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02081610220

☎️ 02081610220 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Fuse 2 Communications Ltd. It is part of the phone block 208161 with a prefix of 020. The area code 020 originates from London.

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+442081610220+44 20 8161 0220020 8161 0220+44-20-8161-0220

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020 8161 0220 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 02081610220

  • User is cautious with unknown numbers
    May
    2021
  • Response about Fake Carphone Warehouse
    May
    2021
  • Repeated calls from different numbers
    Nov
    2020
  • Constant unwanted calls about loft insulation
    Oct
    2020
  • Received silent call, potentially scam
    Oct
    2020
  • Beware of scam, use professionals
    Aug
    2020
  • Calls from unknown number possibly scam
    Aug
    2020
  • New number, same service warned
    Aug
    2020
  • Answer machine captures long ad
    Aug
    2020
  • questionable insulation sales practices
    Jul
    2020
  • Recorded message for government grant
    Jul
    2020
  • User received unwanted silent call
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed call, no voicemail left
    Jul
    2020
  • "Potential scam from recurring number"
    Jul
    2020
  • Received marketing call, requested to stop
    Jul
    2020
  • Loft insulation scam must stop
    Jul
    2020
  • Report insulation scams to police
    Jul
    2020
  • Report to OFCOM for appointment-related issues
    Jul
    2020
  • Automatically blocked suspected marketing calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Insulation company lied about services
    Jul
    2020
  • Suspicious phone call about loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • call without speaking sound
    Jul
    2020
  • Uninformative and not helpful response
    Jul
    2020
  • Received silent call, hung up
    Jul
    2020
  • Alerted to silent call issue
    Jul
    2020
  • Unknown caller, suspected attempted fraud
    Jul
    2020
  • a call with no sound
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed call, presumably not important
    Jul
    2020
  • Unwanted calls despite privacy settings
    Jul
    2020
  • Call was silent and disturbing
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller is silent with static
    Jul
    2020
  • Failed to respond to call
    Jul
    2020
  • Confusion about call and installation
    Jul
    2020
  • Repeated weird calls from "Matthew.”
    Jul
    2020
  • Potential scam about loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam caller repeatedly called, blocked
    Jul
    2020
  • Unable to generate a summary
    Jul
    2020
  • Answered, silence, blocked, frustrating experience
    Jul
    2020
  • Empty calls seem suspicious, potentially fraudulent
    Jul
    2020
  • Unwanted silent phone call experienced
    Jul
    2020
  • False uptake scam - Matthew impersonator
    Jul
    2020
  • warning about Matthew's Loft Insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Unwanted persistent caller about insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Phone call from untrustworthy number
    Jul
    2020
  • Received silent hang-up call
    Jul
    2020
  • Unknown caller, blocked and reported
    Jul
    2020
  • Possible scam call regarding Insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Did not answer, went silent
    Jul
    2020
  • Receiving silent calls, unsolicited telemarketing
    Jul
    2020
  • Confusion over TPS list status
    Jul
    2020
  • Warning: Loft insulation scam call
    Jul
    2020
  • Ignored call, suspicious of scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Call disconnected after my answer
    Jul
    2020
  • Report silent call to OFCOM
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed call likely a scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Possible scam phone call, ignored
    Jul
    2020
  • Call about nonexistent loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller hung up suspiciously. Potential scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Concern about possible scamming tactics
    Jul
    2020
  • Questioned caller legitimacy regarding insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Glad they didn't answer
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent call report to OFCOM
    Jul
    2020
  • Suspicious call about insulation issues
    Jul
    2020
  • Possible scam call about insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Report silent call to OFCOM
    Jul
    2020
  • Unwanted silent phone call complaint
    Jul
    2020
  • Suspicious background noise on ansaphone
    Jul
    2020
  • Reports indicate serious misconduct case
    Jul
    2020
  • Telemarketer calls, aggressive and harassing
    Jul
    2020
  • Government offers free loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Called previously about loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Confirm live numbers for scams
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed call, no message left
    Jul
    2020
  • Frustration with repeated hang-ups reception
    Jul
    2020
  • Reported scam call, skeptical action
    Jul
    2020
  • Mathew discusses loft insulation incentive
    Jul
    2020
  • Digital marketing company contact numbers
    Jul
    2020
  • Received scam call about insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Loft insulation inquiry, suspicious calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Call Ended Unexpectedly During Response
    Jul
    2020
  • Question about loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • "Matthew, bugger off."
