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Energy Scam Numbers UK - Warning Signs & How to Report Suspicious Calls

Energy-related scam calls have become increasingly common across the UK. Fraudsters often pretend to represent well-known electricity or gas providers, claiming you owe money, must switch suppliers urgently, or qualify for a government rebate. These calls are designed to pressure you into revealing personal or financial details.

Important: Genuine UK energy suppliers will never demand immediate payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfers during an unsolicited call.

Common Energy Scam Call Tactics

  • Claiming your energy bill is overdue and threatening immediate disconnection
  • Offering fake energy rebates or government cost-of-living support
  • Pretending to switch you to a "cheaper tariff" without consent
  • Requesting bank details for a refund you never requested
  • Using spoofed UK landline or mobile numbers to appear local

Frequently Reported Energy Scam Number Patterns

Scammers often use:

  • Mobile numbers starting with 07
  • Geographic numbers that appear local (02 and 01 area codes)
  • Withheld or "No Caller ID" numbers

Keep in mind that many scam calls use number spoofing. This means the number shown on your screen may not be the real source of the call.

If you're unsure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and contact your energy supplier using the official phone number listed on their website or your bill.

How to Report an Energy Scam Call in the UK

  1. Report suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM)
  2. Report scam calls to Action Fraud UK
  3. Forward phishing messages to your mobile provider
  4. Use your phone’s built-in call blocking feature

How to Protect Yourself

  • Never share your bank details over an unexpected call
  • Do not confirm your full address or date of birth
  • Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS)
  • Install a spam call blocking app
  • Enable silence unknown callers on your smartphone

Energy scam calls rely on urgency and fear. Always take a moment to verify before taking action. Staying cautious and informed is the best defence against fraud.