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01487801982

☎️ 01487801982 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 1487801 with a prefix of 01487. The area code 01487 originates from Warboys.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01487801982

  • Missed call, suspicious number blocked
    Dec
    2025
  • Call from fake OpenReach representative
    Oct
    2022
  • Missed call likely scam, ignored
    Oct
    2022
  • Unknown caller claiming BT affiliation
    Oct
    2022
  • Suspicious calls from unidentified source
    Sep
    2022
  • Blocked calls, thanks for warning
    Sep
    2022
  • Silent calls from "Jack Watson"
    Sep
    2022
  • Call from possible internet scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Receiving silent calls, very frustrating
    Sep
    2022
  • Call period with no sound
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning against scam with BT
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning: scam with familiar tactics
    Sep
    2022
  • Internet provider scam, rude, menacing
    Sep
    2022
  • Silent conversation among crowd
    Sep
    2022
  • Received scam call from "Gary."
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning of Indian scamming activities
    Sep
    2022
  • Possible scam call from BT
    Sep
    2022
  • Reported illegal call over BT
    Sep
    2022
  • Indian accent, fake BT call
    Sep
    2022
  • Indian-sounding scammer claiming BT fraud
    Sep
    2022
  • User experienced amateur scam attempt
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller with accent claiming IP issue
    Sep
    2022
  • Reports of scam fraud calls
    Sep
    2022
  • Contract fraud by false Openreach
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning about BT Internet scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Complaint about fake BT broadband
    Sep
    2022
  • falsely claiming BT internet service
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call, no voicemail left
    Sep
    2022
  • Unexpected and suspicious phone call
    Sep
    2022
  • Report fraudulent activities to authorities
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call, no message left
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning about potential internet scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller falsely identified as harasser
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller disconnected when voicemail activated
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious of BT scam calls
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious tech support scam attempt
    Sep
    2022
  • Internet scam: ask to control computer
    Sep
    2022
  • Identifying and avoiding potential scams
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller received no informational response
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious phone calls impersonating companies
    Sep
    2022
  • Persistent silent caller is annoying
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious call from fake company
    Sep
    2022
  • Multiple suspicious calls claiming affiliation
    Sep
    2022
  • "The phone call seemed suspicious."
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious call from BT representative
    Sep
    2022
  • Asian woman fake phone call
    Sep
    2022
  • User was targeted for scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Fraudulent BT Openreach caller warning
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious interaction with potential scammers
    Sep
    2022
  • Likely scam phone number alert
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious calls from fake BT representative
    Sep
    2022
  • Home number rang, possible scam. Blocked
    Sep
    2022
  • Angry encounter with persistent caller
    Sep
    2022
  • Impersonation caller scam, hostile response
    Sep
    2022
  • Aggressive BT OpenReach scam call
    Sep
    2022
  • Thick accent, dubious relationship with BT
    Sep
    2022
  • Irritated by unwanted communication
    Sep
    2022
  • Frustration over repetitive and dishonest calls
    Aug
    2022
  • Persistent scam call about IP
    Aug
    2022
  • Not clear what above means
    Aug
    2022
  • Potential scam call from "BT."
