When, having called a TPS-registered number, the caller starts (in an overseas accent) by asking for the business owner, this is never going to end well!
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pretended to be EDF we have contacted the Police and they have been arrestest for fraud.
Pretending to be Octopus renewals dept and he somehpw had all our account numbers and meter number
Pretending to be Eon saying that my contract is up for renewal asked for owner and person dealing with electric account. he hung up when i asked various questions these people are an absolute pain for busy people running a business. i suggest everyone who gets bombarded with these call contact their MP and ask for legislation that would punish these people with fines that would hopefully then make it unworthwhile
Pretending to be EDF saying that my contract is up for renewal. EDF don't have contracts that renew in this way.
Tried to tell me they were from Scottish power.
Said they were calling from British gas but hung up when I asked what department they work in.
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 020 4572 1439 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
- Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 020 4572 1439
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
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Number formats
- UK format: 020 4572 1439
- International: +44 20 4572 1439
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Twilio Ireland Limited
- Area: London
- Area code: 020