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HughJarsse
Knows their stuff
4 days ago

phone calls from (VM apparently) probably scams?

OK, so, had 3 phone calls today so far, from this number, and a foreign female  stating 'she was calling from Virgin Media with regards to my account, and needed to verfiy my account'

Now she didn't ask for anyone by name, or give any details about the account. Initially I was very wary of her, and refused to continue the conversation, and hung up. 

She called again a few moments later, and repeated the same dialogue, but I again hung up without answering this time.

Persistant, she then called again 5 minutes later, and tried again. Again I didn't engage with her, and hung up. 

Obviously a scam, as VM don't call customers!!

Number was a mobile, : 0794637xxxx

 

[Mod - number edited in case innocent number being spoofed]

Phishing
Scam

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  • HughJarsse's avatar
    HughJarsse
    Knows their stuff
    4 days ago

    And another 2 this morning (so far!) similar number, but a foreign male this time, same story. 

    Number was a mobile again, : 0794637xxxx (last 4 digits slightly different from previous, but similar)

    Yet another nuisance call!!

    Reported to ICO, (not that they DO anything!)

    • Robert_P's avatar
      Robert_P
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      3 days ago

      Hello HughJarsse

       

      Sorry to hear of the contact you have been receiving recently and the concerns caused, we appreciate you letting us know via the forums.

       

      We're happy to check if there has been any attempts from ourselves to contact you if you would like us to? Just let us know and we can send you a Private Message.