    Aug
    2022
  • User experienced BT service outage
    Aug
    2022
  • Same scam, do not answer
    Aug
    2022
  • Frequent unanswered calls from number
    Aug
    2022
  • Repetitive early morning unsolicited calls
    Aug
    2022
  • Missed calls, suspicious, research
    Aug
    2022
  • BT sending engineer for Wi-Fi
    Aug
    2022
  • Caller claiming internet hack, likely scam
    Aug
    2022
  • Unwanted call from unknown number
    Aug
    2022
  • Plausible BT outreach caller, potential scam
    Aug
    2022
  • Multiple early morning scam calls
    Aug
    2022
  • Persistent Asian man from “Bt outreach”
    Aug
    2022
  • Persistent scam calls, difficult to report
    Aug
    2022
  • Persistence of scammers seeking victims
    Aug
    2022
  • Persistent and varied marketing tactics
    Aug
    2022
  • Missed call, no response recurrence
    Aug
    2022
  • Inquiry about internet connection noise
    Aug
    2022
  • Message left was not sufficient
    Aug
    2022
  • Warning about fraudulent phone call
    Aug
    2022
  • Aggressive internet scam reported here
    Aug
    2022
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Aug
    2022
  • Received sketchy computer phone call
    Aug
    2022
  • Scammer posing as polite caller
    Aug
    2022
  • Received scam calls, warned others
    Aug
    2022
  • Cannot summarize with numbers only
    Aug
    2022
  • Repeated calls ignored, nuisance ignored
    Aug
    2022
  • Unknown caller, suspected scam call
    Aug
    2022
  • BT Internet scam caller impersonating employee
    Aug
    2022
  • Call not confirmed, likely spam
    Aug
    2022
  • Grandmother, scam call from "Jack."
    Aug
    2022
  • Avoid answering unknown numbers, potential scams
    Aug
    2022
  • Foreign caller spoofing BT support
    Aug
    2022
  • Unsolicited call suggesting possible scam
    Aug
    2022
  • Mike from BTopenworld seeking confirmation
    Aug
    2022
  • Unauthorized and aggressive phishing attempt
    Aug
    2022
  • Hostile comments about unwanted calls
    Jul
    2022
  • Unwanted call from possible telemarketer
    Jul
    2022
  • Silent scam call from Warboys
    Jul
    2022
  • Answered landline, silent scammer call
    Jul
    2022
  • Multiple silent calls, hung up
    Jun
    2022
  • Silent call, likely scam alert
    Jun
    2022
  • Brief call, no message left
    Jun
    2022
  • Frustrated with government inaction
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam caller fooled; repeatedly called
    Jun
    2022
  • Broadband scam, hang up immediately
    Jun
    2022
  • Dangerous scam call; number blocked
    Jun
    2022
  • Repeated scam calls from fake Rose
    Jun
    2022
  • Silent call identified as spam
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller denied scam, then hung up
    Jun
    2022
  • Called twice, no answer, hung up
    Jun
    2022
  • Impersonators called; now barred
    Jun
    2022
  • Persistent calls causing senior stress
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller knew name, claimed BT
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed to be BT
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed to be BT
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller pretended BT; scam blocked
    Jun
    2022
  • Silent call; others' warnings validated
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspected BT technical scammer calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious BT call targets elderly
    Jun
    2022
  • Avoided call, glad stayed silent
    Jun
    2022
  • No response, just silence
    Jun
    2022
  • Foreign accent, claims BT internet
    Jun
    2022
  • Microsoft scam, Asian caller pretending
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed Michael, suspected scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call about internet service
    Jun
    2022
  • BT scam; ignore, waste time
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call pretending BT fault
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious BT call, likely scam
    Jun
    2022
  • BT Internet scammer alert reported
    Jun
    2022
  • Man spoke gibberish, hung up
    Jun
    2022
  • Obvious scam, abusive caller, suspicious
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller spoke gibberish, suspicious behavior
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call, abusive, poor script
    Jun
    2022
  • Missed call, no message left, blocking
    May
    2022
  • Received a silent call today
    May
    2022
  • Background noise on call, disconnected
    May
    2022
  • Received internet threat, worried-block request
    May
    2022
  • Broadband scam targeting landline numbers
    May
    2022
  • Scam call claiming internet issues
    May
    2022
  • Warning about BT phone scam
    May
    2022
  • Reported scam calls from BT/Kcom
    May
    2022
  • Pretended to be from BT
    May
    2022
  • Scam claiming internet usage issue
    May
    2022
  • Recent frequent personal phone calls
    May
    2022
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    May
    2022
  • No one said a word
    May
    2022
  • Lack of communication led confusion
    May
    2022
  • Frequent complaints about BT internet
    May
    2022
  • Great a BT IT technician!
