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0120-983-429 phone number information

Basic Information

Number Type
Free Dial (0120)

Number overview

0120-983-429 is reported as a scam call impersonating Tokyo Gas and using a gas-appliance inspection as a pretext to push a home visit. It is not a legitimate Tokyo Gas phone number.

Reported tactics

  • The caller claims, "This is Tokyo Gas. We're coming to inspect your gas appliances"
  • The caller uses an 0120 number to imitate a legitimate Free Dial
  • During the visit, the caller pushes high-cost gas-appliance replacements or installation work
  • The caller may falsely claim "this is a legally required inspection"

Tokyo Gas's legitimate gas-equipment inspections are notified by postcard in advance. They do not call to schedule an inspection from an 0120 number.

How to handle this call

Refuse the visit

Refuse any visit pitched as a gas-appliance inspection. Legitimate inspections are notified by postcard in advance.

Verifying with Tokyo Gas

If anything looks off, verify directly with Tokyo Gas's Customer Center at 0570-002211.

Where to report or get help

  • Tokyo Gas Customer Center: 0570-002211
  • Consumer Hotline: 188

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of call is 0120-983-429?

It's a gas-appliance-inspection scam call impersonating Tokyo Gas. It is not a legitimate Tokyo Gas number.

How does Tokyo Gas notify customers of legitimate inspections?

You're notified by postcard in advance. They do not announce inspection visits by phone.

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