01206693858
TimeLine☎️ 01206693858 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 1206693 with a prefix of 01206. The area code 01206 originates from Colchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01206693858
- Suspicious call from Universal Eco HomesFeb
2026User finds it annoyingNov
2024Blocked after answering machine callNov
2024Report scam calls, use 1572Nov
2024Scam call about government grantsNov
2024Scam alert: Don't answer callNov
2024Fraudulent calls about eco homesNov
2024Suspicious government assistance offerOct
2024Comment relates to energy topicOct
2024Blocked number after suspicious callOct
2024Caller hung up after answeringOct
2024Unknown caller claimed to returnOct
2024Fraudulent call about government fundsSep
2024Avoid this number, frequent scam callsSep
2024Pushy insulation scam at homeSep
2024No response to the callSep
2024Call answered, no message leftSep
2024Frustrated by persistent scam callsSep
2024Scam call, avoid at all costsSep
2024Scam call using personal informationSep
2024Caller hung up immediatelySep
2024Aggressive wrong number caller persistentlySep
2024Poor experience, blocked number permanentlyAug
2024Pushy salesman, misinformation, potential harmAug
2024Persistent scam caller identifiedAug
2024Government scam regarding insulation replacementAug
2024Persistent caller, misinformation about insulationAug
2024Suspicious call, scheduled visit didn't happenAug
2024Aggressive caller, possible scam initiativeAug
2024Persistent scam calls annoying despite blockAug
2024Cold call; unprofessional, misleading representativeAug
2024Suspicious wall insulation scam callAug
2024Missed call, unresponsive, timewastersAug
2024Suspected scam call about appointmentAug
2024Engineer appointment details and reschedulingAug
2024Company violating telemarketing regulationsAug
2024Suspicious caller, avoid contact altogetherAug
2024Rude caller, hung up twiceJul
2024Persistent caller, extremely annoying experienceJul
2024Scam call, hang up immediatelyJul
2024Frustrating experience with serviceJul
2024Aggressive sales pitch; suspected scamJul
2024User warns about scammersJul
2024No information available for numberJul
2024Aggressive sales pitch, declined appointmentJul
2024TPS registration prevents unwanted callsJul
2024Suspicious caller, hung up abruptlyJul
2024Scam; avoid changing company namesJul
2024Background noise, suspect call answeredJul
2024Caller expanding area in SuffolkJul
2024Unwanted call about insulation inspectionJul
2024Scam call about insulation schemeJun
2024Incorrect area scan appointment scheduledJun
2024Unreliable service, deceitful practicesJun
2024Persistent calls despite lack of interestJun
2024Scam call about insulation checksJun
2024Surveyor call may be a scamJun
2024Unsolicited call, not trustworthyJun
2024Blocked number after loft inspectionJun
2024Suspicious call, cancelled, blocked numberJun
2024Received scam call, hung upJun
2024Survey claim deemed completely untrueJun
2024Suspected spam call, won't answerJun
2024Missed call, blocking for safetyJun
2024Blocked unwanted calls; recommend blockingJun
2024Caller is a scammerJun
2024Unknown number, will block itJun
2024Call for damp survey suspiciousJun
2024Report suspicious phone calls immediatelyJun
2024Number Of Searches: 173 Number Of Comments: 64 First Seen: 31 May 2024 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Western Cleddau(Pembrokeshire) and Westham(Somerset).
01206693858 has 64 comments of which 43 x neutral and 21 x negative
01206693858 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01206693858 👆 is reported as a persistent and aggressive scam operation linked to a company claiming to be Universal Eco Homes, frequently using local phone numbers. The callers allege government affiliation and promise financial grants or inspections related to insulation, cavity walls, or energy efficiency. Many report that the callers possess personal information yet make false claims about prior contact or property details. The calls often demand home access for surveys or moisture readings, with some pushing costly, unnecessary treatments. Recipients describe the tone as pushy or rude, and many never receive written confirmation despite requests. The number is known to ignore TPS registration and repeatedly harass individuals, prompting many to block and warn against engagement. Users strongly advise not answering or interacting to avoid scams or pressure sales techniques.