    May
    2022
  • Broadband error scam warning alert
    May
    2022
  • Scam call targeting elderly relatives
    May
    2022
  • Scam call from fake BT
    May
    2022
  • Phone scam call disrupted quickly
    May
    2022
  • Claimed to be BT offering deal
    May
    2022
  • Suspicious report likely a scam
    May
    2022
  • Comment does not provide context
    May
    2022
  • Abusive reaction to revealing scam
    May
    2022
  • Suspicious phone call, likely scam
    May
    2022
  • IP address problem, access requested
    May
    2022
  • Frustrated with misinformed service representative
    May
    2022
  • caution against online financial scams
    May
    2022
  • "Nonsensical sequence of numbers"
    May
    2022
  • User attempted to sell internet
    May
    2022
  • Warning about potential scam call
    May
    2022
  • Warning of a potential scam
    May
    2022
  • Two silent calls from number
    May
    2022
  • Early silent morning phone call
    May
    2022
  • Unwanted silent calls, hang up
    May
    2022
  • BT scam, avoid, contact BT
    May
    2022
  • Received mysterious call, could be scammers
    May
    2022
  • Received early morning phone call
    May
    2022
  • Persistent caller promoting trading scheme
    May
    2022
  • Aggressive caller, investment scam reported
    May
    2022
  • Unknown caller, no message left
    May
    2022
  • Similar number, ominous silence followed
    May
    2022
  • Upsetting interaction with foreign caller
    May
    2022
  • Received spam phone call, ignored it
    May
    2022
  • Phone call silence on 10/05/2022
    May
    2022
  • Office noise interrupts phone call
    May
    2022
  • Claims of continuous scam calls
    Apr
    2022
  • Blocked number, no further communication
    Apr
    2022
  • Missed call, no voicemail left
    Apr
    2022
  • Report unsolicited Albany Assistance calls immediately
    Mar
    2022
  • Persistent, bothersome calls from trader
    Mar
    2022
  • Customer service rude and unhelpful
    Mar
    2022
Number Of Searches: 319 Number Of Comments: 173 First Seen: 27 March 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Dudleston(Shropshire), Floddaybeg(Western Isles) and Hardwick(Oxfordshire).

01487801982 has 173 comments of which 65 x negative and 108 x neutral

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01487801982 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01487801982 👆 is reported as a persistent scam caller falsely claiming to represent BT, Openreach, Virgin Media or related broadband providers. Callers often have South Asian accents, use common English names, and attempt to create urgency by alleging internet faults, hacking, or unauthorised account use. They may demand immediate action on routers or computers to gain access, and exhibit rude or threatening behaviour when challenged. Many calls are silent, hang up abruptly, or deliver no voicemail, raising suspicion. Targets include vulnerable individuals and the elderly. Users strongly advise not engaging, blocking the number, and reporting to Action Fraud. Overall, this number is associated with aggressive, fraudulent cold calls aiming to deceive about internet security or billing to steal personal data or gain computer access.

Reports on phone number 01487801982

7 months
I got a call from this number tonight at about 8:15pm on 10/12/25 but I missed it because it disconnected before I could pick up. I didn’t leave a voicemail or anything. Thought it was strange to get a call at that hour, so I looked it up online. Seems like nobody has reported this number for the past three years. I've just gone ahead and blocked it anyway.
4 years
Got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying they were from OpenReach. They knew my name and postcode straight away. When I asked for a phone number to call back, they gave one without hesitation. I told them that OpenReach never reaches out to customers directly, but they insisted, saying, "Actually, we handle broadband in your area and just finished some upgrades - I'm here to check if your service is alright." I wasn't convinced and ended the call.
OpenReach
4 years
My phone buzzed at 8:20 this morning but I just ignored it. They didn’t bother leaving any voicemail either. Pretty sure it was just another scam call.
4 years
I received a call from someone purporting to be from BT, but they didn’t disclose their identity until I pressed them for it. They asserted that they were my internet provider, but the truth is, I don’t even have BT for my broadband. When I inquired about the organisation they actually represented, the line fell silent and they abruptly ended the call. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!
