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01172920124

☎️ 01172920124 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Lanonyx Telecom Limited. It is part of the phone block 117292 with a prefix of 0117. The area code 0117 originates from Bristol.

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0117 292 0124 Tagged as:

bt i. c. o. telephone preference service ella shaw claims tps martin lewis ppi council sure claims ltd

TimeLine of events for phone number 01172920124

  • Woman scammer (uses phone number)
    Jan
    2018
  • Call out holiday scammer lady
    Jan
    2018
  • Suspicious phone call about refunds
    Nov
    2017
  • Beware of council tax scam
    Nov
    2017
  • Potential scam call about taxes
    Nov
    2017
  • Suspicious call about council tax
    Nov
    2017
  • Scam targeting elderly, needs action
    Nov
    2017
  • Suspicious council tax call received
    Nov
    2017
  • Fraudulent call regarding Council Tax
    Nov
    2017
  • Possible council tax refund scam
    Oct
    2017
  • Dad received scam call today
    Oct
    2017
  • Attempted scam thwarted by bystander
    Oct
    2017
  • Obvious scam call from tax office
    Oct
    2017
  • Elderly parents targeted by scammers
    Oct
    2017
  • Aggressive caller mispronounced address
    Sep
    2017
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    Sep
    2017
  • Rude interaction with council employee
    Sep
    2017
  • Suspicious call, possible scam reported
    Sep
    2017
  • Warning: potential scam over phone
    Sep
    2017
  • Avoided scam, verified caller's legitimacy
    Aug
    2017
  • Possible council tax band overcharge-refund
    Aug
    2017
  • Scam call, blocked the number
    Aug
    2017
  • Suspicious call requested upfront fee
    Jul
    2017
  • Shaw Claims council tax band scam
    Jul
    2017
  • Warning: potential council tax scam
    Jul
    2017
  • Scam call regarding Council Tax
    Jul
    2017
  • Avoid this topic or situation
    Jul
    2017
  • Heard voices, didn't say anything
    Jul
    2017
  • Unknown caller, no response, no ID
    Jul
    2017
  • Received suspicious call about taxes
    Jul
    2017
  • Be cautious of suspicious phone calls
    Jun
    2017
  • Received scam call about taxes
    Jun
    2017
  • Aggressive calls about call-blocking service
    Jun
    2017
  • Received suspicious call, hung up
    Jun
    2017
  • Scam call about tax refund
    Jun
    2017
  • Rude caller; uninterested in conversation
    May
    2017
  • Aggressive caller about council tax
    May
    2017
  • Suspected scam call about tax
    May
    2017
  • Caller claimed council tax rebate owed
    May
    2017
  • Scam call targeting elderly neighbor
    May
    2017
  • Scam call regarding council tax reduction
    Apr
    2017
  • Woman offers tax reduction, seeks fee
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning about council tax scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Wrong number calls persistently
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious cold call regarding tax
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted calls, no response received
    Mar
    2017
  • Unsolicited call, abusive caller
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam targeting elderly for bank details
    Feb
    2017
  • Unwanted call asking for someone
    Feb
    2017
  • Persistent caller despite number change
    Feb
    2017
  • Unrelated council tax call received
    Feb
    2017
Number Of Searches: 155 Number Of Comments: 50 First Seen: 31 January 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Lamington(Highland), Longhoughton(Northumberland) and Stotfold(Bedfordshire).

01172920124 has 50 comments of which 19 x negative and 31 x neutral

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01172920124 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01172920124 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving calls from a caller claiming to represent council tax authorities or affiliated companies, offering to check or reduce council tax bands for a fee, typically around £65 to £80. The caller often appears well-spoken, sometimes female, and uses partial personal information to seem credible. They request bank details for an upfront administration fee, promising substantial refunds or savings. Recipients frequently describe suspicious or aggressive behaviour and abrupt call endings upon questioning. The calls target especially elderly individuals, causing distress. Attempts to confirm legitimacy with local councils invariably reveal this to be fraudulent. The number is repeatedly reported despite being listed with the Telephone Preference Service. Callers should be disregarded, blocked, and reported to protect against financial loss and distress.

