Scam call offering 50% discount

[Sarah197]

Just received a “landline call” from 020 8129 4570.

Indian sounding lady in a call centre offering 50% off my EE bill.. I said EE don’t call to offer such discounts but she was adamant it was genuine.. then went on to ask for my email address to verify my account!!  I said she would know that if from EE and I then ended the call - she hasn’t called back with the amazing offer again!!

[XRaySpeX]

Follow the advice you were given in Aug. last year.

[Ali_A · Accepted solution]

Hi  @Sarah197 

You can check if a call is genuine and from us on our How Do We Contact You page. 
Or if the call was from our Direct Partners at Phone numbers EE partners will call from. 

If you're concerned about unsolicited contact from other companies, you can visit How to avoid and prevent scams including phishing, vishing and smishing for hints on how to block and prevent these.

You can also report the call to be investigated at Report a scam call | Help 
Alternatively, text CALL followed by the number that called you, to 7726 . 

Ali

[Sarah197]

Have done - posted as this is a new number and to assist others in
identifying a scam!

[Beddell69]

Receive the same call today - swore blind she was calling from London and was paid a salary by EE but then referred to 'the company' when repeating the offer. Accused me of wasting her time 🤣 when I questioned her. Asked for an email address so I told her to send the offer to my email as they had all those details already. Hung up, number reported.

[Debbie_G]

Hi @Beddell69.

Welcome to the community and thank you for reporting this call. 
Your report helps improve call protection. 

It's always best to be cautious with unexpected calls. Blocking the number is a good step to prevent further contact.

You can find more information about avoiding and preventing scams on our Online Security: Avoid and Prevent Scams Help page.

Debbie