29/01/2018
Today I’ve been inundated with callers from people receiving missed calls from 02032877034 , which is an old Skype online number that I do not own. If rung, 02032877034 gives a ‘number unrecognised’ message, so the caller is obviously using another number to make calls.
It’s not me making the calls, and several helpful callers have responded telling me that the caller ID shows as Karen Boyle Photography, and includes the number 02032877034.
Googling the phone number brings up a site called askukaddress.com with faked details for Karen Boyle Photography prominently listed.
I suspect that this is a fake site, it’s listed with a +1 (US) country code, and is full of adverts, so presumably the idea is to get some revenue when people click on there. They have no contact details or connected social media (the facebook one has been removed). Or, maybe it’s just some sad person with too much time on their hands, making mischief!
Anyway, on behalf of the culprit, I would like to apologise for the inconvenience, and worry of getting a strange missed call.
Please don’t follow the links or respond to the calls, and rest assured that it is nothing to do with me.
Block the caller number on your phone, so that they cannot send you any texts or calls, and remain vigilant with emails.
If possible, and you have time to do it, please ask your service provider if they can give you any caller information, and report them for spam.
I will not send an unsolicited email, so if you get anything pretending to be from me, and you don’t know me, just delete it. I did reply to a couple of direct emails, but I will not do so again, in case it’s the culprit phishing me! I’ll post any necessary updates on my page https://www.facebook.com/KarenBPhoto/ , and continue to respond to Facebook messages on there.
I have passed on some suspect IP addresses from web page visits, and reported the domain with the fake profile. Phone calls to me have calmed down, so they may have already moved on, but if they continue, I won’t answer unrecognised numbers, so if you are concerned, please message me via Facebook.
I have reported this, following a suggestion from any recipient, by following advice on here https://www.ofcom.org.uk/.../features.../missed-call-scams and reporting to https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
You may wish to do the same.
I'm an Artist who photographs her work. I use sets, props and designer garments, to create unique images!