60 second challenge - have I just been scammed?

[CheesecakeAddict]

Hi all.

I just had 2 people at my door, showed me their ID and kind of ambushed me with all this information about who they were (60 second challenge - I'd take a survey about my energy use and find me better deals) so I ended up giving them my name, DoB and phone number. I realise I'm a gullible idiot and I find it so hard to say no to people - something I'm working on with my therapist.

A text came through with a number I should ring to do the survey. That's when it clicked that this was probably a scam, so I told them I needed to do some more research and closed the door. I've done some looking online and they seem to be a nuisance but also some good reviews (which I realise could and probably are fake). I'm guessing they wanted me to ring because it would have charged me a small fortune. How screwed am I that they have my personal details though?

Report to 111. Do you have a ring doorbell or similar. I’d change your phone number to be honest if you can.

They have your address too don’t forget - do they have your mother’s maiden name?

Do they have your email etc as well and don’t forget they have your address and current energy company

Well they haven't got much information from you that they couldn't get elsewhere so I wouldn't worry too much. Obv don't do anything further.
Cold calling should be banned.
It must scare the older generation.

I don't have a ring doorbell and they didn't ask for my email or mother's maiden name. Them having my number isn't so terrible because I get my new phone on Thursday and I'll get a new number. Have they got enough details to start taking out loans etc in my name?

I think this is just a sales thing. So you won’t be scammed but you probably will get a lot of calls badgering you to change your energy supplier.

Get a ‘no cold calling’ sign for your door. I have one and it’s worked a treat!

@MaryTalbot

Report to 111. Do you have a ring doorbell or similar. I’d change your phone number to be honest if you can.

They have your address too don’t forget - do they have your mother’s maiden name?

I'm not sure the NHS are going to be very interested 😬

I recently had this same thing. After the text came through I rang the number on it and spoke to Scottish Power. They have gotten me a much better deal on my energy and gas and I received my welcome letter today. It is legit you'll be happy to know.