Scam new SIM card call

PeterD5 · ‎12-11-2026

I had a call today from 0800 2545546 claiming to be from EE offering a new SIM card that would improve my reception and service.
I thought it sounded dodgy, I told them I’d go to my local EE store and rang off

Michael_D · ‎12-11-2026

Hi @PeterD5

Welcome to the community.

You've done the right thing in being wary of the call, as it is not a number we'd use, and we'd not call out of the blue to offer a SIM to improve signal.

If you do receive any further calls claiming to be from EE, you can see if it is genuine on our Direct Partners page.

We also have an online form to report a scam or nuisance call to us.

Michael

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XRaySpeX · ‎12-11-2026

It's a scam! No such no.

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Michael_D · ‎12-11-2026

Hi @PeterD5

Welcome to the community.

You've done the right thing in being wary of the call, as it is not a number we'd use, and we'd not call out of the blue to offer a SIM to improve signal.

If you do receive any further calls claiming to be from EE, you can see if it is genuine on our Direct Partners page.

We also have an online form to report a scam or nuisance call to us.

Michael

PeterD5 · ‎12-11-2026

Thanks.

us english are far too polite on the phone and thats why we’re too civil to these callers. I knew the callers intent was to scam/rob me yet still i remained pleasant. So many of us don’t wish to offend these crooks!

one day i plan to take these scammers for a ride, keep them on the call for hours with false information.