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed 2 calls in 2 days
    Jul
    2020
  • No answer from other person
    Jul
    2020
  • Call about insulation, hung up
    Jul
    2020
  • Unexpected interaction regarding loft installation
    Jul
    2020
  • User said "hung up."
    Jul
    2020
  • User provided a phone number
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent call received via answering
    Jul
    2020
  • Phone rang, answered, no response
    Jul
    2020
  • False government insulation call hang-up
    Jul
    2020
  • Called briefly then disconnected
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller hung up immediately, silent
    Jul
    2020
  • Authentic computer-generated voice used
    Jul
    2020
  • Suspicious call about roof insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Scammer hung up after interruptions
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller hung up immediately after answering
    Jul
    2020
  • Incorrect insulation sales call attempt
    Jul
    2020
  • Sales call; insensitive; no callback
    Jul
    2020
  • Scammer warning: insulation company calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent call followed by hang-up
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller scripted, illegal TPS cold-call scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Annoying call; clever revenge advice
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller ended call immediately
    Jul
    2020
  • Repeated loft insulation scam call
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller hangs up without speaking
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent call received this morning
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam calls concerning government scheme
    Jul
    2020
  • Unsolicited call about government funding
    Jul
    2020
  • Received scam call for insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Energy scam call; rude disconnect
    Jul
    2020
  • Confused, repeated call, phone dead
    Jul
    2020
  • Phone number provided without context
    Jul
    2020
  • Spam call—number banned immediately
    Jul
    2020
  • Matthew was rude caller
    Jul
    2020
  • Matthew ignores questions on calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Sudden silence and call disconnection
    Jul
    2020
  • Persistent unknown caller, no message
    Jul
    2020
  • Persistent calls despite disinterest expressed
    Jul
    2020
  • Suspicious call about incorrect survey
    Jul
    2020
  • Call was silent, then ended
    Jul
    2020
  • Insulation scheme caller hung up
    Jul
    2020
  • Misleading call; no loft available
    Jul
    2020
  • Old, corny, and ignorable
    Jul
    2020
  • Scammer named Matthew blocked promptly
    Jul
    2020
  • Rude caller; suspected scammer warning
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent micro call detected
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam call, hung up abruptly
    Jul
    2020
  • Loft insulation scam call reported
    Jul
    2020
  • Confront fake callers firmly
    Jul
    2020
  • Polite, firm response to caller
    Jul
    2020
  • Rude call, no apology given
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller hung up after mentioning insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Annoyed by unsolicited silent calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Unknown caller; call abruptly ended
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller confused, suspicious cladding calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Answered call, got cut off
    Jul
    2020
  • Suspicious call about loft insulation
    Jul
    2020
  • Government insulation scam call warning
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent, no ring, quiet phone
    Jul
    2020
  • Loft insulation scam; unnecessary calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Unanswered or no response call
    Jul
    2020
  • Unknown silent calls are annoying
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller likely government insulation scammer
    Jul
    2020
  • Silent call, delayed hang-up after greeting
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller suspected of government grant scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Auto-dialing sales call scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed call; number now blocked
    Jul
    2020
  • Phone call with no response
    Jul
    2020
  • Loft insulation scam call warning
    Jul
    2020
  • Warning about loft insulation scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Received a mistaken, rude call
    Jul
    2020
  • Loft insulation call, likely marketing
    Jul
    2020
  • No response, silent call
    Jul
    2020
  • 02081610220: Silent call reported
    Jul
    2020
  • Two calls, no message left
    Jul
    2020
  • Government-funded loft insulation scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Insulation scam reported here
    Jul
    2020
  • Accusatory, frustrated, offensive language, scam allegations
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller associated with insulation scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Answered, silence, then call ended
    Jul
    2020
  • Government insulation scam reported
    Jul
    2020
  • No response; possible robocall
    Jul
    2020
  • Government-related insulation scam reported
    Jul
    2020
  • Called July 21, no message
    Jul
    2020
  • No answer, no message, blocking
    Jul
    2020
  • Matthew called, scamming hardworking man
    Jul
    2020
  • Call made, no answer received
    Jul
    2020
  • Caller suspicious; glad I avoided
    Jul
    2020
  • Persistent unwanted calls despite refusal
    Jul
    2020
Number Of Searches: 416 Number Of Comments: 159 First Seen: 15 July 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Lamington(North Lanarkshire), North Side(Cumbria), Pitcot(Glamorgan) and Welburn(North Yorkshire).

