Claimed I had drain and plumbing insurance due for renewal and assured me I had been paying it for the last 3 years and must have forgotten. They were offering me a reduced premium this year. When I was adamant that this was not the case they hung up on me.
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6 user reports
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01243 256436
- International: +44 1243 256436
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
User Reports (6)
As above
Said my 3 yr policy from 2022 to cover pipes on property from Bristol water was due for renewal - all a lie as I never had cover .. scam
Said they were from Yorkshire water and we had an issue with our drains...
They claimed to be from Portsmouth water company using a Chichester phone number clearly a scam
They said they were from Welsh water and my plumbing and pipes are due for renewal , and payment goes up from £11 to £14monthly I told my husband what they were saying and they hung up on me me
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