Published on 12, July, 2020
Just received a call from 07458 122813.I never answer calls from numbers I don't recognise, so I rejected the call and searched it online.
On who-called.co.uk/.../07458122813 there are several reports that the caller is claiming to be from the National Autistic Society soliciting donations or Gift Aid details. A user reports: 'Very troubling. Was convinced until background noise got in way.'
The above user's comment suggests that they are autistic, as am I.
It's worrying that we should be receiving this call as autistic people. I just happen to have expertise in infosec and scam-spotting. It may be a coincidence, or it may be that our details have been leaked. I'm not going to make guesses or accusations at this point - I'm just putting this out there for information. Please spread it around. There are many autistic people out there who are very vulnerable to this kind of thing.
Hi James_W,
We are sorry that you are receiving calls from unknown numbers that may be pretending to be The National Autistic Society. You may want to visit Ofcoms page with advice on how to protect yourself from nuisance calls and messages: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/problems/tackling-nuisance-calls-and-messages/protecting-yourself-from-nuisance-calls-and-messages
You may want to look at our Privacy and Data Collection Notice: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/website/privacy/privacy-notice
Please see our Supporter Promise: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/who-we-are/transparency-and-regulations/supporter-promise
Kind Regards,
Rosie Mod