01612403816

☎️ 01612403816 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Colt Technology Services. It is part of the phone block 161240 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441612403816+44 161 240 38160161 240 3816+44-161-240-3816

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0161 240 3816 Tagged as:

octopus energy octopus utility warehouse avro lowri beck scottish power manchester avro energy calisen shell energy

TimeLine of events for phone number 01612403816

  • Requested meter reading; appears legitimate
    Jul
    2025
  • Legit energy company metering calls
    Jul
    2025
  • Legit company gathering meter reads
    Jul
    2025
  • Answered call, then was blocked
    Oct
    2024
  • Avoid this utility company completely
    Sep
    2024
  • Voicemail request may be unnecessary
    Sep
    2024
  • Suspicious call; likely a scam
    Aug
    2024
  • Suspected spam; blocked the number
    Aug
    2024
  • Meter check from electric company
    Aug
    2024
  • Wrong number, older female caller
    Aug
    2024
  • Unclear message about meter readings
    Jul
    2024
  • Potential scam for meter readings
    Jul
    2024
  • Possible scam call, not Octopus
    Jul
    2024
  • Possible spam call; likely scam
    Jul
    2024
  • Not a scam, confirmed by Octopus
    Jul
    2024
  • Refused to give electricity reading
    Jun
    2024
  • Smart meter reader scam alert
    Jun
    2024
  • Yearly independent meter checks mandated
    Jun
    2024
  • Call from Scottish Power, suspicious
    Jun
    2024
  • Scam caller pretending to be Octopus
    May
    2024
  • Caller pretended to be professional
    May
    2024
  • Received scam call about bill
    May
    2024
  • Received calls regarding meter readings
    May
    2024
  • Warning: alert Octopus of data breach
    May
    2024
  • "Surely a scam website."
    May
    2024
  • Contacted by fake Octopus Energy
    May
    2024
  • Unauthorized utility meter reading inquiry
    Apr
    2024
  • Received suspicious call from Octopus
    Apr
    2024
  • Voicemail request for meter reading
    Apr
    2024
  • Requested reading from known provider
    Apr
    2024
  • Received call from wrong company
    Apr
    2024
  • Lost trust in local adviser
    Apr
    2024
  • Gas meter reading scam confirmed
    Apr
    2024
  • Potential fraudulent call from Octopus
    Apr
    2024
  • Cautious interaction with Octopus Energy
    Mar
    2024
  • Received silent phone call
    Mar
    2024
  • Scam, no company name provided
    Mar
    2024
  • Legitimate call for meter readings
    Mar
    2024
  • Suspected fraudulent call for meter reading
    Mar
    2024
  • Suspected fraudulent meter reading request
    Mar
    2024
  • Be cautious of scam emails
    Feb
    2024
  • Warning about dangerous meter reading scam
    Feb
    2024
  • Suspicious evening call, likely scam
    Feb
    2024
  • Questioning legitimacy of meter reading caller
    Feb
    2024
  • Be cautious of unexpected calls
    Feb
    2024
  • Identified as possible scam, blocked
    Feb
    2024
  • Possible scam call, from Octopus Energy
    Feb
    2024
  • Fraudulent call requesting meter reading
    Feb
    2024
  • Octopus energy caller possibly scam
    Feb
    2024
  • Ignored voicemail requesting meter readings
    Feb
    2024
  • Claimed to be from Octopus
    Feb
    2024
  • Suspicious about unexpected meter readings
    Feb
    2024
  • Odd voicemail from Octopus Energy
    Feb
    2024
  • Caller spoke too fast to comprehend
    Feb
    2024
  • Suspicious call requesting meter reading
    Feb
    2024
  • Scam call pretending to collect information
    Feb
    2024
  • Confirmation of meter reading request
    Feb
    2024
  • Calisen Metering call outdated marketing
    Feb
    2024
  • Questioning legitimacy of phone call
    Nov
    2023
  • Warning about potential scammers online
    Sep
    2023
  • Missed call from Lowri Beck
    Jun
    2023
  • User received a suspicious call
    Jun
    2023
  • Reliable meter reading service provider
    Apr
    2023
  • Unprofessional interaction with company representative
    Nov
    2022
  • SSE unable to read smart meter
    Nov
    2022
  • Caller claiming to be IT services
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspected scam call from "Utility Warehouse."