BT
4 years
Got calls from a guy claiming to be Jack Watson, sounded like he had an Indian or Pakistani accent. He rang me twice last week. Then, weirdly, I got silent calls from him yesterday and again today.
Jack Watson
4 years
Got 3 calls in just an hour and a half from a woman speaking with a South Asian accent, all about internet services. Not once did she say which firm she was calling on behalf of. Honestly, some folks have zero clue what they're doing!
4 years
Got three calls from this number, but lucky me, I’ve got a call blocker so didn’t have to answer. Cheers to everyone giving the heads up!
4 years
I've received a call from these folks twice in the last 48 hours. The initial one was from a woman, and just now a chap rang me claiming to be from BT Openreach, supposedly about my internet. He started prattling on, offering me a phone number and the name of his 'manager' to verify their legitimacy. I told him to jog on and find something better to do before ending the call.
BT Openreach
4 years
This number has rang me three times now, and every time they just stay silent before cutting off. It’s so annoying!
4 years
Got a call from a woman speaking with a Pakistan/Indian accent. I just played along to keep them tied up and make sure they got billed for the call. She kept saying she was from BT, claiming my BT Internet was oddly uploading files from my gadgets. Their tale kept switching up, but it’s clearly the same old scam. They wanted me to jump onto my device right away and hook it up to the internet. Watch out for these scammers!
British Telecom
4 years
Got a call from a woman with a Pakistan or Indian accent, claiming to be from BT. I decided to play along just to waste their time and make sure they pay for the call. She was saying that my BT internet was somehow suspiciously uploading files onto my devices? The excuses kept changing but the whole scam was pretty clear. They wanted me to rush over and hook up my device to the internet straight away. Honestly, watch out for these scammers!
BT
4 years
Not a word said, just silence on the other end!!!
4 years
Got a call saying there was a problem with my internet, total scam. The person was really unpleasant and quite threatening. Didn’t accept me saying no at all.
4 years
Total scam alert! Sounds like just another dodgy call from someone trying to rip you off from India. Stay well clear!
India
4 years
Got a call from this number earlier pretending to be from Citizen Advice, saying they needed to talk to me about my debt. I told the bloke I was fed up with him ringing all the time, and he admitted he'd been calling me twice a day for almost a month. He kept banging on about unsecured loans I supposedly can’t pay off and offered me some legal help! He said his name was Gary - so dodgy, 100% a scam if you ask me.
Citizens AdviceGary
4 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Indian accent claiming to be from BT about my broadband, 100% feels like a scam to me.
BTBT Broadband
4 years
Nobody said a word!
4 years
I received a call from a woman whose voice sounded quite remote. The moment she mentioned BT, I knew something was off, so I informed her that her call seemed dubious and promptly ended the conversation.
BT
4 years
Some bloke calling himself 'John Shaw' with an obvious Indian accent (more like Sanjay) said he was from BT Openreach. Total scam artists trying to pull a fast one. It’s outright fraud. Honestly, why hasn’t the police done anything yet? Loads of people have complained about this number already.
John ShawBT Openreach
4 years
Got a call twice from someone with an Indian subcontinent accent, claiming to be from BT. I just said cheers and hung up. Then he called again a bit later, so I asked him for proof he was really from BT. After that, he admitted he wasn't with BT but was working for some broadband server. I told him to quit wasting my time and ended the call.
BT
4 years
I had a rather peculiar encounter with someone from BT Openreach regarding online scams. The bloke just kept rambling on, and when I cheekily proposed that I ring up London, he suddenly seemed flustered. It was clear he wasn't quite up to scratch. So, I decided to end the call. Quite an unprofessional experience, to be honest!
BT OpenreachLondon
4 years
Loads of people have reported this number for scams but it’s still calling me, how are they even getting away with it? It’s crazy it hasn’t been shut down yet!
4 years
They called but I didn’t pick up, and there was no voicemail left either.
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from BTinternet, but it was definitely a scam. Be careful out there!
4 years
Got another call claiming to be from BT broadband, but it's just a scam once more!
BT
4 years
Got a call from a guy with an accent saying he was from BT. He was going on about my IP address being 'public' or something like that. Sounded dodgy to me.
