Types of Scam Calls
Wangiri calls are typically missed calls from an overseas number, with the caller hanging up after one ring or less, before the receiver can answer. The intention of the scammer is to entice you to call back the number upon seeing a missed call. If you were to call back the number, once connected you could be charged…
received call from this number a few times, no message left on answering machine
Nuisance Mar 01, 2013 00
received a call (recorded message) from this number today saying i was 60 or under and was due a refund of £1000 on my pension.
Unsafe Feb 26, 2013 00
Bonus on private pension ???? Yeh right
Unsafe Feb 22, 2013 00
Recorded voice, Birmingham accent, female. “…because I am under 60 (I’m not) I’m entitled to £1000 bonus on my pension …” (If I was under 60 would I be claiming a pension?). “ Press 5 for xxx; Pres 9 for something else...”
Unsafe Feb 01, 2013 00
Just received a phone call as per previous complainant, offering £1000 if I phone back to claim. I am over 60 and under. This is a nuisance call.
Unsafe Feb 01, 2013 00
Recorded voice saying £1000 extra pension and press 5 to give details or 9 . Spam!
Unsafe Feb 01, 2013 00