Number overview
0800-170-2530 is a toll-free number (the 0800 prefix). It is reported as a sales call impersonating a power company.
Reported behavior
- Drops the name of a power company to pitch an electricity-rate review
- Pushes a switch to a new electricity retailer or the installation of solar panels
A genuine power company does not normally call out of the blue to demand contract changes. If anything looks off, contact your current provider's official line directly.
How to handle this call
Don't share contract or personal information. If you don't need it, decline and hang up.
Where to report or get help
- Consumer Hotline: 188
- Police consultation line: #9110