Reports on phone number 01172920124

9 years
There was this posh sounding woman calling from 03003034570, definitely old enough to realise she’s pulling a scam. Quite annoying!
9 years
Looks like the Christmas break's over and this posh English-sounding lady is back at her scamming ways. Charging £80 for some council tax refund doesn't sound right at all. Seriously, Ella or whatever your name is, that's pretty dodgy.
Ella
9 years
I received a call today from a woman claiming she had information regarding my council tax band. She knew my name and even my address, as well as my band number. Curiously, she inquired about the number of rooms and extensions in my home, along with how many bathrooms I had-details I unwittingly shared with her. However, she then requested my banking details, mentioning a one-off fee of £80 for processing a potential refund. She even invoked Martin Lewis, citing recent media coverage about refunds for overpayments on council tax bands. Strangely, while she insisted they wouldn’t need any credit card info, she specifically wanted my bank sort code and account number. Alarm bells went off immediately, and I told her to send me the information in writing before I disclosed anything. She abruptly said that wasn’t possible and hung up on me. Quite the shady business, if you ask me!
Martin Lewis
9 years
Got a call from a woman who spoke very clearly, but it turns out it was a scam about council tax. I just ended up blocking the number.
9 years
Had a rather strange call today; the caller seemed to know my name and was prattling on about council tax related to the "a” flat in my building. When I pointed out that they’d got the wrong flat, they hung up quicker than a squirrel up a tree! Should they ring me again, I might just play along for a giggle, then hit them with a right tongue lashing about how pestering my home is tantamount to a threat against their well-being. Who knows, perhaps they’ll get so riled up they’ll reach out to the constabulary... that would be a laugh!
9 years
A rather well-spoken woman called me just a short while ago, claiming that "historically, Councils had hired local Estate Agents to survey streets and assess properties." She mentioned that numerous discrepancies had been uncovered and insisted she could assist me in ensuring my home was placed in the appropriate Council Tax band, ultimately saving me a fair bit of cash. However, when I expressed my inclination to contact my local council directly, she abruptly ended the call. Quite peculiar, isn’t it?
9 years
I'm certain this number is just another fraudulent call. With PPI claims now wrapped up, it seems the scammers have turned their attention to community charge banding, particularly preying on the older generation. It makes one wonder why the relevant authorities aren't doing more to clamp down on these malicious tactics!
PPI
9 years
Today, a mate of mine received a call from this number, where a woman claimed to represent the council tax office. She mentioned that his property could be incorrectly categorised in its Council Tax band. Given that he’s been in his residence for yonks and the tax band hasn’t budged an inch, he found this rather dodgy. When he looked into the number and attempted to call it back, he was met with silence.
Council
9 years
Today, my mum received a call from this number. A woman claimed she had discovered that mum might be overpaying on her Council Tax. As soon as I grabbed the phone from her, the caller asked if I was Mr. ... and then just hung up on me! I tried ringing the number again, but they picked up and then immediately disconnected the call. Clearly, it seems to be a scam!
9 years
Received a phone call claiming they could help me reclaim overpaid council tax. Curious, they requested my bank details to process the refund. Naturally, I didn’t share any information! Tried contacting them back but there was no response. Seems rather dodgy and definitely gives off scam vibes!
9 years
My father received a call from this number earlier today. Given that he's recently fallen prey to a scam, he was wise enough to end the conversation with the woman in no time at all.
9 years
An old chap nearly got tricked by some scammer, but lucky enough, the person visiting him caught on quick and snapped up the phone to stop it all.
9 years
I received a call from this number today, and the chap on the other end claimed to be from the tax office, which instantly raised my suspicions. He mangled the name of my street, making it glaringly apparent that it was a scam. The line quality was dreadful; I could make out his words, but he clearly struggled to hear me. Out of the blue, the call dropped, and he didn’t even attempt to call back. It’s rather infuriating that these individuals can’t find themselves a decent job instead of scamming people.
9 years
I received a call today from a woman purporting to represent “Sure Claims Ltd,” claiming she was inquiring about my elderly parents' council tax. Thankfully, I picked up the phone. As I pressed her for more details, she bizarrely decided to dismiss the call and promised to ring back later before abruptly hanging up. Although her English was articulate and the connection seemed sound, I quickly realised that the so-called council tax matter was likely a ruse. These scammers are truly despicable, preying on vulnerable individuals like my parents. It’s high time the authorities took action against these malicious con artists!
Sure Claims Ltd
9 years
I received a call earlier today from someone claiming that I might be overpaying on my council tax. However, they completely butchered my address when stating it. When I pointed out the error, the caller became rather hostile and exclaimed, “Well, I’m not Welsh, am I?” That was my cue to end the conversation and hang up. Quite odd, if you ask me!
9 years
