The majority of reports point to a generic market‑research operation that masquerades as legitimate firms – often branding itself as Watermelon Research. These callers usually claim to be doing a survey for banks, utilities or housing associations, but they never provide verifiable details and frequently hang up or give vague answers. If you receive such a call, politely decline, do not share personal information and hang up. Consider adding the number to your call‑blocking list and report it to the Telephone Preference Service. A quick online search usually confirms the pattern, helping you avoid future scam attempts.
A woman rang my workplace asking to speak to whoever handled outgoing post. I mentioned we hardly ever send post, and she just said goodbye. Clearly trying to sell something but had nothing useful.
A woman with a professional voice claimed to be from the Post Office, asking if I’d take a survey. I refused.
A woman conducting a survey called. I informed her that I wouldn't respond to any questions. She was courteous and assured me she wouldn’t call again.
After missing the call on my mobile, I realised it was likely the same people who contacted my landline yesterday. They claimed to conduct a survey for my housing association, which they specifically mentioned. I declined to participate in any telephonic surveys. Probably the same group.
Further instances of silent calls have been reported from this area code
This number called me repeatedly on the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th of November, but hung up as soon as I answered.
I have blocked and reported this number as spam, but it keeps ringing me, I dont answer calls from unkown numbers, whats the point of blocking?
They continus to phone despite being told no, its frustrating
Among the numerous silent calls I have received lately, all of which originated from the same area code, this one was particularly notable.
Recieved a call with no sound whatsoever
A woman claiming to conduct a survey for South West Water contacted me, but I declined to participate, unsure of the legitimacy of the call; as a precaution, I have blocked the number.
I didn't answer the call I received today, given the unusual frequency of calls I've been getting over the past two days; despite being registered on the Telephone Preference Service, I've been receiving unwanted calls.
Some irritating woman rang our office, strugging to pronounce the name of who she wanted to speak to, i wish i could block these useless peoples
A brief conversation ensued with a woman conducting a survey on internet usage, including banking and online purchases, before I ended the call
A morning call allegedly concerning a bank internet survey was deferred due to inconvenient timing, with the caller insisting on a callback
My wife picked up the phone and they requested to speak with me by name, so she handed it over, but the line went quiet after a beeping sound, despiite not being disconnected, and no response was given when I greeted them, prompting me to hang up and investigate the number online.
I didnt answer the call, it was marked as dangerus
Extremely intrusive. They've called multiple times without leaving messages, even attempting evening calls, the latest at 7:15 pm tonight. 🤬🤬🤬
At 8pm, a courteous caller from Ashford, reportedly working with various companies, accommodated a request for a daytime call, appearing legitimate
A woman claimed to be conducting research for Lloyds Bank regarding internet use, becoming annoyed when participation was declined, and a subsequent call to Lloyds Bank confirmed it was not affiliated with them.
It was a survey about water usage to determinate affordability, i learn alot from it, but they dont always call about same thing!
Homeserve representative confirmed
Call from this number in Ashford, but all I heard was an echo of myself. No message left. I find this suspisous and have blocked it
A call was received from 01233648502 today. A lady claimed to be from Santander and asked me to answer some questions. I informed her I had been advised by Santander not to respond to phone inquiries. She then disconnected the call.
Received a call on my mobile from this number asking for my partner, claiming it was about Hyde Housing. I offered to speak on their behalf, but the caller hung up when I went to pass the phone. Why call my mobile?
Simply block it; these are fraudsters
A woman who knew my name called yesterday, claiming to conduct a Santander survey about new credit card designs. I'm in Sheffield.
Today at around 2pm, I received a call from this number claiming to conduct a market survey for Santander. I had a similar call last week and asked them to call back later. After checking with Santander, I was informed that they are not currently carrying out any customer surveys via phone.
A woman from 012336448502 claimed to be from Ofcom, discussing marketing as we were switching providers, then ended the call abruptly.
They rang and then hung up when i didnt answer, and it went to voicemail...after reading comments about this number, im definately going to block it