    Sep
    2022
  • Two fraudulent calls blocked successfully
    Aug
    2022
  • Suspected scam phone number alert
    Jul
    2022
  • Lowri-Beck is a trusted provider
    Jun
    2022
  • Lack of response to greetings
    Apr
    2022
  • Caller requested meter readings loudly
    Mar
    2022
  • Asked for incorrect name and readings
    Mar
    2022
  • Warning: Do not trust them
    Mar
    2022
  • Comment did not receive response
    Feb
    2022
  • Company claims meter issues, scam
    Feb
    2022
  • Scottish Power scam attempting installation
    Feb
    2022
  • Unsolicited call about electricity pairing
    Dec
    2021
  • Received unexpected call for readings
    Oct
    2021
  • Unknown number, did not answer
    Sep
    2021
  • Genuine gas and electric reader
    Sep
    2021
  • Beware fraudulent energy meter calls
    Aug
    2021
  • Positive vibes mask deceptive practices
    Jul
    2021
  • Potential scam call reported, be cautious
    May
    2021
  • Suspicious call from fake energy company
    Apr
    2021
  • Unexpected call from Avro Energy
    Apr
    2021
  • Suspicious call from Avro Energy
    Apr
    2021
  • Suspicious call from fake energy company
    Apr
    2021
  • Received potentially scam call, suspicious
    Mar
    2021
  • Questioned and reported Avro representative
    Mar
    2021
  • Identity verification by Shell Energy
    Mar
    2021
  • Received suspicious call from PFP Energy
    Mar
    2021
  • Caller wanted meter reads wrongly
    Feb
    2021
  • Call from energy company impersonation
    Jan
    2021
  • Received suspicious call requesting meter readings
    Jan
    2021
  • Possible scam requesting gas readings
    Jan
    2021
  • Received fraudulent call from fake supplier
    Jan
    2021
  • Green Network Energy requesting meter readings
    Jan
    2021
  • Request for Green network energy/logs
    Jan
    2021
  • Reported request for meter readings
    Dec
    2020
Number Of Searches: 609 Number Of Comments: 100 First Seen: 03 December 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Belle Isle(West Yorkshire), Culcheth(Cheshire), Hebing End(Hertfordshire), Java(Argyll and Bute) and Park End(East Ayrshire).

01612403816 has 100 comments of which 9 x positive and 62 x neutral and 29 x negative

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Reports on phone number 01612403816

11 months
Got a call from a metering firm, said they were ringing for different energy providers - seemed like a genuine number to me.
11 months
Got a call asking for my meter reading - sounded pretty legit to me.
11 months
These guys are from a company that actually collects meter readings, so they’re absolutely legit.
2 years
I picked up cause I was waiting for a delivery call. Phone went silent on the other end. Looked it up here and found out it’s a blocked number.
2 years
*** WATCH OUT FOR UTILITY SCAMMERS *** Make sure you send your meter readings straight to your provider or confirm beforehand if a third-party needs to come out. Don’t hand over any details to this lot unless you’re up for endless hassle. They mess up accounts, swap meters, mess with national registers, leave you freezing without winter fuel, and the credit/debit stuff gets totally scrambled. Speaking as someone who used to work at BG, stay clear.
BG
2 years
Heads up! Got a voicemail asking me for Ecotricity meter readings, but when I checked the app, it showed the readings were automatically sent yesterday with no issues. Watch out for this!
2 years
I've received numerous calls from a number starting with 0161, and the subsequent digits keep changing. Just today, I got a voicemail claiming to be from Utility Warehouse, requesting a meter reading. They mentioned a company name and number, but honestly, it was all a bit muddled for me to catch. Since I have a smart meter, I know there's really no reason for them to ask for a meter reading, especially after I've already received my bill for the month. This definitely feels like a scam to me.
Utility Warehouse
2 years
Got a call from this number today (14th August) around 4.10pm. My phone flagged it as possible spam so I just let it ring out. Then it tried again right after at 4.11pm but only rang briefly. Saw it had also tried to call me twice on the 6th August at about 5.40pm and 5.41pm. No clue who it could be. After checking out reviews here, I’m gonna be wary and have blocked the number now.
