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I received a call from someone purporting to be from "Curry's PC World", claiming they had various mobile phone offers at discounted rates. However, the whole exchange felt rather dodgy, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was a scam. The chap on the line lacked credibility and just didn’t sound reliable in the slightest.

I've just had an absolute barrage of calls, five in total, all from two numbers that are strikingly similar. One of them was +44 161 394 1689. They kept ringing, then would abruptly stop, only to start up again almost immediately! Two calls came from the number ending in 1826, alongside a single call from the one finishing in 1689, and it was all over and done with in the blink of an eye-less than a minute, if that! I decided it was best not to answer any of them, so I’ve now gone ahead and blocked both numbers. Flipping annoying!

Reverse tracing, eh? Have you perhaps executed a retroactive search utilizing a graphical interface in VBScript? Just curious! 😉

Reverse phone lookup? Data records? You really are living in a make-believe world!

I've had a barrage of calls over the past few days, all purporting to be from O2. Each time, they came from various numbers that all started with 0161 394 and finished with 1377, 1689, 1711, and 1823. I've finally decided enough is enough and blocked them!

TOTAL CON JOB. This number claimed to be from O2, which was odd as I had actually chatted with O2 earlier that same day. However, I can assure you, this was not the genuine article!

I refuse to pick up the phone for numbers I'm not familiar with, so I quickly block them instead. It's a relief to have done that after seeing the endless barrage of complaints regarding these lowlifes. I'm bombarded with numerous emails each day, much like those pestering phone calls, yet it feels like the authorities-be it the ICO, Action Fraud, NCSC, Microsoft, Citizens Advice, or 7726-aren't doing a thing to address this issue. The average person is left vulnerable and facing constant harassment. In this modern age, surely it can't be that difficult to trace these culprits and hold them accountable! My emails appear to originate from the USA-so why can’t our regulatory bodies take it further with them? It's incredibly stressful and simply not right!

Received a call purporting to be from O2, claiming they could help me cut down on my bill. Sounds like a con to me. Best to steer clear!

Absolutely appalling! This is nothing short of a scam. They claimed to have secured a compensation of £2,550 plus an additional £1,550 in interest from my nonexistent bank - the "Bank of Paris" - which is a complete fabrication. When I threw that name into the mix, they didn’t even bat an eyelash! They issued me a reference and ID number, insisting that they don’t ask for any bank or card details and that the money was waiting in a 'wallet'? Then they transferred me to another chap, who turned out to be of Asian descent. He asked for the ID and reference numbers I was given, but I flicked him the wrong ones on purpose! He seemed perplexed and then asked for my phone number to verify those numbers. In return, he provided me with yet another batch of ID and reference numbers, which thankfully were completely different from the first set. He then had the audacity to suggest I wasn't very tech-savvy and promised to assist me in accessing this so-called wallet. Next thing I know, he instructs me to put my phone on loudspeaker (which was quite puzzling) and to download an app called AnyDesk from the Play Store, enabling him to remotely access my phone. It was a clear attempt to pilfer my banking information, identity, passwords, and all manner of private details. These despicable individuals deserve to be brought to task. Make sure to report any such phishing attempts to the police and the Financial Conduct Authority!

I received a call, but there was utter silence on the other end.

The call went unanswered, and there was no message left on my voicemail. Seems like it might be a dodgy one!

I chose not to pick up the call; it seems like it's just another dodgy scam.

Received a call purporting to be from Virgin's sales team. While we do hold an account with them, they were unable to validate any details regarding our service. Looks like a classic fishing expedition. Best to steer clear and not engage!

Without a doubt, this is a fraudulent number.

This caller purports to be affiliated with Vodafone.

Had someone ring claiming to be Jake from PC World, speaking with a rather strong Indian accent. The moment I started asking questions, they just cut the line. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!

I answered the phone, but there was nothing but silence on the other end - seems like a dodgy phishing attempt. I'd advise against picking up if they ring you!

Claimed to be representatives from Currys, but it was obviously a fraud. I made it clear that they shouldn’t be ringing a business line, and they promptly disconnected.

Received an utterly dodgy phone call today. Quite the charmer, but clearly up to no good! 🙄

Fraudulent caller!

I answered, and then they hung up straight away. Total scam!

I received a call that went unanswered on the other end-just silence.

When I picked up the call, there was nothing but silence on the other end. I decided to greet them in my most ridiculous accent, which elicited a bit of laughter from myself! Soon enough, they muttered something I couldn't quite make out-sounded foreign-and promptly disconnected. No doubt about it, these are definitely dodgy scammers!

Received a call from someone claiming to represent Currys PC World, offering me a deal to pay around £29 to make calls to anyone worldwide. It’s clearly a dodgy scheme!

I received a dodgy phone call that really raised my suspicions. I’ve got this nagging feeling that there’s an Iranian connection to the scammer behind this number. Interestingly enough, I spotted a couple of Indian lads earlier today, and I can’t help but wonder if they might be mixed up in it. In any case, there’s not much I can do about it now. It seems like these callers have a range of excuses up their sleeves.

I just had a complete run-in with a dodgy call purporting to be from Curry's. Initially, I was none the wiser, but as luck would have it, my phone is equipped with reverse tracking. Once I realised it was a con, I decided to have a bit of fun. I strung the caller along for a solid five minutes, pretending to be totally engaged, before I let slip that I’d be passing on their details to the fraud squad in their locality. You should’ve heard the panic in their voice as they abruptly ended the call! Classic case of a scammer getting a taste of their own medicine!

I decided not to pick up the call.

Received a call just now, most likely a dodgy scam.

I missed the call too, and there was no message left. After browsing through the comments, it appears this might be a fraudulent call.

Received a dodgy call claiming to be from Virgin Media-definitely steer clear of that!

Received a call purporting to be from Virgin Media. Definitely a scam! As an existing customer, they were clueless about my account.

Received two calls from this number. The first was completely silent, and on the second one, someone answered with a 'hello' before abruptly ending the call. Quite peculiar!

Picked up after a couple of rings, but all I got was silence before they disconnected. I wasn’t able to return the call. It’s a number from Manchester.

Fraudulent activity alert!

I received a call from this number at approximately 3 in the afternoon today, but they didn't bother to leave a voicemail. Having read the comments above, I've decided it’s best not to ring them back.