01142991316
☎️ 01142991316 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. It is part of the phone block 114299 with a prefix of 0114. The area code 0114 originates from Sheffield.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01142991316
- Results seen after initial confusionJan
2023Warning: Potential phishing scam, stay cautiousJan
2023Telemarketer called, hung up on homeownerJan
2023Warning: Potential scammers, avoid respondingJan
2023Unwanted call needs to stopDec
2022Unwanted calls from unknown numberDec
2022Caller did not speak, spamDec
2022Questionable legitimacy due to silenceDec
2022"Need transparency in government decisions."Dec
2022Missed call, no voicemail leftDec
2022Phone spam regarding government guidelinesDec
2022Report suspicious phone numbersDec
2022Suspicious call; didn't leave messageNov
2022Telemarketing preys on elderly vulnerableNov
2022Missed call, no message; unimportantNov
2022Caller from Solar Centre rudeNov
2022Unidentified caller, may be spamNov
2022Persistent caller identified as scamNov
2022Unsolicited marketing call, no messageOct
2022User wonders about the absenceOct
2022Questionable offer for solar panelsOct
2022Missed call from possible scammersOct
2022No message left by userSep
2022Comment about window manufacturer gossipSep
2022Contacted, Call Guardian intercepted insteadSep
2022Possible scam with fake callsSep
2022Cold caller Alex is a scamSep
2022No message was leftSep
2022Telemarketer wrongly assumed home ownershipAug
2022Missed call, no message, blockedAug
2022Missed silent call, no identificationAug
2022User claims harassment by peopleAug
2022Doubtful about a company representativeJul
2022Suspicion of scam from AlexJul
2022Scam medical alert call from Dorset.”Jul
2022Caller without ID, multiple unreturned callsJul
2022Annoying call, no message leftJul
2022Beware of scam recording callerJul
2022User warns of potential scamJun
2022Warning about potential scams onlineJun
2022Scam marketing for home insulationJun
2022Suspicious of possible scam attemptJun
2022Missed call with no messageJun
2022Confusion about user comment lengthJun
2022False call from fake companyJun
2022Automated call blocked, did not connectJun
2022Missed call, likely a scamJun
2022Medical alerts scam suspected. BewareJun
2022Warning about healthcare fraud artistsMay
2022Warning about potential spam messageMay
2022Provide phone number for verificationMay
2022Call disconnected quickly - potential scamMay
2022Caller offering pendant, suspected scamMay
2022No response, call was silentMay
2022False Pretender soliciting solar propertiesMay
2022Persistent caller seeking solar propertiesMay
2022Landline called twice without answeringMay
2022Scammers/phishing, blocked and reportedMay
2022Repeated calls from Driveway centreMay
2022Missed call, not a messageMay
2022Confusing phone call about locationMay
2022Unwanted call from will serviceApr
2022Persistent unsolicited calls from scammerMar
2022Unknown caller from Sheffield, suspiciousMar
2022Blocked unknown caller, fortunate outcomeMar
2022Number Of Searches: 223 Number Of Comments: 60 First Seen: 09 March 2022 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Dolgoch(Gwynedd), Littledean(Gloucestershire), Tarts Hill(Shropshire) and Tresawsen(Cornwall).
01142991316 has 60 comments of which 19 x negative and 41 x neutral
01142991316 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01142991316 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance involving multiple scam attempts, often linked to a caller named Alex from entities like the "Solar Centre" or various other dubious organisations. These calls frequently involve no message left on the answerphone, suspicious silent pauses, or aggressive telemarketing tactics aimed at vulnerable individuals. Targets have encountered claims relating to home solar panels, medical alert systems, equity release, energy checks, and window installations, all exhibiting inconsistent or untraceable details. Many users advise against answering, refusing to provide personal information, and promptly blocking the number. It is strongly recommended to report such calls to official channels like Action Fraud, as these calls are widely deemed scams or potential harassment, often exploiting the vulnerable under false pretences.
