WhatsApp calls

"I don't know where this number came from, it changed my number to it"

"Got a call from "Leo" through Auto trader. He asked me to note down his number (this one) and talk on Whatsapp. Eventually, he tries to get me to purchase a vehicle report for my own car using the site https://www.vehicleinspections.uk/. 100% scam."

"Text saying can we chat in lobby"

"Spammed whatsapp group"

"I have my car for sale on Auto Trader and got a call asking about it. "Leo" wanted me to write down his number and talk on Whatsapp. He eventually tried to get me to buy a vehicle report for my own car through the site https://www.vehicleinspections.uk/"

"They were using my old name from more than ten years ago, so they clearly have old info. I could hear a loud call centre in the background, and when I asked them to say who they wanted, they put the phone down."

"This number sent my sister a text message and said it was my mother."

"Got a text message today Saturday 14 Feb 2026 at 09.47am saying "Can we do a video chat?" Block and Delete"

"SMS: "Can I possibly talk to you?""

"Wanting to ask questions about your personal info like age address etc block them"

"An automated voice wanted to add you on WhatsApp. I thought it was maybe a [profanity] scam because there are lots of them. Best to ignore it."

"said they were from a mental health organisation. wanted to check d.o.b, house number and other security questions"

"I got a call and also a message by WhatsApp plus messenger"

"Got a WhatsApp message: Dear Customer, Hope your doing well. I'm getting in touch to tell you that your order "sliding door wardrobe" will be out for delivery tomorrow. Pleas confirm if you can receive it. Our driver will call you on the phoned number you gave 1–2 hours before getting there, so make sure the number is right. We also want to tell you that we offer a professional assembly service if you want to use it. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need any more help. Best regards, Maria Fawcett & Hadley Interior Furnishings Ltd. This message came at 9pm the same day I bought it. No delivery turned up, no reply to messages and they didn't answer phone calls"

"It says 'dad save this as my new number"

"Got a text early in the morning that was supposedly from a relative telling me to save their "new number". I got in touch with them and they said they hadn't changed their number or sent any message."

"left a voicemail message saying "I want to talk about a job with you please add my number on What's App. Female voice. I don't know who it is - guess it's a scam."

"Said they were amazon then sent WhatsApp message and emails"

"Left a voice mail asking me to WhatsApp the number for more details."

"Recorded voice said please add my number to Whatsapp and then hung up"

"If you're selling a car, got messages on WhatsApp asking normal stuff, then says can you do a car check as they’ve been conned before. Sends a link for a car report £39.99 …(you can get these reports for under a tenner.) then says if it’s clear he’ll come right away and buy the car and add the report cost to the car. The moment you do the report he blocks you."

"Scam, automated voice about immigration - I'm a white British woman. Chances are they have a new number or are using a mask."

"Showing as "Nathan" on Whatsapp. Sounds foreign (Nigerian?) Wanting to buy an item and pay delivery for an item that is listed as collect only"

"Message to ask them to add number to WhatsApp, then a call that didn’t ring!"