Scammers using my Skype In Number

For the past few weeks, I have had voice messages left on my Skype In number related to people asking for refunds from a tax department.
It seems that the scammers will call these people, and when they ask questions and want a number to return the call, the scammers will leave my Skype Number as their contact details.  So, lots of calls from dear old people expecting me to help them get a refund.
I have cancelled my subscription for this number, however the number is still active until the next bill cycle in January.
How can I inactivate this to where the phone number is no longer valid?
Thanks

elderspc1 wrote:
I have changed my pin and the settings to only receive calls from those in my contacts but this hasnt worked -HELP please......
Hello,
Did you remember to click on "SAVE" after changing your settings?
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If my advice helped to fix your issue please mark it as a solution to help others.
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