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Phone scam

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Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place to post this, wasn't sure where to put it.

Got a call, man asked if I was "my name", I didn't answer, asked who he was, he said he was calling from "gave a name" and that my annual report from "gave a company's name" was going to be delayed until June, did I still want a hard copy and was I still at the same address, he starts saying my address. Call ends.

I didn't give any information, he already knew my name, address and that I had shares in a particular company.
I guess I've confirmed said info.

Called the company in question. Nothing to do with them. They wouldn't phone me. Obviously.

Reported to Action Fraud.

How worried should I be, what actually is the scam given they already had the info?

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  • tryin
    tryin Posts: 377 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Ask the company if they have a procedure for when someone's details are compromised, e.g. stronger verification for anyone trying to control your account (or whatever it is , you didn't give any details).
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