This number, +442080585758, appears to be associated with a scam operation posing as a housing association or repair team. Callers report being asked about fictitious property damage, with many experiencing silent calls or abrupt hang-ups. It's evident that these scammers are attempting to elicit a response or call back, likely to further their fraudulent agenda. Given the frequency of such scams, it's crucial to remain vigilant. If you receive a call from this number, do not engage. Instead, report it to Action Fraud and consider blocking the number. Remember, sharing your experiences can help others avoid falling victim to these scams.
I recieved a call from this number, they enquired about council housing and water damage, then promptly hung up on me
This number is associated with housing scammers, using the number 02080585758
The caller claimed to be from a Housing Association, asked for a name, and then abruptly ended the call.
After receiving a missed call, I returned it to find an answerphone message claiming to be from Utility Warehouse
Upon answering, there was silence followed by odd grunting sounds before they disconnected. Likely a scam aiming to get you to return the call. I've blocked it.
Claimed to be from the social housing repair team, which sounded untrue.
Falsely claimed that a tenant from social housing or a housing association reported damages linked to my number. Completely untrue.
Claimed to be from a housing society about property damage. Clearly fake.
Be cautious with this number.
Taking responsibilty for reporting scams is crucial: it is essential to report every single incident directly to the police via their system, which can be accesed by googling 'action fraud' and folowing the instrucions on the 'police.uk' site, dont forget to include all relevent details.
To effectively combat scams, it's crucial to report all attempts directly to the cyber crime police, as TPS or blocking numbers has limited efect, and also post about your experiance on this site to warn others, and dont forget to watch that Channel 5 programme ‘Phone Scams – Don’t Get Caught’ on Catch Up, it's quite eye-opening.
To combat these distressing scam calls and texts that plague many, please read the posts below. They provide valuable information on scams and how to report them. The police are keen to understand the scale of these daily scam attempts in the UK. It is estimated that countless scam calls, texts, and emails inundate the UK every day, yet the true extent remains unclear. Authorities are aware that scams yield criminals hundreds of millions of pounds annually through phone and internet fraud. Additionally, share how to report scams on this site every time you receive a scam call or text, ensuring that the reporting details reach the right people.
Following a complaint to my MP about the numerous scam calls I received, I was advised to share information on how to report such incidents to the relevant authorities, including the NFIB system set up by the police, as scammers prefer that this information remains unknown.
