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Andy Champ[_2_]

wrote:
Just had a strange and lengthy 'phone call claiming to be from EDF
saying they're going to send me something to plug in to halve my leccy
bills. I was then passed on to a supervisor who wanted my credit card
number "for identification". Needless to say, I declined. The line
then went dead, but someone called back. I didn't answer, but no doubt
they'll call again. 1471 says "We do not have ..."

Is this a scam? They have no conceivable need for a card number, as I
pay by direct debit, and isn't a utility bill a common means of
identification?

Chris

If it happens again, take good note of the time and call the Police
ASAP. I'm pretty sure they can override "number withheld", at least for
UK numbers.

Andy