BT
4 years
Definitely a dodgy BT internet call.
BT
4 years
They said they were from "Openreach", but my plan is actually with BT, not Openreach, so I'm pretty sure it was a scam.
BT
4 years
I got a call from 01487801982 and the person said they were from some outreach thing. Their English was terrible and they even messed up my name. Then they just hung up on me. If outreach really needs to reach me, they should just send a letter instead.
4 years
They called, I didn’t pick up and didn’t bother leaving a voicemail either.
4 years
Got a call asking for Mrs something or other. When I asked who was calling, the line just got cut off. Proper annoying!
4 years
I just dropped the call as soon as their voicemail kicked in.
4 years
I got a call from some bloke with an Indian accent who called himself Jack Watson, can you believe that? He claimed to be from BT Internet and wanted to chat about my internet service. Thing is, I don’t even have BT as my provider, so it was obviously dodgy. They rang me once yesterday and then again today. Honestly, there ought to be some way for the authorities to crack down on these scammers, especially when they’re hiding behind a UK phone number like that.
Jack WatsonBTUK
4 years
Totally a scam, no doubt about it. The guy told me to switch on my computer saying there was an issue with my internet. He then tried to get remote access to my device. As soon as I told him I don't even own a computer, he just ended the call.
4 years
This is definitely a con! The caller insisted I switch on my computer, claiming my internet was having issues. He tried to get remote access, but when I told him I didn’t even own a computer, he just cut the call immediately.
4 years
Totally a scammer, so I just ended the call straight away.
4 years
Caller didn’t pick up.
4 years
Got a call from a number at 12:01, saying they were with Open Reach. Earlier on, at about 8.28, the same number rang me saying they were from BT broadband. Bit fishy if you ask me.
BT BroadbandOpenreach
4 years
This number has been calling me repeatedly but no one talks when I answer, just weird sounds in the background. It's really frustrating.
4 years
Got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying they were from BT Openreach. I've had calls like this before, so I just ended the call straight away.
BT Openreach
4 years
I got a call from someone saying he was “John” from BT Openreach. He already knew my name and where I live. Asked me to take a look at my router, but when I refused to help, he suddenly got rude and hung up telling me to “f*** off”. Proper cheeky behaviour.
JohnBT Openreach
4 years
Got about five calls today from people saying they were with BT or Openreach. When I asked why they were ringing me, one bloke got a bit rude. I can't figure what they were after - it's clear they weren't doing it just for a laugh. Unless he plans on sorting all my bills out, I don't see why they'd want my info at all.
OpenreachBT
4 years
Got a call from a woman claiming to be Monica, said she was from Virgin Media and wanted to speak to me by name. I told her to drop me an email but never got anything. Bit suspicious I think.
MonicaVirgin Media
4 years
Some bloke called, trying to get me to mess about with my laptop and press some keys so he could sneak into my hard drive. When I told him I’d found out where he was calling from and even caught a glimpse of him on his webcam, he turned proper nasty.
4 years
Just got a call from some Asian lady wanting to talk to my mum, which is really upsetting since we just had her funeral last week. It's been so hard on us dealing with this loss, and then to get calls like this? Proper scammers, honestly.
4 years
Got a call from a woman saying she was with BT Openreach, telling me my internet account was hacked by some porn site. Honestly, don’t deal with these sorts of calls, it's just a scam.
BT Openreach
4 years
Got a call from a bloke claiming he's with Openreach looking into broadband hacks linked to my email. I said I wasn't near my computer right then, and he started pushing me to jump online straight away. Felt dodgy as anything, so I just told him to jog on!
Openreach
4 years
Got a call on my landline... they left a voicemail. Judging by what I've read here, looks like a scam. Just put the number on block.
4 years
Got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying they were from BT, which I don’t even use. They were going on about my internet being switched from private to public or something like that. I just told them to shove off and ended the call. Then about an hour later, that same number rang back. I cut it off pretty quickly before they even got a chance to speak.
BT
4 years
I reckon 01487801982 is likely a scam number, be careful!
