Is a missed call from an unknown number a scam?
Yes. Do not ring back. The call may put you through to a premium-rate line that charges you for every minute.
Arrives by Missed call. Pretends to be: Nobody: it is a trap to make you ring back.
How to spot it
Hello, 2we have a job offer for you. Press 1 to find out more.
Example: rebuilt from Ofcom, October 2026: one common call is a recorded voice offering a job, the other a number that rings once and hangs up. We blacked out the dark parts.
- A missed call from a number you do not know
- A recorded job offer
- Other signs to watch for
- A number you are asked to ring back
- A request for personal details
How it works
Your phone rings for less than a second and shows a missed call. Or a recorded voice offers you a job. If you ring back, you may be put through to a premium-rate line and charged for as long as you stay on. Or someone tries to get your personal details, or a payment.
What to do
Do not ring back. Hang up and do not share any details.
Report the call: text CALL and the number to 7726.
If you have lost money, tell your bank now and report it to Report Fraud (reportfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040) with your screenshots; in Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101. If someone is coming to your home to collect money or cards, call 999.
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