My other half got a call from this number earlier. When she asked for her banking info, the caller weirdly told her to "go multiply." Really strange behaviour!
9 years
Got a call from some woman about council tax, told her to jog on.
9 years
A woman rang me at 12:40 on the 13th of September, 2017, inquiring about someone listed in the phone book. When I pressed her for her identity, she merely wanted to know if that individual was at my number. I repeated my question, asking for her name, and she promptly ended the call. After looking through earlier warnings about this number, it appears this scam is still very much in operation.
9 years
Got a call from a lady who sounded really polite, said I might have paid too much council tax and asked for my bank card info to cover an £80 fee if they could sort it. I told her I wasn’t interested, and right away her tone shifted and she just hung up on me. Don’t ever hand over your card details on the phone!
9 years
Today, a woman called me and mentioned that I might be in the incorrect council tax band. She requested my bank details to pay an administrative fee of £80. I firmly informed her that I've been scammed before and don't share my information with anyone. She seemed quite sincere but suggested I verify the contact number she'd provided (03003034570) and reach out to her again. Curious, I looked up the number she originally called from and stumbled upon this website. I'm absolutely relieved I did, as it has spared me from a potential nightmare and saved some cash too!
9 years
A woman phoned me claiming that our council tax might be too high because the houses were assigned the wrong bands. She told me it would cost £80 to find out if we qualify, and if so, we could get a refund as much as £7000. I said I’d contact the council myself, but she insisted that wouldn’t help since they supposedly don’t investigate.
9 years
i got a call from a woman saying i'd paid too much council tax. since I've had calls like this before, I quickly said it sounded like a scam. she snapped back at me to stop being rude. so i just ended the call and added the number to my phone’s block list using call guardian.
9 years
I was visiting an elderly pal when a company rang through today (27th July 2017). Thankfully, he put the call on loudspeaker. They seemed quite persuasive, asking for an upfront payment of £80 for some sort of inquiry!
9 years
I've come across the number 01172 920124, claiming to be Shaw Claims, supposedly offering to assist in reducing your council tax band for a non-refundable fee of £80, even if they don’t succeed. If they do manage to get a refund from as far back as 1999, they charge a hefty 20% of that amount! They've provided a callback number, 03003034570, but beware - this is nothing but a con!
Shaw Claims
9 years
Beware! This is a dodgy operation claiming to assist you in determining whether you're overpaying Council Tax, as they reckon your property may have been incorrectly classified. Hang up immediately, and if you can, block the number or notify Action Fraud. Stay safe!
9 years
Got a dodgy call from someone claiming my council tax might be too high because my home’s supposedly been wrongly ‘banned’ or something. They said I could save up to £400 a year, and even get back payments of around £7000. They want £80 for their service, which would be taken straight from my bank through direct debit. They asked for my bank details and sort code - no way I was giving that out. Just hung up right away!
9 years
I picked up the phone and could hear some talking in the back, but I stayed quiet and didn’t say a word. After a while, they just ended the call.
9 years
The phone kept ringing but when I picked up, there was silence on the other end, so I have no clue who it might have been.
9 years
Got a call today from someone saying I’m overpaying my council tax, but when I told them I don’t pay any since I’m retired and on a pension, they just cut me off.
9 years
Today, I got a call from this number about checking the council tax on my bungalow, mentioning something about "Second Gear Valuations". I asked for a bit of time to decide and they gave me 0300 303 4570 as their main office number. I looked it up and there were quite a few bad reviews. They mentioned a one-time fee of £80 for their service, but with the 4570 number, the price seemed to drop to £65.
9 years
I received a phone call earlier today from someone claiming I was overpaying on my Council Tax, and they had a rather convincing offer of a substantial refund. I told them I was aware that my payments were correct, and then they abruptly hung up. I've since alerted my local council about this scam, and they assured me they'll be issuing a notice to raise awareness.
9 years
I received a rather alarming call from this number, inquiring about some alleged call-blocking service that I supposedly subscribed to last year. The latest call came in today, but I’ve had other harassing calls earlier this year that I simply hung up on. They were demanding a fee of £195.00 as a one-off charge for what they claimed was a lifetime service, and apparently, they were even going to send me a special BT call-blocking phone! The caller was quite pushy and, after I chose not to speak, she hung up on me. Earlier today, when she first rang, I made it clear I had no idea what she was on about and ended the call, but she promptly called back. I suspect she may have tried multiple times since I decided to ignore the phone. It’s all rather unsettling!
9 years
Received a phone call today, 5th June 2017. They claimed to be after my information to sort out a council tax rebate. I wasn't keen, so I politely declined and ended the conversation.
9 years