2 years
Got a call about a meter inspection, supposedly from the electric company, sounded pretty genuine to me.
2 years
Got a call from this number, some older lady with a native English accent was asking first for Mr Pearson, then Mrs Pearson. I told her she must have the wrong number as no Pearsons live here. She said sorry and ended the call pretty quickly.
Pearson
2 years
Got a call earlier in Cardiff, and they left a voicemail that was pretty hard to follow. Sounds like they mentioned something about meter readings and wanted me to verify them. I’ve got a smart meter, and Utility Warehouse, my supplier, has never reached out saying there’s an issue or anything.
CardiffUtility Warehouse
2 years
Someone rang me pretending to be from Good Energy, said they needed to take my meter readings. Sounded fishy to me.
Good Energy
2 years
Got a voicemail from them but I’ve never been a customer of Octopus Energy. Feels dodgy, probably a scam.
Octopus Energy
2 years
My phone showed a warning it might be spam, so I just let the call ring out and go to voicemail. The message said it was Calisen, supposedly working for Octopus, and mentioned part of a postcode that sounds like a place I stopped being connected to back in 2021. Since I’ve already sent meter readings for where I live now through the Octopus app and got a bill, I’m quite convinced this is a scam.
CalisenOctopus Energy
2 years
At first, I figured it was just another scam, so I shot an email to Octopus warning them about suspicious activity linked to my account. Turns out, they got back saying a firm named Calisen - who the caller also said she was representing - does ring from 0161 numbers to take meter readings. So, it probably wasn’t a dodgy call after all. Honestly, I think Octopus should give their customers a heads-up about calls coming from companies like this, rather than leaving people worried.
OctopusCalisen
2 years
They claimed to be from Octopus Energy and asked for my electric meter reading. I told them I’d send it through the usual method and ended the call.
Octopus Energy
2 years
They asked for my meter readings but I’ve got smart meters so it’s automatic. The energy company has never said a word about them. Felt like a scam to me. Didn’t share any info with them.
2 years
From what I know, it’s compulsory to get your meter inspected annually by a third-party company, I’ve had cars show up for this in the past.
2 years
Got a call from a lady who sounded like she had a Welsh accent, said she was from Scottish Power. She mentioned there was a problem with the meter that needed looking at. Asked where the meter was, said it was outside. Then she asked what kind of key was needed to get to the meter, saying since it was outside, the engineer could get to it without us being home when they come on Thursday 20th sometime between midday and 2pm.
2 years
Someone said they were from Octopus and asked for my meter readings. They left a voicemail. I have a smart meter already, so I’m pretty sure this is a scam since my smart meter sends all the info directly to Octopus with no issues.
Octopus Energy
2 years
I got a call from this number, a woman named Karen. She already knew my name, my number, and that I’m a customer with Octopus Energy. She said she needed meter readings for them. She sounded really polite and professional, spoke very clearly. I found it a bit odd since it was 8pm, which isn’t really normal business hours. Still, I gave her the readings and my address. Looking back, I should’ve just said no and told her I’d send the info straight to Octopus Energy by email. I’m going to block this number now.
KarenOctopus EnergyOctopus
2 years
01612403816 rang me twice claiming to be from British Gas, saying they couldn’t get meter readings. The woman said I had a smart meter and that an engineer needed to visit. I might’ve given away too much info about the type of gas meter I have. I was quite firm with her and she kept insisting an engineer had to come by. After speaking with British Gas, they told me it was nothing to do with them. I called the number back and another lady asked for my postcode, but I refused and told her to stop harassing me.
British Gas
2 years
I just received a call from this number inquiring about a Mrs Woodward. I informed them that they had dialled the wrong number, yet they persisted in discussing an overdue bill from Utility Warehouse. I've never even been a customer of theirs! Clearly a scam attempt.
WoodwardUtility Warehouse
2 years
Totally a scam. They already know I deal with Octopus and have got hold of my number - Octopus seriously needs to sort out their online and tech security.
Octopus
2 years
Totally a scam for sure.
2 years
Got two calls yesterday about meter readings saying it was from Octopus Energy. They said they needed the readings for legal reasons. They already had my name and phone number, sounded really legit, so I gave them the readings and confirmed my postcode and first part of my address. Later on I felt something was off. Told Octopus and they said they’ll report it to TPS.
