In the quiet hours of an evening in Manchester, reports flood in about unsolicited calls pretending to be from housing officers. These callers often claim you're responding to a fictitious repair report, probing for personal details about your property. Multiple accounts highlight the scam nature, with fraudsters hanging up when challenged, suggesting an attempt to gather info for potential fraud or voice recording. Beware of housing scams like this; they target homeowners and tenants alike. Always verify caller identity independently through official channels—never share details over the phone. If suspicious, report to Action Fraud to curb these nuisances. Hang up promptly and block the number to safeguard your peace.
The caller pretended to be responding to a housing officer complaint, even though I own the property, and was clearly trying to rush me.
Posed as a housing agency – clearly a scam.
They claimed to be a housing officer, then called the scam out because I own the property, and hung up.
They claimed I had filed a report, which I never did – clearly a scam.
I flagged them as a housing fraudster and they promptly disconnected.
It felt as though my voice was being recorded before they cut the line.
A call today suggested I’d lodged a housing repair request, then proceeded to inquire about the specific fixes in my home.