02081610220 has 159 comments of which 91 x neutral and 68 x negative

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02081610220 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 02081610220 👆 is reported as a persistent and intrusive scam involving multiple calls about loft insulation, often referencing non-existent government schemes or grants. Callers, frequently using the name "Matthew," claim issues with previous insulation installations, attempting to arrange surveys or appointments. Many recipients, including those on the Telephone Preference Service and with ex-directory numbers, report silent calls, hang-ups upon questioning, scripted or automated messages, and refusals to disclose company details. The operation appears to harvest or misuse personal information and uses varied phone numbers, frequently changing to evade blocking. Numerous users advise ignoring such calls, not engaging, and reporting them to authorities like OFCOM and Action Fraud. Overall, this is a deceptive, potentially harmful marketing scam targeting householders with false claims about loft insulation inspections.

Reports on phone number 02081610220

5 years
I ignored the call since I didn’t recognise the number.
5 years
Said they were from Carphone Warehouse but sounded a bit fishy.
Carphone Warehouse
6 years
Just got a third call from these annoying lot! This time it was from 0151 701 01 01 48, before that it was 020 3519 2379. Some recorded bloke named Patrick. Need to block these muppets for good!!
Patrick
6 years
02081619770 kept ringing me a few times. I finally answered and some bloke went on about loft insulation for ages. When I tried to answer a question, he just repeated the same spiel like a stuck record, so I reckon it was just a dodgy recording! I hung up, but they rang back less than 5 minutes later. Didn’t bother picking up again.
6 years
Yesterday, I got a call from 0208 161 9840 which was completely silent, probably to check if someone picks up. When I answered, there was no one there and the call quickly ended. I’m guessing their automated system logged my number as active. Then this morning, a different number 0208 161 9770 rang from someone claiming to be 'Alex, an energy advisor for my postcode'. They said they believed I owned the house. I just said 'no thanks' and hung up straight away.
Alex
6 years
Got a call on our landline (which isn’t listed and registered with TPS) but as soon as I picked up, they just hung up. As someone who works in construction, I’d seriously warn against these insulation rip-offs. Stick with contractors approved by Trading Standards, makes things way less stressful.
Telephone Preference ServiceTrading Standards
6 years
Looks like 'Matthew' is ringing from a different number now (01183246929) but still pushing the same stuff. Be careful.
Matthew
6 years
My voicemail picked up the call, and it was just loads of ads playing for minutes.
6 years
They were trying to sell insulation, total scam.
6 years
Some guy called me, Matthew or something, saying something about a government grant for loft insulation and loft lagging. The script is exactly the same every single time I've heard it, so it's pretty clear it's a recorded message. It only kicks off when you actually say something back.
Matthew
6 years
Not sure who it was. I didn’t pick up and they didn’t leave a voicemail or anything.
6 years
My phone rang at 9.04, after about 3 or 4 rings I answered but the call dropped the moment I said hello. I rang them back and there was a message saying it was a marketing firm and if I didn’t want more calls, to press 1, which I did.
6 years
The bloke said his name was Matthew, spoke with a proper English accent, but it could have been a recording. He was ringin’ about some government insulation deal. I reckon it was the same chap who’s called a few times already, but this time from numbers with a Salisbury area code. Pretty sure it’s a dodgy scam, no doubt about it.
MatthewSalisbury
6 years
Got a silent call that just disconnected after about 5 seconds.
6 years
Absolute con regarding loft insulation! It’s high time these businesses were put in their place!
6 years
They’re actually earning cash for setting up appointments, working as reps for loads of firms across the UK. They probably got your details from some data leak from those insulation companies, many of which have gone bust now. Just report them to OFCOM, including the silent calls, it’s dead easy to do online. If you end up making an appointment, ask whoever turns up why their company’s so hopeless they have to blag work like this. Then just tell them to piss off.
UKOFCOM
6 years
My phone blocked the call straight away, never even got to see who it was. Probably some sort of cold caller or telemarketer, I reckon.
6 years
020 8161 0220 Caller said their name was Matthew and claimed it was a follow-up about loft insulation. I asked which company they represented but he just ignored that and said something about it not causing condensation. I told him I wasn’t interested and asked again about the company. Then the line just went quiet. Been getting a few silent calls on this number too, which is the main number for my elderly parent’s home.
Matthew
6 years
No sound, just ended the call straight away.