Octopus EnergyOctopusTelephone Preference Service
2 years
Got a call asking for meter readings "for Utility Warehouse". I told the person it wasn’t a good time and that I’d submit the readings online later. I’ve double-checked with Utility Warehouse before and they don’t outsource meter readings, so no clue why this company rang me. Not sure what they’d want with my meter info, unless they’re trying to trick people into switching to a cheaper service or maybe sell some insulation to cut energy usage. Feels a bit dodgy and honestly quite annoying.
Utility Warehouse
2 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Octopus asking for a meter reading. They wouldn't say which property they meant though, and we got two properties with Octopus! Told immediately it had to be a scam. Definitely dodgy.
Octopus
2 years
Got a voicemail asking me to send a meter reading to an 0305 number. They said it was from Octopus Energy about my gas meter.
Octopus
2 years
Dropped a voicemail asking for a meter reading, seemed like they already knew which electricity provider I use.
2 years
Got a call from Callum at Scottish Power about a meter reading. He left a voicemail since he couldn’t reach me. Just to confirm, I’m not a Scottish Power customer.
CallumScottish Power
2 years
Scammer pretending to be my energy advisor around here, I hung up on him straight away.
2 years
They said they were from Calisen working for Octopus and wanted a gas meter reading, but I’ve got a smart meter. I rang Octopus myself and they told me it’s definitely a scam.
CalisenOctopus
2 years
Someone called me saying they were from Octopus Energy, but Octopus told me they never make cold calls. Heard from a few others that they actually get their meter readings through a firm named Calisen.
Octopus EnergyCalisen
2 years
Received a call from someone claiming to be from Octopus Energy asking for meter readings. He knew my meter's serial number, but when I finished saying the last 3 digits, he warned me not to share such info if anyone rings again. Felt legit and the details he had didn’t seem like anything to scam me with (hopefully). Bit annoying they get paid to collect readings but still call customers to get readings so they can upload them to send to Octopus. Still, best to stay careful with stuff like this.
Octopus Energy
2 years
I got a call but there was no one on the other end.
2 years
This is definitely a dodgy operation. They refuse to disclose the name of their business, and they constantly insist on getting you to book an appointment.
2 years
Greetings! Just a heads-up, this isn't a fraudulent call. They're reaching out on behalf of energy providers to collect meter readings.
2 years
Someone rang me saying they were from Utility Warehouse asking for my electric meter reading. I told them I’d already provided it at the end of last month. They then suggested the meter reader couldn’t get to the meters, which I know is rubbish since someone’s been round regularly since then. Felt like the start of a scam to me. I didn’t give any details.
Utility Warehouse
2 years
Received a call purporting to be from Octopus Energy asking for a meter reading. However, I’ve already got a smart meter installed. The caller seemed to be from Manchester. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
Octopus EnergyManchester
2 years
I received a curious call supposedly from Octopus Energy requesting my meter readings. Coincidentally, I had just received a dodgy email over the weekend for the exact same thing. The caller was a woman from Manchester, likely situated in a call centre. Quite the unwelcome coincidence, if you ask me!
Octopus EnergyManchester
2 years
I got a call from a woman asking for our meter reading, but my other half didn't give it out because we've got a smart meter. She then said someone would have to come round to get the reading, to which my partner just said to send them, but he still refused to share any details over the phone. I reckon next they might try to ask for bank info, which should be a big warning sign that it’s a scam. Don’t pick up if you see calls from 0161 240 3816 - they use loads of similar numbers, so watch out and stay safe!
2 years
I had a rather peculiar phone call yesterday evening at 7:30, asking for a meter reading. I found it a bit strange, to be honest, and didn’t hesitate to hang up on the bloke. It just screamed scam to me!
2 years
Got a call from 01612403816 on my mobile saying they were taking meter readings for Octopus Energy, which is who I get my energy from. I gave them the readings but then told them I’d check with Octopus Energy directly to confirm if it was legit. Still waiting to hear back from Octopus about it. Asked the caller if it might be some kind of scam and what sort it could be, but didn’t get a proper answer. Just a bit suspicious really.