4 years
Got a call from the same number twice today. Told them off pretty sharply and made it clear I didn’t want any more calls from them.
4 years
Some bloke rang claiming to be from BT, but I’ve never had an account with them. I told him to be ashamed of himself and to find a real job instead of trying to rip people off. He just swore at me and hung up.
BT
4 years
014878001982 rang me pretending to be from BT OpenReach. When I challenged him, he got really pushy and said I had to cooperate. I asked if he was threatening me and he actually admitted it! I just ended the call there. No more calls from them so far.
BT
4 years
Got a call from someone with a heavy Indian accent but with a very British name. They were going on about BT internet security stuff as usual. I just told them to find a real job. Then, believe it or not, I got pretty much the same call but from another number the day before.
BT
4 years
Got a call from some bloke from India trying to chat about my internet. Told him to jog on, but not in the nicest way.
4 years
This number rang me again just two days after the first time. Same rubbish story as before. I can't imagine having a job like whoever makes these calls. Do they not have any sense of honesty or common decency? Clearly not, from what I can tell.
4 years
The bloke kept saying it was BT, but I told him I don't even have BT. This went on for three days straight! Told him to jog on each time.
BT
4 years
The phone went straight to voicemail and there wasn't any message left. After checking out what others have said, I'm convinced this is that same useless scam call again. Better to just ignore it!
4 years
I received a call around half past one this afternoon from a chap introducing himself as Jack Watson, though he had a noticeable Asian accent. He claimed there was an issue with my IP address being accessible to the public. I explained that I was unable to talk as I was awaiting a taxi, and he suggested he’d reach out again at three o'clock. True to his word, he did indeed call back, but I’d been clever enough to look up the number first, so I chose not to pick up. He was quite insistent, ringing me twice in total! I've learned my lesson - if the caller’s identity is a mystery to me, I simply won’t engage until I've verified the number they’re using. It's saved me from a lot of hassle over time!
Jack Watson
4 years
Someone rang me claiming to be from BT, asking about the flashing lights on my router and all that. Seemed a bit off to me.
BT
4 years
I've received numerous calls over the past couple of weeks, often before half-past nine in the morning. When I answer, there's typically just dead air, even after repeated greetings. On two occasions, they asked if they were speaking to Mrs..., which I found rather puzzling as I'm registered with a no cold calling preference. Furthermore, it’s clear any legitimate services I use would know to address me as Miss. I’ve noticed an accent that seems to originate from the same region in Asia on both times I engaged with them. I've informed them that these calls are illegal, and I explicitly requested they cease this incessant harassment; unfortunately, it appears to have made no difference whatsoever.
Asia
4 years
I've been getting calls from this number incessantly over the past few days. Every time I pick up, it’s just silence on the line. Quite baffling, really!
4 years
I noticed I’d missed a couple of calls from this number recently, but there wasn’t any voicemail, which felt a bit odd. So, I looked it up on this site to see what was up.
4 years
Got a call from a guy with an Indian accent saying he was from BT, warning me my internet had been compromised. Yeah, right - thought it was a load of nonsense. Told him straight up that sounded dodgy and he was probably trying to pull a fast one. He kept insisting he was legit and that everything he said was true. I asked him for his name and employee ID to verify with BT myself. Just stringing him along, really. He hung up pretty quickly after that - I reckon he didn’t have an ID to back up his story.
BT
4 years
Got a call from BT telling me my internet wasn’t working and that they were dispatching an engineer to fix it. The number she used was 01487801982 or something like that. Anyone else had this?
BT
4 years
This is the second time I've received a call from this number. A chap on the other end enquired, "How are you?" I retorted, "Why on earth are you asking me that? I haven’t the foggiest who you are." He promptly disconnected. It appears I have a knack for ruffling their feathers. How unfortunate!
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from BT outreach and it sounded pretty legit. I asked what it was about since my number’s actually with Virgin, but he just said he’d call me again later. I was heading out so I didn’t get to ask much more.
