Scam/Fraud
22 Sep 2025
Asked about an electric meter that the government set charges at. I said give me a number to ring you back, he out the phone down. It’s a scam.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 19 Aug 2025
·
Last reported
11 months
ago
User Reports (3)
Scam/Fraud
12 Sep 2025
Asked for accounts payable then hung up when i didn't provide details for them.
Scam/Fraud
19 Aug 2025
Asked for someone who does not live here about a meter, said well that’s now his problem and hung up
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Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: DIDWW Ireland Limited
- Area: Tyneside, Durham, Sunderland
- Area code: 0191