Octopus Energy
2 years
Got a call today from someone claiming to be from my energy supplier, which was weird 'cause they never ring me. Definitely don’t trust these calls.
2 years
Got a call that came up as “likely scam” on my phone. Picked up, and the guy already knew my name. He had a northern accent and claimed to be from Octopus Energy. When I asked what the call was about, he said it was about meter readings. I told him I wasn’t an Octopus Energy customer, then he apologised, saying they’d been told I was. I mentioned I do send in meter readings regardless, and he quickly said sorry for bothering me and ended the call. I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number now.
Octopus EnergyOctopus
2 years
Received a call from someone purporting to be from Octopus Energy. They seemed quite familiar with my details, yet my phone flagged it as a likely scam. I have to say, I’m inclined to trust the warning. I regularly check my gas and electricity readings manually as part of my half-hourly measurement. The woman on the line was quite agreeable when I expressed my concerns, and we ended the conversation amicably.
Octopus Energy
2 years
I just had a rather suspicious call from this number, with the caller requesting my meter reading. Thankfully, I refrained from sharing any details since I've got a smart meter installed. I decided it best to check in with my energy supplier, who assured me that the call was not legitimate. They clarified that they would typically send an email through the app rather than bother me with a phone call. Just a heads up to others - stay vigilant!
2 years
I received a rather peculiar call from someone purporting to be from Octopus Energy, asking for my gas and electricity meter readings. When I mentioned I was busy at work, the individual rather impolitely responded with, "I didn’t know that," before abruptly hanging up on me. Quite strange, if you ask me! If this is indeed a legitimate call from Octopus Energy, they really ought to reassess their approach to customer service. I can't shake the feeling that this might actually be a scammer trying their luck.
Octopus Energy
2 years
Received a voicemail from someone claiming to be from Octopus, requesting my meter readings. I chose to disregard it since I've got a smart meter installed and can easily submit any readings online if necessary.
Octopus
2 years
Received a call from someone purporting to be from Octopus Energy, saying they needed meter readings. However, I've got a smart meter myself and can easily submit readings through the website if they require them! To top it off, they didn’t even get my name right!
Octopus Energy
2 years
Someone called saying they wanted my meter readings and said they were from Octopus, but I’m pretty sure that wasn’t true. I just ended the call straight away.
Octopus
2 years
I received a missed call from this number, and the voicemail was quite peculiar. It was supposedly from Octopus Energy, asking me to provide a meter reading over the phone. How strange, given that I have a smart meter installed, and they even offer an app for those sorts of things. Seems a bit fishy to me!
Octopus Energy
2 years
I got a phone call earlier, and the person on the other end was rattling off at such a speed that I couldn't make head nor tail of what they were saying!
2 years
Received a call from someone claiming to be from my energy company, wanting a meter reading. I reached out to my actual provider, only to find out there was no record of the call whatsoever. Sounds to me like a dodgy scam!
2 years
I got a voicemail from some woman at Lowri Beck asking for meter readings for Octopus. So I emailed Octopus to check if they actually use that company for yearly meter checks. They confirmed they do, but since I already submit my readings regularly through the app, they said I can just ignore any calls from Lowri Beck.
Lowri BeckOctopus EnergyOctopus
2 years
I received a call from someone purporting to be from my energy supplier, requesting a meter reading. Naturally, I took it upon myself to verify with the actual company, and they informed me there was no record of any such call. Clearly, this was a fraudulent attempt!
2 years
I received a call from Calisen Metering where they initially wanted to gather some meter readings. This soon escalated into them asking for my name, address, and contact info. The primary aim of their call, it seemed, was to nudge me into agreeing to have a smart meter fitted. The irony is, I already have one installed, so clearly their records haven't been updated in a while!
Calisen Metering
3 years
I got a call from 0161 240 3816 but didn’t answer. Someone called Ben said he was ringing from Lowri Beck for Octopus Energy, which I do use for my energy. He gave a number to ring back to give meter readings for gas and electric. At first, I thought it might be a scam since I’m wary of calls like that, but I noticed a bunch of comments here saying it’s genuine. So now I’m not sure if I should trust it or not?
BenLowri BeckOctopus Energy
3 years
Total con artists!
