Matt H Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Had a call for the second time in a week from the above number. Both times the phone rings, then when I've answered, there's just silence. Digging on the net, it seems like a scam to try and get bank details. If you actually speak to someone, they say they're calling on behalf of Sky (apparently). So just a heads up in you get a call from this number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Is it Phone Jacker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Is it Phone Jacker? Don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertex Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 the reason its silent is probably because they are using a speed dialer or computer. it rings the number in hope there's an operator free to speak to you. regardless of no one says anything after my second hello I hang up. that number belongs to domestic & general. they've probably purchased your details and will try and flog you crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/08001218150 I get calls from these types of numbers 4 or 5 times a day, most are now in my reject list so it just means I have to get rid of the message about missed calls every time I get my phone out. I used to answer them but they all went silent or the few times someone was there it was to discuss debts and government solutions etc. I'm gonna have to get me a new number when my contract ends - had this one for 14 years now but never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 that number belongs to domestic & general. they've probably purchased your details and will try and flog you crap. How do you know that? Is that info available online? Is it Sky that would have sold customer details on? I'm gonna have to get me a new number when my contract ends - had this one for 14 years now but never mind. That's a Sh!tter. I've had my number for yonks too and wouldn't want to loose it. It's been ported back and forward from allmost all, if not all, the UK networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertex Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 that number belongs to domestic & general. they've probably purchased your details and will try and flog you crap. How do you know that? Is that info available online? Is it Sky that would have sold customer details on? Google is your friend! they'll pretend to be from sky offering you a warranty or something. I know for a fact Sky sell details on, its in their T&C's. sky calls them trusted partners, to Joe public it's just cold callers. Sky aren't the only people who do this, many companies do. never enter your real number on compare websites, you'll be hounded with calls. you can always supply contact numbers after you've purchased insurance etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Google is your friend! they'll pretend to be from sky offering you a warranty or something. I know for a fact Sky sell details on, its in their T&C's. sky calls them trusted partners, to Joe public it's just cold callers. Sky aren't the only people who do this, many companies do. never enter your real number on compare websites, you'll be hounded with calls. you can always supply contact numbers after you've purchased insurance etc. I've read a few things, but it all appears to be hearsay. I was wondering if anyone had the facts about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Now a call from 0800 107 0348. Seems to be the from the same source! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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