Reports on phone number 01206693858
4 monthsWe have been contacted by a person saying Universal, and then at the end Universal Eco Homes, and they rang from phone numbers 01206325675 and 01206325207. One curiosity with them was they wanted to know our ages. I am not sure whether they are genuine or not, but because of this report, they are now blocked.UniversalUniversal Eco Homes2 yearsI hung up straight away as the answering machine came on. I’ve blocked the number now.2 yearsSo frustrating!2 yearsBEWARE SCAM! When you pick up, just hang up straight away, then ring 1572. Follow the menu to block any more calls from them. You’ve got to do this quick to activate the “LAST CALLER DELETE” feature.2 yearsI got a call from some place called Universal Eco Home, they went on about not receiving your winter fuel allowance but said there might be some other government grant you could get. They wanted to visit to check temps inside and out of the walls, but insisted they wouldn’t need to come inside. When I said I’d check out the deal online first, they just hung up on me.Universal Eco Home2 yearsGot a call from 01206693858, said it was Universal Eco Homes or something like that. Turns out it’s some kind of multi-energy scam based in Colchester. Honestly, best thing is just not to pick up if that number pops up!Universal Eco HomesColchester2 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were getting back to me. Total rubbish. Told them to do one. This is probably the 20th different number pretending to be eco homes. So annoying!2 yearsGot a call from someone saying they worked for Universal Eco Homes, which I found out is a roof cleaning firm from Colchester. They told me they could help me get a payout from the government because I supposedly lost my Winter Fuel Allowance. They knew loads of personal stuff about me - my name, age, whether I’m married - and even that I no longer qualify for the Allowance. Honestly, it all sounded a bit dodgy and too good to be real.Universal Eco HomesColchesterWinter2 yearsI got past call guardian somehow. The person claimed I could get £1,500 compensation for missing a cold weather allowance but insisted on visiting my home to verify something. I told him to send the details through the post instead, and then he just hung up. I've blocked that number now.2 yearsI picked up and they just ended the call right away.2 yearsSomeone rang me back, claiming it was because I called them first. Thing is, I hadn’t dialled them at all. When I asked their identity, they said it was Universal. I just hung up on them.Universal2 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were with a firm named Universal, saying I qualified for £1500 from the government to cover heating bills since I supposedly filled in some form (which I definitely didn’t). I’m a homeowner under 80, apparently that’s why I was eligible. Total nonsense, which I told the bloke before I ended the call. Had a quick Google around that supposed payment but couldn’t find any info on it. Plus, I’m signed up with the TPS, so I shouldn’t be getting these dodgy calls.UniversalTelephone Preference Service2 yearsThis number keeps calling me nonstop, so I've stopped picking up completely. Funny thing is, scammers generally don't bother leaving messages on the answerphone.2 yearsGot a call from someone trying to sell insulation, really aggressive about coming over to my place. Definitely don’t give them your address, that’s a big no.2 yearsI just ignored the call altogether.2 yearsI let it go to voicemail but didn't leave anything.2 yearsIt’s crazy how these scammers keep running amok despite loads of people moaning about them. They ring me up all the time but never get my name or address right. Today they claimed I’d been rude and that I've been put on some blacklist!! I didn’t swear or yell, so maybe the bloke’s just overly sensitive. Honestly, I’m not expecting much to change...2 yearsGot a call from 01206693858 today, the bloke wanted to talk to me using my last name. When I said yes and asked what it was regarding, he just hung up straight away. Feels like a right scam to me.2 yearsAs soon as my BT voicemail connected the call to me, the person at the other end just ended it straight away.2 yearsThis number keeps ringing me up, asking for someone who isn't even at this address. When I tell them to stop calling, they just get rude or hang up suddenly. It's happened loads of times now.2 yearsCan't recall the company name but they rang up offering a free consultation, maybe about moisture levels or something like that. The number was 01206 and I asked if it was the hospital, which seemed to catch him off guard! He tried ringing back while I was stuck in a meeting, and I struggled to mute the call properly, making a few people giggle. Then he just ended the call abruptly. I made it clear there was no chance of them coming round, so I've blocked the number now.2 yearsGot a call from some bloke at Universal who was proper pushy about an appointment I had set up later that day to check my energy use. He kept banging on about a £1500 voucher I was supposedly eligible for. Total rubbish, if you ask me. Makes me worry about older or more vulnerable folks who might get caught out by this sort of scam.Universal2 yearsI keep getting calls from this Universal Eco Homes lot, and it feels pretty dodgy to me. Sounds like a scam, honestly.Universal Eco Homes2 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from 'Universal' saying their team would pop round tomorrow to check the insulation readings. The bloke insisted we had insulation