3 years
Got a call on my mobile earlier which I couldnt get to, but they left a voicemail claiming to be Lowri Beck asking for meter readings. They gave me a couple of reference numbers and mentioned my energy company. When I checked, the number they wanted me to ring back on - 0345 612 2121 - actually belongs to Lowri Beck according to their site https://www.lowribeck.co.uk/.
Lowri Beck
3 years
Someone rang me pretending to be Lowri Beck for my energy company. When I contacted my supplier, they said they had no idea about Lowri Beck and hadn’t sent out any such requests.
Lowri BeckLB
3 years
I think this company, Lowri Beck, is hired by my energy provider, Good Energy, to get meter readings. Sometimes they call, sometimes they come by. From what I've seen, it looks genuine.
Good EnergyLowri Beck
4 years
Got a call from a woman named Alison at Lowry-Beck, claiming she needed meter readings that we’d already sent online. She kept asking when someone could come round to read the meter, which felt a bit off - like she was trying to find out when the house would be empty. She attempted to say this check was annual to confirm our readings, but honestly, she couldn’t really make it sound clear. If this is legit, they really should hire staff who actually know what they’re doing.
AlisonLowryBeckManchester
4 years
I received a call from someone claiming to be from SSE, inquiring whether they could send a technician to take a meter reading. However, we've got a smart meter installed, and she mentioned there might be a signal issue preventing SSE from getting the readings. Strangely, she didn't provide any further information during the call. It all seems a bit off, doesn't it?
4 years
He asked to talk with our HR team but never connected me. Claimed to be from an IT Services Company, which seemed strange since they've actually called us before using the name Shell Energy. I've tagged the number as spam so my team won't answer next time.
Shell Energy
4 years
Got a call from a lady who said she was with Utility Warehouse or something like that. She asked me for a meter reading, but honestly, she didn’t sound very professional at all. Seemed a bit off.
Utility Warehouse
4 years
I got a couple of calls this morning, but thankfully Vodafone stepped in and blocked them, suspecting them to be fraudulent.
Vodafone
4 years
No idea really. Utility Warehouse told me it’s a scam number. The caller was from 0161 240 3816.
Utility Warehouse
4 years
Apparently, my energy company say this is legit and nothing to worry about. Lowri-Beck is a separate company they hired to gather and check meter readings for the energy suppliers.
LowriBeck
4 years
Kept saying hello over and over but didn’t answer when I said hello back. Really weird.
4 years
Got a call from this 'Shell Energy' lot, but the background was really loud and hard to hear. They had my name right though and were asking for my meter readings.
Shell Energy
4 years
A person rang up and totally messed up my name, then went on to ask about my meter readings.
4 years
Watch out for the dodgy energy supplier scams going around. Best just to block them and not answer.
4 years
I chose not to pick up.
4 years
I received a message from a company called Green Energy, which I’ve never come across before, claiming there are discrepancies with my meter readings. Seems a bit dodgy to me!
Green Energy
4 years
This number 01612403818 is a total scam. They claim to be from Scottish Power and say they'll call again to sort out an engineer visit for a smart meter installation. Thing is, we've already had ours fitted last year. So definitely a dodgy call!
Scottish Power
5 years
Got a call supposedly from Scottish Power about some electricity pairing thing. Never heard from SP about giving my details to a third-party company. Put them straight on block.
Scottish Power
5 years
Received a call from someone claiming to be with EDF Energy, asking me to provide my meter readings.
EDF Energy
5 years
I didn't pick up. Hardly anyone has my landline, and this number was totally unfamiliar to me.
5 years
Electric and Gas Meter Reader - From what I can tell, this call was legit. I stumbled across this thread a couple days back and got really stressed thinking I had been caught out by a scam! But thankfully, the caller was quite courteous and did take my gas and electric readings properly, and I saw the updates appear on my energy account just a couple of days after.
5 years
Got a call from a woman claiming to be from my energy provider saying they need annual meter readings over the phone. She asked for some security info but I didn’t share anything. Never had my energy company ring me like that before. Think there might be a breach with some price comparison sites leaking info. Be careful and don’t hand over your details!
Manchester
5 years
Scam alert: dodgy energy company!
