Scam/Fraud
04 Aug 2025
Cold call claiming my house roof insulation is rockwool and selling a survey and Government grant scheme. Scam.
Community overview
Community rating:
Mixed
5 user reports
First reported 30 Jul 2025
·
Last reported
1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01942 946196
- International: +44 1942 946196
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Twilio Ireland Limited
- Area: Wigan
- Area code: 01942
Reported categories
Based on 5 public user reports
Unknown Caller
60% (3)
Scam/Fraud
20% (1)
Spam
20% (1)
User Reports (5)
Spam
30 Jul 2025
Called my landline, answering machine took call, caller immediately hung up. Legitimate callers leave a message; conclusion: this caller is illegitimate.
Unknown Caller
30 Jul 2025
Called and hung up
Unknown Caller
30 Jul 2025
Rang silent and then hung up
Unknown Caller
30 Jul 2025
Answered, but no reply, then caller hung up.
Reported caller:
TheZanMan
Report this number: 01942 946196
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On iPhone
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- Find the number 01942 946196 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
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