Scam call

[robster62]

Hi all,
Just had a phone call from a private number claiming to be my bank. Told me about a non-existent transaction made about 90 miles away. Said they would stop card and then started to try and get my personal details. Watch out for these thieving bastards. Do not give them any information.

 

[LeeH]

My actual bank called me years ago and asked me to confirm my details. I declined, I asked how do I know it’s actually you? There was a pause, “good point, can you call us back!” I did and it was a legit call.

Cannot be too careful!

 

[robster62]

Exactly, I called my bank and was told it wasn't, the caller kept calling me Mr Robert (very odd)

 

[starseeker]

If you do call your bank ,if they called you on the landline, use your mobile ,as if they don't end the call you end up still speaking to the scammers and you think its the bank .

 

[MrJay83]

I'm convinced that there is a database of older people that gets sold to these b@stards. I moved in with my grandfather during covid and his phone would ring a few times a day from them.

 

[robster62]

You calling me old #mrjay

 

[MrJay83]

poorly worded

 

[Alastair70]

My actual bank called me years ago and asked me to confirm my details. I declined, I asked how do I know it’s actually you? There was a pause, “good point, can you call us back!” I did and it was a legit call.

Cannot be too careful!

You have to be careful with this one too.

In the past scammers asked people to do just that, but then didn’t hang up at their end. If you didn’t check for a ring tone, you were pressing buttons while the line stayed active and they swapped out the person at the other end of the call.

 

[MashBag]

I don't even confirm my name until I know who I am talking to

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I'm convinced that there is a database of older people that gets sold to these b@stards. I moved in with my grandfather during covid and his phone would ring a few times a day from them.

We are with TalkTalk and have free call screening we haven't had a nuisance call in years.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

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[Chippy_Tea]

 

[MashBag]

Bt do a "calblocker" phone that does the same.

Better still get rid of the line all together, we have gone on to broadband only. Much cheaper too.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Better still get rid of the line all together, we have gone on to broadband only. Much cheaper too.

Many older folk are not up to speed with technology so rely on a landline they also need them for panic alarms.

As FTTP becomes more widespread the use of landlines will decline i think most of us will be connected to FTTP by the copper switch off date in 2025 -

Is BT removing copper lines?
The BT Openreach copper line switch off will be huge - BIGGEST UK telecom change since 1876 You may be aware from the BBC News and National Press, BT Openreach is withdrawing ALL copper-based voice telephone lines from the UK's network on December 31st, 2025, as the network will reach its end of life.

 

[robster62]

This call was to mobile.

 

[MrRook]

Do not give your personal information to or buy anything from someone who calls you.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

This call was to mobile.

I know this is a bit like closing the gate after the horse has bolted but it may stop them getting to her again.

 

[robster62]

How can you block it when it comes up as private number?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

How can you block it when it comes up as private number?

I haven't a clue i never give my mobile phone number to anyone so i never get these calls, maybe change her mobile number and make sure she only gives it to trusted people.

 

[MashBag]

FTTP by the copper switch off date in 2025 -

Lol. As much as I would love FTTP, I doubt it will happen for me. I am at the end of a copper 20 pair. 1.5miles from FTTC.

Watch this space.

Ps. We also have NoG not 4G. So the BT (ee) "have a 4G router" does not work either?