Call about new sim

[Di49]

Keep getting calls from Sky asking for details in order to get a new sim sent to me , haven't given them any details but they are not giving up a dove else getting these calls ?? 

[Daniel0210 · Accepted solution]

@Di49 

Unless you already have a sim problem you've reported to Sky this call was a scam.

Hopefully you hung up before giving out too much information.

Scammers try to obtain sufficient information to be able to order expensive mobile devices in your name which Sky innocently deliver to you.

The scammers would then recontact you (again claiming to be Sky) saying they have made a mistake and for you to send it to a (non Sky) address. If you did that they then have the device and you have the bill.

They are very cunning. They may send packaging to post the item (to them) or might even send a 'courier' to collect it. see this link

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/account-takeover 

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 will be a scam call.

[Di49]

Thank you that's really helpful , was suspicious so hung up xx