A call came in just after 6pm on 02/12/2024 from 02871164439. A male with a foreign accent, likely African, asked for me by name. When I inquired who was calling, he stated my home breakdown cover would be reduced next month. Upon asking for the company name, he hung up. This call followed my online and telephone interactions with British Gas regarding a boiler breakdown on my home cover.
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It seems that calls from +442871164439 have raised significant alarm among recipients, with many suspecting it to be a scam operation. The callers, often with foreign accents, claim to offer various services, such as insurance or medical products, yet they frequently hang up when questioned. Users noted that the calls often lack any meaningful communication, with silence or abrupt endings being common. This pattern strongly suggests a cold calling tactic aimed at gathering personal information or conducting fraudulent activities.
For anyone receiving these calls, it’s wise to remain cautious. Do not engage with the caller or provide any personal information. Consider blocking the number and report it to relevant authorities if harassment persists.
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Silent Call
When I picked up, there was no one on the line.
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Harassment Call
A gentleman of Asian descent called but hung up when I informed him that I wasn't the property owner.
The caller's behaviour, hanging up when I did not immediately respond, is consistent with that of a potential scammer, and I see no reason for someone from Northern Ireland to be contacting me.
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Unknown
The caller disconnected as soon as my voicemail picked up
Multiple calls were received this week from the same number, stating that insurance coverage for electrical goods was expiring, but when asked for policy details, the caller hung up.
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Unknown
My landline received a call while I was away, and no voicemail was left.
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Harassment Call
This number called our landline, went to the answering machine, but no message was left. Now blocked.
On 2/12/2024 at 14:31hrs, I received a call from 02871 164439 claiming to be from a person named Gary. He mentioned a decrease in contract prices for electronics repairs and knew my name and address. He stated that paperwork would be mailed, but when I asked for his location, he claimed to be from Repair Centre at 13 Elizabeth Road, Bournemouth. However, that address doesn’t exist. When I inquired about being in Boscombe, he replied that the call was recorded for security and refused to disclose his address. Clearly a scam!
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Harassment Call
Upon answering this call, there was no response to my greeting, which was quite disruptive as I was dealing with an important matter.
A person with an Asian accent, with call centre noise in the background, claimed to be Amanda from medical health. I doubted her identity and ended the call.
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Scam
Clearly a fraudulent call, as there was no response when I picked up.
The call remained silent, and I've had similar experiences in the past with scam calls originating from Ireland. I'm unsure of the intent, but it's been suggested that my voice might be recorded for replication purposes
A promotional call was received regarding a Medical Fall Monitor, which is believed to be a scam
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