6 years
didn't pick up the phone
6 years
Got a call from 02081610220 about ten minutes ago. When I picked up, there was dead silence. Even after I hung up, the caller didn’t seem to disconnect right away, so I couldn’t use 1471 to find out who it was. It's the same number that rang me a while back. Weirdly, the bloke on the phone knew my name, which is strange since my number is unlisted.
6 years
watch out for this matthew loft insulation rip off, it's a total scam!
Matthew
6 years
Picked up and only silence. Just blocked them now.
6 years
Got a call from someone named "Matthew" saying something about "loft insulation and lagging we recently had fitted up there". Thing is, we haven't done any of that. I asked him when it supposedly happened, and he just hung up straight away. Total scam, just leeches trying to waste your time.
Matthew
6 years
Got a call from someone named Matthew saying he was following up about a Government Insulation Scheme. I didn’t answer and he just hung up. This Matthew guy has never tried phoning me before, so I'm thinking this might be a scam.
MatthewGovernment
6 years
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6 years
This was a scam, my loft insulation was installed when the house was constructed and they were totally making it up.
6 years
I don’t recall the name but they claimed to be calling back about my loft insulation. Thing is, my partner did the fitting and reckons it was the wrong kind, which led to condensation problems. I told the caller to hang on while I checked with him, but as soon as I mentioned this, they just hung up.
6 years
I just got a call from someone named 'Matthew' claiming it was a courtesy call about loft insulation we apparently had done before. When I asked which firm he was with, he just ended the call straight away.
Matthew
6 years
Got a silent ring from this number again today, same as yesterday when they were asking about loft insulation, and the day before that it was just static. Really hope these calls are wasting their time and cash for nothing.
6 years
Some bloke named Matthew phoned me back saying it was about the government loft insulation we supposedly got. I've told him like three times we haven't got any, but he just keeps ringing and going over the same spiel. He keeps saying there might be condensation issues and they'll send a surveyor at no cost. Pretty sure the surveyor would end up spotting some pricey repairs that "need" doing.
Matthew
6 years
I didnt pick up and it just rang out without saying anything.
6 years
No sound at all on the other end.
6 years
No one spoke, just a silent ring.
6 years
I answered but there was no one there, though reading other replies it seems a bit suspicious.
6 years
I received a call that went dead as soon as I picked up; they hung up without a word.
6 years
Got a call from a Matthew about loft insulation he'd done. I told him he’s got the wrong number and he just hung up straight away. Bit odd, since the same Matthew rang last week from a Weybridge number saying the exact same thing. Told him I had no clue what he meant and he dropped the phone again. Feels like this Matthew shifts about loads!
MatthewWeybridge
6 years
They hung up just as I was about to pick up, but I always let it go to my answerphone anyway. I’m ex-directory and on the no cold call list, so how on earth do they have my number? Just as I’m typing this, some other stranger rang and dropped the call as soon as my answerphone kicked in. This one was 01316305093.
6 years
I ignored the call since I didnt know the number, then checked it here and it looks like it could be a scam.
6 years
Got a call about loft insulation, definitely a scam. Watch out for these!
6 years
no one talked on the other end, just silence. quite annoying really.
6 years
Mathew called me again about loft insulation, clearly just going through a script. He couldn’t answer any of my questions, just kept saying his name and that his manager would contact me.
Mathew
6 years
I'm receiving calls that hang up without a word, which goes against the rules of having an unlisted number and The Telephone Preference Service (TPS). It's really frustrating! I think it's best to lodge a complaint with OFCOM. You can find the form here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints/complain-about-phones-or-internet-services/unwanted-calls-and-messages/silent-abandoned-scam-calls
The Telephone Preference ServiceTPSOFCOMofcomuk
6 years
Suspicious call - no one talked - rang multiple times so we just blocked the number.
6 years
WARNING!!

I just received a phone call from a chap claiming there were issues with the complimentary insulation I had fitted a couple of years ago. He insisted they needed to come over to inspect it. Then, he queried if I owned my home. I retorted that he ought to know that if he truly represented the company he claimed to. At that point, he just cut the line! Quite dodgy, if you ask me!
6 years
No one spoke, just silence on the line.
6 years
Some bloke called saying he was with the government about loft insulation grants and claimed I’d had loft insulation done before. I told him he must have the wrong number and slammed down. Even though we’re on the TPS, I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number.
MatthewTelephone Preference Service
6 years
Got a call with nothing but silence, just some crackling sounds.
6 years
Ended the call right after I said something. Annoying call. They didn't ring back again.
6 years
No answer, just silence on the other end.
6 years
Wasn't quick enough to answer before it cut off but from what others said, probs nothing good. Total leeches.