Reports on phone number 01142991316
4 yearsSaw this number pop up but didn’t pick up. Just looked it up afterwards and now I know who it was!4 yearsGot a call from someone called Alex at the Solar Centre, asking if I owned the house. When I asked for his number, he just ended the call. Using 1471 showed the number as 01142 9911316.AlexSolar Centre4 yearsThis person called me up tryin’ to get my personal details, obviously a scam. I told them nicely to buzz off. Watch out, folks!4 yearsTotal scam, avoid picking up at all costs!4 yearsGot a sketchy call from some random number, proper annoying and feels a bit unsafe too. Honestly, it's just harassment and needs to be dealt with. I've blocked them now, hopefully they find something better to do with their time!4 yearsGot a call from 01142991316 but left no voicemail. Definitely another one of those annoying spam calls.4 yearsPicked up the call but couldn’t hear a thing, seems a bit dodgy to me. Probably a scam.4 yearsGot a call from a number with absolutely no one speaking on the line, definitely spam.4 yearsI didn’t pick up the call and no voicemail was posted.4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be about new government rules on equity release for homeowners. Sounded a bit dodgy to me.Government4 yearsThese lot really should have the cops called on them, preying on folks who are easy targets. Magrathea Telecommunications Limited is at it again with new phone numbers. Have blocked and reported them straight away.Magrathea Telecommunications Limited4 yearsThey rang me but didn't leave any voicemail, made me think it was probably one of those dodgy scam calls.4 yearsGot a call from a telemarketer who was really persistent, and it felt like they were going after an older, more vulnerable person. Quite unsettling, to be honest.4 yearsI allowed the call to divert to my answerphone; they didn’t leave a message, so I reckon it wasn’t anything critical! 🤷♂️📞4 yearsSo this muppet from Solar Centre rang me, right? Didn't even listen when I said I’m the owner of the house. As soon as I mentioned the number’s on the TPS list, he just cut me off. Proper annoying.Solar Centre4 yearsGot a call from some number I didn't recognise at all. No idea who it was.4 yearsGot a call the other day from Alex at Solar Centre. Proper pushy guy! I barely got a word out asking what company he was with before he just cut me off. I’m pretty sure it’s a scam, honestly feels quite dodgy and risky to deal with.Solar Centre4 yearsGot a call from some marketing outfit, but no message was left so no idea what it was about..4 yearsDidn’t bother to leave a message - I can’t help but wonder what the reason was?4 yearsGot a call from Solar Centre Dorset trying to pitch solar panels for houses, claiming they had some kind of discount. Something about it just didn’t add up, seemed a bit dodgy if you ask me.Solar Centre Dorset4 yearsGot a call from 01142991316 on 20th October 2022 at about 11:55. Didn’t pick up but as soon as the answering machine started, they hung up. Bit annoying, possibly a scam or just pestering calls?4 yearsNo voicemail was left.4 yearsIt was meant to be a company that makes windows or something like that!4 yearsThe number showed up on my phone but when I answered it was just Call Guardian, no message was left or anything.Call Guardian4 yearsNot every call without a voicemail is a scam but this one definitely is, and you should report it. Just look up 'action fraud' and go to the official UK police website. From there, find the phishing report section, scroll right down to the bottom and fill in the details to make a complaint.UK4 yearsReceived a call from a bloke named Alex representing the Solar Centre. Absolute con artist!AlexSolar4 yearsNo message was left.4 yearsGot a call from some guy called Alex at Solar Centre. He just assumed I still owned the house and lost interest when I asked how he came to that conclusion without even knowing who he was talking to.Alex4 yearsI saw a missed call from this number while I was out and they didn’t bother to leave a voicemail. After seeing what others have said in the reviews, I’ve decided to block it now.4 yearsGot a missed call with no sound while I was home, no name showed up on Call Guardian and they left nothing in my voicemail. Took a quick look on here and then blocked the number.Call Guardian4 yearsReally annoying call, kept ringing nonstop.4 yearsSo this guy Alex from Solar Centre called me, and honestly, he just gave up straight away without making any effort to prove he wasn’t some sort of con. Felt like a total scam from the start.AlexSolar Centre4 yearsBeware of Alex claiming to be from the solar centre - total scam!Alex4 yearsGot a call claiming it was some medical alert from Dorset - funny, I didn’t think Sheffield was part of that area! The person sounded like they were actually there, but it was some sort of voice-activated recording. I kept repeating the