Sim Scam?

Philgc · ‎20-03-2025

I had a call from a mobile number yesterday, claiming to be from 3.

The number was 07*********

The caller said that “we are upgrading our services, your current SIM will stop working in the next 2-3 days. We are sending a new SIM by courier tomorrow. Can you please confirm…” at which point I ended the call.

JonathanB · ‎20-03-2025

Hi @Philgc,

Sorry to hear about this, it'll definitely be a scam call. We wouldn't ring you from a number beginning 01, 02, or 07. We've removed the number as this will likely be a "spoof", in most cases like this the UK number being used is faked, and it may well be an active number belonging to someone who has nothing to do with this scam.

You can find out more info to help protect you from scams, and how to report them on our Fraud to watch out for page.

Thanks,
Jonathan

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Flyermag · ‎22-01-2026

Just had a call from a 01384 number saying my sim would be blocked in 2 days and would not be able to use it. I just hung up without saying anything. Full number can be provided if required. Peviously this number was associated with Fake kitchen appliance warranty alerts according to google.

PeteG · ‎23-01-2026

Hello there.

Doesn't sound like a call from Three, and the number isn't Three's either. Hanging up without saying anything is the right thing to do.

Pete.

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