"They had my name and wanting to talk abouy my accounts. Called three days in a row"
Impersonation calls
2,375 community reports tagged Impersonation call across 2,238 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged Impersonation call are steady: 72 reports in the last 7 days, in line with a usual 74.1 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. 300 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
"Claimed to be from my network . Fake scammer calls"
"Didn't verify their identity .said that card being used for transaction"
"Claimed to be from my bank starting with an automated message."
"This company claimed they were from a metering company stating my smart metre is broken which it isn't. I struggled to understand the gentleman that called as he was talking too fast and over me. I had to ask what company he was call from numerous times and again I couldn't make out where he was calling from. He then said they were a third party company representing the gas and electric suppliers. He kept talking I told him I was ending the call. I know that my meter is not faulty as I only spoke to my supplier the day before who said it was supplying the correct readings."
"Claimed to be from Vodafone, threatened disconnection. I am not a Vodafone customer."
"Claimed to be from energy provider . Asked me if I was the home owner for the property. I asked her what the address was and she repeated the question again and also said that they were doing a survey and needed me to confirm that I was the property owner. She decided to end the call when I wouldn't answer her question."
"Pressured me to act fast saying they were from PC worlds and 337.92 pounds would be taken, if this was not me press one or the transaction would proceed!"
"Text message claiming to be from a Lloyds about an attempted purchase on my credit card."
"They claimed to be from a company vodaphone robot female scam call your account been compromised."
"Said they were Talktalk. I asked them to email me instead. No email received. I am sure it was a scam."
"Claimed to be from my bank Text sent asking to contact if hadn't authorised payment"
"Automated. Offers choice of English or Chinese. "We hve repeatedly tried to contact you..." Suspect Chinese Police station scam, etc."
"They claimed to be HSBC bank"
"Claimed to be from Sky and Offered 40% off as loyal customer. Checked with Sky and they confirmed it definitely wasnβt them."
"Claimed to be from my network my number was to be disconnected immediately"
"Didn't verify their identity missed call called back announced it was an unauthorised call and to treat as suspicious"
"Claiming HMRC"
"Recorded message claiming to be an insurance company. Time 9.35 am"
"call came up showing as from my fitness centre and said i needed to ring a number as my vodaphone account was compromised. I am not with vodaphone!!"
"Through Halifax app due to suspicious activity on account. Led to fake FCA intervention. Had all my details, no passwords given whatsoever!! Wiped out bank account, and took out loans and cards in my name....all coming to my address for payment."
"Pretending to be Barclays bank scamming call"
"Pretending to be Barclays Bank"
"Claiming money to place you in the NHS news paper, when there is no such a thing."