"Automated call states it was from bank fraud service, no bank details such as my name or which bank"
Impersonation calls
2,377 community reports tagged Impersonation call across 2,238 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged Impersonation call are steady: 69 reports in the last 7 days, in line with a usual 74.4 reports a week.
When people report it
Tuesday is the busiest day for these reports, and 57% 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 Mobile Network Scam (EE, O2, Three, Vodafone).
Numbers used
Reports tagged Impersonation call cover 2,238 different numbers. 299 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 1,342 · 57%
- Suspicious 995 · 42%
- Unknown 37 · 2%
- Safe 1 · 0%
Most common call type: Mobile Network Scam (EE, O2, Three, Vodafone)
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 20
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Morning 6am to 12pm 650
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 1,358
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Evening 6pm to 12am 347
Latest reports
"Claims to be google"
"Claimed to be from Sky, said I was in work and could not talk. Have called me several times since, I haven't asked answered."
"They claimed to be from the police cyber crime unit."
"Called multiple times Left voicemails claiming to be with Intercounty Estate Agent but are not affiliated with the company"
"immigration fake call"
"Automated recorded message reporting my bank account has been hacked. Referred to a 2nd automated voice with American accent."
"Threatened disconnection. Said that my sim was an old one on 4G and would be deactivated unless replaced with a 5G sim. Wanted me to reset password to my account and use one they provided."
"bank security dont think so does not name the bank scammers at it"
"Asked for account details someone claiming from 3 got my details and passed them on"
"Messaged me as MUM I've changed my SIM and am updating contacts? Not from any of my children."
"I silently answered the call from 07434958008, and an automated voice said it was the "immigration service" and gave options to continue the conversation in either English or Chinese. I have been purchasing stuff from eBay China. BLOCKED."
"They claim to be from the phone company my 3 asked for personal information but got suspicious when they asked for bank details including 16 digit number of my bank account"
"Asked me to send money urgently pretended to be family member."
"Faint message. Did not say who from. Claimed suspicious payment made. Asked to press 1."
"Pertended to be an official call for personal information."
"Claimed to be from my network , claims my sim was about to be deactivated"
"Claimed to be someone I know - Asked my name and confirmed my employment with my current organization"
"Claimed to be from my bank saying a direct debit had been set up"
"2nd of 3 numbers attached to this scam. Asked for personal info . Pretended to be from Vodafone, with an offer for long term customers. Gained access to my google account, and tried to get a bank request verified. Got angry when code wasn't given to them. When I said I would call them back, they said my phone number would be cut off."
"I answered to a recorded message saying I had spent Β£800 on apple or something and to press 1 to see to customer service if it was a mistake. It was that quick i didn't have time to process it in my head. When i called back the number the man said he didn't call me."
"Said they are HMRC when selecting number go through to a dog barking"
"Claimed to be from my bank (but didn't mention the name of a bank, just "Bank security department"), then asked to press 1 or 2 for options."
"Claimed to be from bank security - recorded message - I hung up on it. Banks do not use recorded messages to call you."