IP Address Compromised

aardvaak

I just had a phone call from an electronic sounding american voice (tel. no. 01777 710275) saying my internet connection will be cut off within 24 hours because my routers IP Address has been compromised.
It said press 1 to speak to a technician to change it which I didn't as I don't think BT uses electronic sounding american voices.
Is this a con should I take it seriously?


When I googled it says owner RETFORD GB who are they?

TadleyBaggie

Of course it's a scam.

TadleyBaggie

Previous thread on this: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5851313/ip-address-compromised&highlight=ip+address+compromised

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aardvaak wrote: »

When I googled it says owner RETFORD GB who are they?

It's not a case of who but what, 01777 is the area code for Retford, it's probably a spoofed number that will be a premium charged call.

aardvaak

Than you for your replies

Tom99

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]When they ring again say that before you are able to comply with their request you will need to check their identity. Then ask them for:[/FONT]

• [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Their full name[/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Their post code[/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Which current account did they open on 13th Jan 2008[/FONT]
• [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Whether the have an account at NatWest, Halifax, Nationwide or non of the above[/FONT]

MimiJane

I've had two of these pre-recorded messages in the last week. Just hang-up.

aardvaak

MimiJane wrote: »

I've had two of these pre-recorded messages in the last week. Just hang-up.

I just sayed silent till the phone went dead to waste their money

G_M

aardvaak wrote: »

I just sayed silent till the phone went dead to waste their money

Oh you can do better than that!


"Sorry, front door bell's just gone - can you hang on a moment"
Put on kettle.
" Hello? You still there? Now, what was the matter?"

Don't press 1 (or whtever they ask for).
"OK. I've pressed 1 - now what?"
Hold phone away from mouth.
Shouting: "Molly! Stop that" Sory it's my litle girl - just a minute."
Pour hot water over teabag. get milk out.
........ and on for as long as it takes to drink the tea.

steviebuk

It's a scam. I can't remember how it works but they either legally purchase a service or just spoof the local numbers. I believe some people can legally purchase a service that allows you to use local area codes. But scammers will not want to spend any money.


Anyway. It's a scam, using a local area code as most people are more likely to then pickup.

HoofeHearted

https://who-called.co.uk/Number/01777710275