same question but the response never changed, pretty obvious it was a scam.DorsetSheffield4 yearsThis number kept ringing but I refused to answer or leave a message on their voicemail. Got multiple calls from them.4 yearsDidn't bother leaving a message. Quite frustrating, really!4 yearsAbsolutely avoid sharing any card information or bank details with this caller. It's nothing more than an automated recording and a complete scam.4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be with the Medical Alert Centre down in Dorset, saying they needed to see if I qualified for a free pendant. Total scam, be careful!Medical Alert CentreDorset4 yearsGot a call about home insulation, sounded like a scam. I called back but they had put 141 before the number. Definitely fishy.4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from Medical Alert, saying I might qualify for a free medical alert system. They called me vulnerable but had no clue about me. When I tried to cut in and ask who they were, the guy just kept talking over me, sticking to their script. Feels like a total scam - they just want some info to get their foot in the door, if you ask me.Medical Alert4 yearsThey rang me but didn’t bother leaving a voicemail. I guess the Call Guardian put them off.Call Guardian4 yearsI received a call recently from someone purporting to be from Infinity Energy, stating they needed to conduct a damp assessment on my outside wall. The thing is, they aren’t even my energy provider, so there’s no way they should have a contract to inspect anything on my property. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!Infinity Energy4 yearsGot a call earlier today, but my smart phone wouldn’t let that automated dialler through! Sorted it by blocking the number now.4 yearsI picked up the phone, but as soon as the answering machine kicked in, the line went dead without a word. Seems like yet another pesky scam artist trying their luck, if you ask me!4 yearsGot a call today from a bloke named John, says he's from Dorset and that I could qualify for free medical alert devices. Sounds dodgy to me, probably just a scam.JohnDorset4 yearsNo voicemail delivered. I'm inclined to think it’s spam, particularly since John from Driveway keeps popping up in other entries here! Seems like I get calls from various numbers each week.JohnDriveway4 yearsI answered and the call just dropped after a few seconds. Definitely sounded like a dodgy cold call, maybe a scam.4 yearsSomeone called me saying I qualified for a free medical alert pendant. I told them I wasn’t interested and ended the call. After reading other comments about different topics linked to this number, I’m pretty sure it’s a scam and best to avoid.4 yearsI picked up and there was just silence, no one speaking on the other end.4 yearsGot a call from someone who said his name was Alex, saying he wanted to include my property in a solar panel magazine for a reduced price. I told him I wasn’t interested but he wouldn't take no for an answer. This is the second time he’s rang me today.Alex4 yearsHe identified himself as Alex and claimed he was seeking properties to include in a publication about solar panels, offering discounts in return. When I expressed my disinterest, he didn’t seem to want to hear it at all. He’s already rung me twice today! I can't help but suspect he's the same chap who goes by John from the Driveway Centre and won’t stop ringing us either.AlexJohnDriveway Centre4 yearsTwice I had a missed call on my landline from this number but when I tried to pick up, no one was there. Pretty sure it’s just some scammer, only crooks ever ring my landline anyway.4 yearsGot phishers trying to scam me. Blocked them straight away.4 yearsThe Driveway Centre keeps ringing me from various phone numbers, and it's rather frustrating.Driveway Centre4 yearsRang but didn’t bother to leave a message. Seems a bit dodgy to me.4 yearsDuring the initial conversation, they identified themselves as “Solar Centre.” However, when I challenged them in the follow-up call about their online presence, they suddenly switched to claiming to be Fortuna, hailing from Bournemouth. Quite the conundrum, considering they're ringing from Sheffield, of all places! What’s the deal?Solar CentreFortunaBournemouthSheffield4 yearsgot a call from 0114 2991316, some bloke named alex claiming to be from a will writing company. i told him we’re already registered with the tps and asked nicely not to ring back.AlexTPS4 years“I’m John from the Driveway Centre,” he claims. He keeps ringing me, even though I’ve asked him to stop. It’s likely a scam.JohnDriveway Centre4 yearsGood job for my true call app, it stopped some stranger ringing me!Truecaller4 yearsAlso, they say the call's from Sheffield, but honestly, even if that was right, i don't know a single person over there!SheffieldSubmit Your Own Report (0114 299 1316)
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