My landline received a call at 14.25hrs this afternoon. Not recognising the number, I chose not to answer and instead searched for it here. The ringing ceased after about a minute.
Fake Broadband Alerts from Unknown Number! - +44 1395 279979 (01395 279979)
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Early morning calls from this number often occur between 7am and 8am, disrupting sleep and raising immediate suspicion. Several reports link it to impersonations of broadband providers like TalkTalk or Sky, where callers with foreign accents claim technical issues and push for remote access or payments—classic hallmarks of tech support scams. One instance involved a callback confirming a company name before disconnecting abruptly, a common tactic to build false credibility. No legitimate firm rings unsolicited at dawn or resorts to threats like service cut-offs. Block the number immediately, report to Action Fraud, and never share personal details or allow screen access. If in doubt, contact your actual provider directly via their official app or website to verify any concerns.
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Recent Reports for 01395 279979
I was awoken at 7:18 am by a call from this number, and when I tried to call back, it claimed to be Talk Talk before disconnecting; I suspect it is linked to another disruptive call I received from 07409633571.
The fact that they phoned at 7:34am suggests to me that it's a scam, alot of nerv.
A caller with a foreign accent, claiming to represent Sky, stated that there was an issue with my internet connection. They threatened to disconnect my internet in 21 days if I did not comply with their demands, which I recognised as a scam. I informed them that I was aware of their deceitful intentions, and they ended the call.
This morning, at 7.34am, I recieved a call from an unknown number
An unsolicited call was made at 08:03, with silence on the other end, leading to the number being blocked