118 directories spoofing 01609608995 / +441609608995
Caller Name: 118 directories spoofing more...
Ratings: 3
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Assessment: untrustworthy, Do not accept call, check comments!
Latest comment (10/3/24, 4:23 PM)
Willey G wrote: The caller claimed to be from 118 and insisted on speaking directly with the company’s director, rai... all ratings
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City: Northallerton - United KingdomTelephone number: 01609-608995
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Phone number +441609608995 from Northallerton tagged as Harassment calls 3 times.
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Calls from 118 directories spoofing (scam) call by the number +441609608995 - Expert Opinion
These calls, 01609608995, reported by tellows users to be related to business listings, and appeared to follow a suspicious pattern. With vague inquiries about the company and persistent attempts to speak with the director, they raised red flags. The caller’s pushy approach and refusal to provide a clear purpose suggested phishing attempts aimed at extracting sensitive information. Several missed calls and the insistence on discussing the business in a direct manner mirrored typical social engineering schemes. The overall experience pointed to a coordinated scam, likely targeting unsuspecting businesses.
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The caller 118 directories spoofing with the number 01217329669 and a score of 8 was rated on 7/1/24, 10:59 AM
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Willey G reported Business Listing scam with the number 01609608995 as Harassment calls
The caller claimed to be from 118 and insisted on speaking directly with the company’s director, raising suspicion. It seemed like an attempt to gather personal information under the guise of a business inquiry. The persistence of the caller, combined with the vague reason for contacting the director, suggested an ulterior motive. This approach mirrored classic tactics used in phishing or social engineering schemes, leaving no doubt that the call had questionable intentions, likely aiming to exploit sensitive company details.