to the conclusion that it was likely a scam of some sort, so I went ahead and blocked the number.

Just like many have experienced, I received a call from someone claiming to be from British Gas, asking to verify my information as my former energy supplier had ceased operations. Surely British Gas ought to manage such matters without needing to bother me!

Got a ring from someone claiming to be British Gas, saying they needed to verify my account and tariff info. They asked me to confirm my full name and address, but I wasn’t keen on giving out details they should already have. Something about it just seemed off to me.

Today, I had a phone call from a woman claiming to represent British Gas. She mentioned my new BG account number as well as my sales order number. She attempted to persuade me into setting up a Direct Debit while I asked her for the amount I should arrange. I provided her with my meter reading for her to work out the specifics, and surprisingly, she was aware that I had submitted my last meter reading on the 4th of October. If this is indeed a scam, it's quite sophisticated and certainly has some level of access to our personal information!

Got a call from someone pretending to be British Gas. They wanted my bank info to set up a direct debit. Seemed fishy to me.

I received a phone call from this number earlier, claiming to be from British Gas. They were pressing me to establish a direct debit. I instructed them to send the direct debit form to the address they had on record, then abruptly disconnected the call.

Received a call purporting to be from British Gas, requesting some of my personal information. Didn't share anything and promptly blocked the number. Better safe than sorry!

Got a call but they didn’t say anything or leave a message.

I received a call from this number earlier today, and they presented me with an incredible offer-fixed pricing guaranteed until 2024. I decided to go for it! I just had a look at my British Gas app, and it appears all the information has been successfully updated. Feeling quite relieved, especially considering my previous conversation with them just last week, when they quoted me a much larger amount. What a win for a Saturday morning!

Got a call on my landline but I didn’t answer it. Seems dodgy since I’m up here in Scotland, and Scottish Gas always rings me if there’s anything up.

I received a call purporting to be from British Gas. The chap on the line knew my name and mentioned that my energy account was now under their management. He then requested that I confirm certain security information, which I flatly declined, considering he was the one who called me in the first place. It was quite astonishing-he seemed oblivious to the fact that his approach mirrored the tactics employed by con artists. When he started to get quite argumentative, I decided enough was enough and ended the call.

I received a call allegedly from “British Gas,” but before they could divulge any information, they insisted I provide some details for data security. They wanted me to verify my complete name, address, and date of birth. Absolutely not! I can only imagine the next question would be something like, "What was your first pet’s name?" or "What’s your mother's maiden name?" It’s absurd! I’ve escalated the matter to the ICO since my number is registered with the Telephone Preference Service.

I received a call from this number claiming to be British Gas, requesting to verify our information. When I asked if I could ring them back for security, they abruptly terminated the call. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!

Today, I received a phone call from a lady claiming to be with British Gas. She attempted to persuade me into arranging a direct debit.

They presented themselves as representatives of British Gas, but I couldn't shake the feeling something was off. I refrained from divulging any details apart from verifying my name.

I reckon this is a rather clever con, to be honest. I received a call from someone claiming to represent British Gas, inquiring about an account transfer (which seems to be a common issue lately, doesn't it?). They were keen to get me to verify my personal information, and curiously, they already had a snippet of my address. Regrettably, I ended up disclosing my name and house number before it dawned on me that something was off. They insisted I needed to confirm my details, yet they were completely unable to provide my account number or assist with setting anything up online. Best to stay vigilant and not trust them!

Definitely not spam! I got a call this morning from the same number regarding setting up a direct debit with British Gas. I had been anticipating their call since PfP was absorbed by British Gas on the 24th of September. When I spoke to Vanessa, I mentioned I’d prefer to handle it online. However, while attempting to set it up, I found myself unable to proceed as it asked for meter readings. This in turn led to a request for me to alter the frequency of my rather ancient smart meter (it's about 7 years old), and I hit a snag with that for some unknown reason. I rang the main BG phone line, but unfortunately, they weren't able to assist me beyond noting my issue in their system and transferring me over to the billing department. After half an hour on hold, I threw in the towel. I then tried the number 01482293886 again and asked Vanessa to check the last note left on my account by a previous BG representative. To my relief, it matched up perfectly. She was able to set my direct debit right then and there. All she required was my sort code and account number, and I was adamant about not supplying any further sensitive details, like my card information or anything else. Vanessa then inquired about my estimated payment amount (I suggested around £146 a month) and which day I wanted it to be taken. Afterwards, I refreshed my online account, and voilà-the direct debit was all set up. Now, I just need to sort out the meter readings with the billing department during their working hours of 9:00 to 17:00.

I reckon it's likely a fraudster looking to fish for some bank information.

This number, 01482293886, rang me twice over the past couple of days but never dropped a voicemail or anything. Pretty odd really.

I didn’t recognise the number, so I let it go to voicemail. Typical of scammers, they didn't bother to leave a message. Usually, genuine callers always drop a line.

I received a call from an unfamiliar number, so I decided not to pick up. Given that I recently made the switch to British Gas after my previous supplier went under, I'm inclined to think it might be the same sort of scam that's been mentioned by others.

Received a phone call purporting to be from British Gas, claiming they had a special rate to offer and requested that I arrange a direct debit on the spot. However, I reached out to British Gas directly and discovered that it wasn't them at all. They do not make requests for direct debit setups via phone calls!

I received a call from someone claiming to be from BG, asking me to verify my personal information. When I politely declined to share any details but offered to confirm if she provided me with her name, she came out with a name that wasn't mine at all. I expressed my confusion, stating I had no idea who she was referring to, and then suddenly, the call ended abruptly. Quite the odd encounter!

I’ve just received a call from the exact same number. They requested my address to arrange payment for my British Gas account. When I inquired whether I could manage it via the app, she insisted that not for the initial payment. So, I mentioned I was pressed for time and told her to ring me back later. Now, I’ll be heading onto British Gas’s live chat to verify if it’s genuinely them.

I've encountered similar situations as many others have. It's all quite dodgy, to be honest. I'm definitely going to reach out to British Gas for clarification.

I find myself in a similar predicament. After my provider collapsed, I got switched over to British Gas. A representative reached out, wanting to gather all my personal information. I countered by requesting that they first provide what they had on file, which he claimed was not possible. Subsequently, he mentioned that I was on a variable tariff which was set to increase, but I have a written confirmation from British Gas assuring me of my price stability until at least April 2022. To me, this sounded like a dodgy sales call.

Called me twice the past two days but didn’t bother to leave a voicemail.

I didn't recognise the number, so I decided to decline the call.

Is British Gas providing a special rate?