Ever wondered why that unsolicited call from a Bristol number leaves you uneasy? These persistent callers often peddle scams related to loft insulation or energy advice, using silence or recorded messages to hook you in. Reports highlight hang-ups, no messages on answerphones, and abrupt disconnections when challenged—classic scam tactics to waste no time on uninterested parties. Don't engage; simply block the number to avoid further hassle. If curious, verify claims independently via official sources like Ofgem, but remember, genuine advisors rarely cold-call like this. Stay vigilant to protect against potential fraud attempts.
Got a ring but no voicemail was left when the answering machine kicked in, mate.
I rang on Monday morning, but the call dropped as the answering machine kicked in – cheers.
A call about loft insulation asked about loft hatch access; when I mentioned the roof is flat, she simply hung up.
Following that, I dialled 1471 once the ring stopped and no voicemail was recorded, mate.
The call was disconnected as soon as I picked up.
They never leave a voicemail when I don't pick up, so I've blocked the number, cheers.
A call came in today at 13:45, but no one answered, so I hung up. I looked up the number on WhoCalledMe – turns out it was another insulation scam, mate.
When I picked up, there was dead silence. After a few greetings, a recorded message claimed they were our local energy advisor. I hung up straight away – I've dealt with plenty of these and they show up as scammers on this site, mate.
Apparently this 01173 068 788 number is an insulation scam call from someone in Bristol, yeah.
Typically, I let the answering machine take the call so no voicemail is left – just another scam, innit.