6 years
Got a call from a bloke called 'matthew' claiming to be about loft insulation we supposedly had done not long ago. I told him he’d got the wrong number and he just dropped the call. Looks like, from what others are saying, it’s a total scam.
Matthew
6 years
I picked up but they just hung up straight away. Felt like some sort of scam, maybe they were just making sure the number’s active. Other folks I know have mentioned this too, and it had something to do with loft insulation apparently.
6 years
Got a silent call which is clearly against the ex directory and TPS regulations. Definitely going to report this to OFCOM here - [Link censored]
The Telephone Preference ServiceTPSOFCOM
6 years
Nobody replied when I answered, bit worrying as we’re registered on the TPS, seems like it’s not working after all.
Service
6 years
It just went straight to voicemail and they didn’t say anything, so I’m guessing it was probably one of those scam calls judging by what others have said here.
6 years
Some bloke called saying he was "Matthew" about loft insulation, then just dropped the call?! Also, we definitely haven’t had any loft insulation done recently.
Matthew
6 years
I received a call from the number 02081610220 earlier today. The chap on the other end claimed there were issues with the free insulation I'd had put in a few years ago, and insisted they’d need to come over for an inspection. He then probed about whether I owned my home. I pointed out that he should already have that information if he were legitimate, along with the details of his company, but before I could finish, he just cut the call! Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
6 years
I received a nuisance call where no one spoke, which is against the rules for ex-directory numbers and the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). To report this to OFCOM, follow the link: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints/complain-about-phones-or-internet-services/unwanted-calls-and-messages/silent-abandoned-scam-calls
Telephone Preference ServiceTPSOFCOMofcomorguk
6 years
Received a rather peculiar call from the number 02081610220, but when I picked up, there was complete silence on the other end. Quite baffling, really!
6 years
Some bloke called himself 'Matthew' and was asking about loft insulation. I told him he’d got the wrong number and he just hung up straight away. Seemed a bit dodgy, like a scam or something.
Matthew
6 years
They hung up right before we could pick up, but after seeing the other comments, I’m pretty relieved. Added the number to our block list straight away.
6 years
Got a call about loft insulation, asking when I’d be free for a survey. I asked him how he got my number and he claimed he was new and the manager would call to explain everything. I pushed him again and he just hung up. Not sure what their angle is - maybe trying to get into your home to set something up or charge a hidden fee later, then disappear with your cash. Since it’s always the same number, why aren’t the cops shutting it down?
6 years
Got a call from some bloke saying there was an issue with the free insulation they fitted for me a few years ago and needed to check it out. Then he asked if I owned the house. I told him if he really was from that company, he’d already know and asked where he was calling from - he just dropped the call straight away!!!
6 years
Got a call from someone called Matthew, chatting about free loft insulation from the government. I hadn’t asked for it though, must be for someone else.
Matthew
6 years
Same here, just silence on the other end. I’ve gotten a call before about loft insulation as well.
6 years
Got a call about some loft insulation they said was just put in. Ended up hanging up on them once I mentioned I’m living in a caravan.
6 years
They didn’t say nothin and just dropped the call by the time I picked up.
6 years
They rang me and just dropped the call, been like this for 2 days now.
6 years
Got a call from 02081610120, they claimed they were some sort of digital marketing firm. The number started with 0140 which seemed a bit dodgy to me. Not sure if it was legit or just another telemarketer trying their luck.
6 years
picked up and they just dropped the call - this is the third time ive been bothered by them, really wish they'd actually speak so I can give them a piece of my mind!
6 years
Today, just a bit past 1pm, my phone started ringing but since I had the answerphone on, it picked up by itself and there was total silence on the other end.
6 years
There was some strange background noise when they left a message on my ansaphone. I’m on both the XD and TPS lists so no one’s supposed to have my number. I only share my mobile number, so they must be using some kind of random number generator, which can’t be allowed by law.
6 years
They hung up as soon as I picked up.
6 years
After reading through these posts, I’m starting to believe these folks aren’t just dodgy insulation scammers (check out the Suffolk trading standards alert). Seems like some of their employees might be up to more risky stuff behind the scenes, using info they pick up from their job. You really should report every call, even the silent ones, to OFCOM - they’ve got an easy form online for it.
Suffolk
6 years
In just a couple of days, I've been called twice by what sounds like a computerised voice. With the tech they’ve got now, the robot tone seems pretty legit.
6 years
I picked up the phone when it rang, but there was silence on the other end.
6 years
Some guy called named Mathew trying to talk me into loft insulation, but I live in a flat, so it made no sense at all.
