"They claimed to be from a Sky, Indian callers"
Impersonation calls
492 community reports tagged Impersonation call across 469 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged Impersonation call are rising: 70 reports in the last 7 days, up 35% on a usual 52 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
99% of reporters rated these calls spam or suspicious. The most common call type is Robocall / Automated Message.
Numbers used
Reports tagged Impersonation call cover 469 different numbers. 304 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 247 · 51%
- Suspicious 232 · 48%
- Unknown 7 · 1%
- Safe 0 · 0%
Most common call type: Robocall / Automated Message
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 2
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Morning 6am to 12pm 151
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 278
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Evening 6pm to 12am 55
Latest reports
"Automated message claiming to be from Indeed Human Resources, asking me to contact them about a job, and asking me to add them on WhatsApp. A real job agent would be wanting to speak to me directly, not using an automated message to get me on WhatsApp."
"Automated/robocall claiming it is Amazon"
"Claimed to be from Sky asked if i was having connection issues"
"Automated/robocall EE number but said they were from Vodaphone about our account. We don't have one with EE or Vodaphone."
"They claimed to be from my network provider, but couldn't name them. Scam"
"Something didn't feel right, the 3rd time from a different number each time pretending to be my boss, Seems legit for the first 2 messages then it demands Apple Gift Cards. even tried telling me i was fired."
"Border Agency government scam. pretending to be from immigration office. SCAM!!!"
"They claimed to be from a Broadband company"
"DANGEROUS. SCAM. FRAUD. Two calls (so far) today from two separate mobile numbers, 07877 2844 11 and 07588 77 6868. Both identical recorded message allegedly from 'Bank security' no bank name given, saying fraudulent activity on my bank cards. If you get anything like this, DO NOT press anything just put the phone down, do 1471 to make a note of the caller's number and report it. If you are worried then contact your bank directly."
"DANGEROUS. SCAM. FRAUD. Two calls (so far) today from two separate mobile numbers, 07877 2844 11 and 07588 77 6868. Both identical recorded message allegedly from 'Bank security' no bank name given, saying fraudulent activity on my bank cards. If you get anything like this, DO NOT press anything just put the phone down, do 1471 to make a note of the caller's number and report it. If you are worried then contact your bank directly."
"Claimed to be from 02. I have not had an account for 10years They claimed to be from a company"
"Pressured me to act fast - I called the numebr and left a voice mail - Not sure if I should have done it but they impersonate a police in the voice mailbox"
"They claimed to be from sky, calling on a mobile number linked with O2 so I hung up"
"Claimed to be from my network saying my ip address was now public"
"Claimed to be from energy provider - Pretending to be Scottish power that there is an issue with overcharged bill, they wanted to speak to ANYONE who could see the bill ton confirm details. Clearly a scam, they're also using another number since we blocked the first one on 012239268874, same guy, same voice very persistent. Scottish Power contacted and confirmed they are scam numbers and not to share info, just block."
"Claimed to be from energy provider - Pretending to be Scottish power that there is an issue with overcharged bill, they wanted to speak to ANYONE who could see the bill ton confirm details. Clearly a scam, they're also using another number since we blocked the first one on 016753 401168. Scottish Power contacted and confirmed they are scam numbers and not to share info, just block."
"Automated HMRC message I hung up once it wanted me to start selection options"
"They claimed to be from a company - voicemail left: This is Vodafone. Your mobile service may be suspended. For assistance, please press one to speak with customer services. Claimed to be from my network"
"They claimed to be from a company - Amazon - I had an Iphone in my basket for £700 odd, did I want to cancel it."
"Claimed to be Banking Security and had spotted two unusual transactions. As I was barely awake pressed 2 to be put through They asked what service they could offer to which I asked what organisation I was speaking to - they immediately ended the call."
"Claimed to be from my network AI. Immeadiate requires press 1 to be connected"
"Came up as spam on my phone. Didn’t answer and they left an automated voicemail message saying: “ So please call me back at this number 213-720-5824. Again that's 213-720-5824. Thank you.” Looks like a US number perhaps?"
"Automated recorded message saying please enter your pin number and nothing else, no idea who they’re pretending to be."