The caller had a male and said their name was “Matthew”
He stated he was calling about the lagging in the loft.
When told there wasn’t a loft in the property the caller abruptly ended the call.
The suspect number is 01618 089840
If you use a website https://who-called.co.uk you can research any telephone number, and it may not surprise you that in this case there are hundreds of reports about the telephone number suggesting it is scam. One of the reports mentions Matthew and loft insulation. SCAM!
STOP – Take a moment to stop and think before you part with any money or your information could keep you safe
CHALLENGE – Could it be fake or false? It is ok to reject, refuse any requests. Only criminals will try and rush and panic you.
PROTECT – If you think you have just fallen for a scam contact your bank immediately and report to Action Fraud
Mr Nigel Sutton 8517
Cyber Protect Officer
Serious & Organised Crime (Intelligence and Specialist Crime Department)