fitted back in 1997, which isn’t true at all. We’ve been in this house since the 1970s, so I’m sure that’s just a load of rubbish.Universal2 yearsReceived a rather alarming call the other day regarding my cavity wall insulation, claiming it was hazardous. They stated they’d been commissioned by the government to take out the old stuff and put in a safe replacement, but it would come out of my pocket! Strangely, they didn't even know my name but were well aware of my address. Clearly just another scam - definitely blocking that number!2 yearsGot a call supposedly from Universal about checking the heat energy in my home. They said someone would pop round at 10 this morning but no one turned up. I reckon I might have scared them off by asking too many questions since it sounded dodgy, and looks like I was right to be suspicious.Universal2 yearsI missed the caller's name but he sounded like he was representing some kind of government scheme. He talked about sending someone over to inspect my heat loss, which is ridiculous since it’s the middle of summer! He claimed I’d gotten a letter back in January and even repeated my postcode, but I never received anything. I asked him to email me a copy first and then we’d see. He started getting a bit pushy, so I just ended the call.2 yearsGot a ring from Daniel at Universal, number 01206 683858. He claimed he was calling to give me the engineer's name who'd be inspecting moisture in our walls. I asked if we were customers of theirs and he hesitated, saying not really. I then pointed out it sounded like a cold call. He argued it wasn’t really one. I told him since we weren’t customers and he was still calling, that’s exactly what it is - a cold call. I said I’d be reporting them to the TPS.DanielUniversalTelephone Preference Service2 yearsEven with my BT call blocker on, this scammer keeps ringing me up. It's really frustrating!2 yearsGot a call about some wall insulation check they supposedly scheduled for Monday. I asked who had made the booking and they insisted they'd done cavity wall insulation a few years back. Thing is, my home’s had cavity wall insulation from the start - I've lived here for 22 years - so I called them out on it. Right after, they just hung up on me. From what I’ve seen in other comments, this definitely seems like one of those dodgy scams.2 yearsGot a missed call from this number, tried ringing them back but no one picked up. Just a waste of time really.2 yearsI received a call on my mobile from a number that had a local area code, supposedly to jog my memory about an appointment for tomorrow concerning a check-up on my heating. I've never had any prior conversations with them, and to boot, they got my address completely wrong. They claimed to represent a firm named Universal, but I'm quite convinced this is just a fishing scam.Universal2 yearsI got a call from this firm asking if they could come round and check the damp in my walls. Pretty sure they’re not following the TPS rules at all.2 yearsThis individual appeared to know my name and home address, claiming they wished to conduct moisture assessments. When I inquired about the timing, so I could inform my husband, he insisted that both of us must be present. I retorted that without any details on who he was or when he intended to show up, I might just let the dogs loose to greet him. He then decided to back off… steer clear of this one!2 yearsSo, they called me up and just ended the call straight away. After some time, they phoned again saying they wanted to come over and check for damp. But the weird thing was, they kept calling me by the wrong name, and when I kept saying they had the wrong person, they accused me of lying. Then, out of nowhere, they just cut off the call on me!2 yearsI just received a call from this number. They claimed that an engineer would be popping round tomorrow morning to assess my wall insulation. They went on about how they had a chat with me a fortnight ago to set this up, but that’s absolute nonsense! Clearly, this is some sort of scam. If you happen to get a call from them, do yourself a favour and just hang up!2 yearsThey kept calling me non-stop, first on my mobile then my landline for like 10 minutes straight. So frustrating!2 yearsWhat a bloody nuisance!2 yearsI received a call on my mobile regarding my insulation, suggesting it may have been improperly installed as the fitting company has ceased trading. They proposed to come round and assess the situation for me. However, when the chap eventually turned up, he seemed more interested in promoting silicone spray for my bricks and didn’t mention the insulation at all. It felt like a rather aggressive sales tactic, which I certainly hadn't anticipated and found quite off-putting. I attempted to raise a few queries about the initial call I had received, but the bloke seemed rather irked and persisted with his sales pitch. Not wanting to engage further, I kindly mentioned I needed some time to consider it. In my view, this whole thing has all the hallmarks of a scam. A quick search of the phone number yielded no legitimate company details, only some unsettling reports about scams related to solar panels.2 yearsDodgy calls, definitely scammers.2 yearsSomeone called about setting up a time to inspect wall cavity insulation that had been installed years back. When I pressed a bit, they finally came clean and said they were actually trying to sell us spray coating for the bricks. I told them there was no way we’d pay anything like that as they mentioned starting prices around £2000. Explained we’re on