BTVirgin
4 years
Got three calls from a guy who sounded Chinese, speaking English with an accent. Two of those calls were like that. Then there was one call from a bloke with a proper English accent. All of these rang me super early in the morning. When I called back, the voicemail had an American accent on the other end. Quite odd!
4 years
They keep ringing non stop, really pushy lot. Looks like they target folks who might get scared or just give in after a while. I’ve tried to report them but there's no proper place to do so - Action Fraud doesn't seem bothered unless you’ve lost money already, and no one seems to trace these numbers. It's clear they want to steal straight out, and it’s a shame because it makes Openreach look bad too.
FraudOpenreach
4 years
Some bloke, sounded Asian, named Derelict or somethin’ from “BT outreach” kept ringin’ me. Proper persistent, he was. I ended the call quick but he phoned back two more times. One of my phones has a messed-up number display, so I answered once then hung up again. Ignored the last ring, which was wise after I checked 1471 to see who it was.
BT
4 years
They keep ringing non-stop, really pushy. It’s obvious they target folks who might be easily intimidated or worn down. Feels like there’s absolutely no place to report these con artists - Action Fraud basically ignores you unless you’ve lost money already, and nobody seems to keep tabs on these numbers. They’re straight up trying to steal from people, and it’s also making Openreach look really bad.
Openreach
4 years
I've been receiving calls from these individuals nearly every day, employing various strategies to get through.
4 years
I received a call from this number a couple of days back. The moment I picked up, they abruptly ended the call. Perhaps they recalled what I said previously?
4 years
I got a call from BT Openreach about setting up internet at my place, but they ended the call before I could say anything. Quite frustrating!
BT Openreach
4 years
No voicemail given - just put them on block.
4 years
01487 801982 Got an annoying call from a pushy lady claiming to be from BT, warning my internet would be cut off soon. I played along for ages, much to my granddaughters' delight who were just watching. Even as I hung up, she kept threatening me. Then she called back right away, so I had a bit more fun messing with her before telling her to get the Openreach chaps to come over. This kind of harassment is really worrying, especially for folks who might not know better.
BTOpenreach
4 years
It seems that this number or the individuals associated with it are engaged in a rather unscrupulous BT and internet con, attempting to coerce individuals into granting access to their computers through intimidation tactics. It's a pity that the authorities haven't managed to apprehend them yet.
4 years
Received a call from this number on the 9th of August, and then twice today, the 10th. They purported to be from BT, insisting there’s an issue with my internet connection. The chap presented himself with a classic English name but his English was quite poor. The funny thing is, I’m not even a BT customer! When I mentioned I’d be discussing it with my son who is employed by BT, the caller abruptly ended the conversation. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
BT
4 years
I received a call from someone asking if I was Mrs ---, to which I responded in the affirmative. Almost immediately, he launched into a rather dubious spiel about issues with my computer-definite warning sign number one. Upon inquiring whether this would take long, his utterly baffling response was, "Oh no, my dear, this won't take long at all." Talk about multiple red flags waving! I firmly instructed him not to call me "my dear," and he suddenly became quite condescending, insisting his only aim was to guard my computer against pesky hackers, love. I reiterated that “love” wasn’t his to use either. He then demanded I switch on my device and heed his directions. Naturally, I refused, leading him to resort to shouting threats about severing our internet connections while I expressed my doubts about his credibility. Then, he simply hung up. I have a hunch it was something I said that irked him!
4 years
Just had a rather unpleasant experience with a scammer claiming to be from BT. Initially, they were very cordial, but as soon as I mentioned that I wasn’t interested in speaking, their tone flip-flopped dramatically. It became downright aggressive, and I could hear them bellowing even after I’d set the receiver down on the desk. To my astonishment, they continued their tirade until they eventually hung up. I really regret not recording the whole encounter-these individuals seem to thrive on intimidation and arrogance.
BT
4 years
My phone buzzed and when I picked up, there was just silence on the other end. No one said a word. The number looked familiar, so I figured it was likely one of those dodgy scam calls.
4 years
This number has rung me four times over the past couple of days. Each time it went straight to voicemail, but nobody left a message. After seeing it pop up so often, I’m just ignoring it now!