A woman reached out to me, claiming to represent the I.C.O. and asserting that I was likely categorized incorrectly for my council tax band. When I inquired about the acronym I.C.O., she said it stood for the Information Commissioner's Office. She requested my account number and sort code to facilitate a reimbursement for supposed excess tax payments-a ludicrous amount of £7,000 was even mentioned, along with a £65 fee. She was rather vague, insisting that everything would be outlined in upcoming paperwork. Sensing something was off, I refrained from sharing any account details, consulted with a few friends for their perspective, and subsequently contacted my local council. They confirmed it was indeed a scam. I feel compelled to share this warning, as the woman's demeanor was incredibly convincing and soothing, even when I expressed my skepticism.
I. C. O.Information Commissioner ' s Office
9 years
I received a call claiming that I was overpaying on my Council Tax. When I mentioned I wasn’t keen on discussing it, she abruptly ended the call. Quite disrespectful, if you ask me!
9 years
Received a call today from a rather pushy chap asserting that I had overpaid my council tax. I told him to take a hike and promptly blocked his number.
9 years
I got a call from this number claiming they could help lower our Council Tax by charging us £65. The caller was inquiring about the number of bedrooms in our house and seemed quite believable to an extent. However, I held back on sharing any details, as I had an inkling that something was amiss, especially since I'm confident that we're already paying the correct amount for our Council Tax.
9 years
Yesterday, I received a call from a gentleman who informed me that I had mistakenly overpaid my council tax and would soon be receiving a refund through the mail! Quite unexpected, really!
9 years
Just today, my octogenarian neighbour received a rather dubious phone call. The caller claimed they could lower her council tax, suggesting that she might be incorrectly assessed in her current tax bracket. However, when they mentioned a fee of £65, I swiftly intervened. I informed them that her daughter takes care of such matters and firmly stated that this was not an official council concern. I advised them to save their breath and hang up!
9 years
I received a rather odd call from this number earlier today. A woman mentioned both my name and my late husband's, which was rather unsettling. She claimed that they could lower my council tax banding if I forked out a £65 admission fee. Naturally, I told her I’d need to verify this with the council tax office first. Strangely enough, she ended the call rather abruptly after that.
9 years
A lady claimed she could reduce my council tax, mentioning that there'd only be a trivial admin charge of £65. I must be dreaming!
9 years
I've recently come across a dodgy scheme related to council tax. It’s clearly a scam and needs to be looked into. Anyone else had similar experiences?
9 years
I keep getting calls from this number asking for a person who clearly doesn’t reside in my household. It's really quite annoying!
9 years
I received a call from a woman who claimed she was inquiring about our Council Tax, suggesting we might be overpaying. When I probed a bit, asking where she was calling from, she mentioned "Sure Claims." It was clear she picked up on my wariness, as she abruptly ended the call. I always try to avoid saying "yes" during unsolicited calls, given that there's a scam circulating where they could misuse your recorded response for questionable purposes. It's quite unnerving, to be honest!
9 years
This particular number keeps calling me, asking for someone by a name I've never heard of, and certainly doesn’t reside in my household. Each time, I inform them that there's no such individual here and remind them that we are registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Yet, they just hang up without uttering a word. It’s rather bewildering as to why we can’t put an end to these nuisances!
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
I received a rather unwelcome phone call from someone who asserted they could lower our council tax. When we questioned him, he turned hostile and quite aggressive. He even questioned the legitimacy of the Telephone Preference Service that we’re signed up for. Fortunately, he ended the call rather abruptly!
9 years
It seems there’s a nuisance going around aimed at the elderly, luring them in with promises of slashing their council tax. They make it sound legitimate, only to request sensitive bank details, likely with the intent to wipe out their savings. This sort of behaviour is utterly unacceptable and needs to be brought to a halt!
9 years
I got a phone call from this number today, and they were asking for the former owner by name. We've had this number for a couple of years, so it’s a bit bewildering. It seems to be a recurring call from what I presume is the same outfit, despite us being on the TPS register, just like the previous owner was. Fortunately, I’ve now put this number on my personal blacklist with BT, so hopefully, that will put an end to it!
TPSBT
9 years
Today, I got a phone call from this number inquiring about the previous holder by their name. We've owned this number for a couple of years, so it’s rather perplexing. I reckon it's a routine call from what seems like the same outfit, even though we've registered with the Telephone Preference Service, much like the previous owner did. Luckily, I've now put this number on my personal blacklist with BT to prevent any further nuisance.
Telephone Preference ServiceBT
10 years
I received a phone call from a gent who wanted to have a word with me, using my surname no less, regarding council tax. Given that I'm situated in Southampton, I'm puzzled as to why he would be inquiring about council tax issues pertaining to Bristol. Clearly, this number seems to be linked to that region. Just a curious situation!
SouthamptonBristol

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