Good Energy
5 years
Got a voicemail from this number around 11:32 today, Wednesday 12th May. The voice sounded like it was from some dodgy call centre, claiming they needed to verify my meter readings for my energy company. They told me to ring them back on 0345 612 2121 with a reference number. Since I always submit my readings online, it felt a bit off. I've informed both my energy provider and this site about it, but haven't done anything else yet.
5 years
I didn’t pick up the phone and later got a voicemail from a woman claiming to be from Avro Energy, asking for meter readings. Thing is, I haven’t been with Avro for years and definitely not at this address, so it seems a bit dodgy. I’m not bothering to call them back, and planning to block both the number she rang from and the one she told me to ring back on, which was 0345 6122121.
Avro EnergyAvro
5 years
Some woman rang up saying she’s from Avro Energy asking for my meter readings. I told her I usually put them in online every month but she said they only collect real readings once a year by calling. I’ve been a customer for 4 years now and no one’s done this before. She offered to phone me again later if it wasn’t a good time. Felt a bit odd, to be honest.
Avro Energy
5 years
Like others have said, I got a call from a woman claiming to be from Avro Energy about a meter reading. I told her I’d already sent it through online recently. She just brushed it off saying they usually double-check readings every 6 to 12 months. Not really sure what they want with my reading, but there’s no way I’m sharing it with her!
Avro Energy
5 years
Got a call from a woman speaking with a strong northern accent, quite forceful, claiming to be from PFP, the energy company. She asked for a meter reading, which felt odd since PFP normally only sends emails and we put in our readings online every month. Also, it wasn’t even time for the next reading yet. She offered to give us our meter number if we were uneasy, but we couldn’t check anyway as we weren’t at home. Decided to block the number right away!
PFP
5 years
Got a call from this number which went straight to voicemail, with someone saying they needed the latest Avro Energy meter readings. The message didn’t sound right at all, and the lady’s voice felt odd. They rang from 0161 240 3186 but wanted me to ring them back on 0345 612 2121! I’ve been sending my meter readings online to Avro every month for over two years now, and I’d just submitted my latest ones like three days ago. So, I checked my Avro account and sure enough, everything’s right there and up to date. To me, this seems like a total scam.
Avro EnergyAvro
5 years
I got a call from a woman claiming to be with Avro. When I questioned her, she said she could provide the serial number for my meter. I told her to send me an email from Avro to confirm it, and then I contacted Avro directly to report the call.
Avro
5 years
Received a call from someone claiming to represent Shell Energy. They were asking me to confirm my address and inquired about my electricity meter details. Quite a peculiar conversation, really!
Shell Energy
5 years
They rang me just now, saying they were from PFP Energy, but I hung up immediately.
PFP Energy
5 years
I received a phone call from someone claiming to be representing PFP Energy, asking for my meter readings. I didn’t disclose any information, hung up straight away, and reached out to PFP directly. They were completely unaware of this caller. Very suspicious!
PFP EnergyPFP
5 years
I got a call from a woman who said she was calling for my energy company, Avro, asking only for the electricity meter reading. I gave it to her, but she seemed to already know who my energy supplier was.
Avro
5 years
On Monday 18th January at about 7.10pm, I got a call from this number. The person said they were from Green Energy Network and asked me for my meter readings. I felt a bit iffy since all my settings are meant to block unknown calls, so I stalled by saying the meters were outside and it was tipping it down with rain. I asked if she could ring back in twenty minutes. Later, I looked the number up online and after reading some dodgy reviews, I wasn’t too pleased. When she called me again, I told her I was a bit wary, and she was fine with it before ending the call.
Green Energy Network
5 years
They've asserted they're using green energy and are pressing me for my gas and electricity meter readings right away! I can’t shake the feeling this might be a dodgy scheme since I usually submit my readings online without any fuss!
5 years
Got a call claiming to be from Green Network Energy, asking for my meter reading and, importantly, where I live. I called their official customer service number and was told they hadn't rung me at all. Total scam.
Green Network Energy
5 years
Got a call from Green Network Energy asking for meter readings, which was a bit strange since I just put them in online not long ago.
Green Network Energy
6 years
I’ve received a rather curious call from what claimed to be Green Network Energy, asking for my meter readings. Seemed a bit off, if you ask me.
Green Network Energy
6 years
I've received a correspondence from Green Energy asking me to provide my meter readings.
Green Energy

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