Mathew
6 years
Got a call from someone named Matthew, sounded just like what others mentioned here. At first, I believed it was legit, but then I remembered it was us who did the loft insulation ourselves, not a firm. Had a look on this site and yep, same story. When I mentioned my husband had recently passed away, he didn’t even show any sympathy, just stuck to his script. Tried calling back to decline and only got the answering machine.
Matthew
6 years
I picked up the phone but the caller just went silent and quickly ended the call.
6 years
Some guy called Mathew chatting about free loft insulation and some sort of government scheme. When I asked him when we actually got it done, he just went and hung up on me.
Mathew
6 years
The moment I answered, they just ended the call.
6 years
Got a call from this number, answered and all I got was silence before they hung up. Feels like they were just seeing if the number is active for a scam or something.
6 years
Just ended the call straight away.
6 years
Got a call just now, but the person hung up straight away without saying a word. This happened like 5 minutes ago.
6 years
Every time I pick up the phone, they hang up straight away, and it's been happening twice a day for a couple of weeks now. Once I did manage to answer and it was about loft insulation, but I live on the ground floor flat so told them to buzz off. It's really annoying and feels like harassment. Be careful and don't give them any details!
6 years
I got a call from someone who didn’t say their name but claimed it was about some dodgy insulation that had been put in our roof. They said it was causing damp and condensation in a few houses and mentioned we hadn’t had a government inspection done since the installation. Then they said they’d sort a free survey for us today. But as soon as I tried to ask a few questions, they just cut the call off.
6 years
Same as all the others, another dodgy call. I’ve told the TPS but doubt they’ll actually sort it out :(
Telephone Preference Service
6 years
They called up asking about loft insulation but just hung up straight away, just like loads of others have said. Then, weirdly, less than ten minutes after, we got another call claiming to be from BT saying they’ll cut our line off because of some dodgy activity - and it showed up as a mobile number! Yeah right, as if that’s legit.
BT
6 years
Got a call from someone called "Matthew" about a loft insulation deal supposedly covered by the government (which it obviously wasnt). I never even asked about it and he just cut the call off.
Matthew
6 years
1409 Thursday 23/07/2020 My missus picked up the phone and the bloke said, "Hi, this is MATTHEW gettin in touch about government grants". She was quick to be wary since we never reached out to any government office or asked for any calls. Plus, we’re signed up to the Telephone Preference Service. Reading other reviews, it’s clear this is a dodgy scam. I’d say a fitting two word reply is "buzz off".
MatthewTelephone Preference Service
6 years
Nobody was picking up when I called back.
6 years
they just wanted to ask about loft insulation then cut the call - same as everyone else is saying.
6 years
Got a call from Matthew once more... but this time it was one of those automated messages. Best thing is to just hang up straight away, or if you're feeling cheeky, leave the phone off the hook so it racks up charges for him. Then, half an hour later, go back and pick up the handset again. Have fun with that!
Matthew
6 years
Got a call earlier today, but when I picked up, there was nobody there on the line. Pretty weird.
6 years
They stayed quiet for a bit and then just cut the call off.
6 years
Got another ring about loft insulation just two days after the first one. Told them I was from the Fraud Action Line, and they cut me off straight away! :)
Fraud Action Line
6 years
Some bloke called me claiming it was about government loft insulation. I told him I don't even have a loft, and then he just cut me off.
6 years
Got a call from a bloke named Matthew claiming he was from some “company linked to the Government about loft insulation causing damp problems”. I kept cutting in on him, starting each of my replies with “why” and repeating his words back to him. He tried to rush me with a “just quickly”, which made it clear I was annoying him and throwing off his usual spiel. After my last “why”, he just hung up on me. Looks like these scammers are back in full force since lockdown ended.
MatthewGovernment
6 years
"Received a rather dodgy call from a chap named Matthew regarding the government's loft insulation initiative, specifically about the insulation we recently had installed. The moment I mentioned the Telephone Preference Service, which our number is registered with, he promptly ended the call. When I attempted to ring back on the number 0208 161 0220, I was met with an automated message from the Digital Solutions Marketing Company, instructing that if I wished to stop further calls, I should press 1. This feels like a potential scam; pressing that button could very well connect you to a pricy line. Curiously, this same 'Matthew' also rang last week from a slightly different 0208 1610 number, but the last four digits were not the same. It’s infuriating - I continue to block these numbers, yet they keep on changing the last digits and unsettlingly persist with the calls!"
MatthewDigital Solutions Marketing Company

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