SCAM ALERT
Published: 19 August 2021
| | Kent resident targeted by telephone scam
threatening to cut off the phone line | | | | | Residents in Kent have received phone calls saying they owe money for their telephone line and if they don't pay they will switch their line off. | | | |
| What happens: - You get a phone call saying you owe money for your telephone line
- The caller says they will switch your line off
- He tells you to hang up, then try and make a call
- You try to make a call but there is no dialling tone – the line appears to be dead
- The scammer calls back demanding the payment
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| What to do: - This is a SCAM - Do not give any bank details
- The scammer makes your line appear dead by staying on the line but muting the sound - you cannot make calls
- To report and for advice visit Citizens Advice consumer helpline or call 0808 223 1133
Please warn family members, friends and neighbours.
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