Calls featuring background noise like a nursery often signal a scam operation, where callers mask their setup to avoid tracing. One instance involved a chap named Matthew from Counties Conservation, pushing insulation to an elderly relative before turning abusive. Such tactics prey on vulnerabilities, especially with older folks. Block the number immediately and report it to your telecom provider or Action Fraud. Avoid engaging, as it encourages more attempts. If targeted, inform family to stay vigilant—scammers thrive on silence. Consider registering with the Telephone Preference Service for fewer nuisance calls.
Only background noise, like a nursery, was audible when I picked up, so I hung up and blocked the caller.
Someone named Matthew pretended to represent Counties Conservation, turned hostile, and I ended the call.
My older mother was called about home insulation.
This call turned out to be a fraudulent attempt.
