Approach calls from unknown numbers with utmost caution, especially those that seem off from the outset. Reports highlight one instance where the caller posed as a 'housing disrepair team', a classic scam tactic often used to extract personal details or push fraudulent claims. Another report notes a silent response ending abruptly in 'goodbye', which could indicate an automated system testing active lines. These patterns scream potential fraud. Never share information like your address or financial details, even if they sound official. Hang up immediately and report to Action Fraud if suspicious. Block the number and consider registering with the Telephone Preference Service to cut down on unwanted calls. Staying vigilant keeps you one step ahead of these nuisances.
Answered the call without saying a word; the only thing the caller said was ‘goodbye’, mate.
Received a fraudulent call claiming to be from a ‘housing disrepair team’.
