Scam/Fraud
09 Jan 2023
Got a call with the same numbers except the last number which was 8. This company must be breaking the law making all these harresment calls.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
6 user reports
First reported 14 Nov 2022
·
Last reported
over 3 years
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01661 897257
- International: +44 1661 897257
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Magrathea Telecommunications Limited
- Area: Prudhoe
- Area code: 01661
Reported categories
Based on 6 public user reports
Unknown Caller
50% (3)
Scam/Fraud
33% (2)
Telemarketer
17% (1)
User Reports (6)
Unknown Caller
13 Dec 2022
I have received dozens of calls from this number &, when I answered, they tried to sell me insurance for household appliances. I have repeatedly asked for my details to be deleted from their records but they persist in phoning several times a day, which I find extremely annoying. I am about to block the number, but they no doubt have other numbers they use.
Scam/Fraud
02 Dec 2022
Believe these people to be UK service Plan. They have defrauded my elderly step mum of £500 and will not answer when contacted.
Telemarketer
02 Dec 2022
Seriously pestered from this organisation, phone put down on me or no reply, and this followed 4 requests to take my number off their list (in accordance with GDPR), and my calling back and selecting option 1 (to remove details). My next move will be to report to OIC.
Unknown Caller
29 Nov 2022
Never talk
Unknown Caller
14 Nov 2022
Asked to confirm name..when I asked who is calling the ohone was put down.
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