4 years
Got a call claiming to be from BT Internet, some guy called Jack Mason, but you could tell it was an Asian call centre straight away. He was going on about my IP address being compromised. I told him that BT wouldn’t speak to me since I’m not the actual account holder. Still, he had some quick response for every thing I said. Total scam.
BTJack Mason
4 years
Got two calls from the same number, but they never told me who they were on BT Guard. Felt a bit dodgy, so probably not legit.
BT Guard
4 years
I usually dont pick up calls from unknown numbers coz Ive got scammed a few times. This one has been buzzing my phone around 2 in the afternoon over the past few days. It doesnt ring long enough for me to get to the answerphone but when I checked 1471, it showed up with this number. Kinda annoying really.
4 years
Got a call from a guy claiming to be Chris, saying he was ringing about BT broadband. The accent was clearly foreign, and the whole thing just felt wrong. It's so frustrating how there's nothing we can do to stop these scammers.
Chris
4 years
Got a call from 01487801982, bloke talking with an Asian accent said he was from BT about my internet. He mentioned my name, which was a bit suspicious. I told him everything was working fine on my end. He insisted there was an issue, but I just told him no and ended the call quick. Pretty sure it was a total scam.
BT
4 years
I received a rather pushy phone call from a chap claiming to be from BTopenworld. He insisted that I verify my IP address, which had me rather on edge as he already seemed to have my name and address at his fingertips. Quite concerning, to say the least!
BTopenworld
4 years
I received a call from someone claiming to be Mike Williams from BT Openreach, asserting that there were issues with my internet security. They provided me with a number to ring back which, when I did, was answered as BT. Shortly after, I got a rather aggressive return call where they insisted vehemently that it wasn’t a scam. Their insistence left me uncomfortable, and I decided to hang up as they kept pushing rather hard. I can’t help but wonder why this number is still operational; it raises serious concerns about the security protocols at BT, don’t you think?
Mike WilliamsBT OpenreachBT
4 years
I’m really tempted to pay a visit to Warboys with some mates, since that’s where these annoying calls seem to be coming from. BT won’t step up and sort it out, so I reckon we’ll have to take matters into our own hands to put an end to this for good. Watch out, your days are numbered!!
BT
4 years
Got a call earlier from someone asking for Mrs xxxx. I told them she wasn’t at this address. Then the caller tried to get my name, but I didn’t want to share it. After that, I just blocked the number and ended the call.
4 years
Got a call from 01487801982 this morning at about 8.58am. No one spoke on the other end. Looking at other reports, seems like it’s one of those dodgy BT or internet scam calls. The number’s linked to the Warboys area, I believe.
BTWarboys
4 years
Answered my landline when it buzzed, but there was no one there - probably just another scam call.
4 years
Got a call from this number earlier today, but no one spoke when I picked up. After seeing what others have said, I reckon it’s probably another dodgy scam. Watch out!
4 years
Got a call early today, so I decided to use my soft female tone. The bloke said he was calling from BT and that my IP had been compromised. I asked for the address linked to it, but he claimed he didn’t have it because it’s supposedly private... so how does he know it’s actually mine then? I told him to do us both a favour and leave me alone... After that, he called me two more times.
BT
4 years
They rang quickly but then just hung up. Didn’t leave any voicemail or nothing.
4 years
Got a call saying my internet’s got issues but it’s just a scam. Don’t trust them at all, just end the call straight away.
4 years
Every time they call, the line just goes dead. Honestly, when is the Government gonna start slapping them with a £17 million fine or something??? It's ridiculous!
4 years
Got three calls this morning, all silent and from different numbers. The last one just cut off right after I picked up.
4 years
I had to label this one as Dangerous because of the other reports I read here, which made me glad I'd already blocked the number. When they rang me, there was a weird long pause with silence and then some noises suggesting they were trying to connect, but really they just hung up. Fingers crossed they won’t manage to call my landline anymore. Also, big thanks to the person who mentioned they use a different number too - 01189 328585 - that one’s blocked now as well. I bet they’ll come back using yet another number soon enough.

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