topic Re: Possible scam? in Talk

Possible scam?

Gnomex — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:13:16 GMT

I received a call from [number removed] this morning.

I had been expecting a call from Sky regarding a particular issue. However, the caller started to go on about discounts.

I terminated the call before giving any personal details, becoming suspicious when he appeared not to know my name or email address.

Just want to confirm this isn't a Sky number.

Thanks

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Re: Possible scam?

GD1 — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:21:53 GMT

@Gnomex Any calls offering huge discount would be a scam, I'm not aware of Sky ever using an 02 area code number.

Re: Possible scam?

Daniel0210 — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:31:51 GMT

@Gnomex

With any calls from 'Sky' (especially unexpected calls) if the caller asks for your previously agreed telephone password to confirm you're the account holder (which I would expect a genuine Sky agent to do) initially give an INCORRECT one on purpose. If the caller doesn't challenge it then you know it'll likely be a scam call.