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Phone call scams - how do they get your details?

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mechanicalpencil · 26/08/2025 16:54

Received a phone call from an ordinary looking mobile number. Said they were from Three and offered me a 45% discount on my bill and asking for my details.
When I asked their name they hung up.

How do they know my details? Has there been a data breach?

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mechanicalpencil · 26/08/2025 19:23

lovethenights · 26/08/2025 17:58

The moment i know they are scammers the game begins.
Yesterday had a call after about 60 seconds i knew it was a scammer he asked for my address i said im homeless and sleep in the park he hung up.
Also other times ive spoken in thai.
My new one is to ask what country you calling me from.
Or i act like a idiot having a melt down because know one loves me.
And sometimes i say hi all calls are recorded hello welcome to xxxx police HQ how can i help.
Each one hangs up.
My list goes on.

@lovethenights
Brilliant!

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