They called stating they needed to go through security and mentioned a previous address I used to live at. Do not give any information , if you have try to change any passwords that might be insecure.
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Number formats
- UK format: 01482 590500
- International: +44 1482 590500
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: KCOM Group Ltd
- Area: Hull
- Area code: 01482
User Reports (2)
Scam called me today 26/5/23 asking to confirm my address / postcode then wanted me To confirm my date of birth said I'm It comfortable giving that out the phone sound quality wasn't great at all sounded echoey and ask if they were using a app or software that changes your voice so I was suspicious form the start after I would not give out any details they then claim they were working for Barclays I simply told them I don't even bank with Barclays and I hanged up and blocked the number! It's a scam trying to get details / information from the neonle they call
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