Recorded phone message a scam??

Question

I've received three calls, all at 6.30am. They are recorded messages in an English accent saying that there is an emergency call for Nigel Elson, and to press 1. Of course, I don't, but I don't know how to make these stop. I'm in Canada, so US government orgs don't help. Also, what would happen if I press 1? I won't, I'm just curious as to why this is happening.

Answer 1

Chances are the wrong number I haven't heard about a scam like that.  You could check scam.com and see if anyone else has reported a scam like this.  I have gotten calls like those in the states.  If I don't know the person I never respond.  Eventually they will stop when they realize the number is wrong.  

I suspect that if you press 1 you will be connected to the call and may be charged a fee for long distance or something like that. I wouldn't press 1 if you don't know who the person is.

Answer 2

there was a scandal that said that when you pressed one there would be charges to your account. long distance ones

Answer 3

I heard a little about this scam about 2 years ago. DO NOT press 1. If you do they can make long distance calls and charge you. Report it to your phone company.