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Chichester • Simwood eSMS Limited
This number is a landline operated by Simwood eSMS Limited and located in Chichester, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01243256436 has been searched 118 times, with 6 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance

Community signals

  • User reports: 6 user reports
  • Searches: 118
  • Last reported: 9 months ago
  • First reported: 9 months ago
  • Typical call time: before 12pm (93% of calls)

Number profile

  • UK format: 01243 256436
  • International: +441243256436
  • Number type: Landline
  • Carrier: Simwood eSMS Limited
  • Area: Chichester
  • Area code: 01243

User Reports (6)

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Scam/Fraud
15 Aug 2025

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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Scam/Fraud
15 Aug 2025

As above

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Unknown Caller
15 Aug 2025

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

Caller: Unknown
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Scam/Fraud
15 Aug 2025

Said they were from Yorkshire water and we had an issue with our drains...

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Scam/Fraud
15 Aug 2025

They claimed to be from Portsmouth water company using a Chichester phone number clearly a scam

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Unknown Caller
15 Aug 2025

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

Caller: Welsh water
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Reported locations

Reported from 21 UK cities

Bradford, Sway, London (Shadwell), Magor, Clubmoor, Barnsley, Exminster, Oldham, Nottingham, Bedale, Leeds, Birmingham, Burngreave, Hythe, Mitchel Troy, Lyneham, Manchester, Kings Lynn, Andoversford, Holbeck, Glasgow

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On iPhone

  1. Open the Phone app and go to Recents
  2. Find the number 01243 256436 and tap the info icon (i)
  3. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
  4. Confirm by tapping Block Contact

On Android

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  2. Go to Call history or Recents
  3. Long press on 01243 256436
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Call Costs

Calling 01243256436 from a landline may cost up to 16p per minute. Many providers charge a 23p call set-up fee. Call packages often include these types of calls. You might not incur additional charges for calling this number, depending on your provider.

Dialling Instructions

Local UK callers can dial 01243256436 directly.

International callers should dial +44 1243 256436 or 0044 1243 256436. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1243256436.