Spam
8 months ago
Saying they were working for SWW said our payment was going down wanted bank details
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
6 user reports
First reported 12 Jan 2026
·
Last reported
8 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01243 256390
- International: +44 1243 256390
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Simwood eSMS Limited
- Area: Chichester
- Area code: 01243
Reported categories
Based on 6 public user reports
Spam
50% (3)
Unknown Caller
50% (3)
User Reports (6)
Spam
8 months ago
Unknown number called my mobile. Rang off after a few rings. No voicemail. Typical spam call. Comments here noted & number blocked.
Spam
8 months ago
They said first they were Homeserve then Severn Trent. When I asked which they hung up.
Unknown Caller
8 months ago
Yes, I just had the same scam. Something about renewing a policy for leaks etc. that we did not have. I asked her to send by email and she hung up.
Reported caller:
Alan
Unknown Caller
8 months ago
They rang, I answered, they cut me off. Blocked
Unknown Caller
8 months ago
Claimed to be Northumbrian water about insurance, the minute I asked for it in writing, he hung up. Suspect scam call for less than £12.00
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