"Another scam from low lifes. They said they were from a utility supplier. Got quite nasty when I asked questions. These people are scammers so don't be tricked."
Energy provider calls
176 community reports tagged Energy provider across 143 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged Energy provider are spiking: 4 reports in the last 7 days, against a usual 1.8 reports a week. Take extra care with calls like these right now.
When people report it
Thursday is the busiest day for these reports, and 70% are filed in the afternoon (12pm to 6pm). Times are when the report was submitted, which is usually soon after the call.
Verdict
98% of reporters rated these calls spam or suspicious. The most common call type is Energy / Utility Scam.
Numbers used
Reports tagged Energy provider cover 143 different numbers. 11 of them were first reported in the last 30 days, so a number you have not seen before can still be part of the same pattern.
Reports over time
Reports per day over the last 30 days. Reports per week over the last 12 weeks. Red weeks had at least double the usual volume. Reports per month over the last year.
How people rate these calls
- Spam 118 · 67%
- Suspicious 54 · 31%
- Unknown 0 · 0%
- Safe 4 · 2%
Most common call type: Energy / Utility Scam
Busiest days
All reports by the day they were submitted.
Time of day
When reports are submitted, UK time.
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Night 12am to 6am 1
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Morning 6am to 12pm 43
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 123
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Evening 6pm to 12am 9
Latest reports
"Claimed to be from energy provider"
"Said they were a local energy company trying to sell insulation. SCAM."
"Phoned saying they were an electricity supplier with great offers. Rude when you tell them you are not interested. annoying... scam..."
"Energy provider"
"Repeat caller. Says she is local energy support but are ringing from the other end of the country"
"money expert suggested I asked to change my energy provider. I asked when I did this and then they hung up."
""Error code" on my solar panels apparently. I let her go on for a while, then she told me that they could visit tomorrow. When I mentioned that I would be at work, she said she would write that down. I told her that she should also write down that I had the solar panels removed last July!"
"This number was the most recent one from a Leeds number A woman told me that she was from Energy Solutions so as I was annoyed I said that I had no energy and ended the call."
"Claimed to be from energy provider"
"calls 2-3 times each week. told me they were calling from Business Energy for my energy supplier and could do my business energy rate at 18.03p per kw and standing charge at 30.30p per day. We told them no, said to go away, hung up on them, left them on hold. They leep calling."
"Electricity supplier scam."
"They say they are from edf meter reading, trying to acquire your contract end date"
"3 calls from this number. Didnt answer the last 2. Trying to sell cheap electricity, caller said they were based in Cheltenham."
"Automated voice message saying it was Utilita,"
"Scam call from an energy supplier, they have tried really hard in the Portsmouth area!!!"
"I've had a few calls about a utility contract for a Scout Group where I'm a Trustee. They keep asking for the Treasurer. I told them I'm not the Treasurer and have requested that my number be taken off their list."
"Energy company that swaps you over, said the prices where higher then doing it yourself"
"Called to ask who our electric supplier is and what we pay. I said no thanks but they said they could save me money."
"Called from the National Grid energy company. They have the name and address, but not the house number."
"Called my landline and left a message saying it was Scottish Power"
"This is a scam number saying they are an energy provider. Please note this number and shut it down."
"Said they were from scottish power. Wanted to set up a smart meter"
"I answered, and it was an energy adviser. I told them I wasn't interested and then I hung up."