pensions and just couldn’t afford it. They understood and ended the call.2 yearsNever picked up the call, cheers to your site for helping out. We're on the TPS list so they really shouldn't be ringing us in the first place. Much appreciated!2 yearsSome bloke rang saying he was from a firm called 'Universal' and wanted to arrange a thermal inspection of my house. He mentioned something about it being recorded on a government database. I asked him to send me the info by email since I never commit to anything without checking first, and after that, he just ended the call.Universal2 yearsWhat a total rip-off! These idiots just keep switching up their company names to dodge responsibility. First they called themselves "Solar Solutions" or something like that. Honestly, avoid them at all costs! Be careful out there...Solar2 yearsGot a call from 01206693858 today, and I'm actually up in north suffolk. Looks like they're branching out to new places now.North Suffolk2 yearsI heard a bunch of background noise when I got the voicemail, but nobody actually spoke or picked up. Seems a bit dodgy to me.2 yearsSome bloke called himself "Daniel" and somehow knew my name. He claimed he was due to check the spray foam insulation in my house. When I told him I didn't have any, he quickly switched to talking about heat escaping through my walls. I told him I wasn't bothered and just blocked the number straight away.Daniel2 yearsReceived a dodgy call regarding insulation, claiming to be part of some government initiative. They said they have technicians conducting moisture assessments on homes. The chap who rang, Daniel, seems to be connected to other shady schemes, including those solar panel scams. Best to steer clear!Daniel2 yearsGot a call about a heat loss survey due next Monday to inspect my cavity wall insulation. Thing is, my house doesn’t even have cavity walls.2 yearsI told them I wasn’t interested but they just kept calling anyway.2 yearsAbsolutely useless bunch of con artists!2 yearsGot a call from this number about some government-funded thing for checking cavity walls and loft insulation, but we weren't interested and said no thanks.2 yearsI got a call earlier from someone claiming there’d be a surveyor showing up tomorrow to check readings outside and inside because of supposed issues with cavity insulation. I told them I wasn’t interested and they got quite annoyed, then tried to push me into agreeing to the visit anyway. I ended the call right there. Honestly, don’t let them book anything - feels like a scam to me.2 yearsGot a call from pretty much the same place earlier - they claimed they’d scheduled a visit for January and wanted to arrange a time for tomorrow to check out the loft insulation and snap some photos to put on a database, saying that would stop any future hassle. Thing is, we’re certain ours is the proper breathable insulation, and even the estate agents have had a look with no complaints. So, after looking up the number here, I rang back to cancel the appointment, which was fine, and then I blocked the number straight away!2 yearsGot a call from this number earlier today. The bloke kicked off with “It’s Simon”, like he expected me to know who he was, all friendly and casual. Then he tried going on about some “engineer” due to ring me soon. I cut him off straight away, told him we’ve never chatted before and I get calls like this all the time. Made it clear this was an unwanted cold call and to put an end to it. Don’t be fooled by how polite and easygoing he sounds on the phone.Simon2 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Universal Eco, saying they needed to check the loft insulation. I wasn’t interested, told them no thanks and then blocked the number straight away.Universal Eco2 yearsGot a call about a survey on heat loss, and when I asked why they were ringing me, the bloke kept saying I’d told them back in December to call me again. Thing is, I never said that. When I called them out on making stuff up, he just put the phone down on me. Proper dodgy.2 yearsThey claimed they had scheduled a survey appointment with me for tomorrow, which was totally untrue. Complete rubbish if you ask me.2 yearsReceived a call on my mobile at 10:47 from that number. It flagged up as likely spam, so I chose to ignore it. I'll be adding it to my block list.2 yearsI've had this number bother me with calls three separate times today. Luckily, it was already blocked on my phone, so I'd recommend others do the same to avoid the annoyance!Blimey2 yearsGot a missed call but no voicemail. I tried ringing back using my office line, but it just kept ringing and no one picked up. The number showed up as being from Colchester. I’m going to block it just to be on the safe side. Wonder why they wouldn’t answer or even let me leave a message!Colchester2 yearsTotal scam, don’t trust it!2 yearsGot a call just now from this number, didn’t pick up since it looked unfamiliar. They didn’t leave any voicemail either. Probably gonna block it.2 yearsGot a call from a bloke claiming he was doing a survey on my street about damp problems. He said it’d take around twenty minutes and he needed to get inside and outside the house. He asked how old I was, curious if I was over 80 or younger. I told him I wasn’t interested and ended the call straight away. The guy sounded like he had a bit of a regional accent. This felt dodgy to me - wouldn’t trust a stranger coming into my place, especially living alone. Definitely sketchy in my book!Submit Your Own Report (01206 693858)
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