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Phishing calls
337 community reports tagged Phishing call across 331 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged Phishing call are steady: 9 reports in the last 7 days, in line with a usual 10.8 reports a week.
When people report it
Tuesday is the busiest day for these reports, and 53% are filed in the afternoon (12pm to 6pm). Times are when the report was submitted, which is usually soon after the call.
Verdict
97% of reporters rated these calls spam or suspicious.
Numbers used
Reports tagged Phishing call cover 331 different numbers. 45 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 191 · 57%
- Suspicious 137 · 41%
- Unknown 9 · 3%
- Safe 0 · 0%
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 6
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Morning 6am to 12pm 88
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 177
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Evening 6pm to 12am 66
Latest reports
"Hello, this mobile phone number will be deactivated in 2 hours. For details, press one for English and 2 for Chinese."
"My iPhone got stolen in London. Then I got texts 2 days later saying my phone was found, and to click a link to find it. Do not click the link and delete the text. It's criminals trying to get your iCloud password, so they can bypass the activation lock on the phone. They cant sell it without that."
"Fishing for data"
"Bitcoin credentials scam"
"They called and said they were from Three. They wanted me to click a link to change my password. They became aggressive when I didnβt."
"Got an email saying someone is trying to access my account data. It provided a verification code in the email. Also mentioned Not You? Call now (033) 3880 1343."
"Got a call from Amazon asking me to ring them, said someone was trying to change my password."
"Claiming my card has been used for an Amazon payment - press 1 for help - Oh yes! Great idea π‘"
"Said I had won a competition with lots of freebies. Then they said postage was Β£3.99 and asked for my card details. I said if I've won, why do I have to pay for postage? They hung up."
"Phishing scam, and a really convincing spoof. Said my card has been added to 'samuel device' with apple pay, making me think my card has been compromised. Definitely a social engineering scam. Reported to the police."
"Just texting numbers to fish for a reply "Can I reach you via text now?""
"Called me on my work mobile (came up as Shrewsbury - donβt know anyone from there) I answered saying it was for the company and they hung up straight away. Suspect phishing."
"Fake 02 link sent"
"Trying to get me to open an email and check myself for a PCP payout. Not real."
"Blockchain Said my bitcoin account was frozen. Tried to get me to give them a coinbase reset code with 6 digits."
"Said I have a bitcoin account and will send me an email with a link to click. Clearly a scam; they knew my name and email address."
"Phishing for info"
"Someone pretending to be from an estate agency was phishing for my personal home and financial info. I blocked and reported them."
"Scam caller kept telling me to click links and give them my signature"
"They sent a message with a dodgy link. The message said my email security had been changed. They're not very bright scammers, but some people might fall for it."
"asked to visit link, DONT GO"
"Said they were from 3 network. Asked for my postcode to check coverage, then wanted my email. After that, I got a text from Microsoft with a pin. They then asked me to give the pin. I hung up at that point."
"I didn't pick up as I'm in Ireland and didn't know the UK number. They left a voice message that sounded like a job offer, but I couldn't understand it well. I haven't been looking for work so I think it's a scam or phishing."