topic Re: Scam calls when Abroad in Mobile Services

Scam calls when Abroad

ksherlala — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:27:02 GMT

Have anybody noticed that you get more scam calls when you’re roaming abroad? I have noticed that every time I land somewhere abroad I get several scam calls trying to sell me or help me to claim compensation?

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

Northerner — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:07:21 GMT

Hi @ksherlala

Becase you have used free WiFi without a VPN.

These numbers rotate but in mosttcases it is becase you have used your number and agreed to advertiser's say on a shopping site, social media, competition or as I say above free WiFi.

You can try registering your number here: https://www.tpsonline.org.uk/register

Thanks

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

ksherlala — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:10:29 GMT

I know all what you have mentioned, but I’m specifically talking while I’m
roaming abroad. This is the time when I get most of these calls.
Best wishes

Khaled Sherlala

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

bristolian — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:15:54 GMT

Those spam callers are monitoring your every move!

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

Schockwave — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:01:19 GMT

@ksherlala , I have been abroad, and have not had scam calls or text, so not sure why you are receiving them, it must be to do with the way you set up social media, shopping sites and competitions etc, otherwise plenty of others would be complaining.

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

ksherlala — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:05:29 GMT

I understand all what you said, but my point is why I am getting more of
these calls when I’m abroad?
Best wishes

Khaled Sherlala

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

laijuz — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:03:35 GMT

You are not mad, I have noticed the exact same thing

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

ksherlala — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:11:29 GMT

Thank you for your response. I’m glad that you’ve noticed that and I wish if EE investigate this?
Best wishes
Khaled Sherlala

Re: Scam calls when Abroad

Leanne_T — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:51:49 GMT

Hi there @ksherlala @laijuz

Thank you both for coming to the community.

The best thing to do if you receive scam calls, is to report them by completing our Report a scam or nuisance call form. Your report is sent to our partner Hiya, who will use your feedback to improve call protection.

For more information, please see our Avoid Scams help page.

Thanks.

Leanne.