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01208227260

☎️ 01208227260 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 120822 with a prefix of 01208. The area code 01208 originates from Bodmin.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01208227260

  • Scam call from 01208227260
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call, likely a scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Avoided unknown potential scam call
    Sep
    2022
  • Criticism of home selling regulations
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call, number blocked. Didn't answer
    Sep
    2022
  • Fraudulent caller pushing appliance insurance
    Sep
    2022
  • Received fraudulent call from "Amazon."
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller tried fear tactics, engaged
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Beware care home insurance scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Scam caller about selling home
    Sep
    2022
  • Government scam reported, beware
    Sep
    2022
  • Beware of cheerful care scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspected scam call about services
    Sep
    2022
  • Criticism of new government policy
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller mentioned selling home, uncertain
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning: Potential scam, stay alert
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller feigns threat for profit
    Sep
    2022
  • Avoid unknown calls for safety
    Sep
    2022
  • Identified as spam or dangerous
    Sep
    2022
  • Avoid unsolicited automated calls
    Sep
    2022
  • suspicion of government home sale scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Home equity caller mentioned in comment
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning about government home scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Another call second time
    Sep
    2022
  • Unrecognized number, no message, blocking
    Sep
    2022
  • Caller hung up after answering
    Sep
    2022
  • BT blocked unknown caller's number
    Sep
    2022
  • Inquired about assets in care
    Sep
    2022
  • User blocked due to disagreement
    Sep
    2022
  • "James falsely claiming government information."
    Sep
    2022
  • Government plans for healthcare equity
    Sep
    2022
  • James mentioned government plans, unclear
    Sep
    2022
  • Phone number scam warning summary
    Sep
    2022
  • Comment describes something as fraudulent
    Sep
    2022
  • Young scam caller named James
    Sep
    2022
  • Report internet and phone scams
    Sep
    2022
  • Received unknown call, suspicious number
    Sep
    2022
  • Received call, likely recording, discussing government
    Sep
    2022
  • Concerns about potential scam call
    Sep
    2022
  • Unwanted call selling elderly homes. Scam
    Sep
    2022
  • "Convincing robot call, likely scam"
    Sep
    2022
  • Received call about care costs
    Sep
    2022
  • Scam involving government house claim
    Sep
    2022
  • James is a government illiterate
    Sep
    2022
  • Male caller offering protection services
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning: number likely a scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Hung up on suspicious call
    Sep
    2022
  • Received suspicious unsolicited phone call
    Sep
    2022
  • Voice call alleging home protection
    Sep
    2022
  • Unsolicited robot call, likely scam
    Sep
    2022
  • "Claimed to be state protection."
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call from unknown number
    Sep
    2022
  • Reported potential scam government call
    Sep
    2022
  • Unknown caller, deleted number
    Sep
    2022
  • Scam call from fake services
    Sep
    2022
  • Automated call about government security
    Sep
    2022
  • Frustration with unhelpful discussions
    Sep
    2022
  • User did not provide details
    Sep
    2022
  • Intercepted call using Call Guardian
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning about government care regulations
    Sep
    2022
  • Received scam call from "Chloe"
    Sep
    2022
  • Unsolicited cold call potentially scam
    Sep
    2022
  • A strong response to scammer
    Sep
    2022
  • Declined offer to protect property
    Sep
    2022
  • Received call about new regulations
    Sep
    2022
  • Protection for house from fees
    Sep
    2022
  • Unknown caller, potentially scammer James
    Sep
    2022
  • Unknown caller offering suspicious advice
    Sep
    2022
  • Telemarketing call about selling home
    Sep
    2022
  • Call ended in silence abruptly
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious call, hung up quickly
    Sep
    2022
  • Verified number before answering call
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call, no one answered
    Sep
    2022
  • Call with silence, disconnected. Frustrating
    Sep
    2022
  • Frequent calls, no messages left
    Sep
    2022
  • Pushy man selling home equity protection
    Sep
    2022
  • Issue with potential financial fraud
    Sep
    2022
  • Blocked caller after unpleasant conversation
    Sep
    2022
  • Hung up on State Protection.
    Sep
    2022
  • Polite but suspicious scam call
    Sep
    2022
  • Unwanted call about government actions
    Sep
    2022
  • Beware of scam targeting elderly
    Sep
    2022
  • AI voice activated inbound call
    Sep
    2022
  • Similar experience to earlier reports
    Sep
    2022
  • User questioned legitimacy of caller
    Sep
    2022
  • Missed call, no message
    Sep
    2022
  • Questioning unidentified caller about authenticity
    Sep
    2022
  • Questioning legitimacy of government agency
    Sep
    2022
  • Warns about potential elder scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Received call about estate planning
    Sep
    2022
  • Hang up when I answered
    Sep
    2022
  • Person didn't speak, hung up
    Sep
    2022
  • No message from potential scam
    Sep
    2022
  • Warning about phishing targeting vulnerable individuals
    Sep
    2022
  • Call was answered but silent
    Sep
    2022
Number Of Searches: 286 Number Of Comments: 92 First Seen: 05 September 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bromley(Greater London) and Woolfardisworthy(Devon).

01208227260 has 92 comments of which 42 x negative and 50 x neutral

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01208227260 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01208227260 👆 is reported as a persistent scam number linked to fraudulent cold calls claiming to be from government agencies or "State Protection Services." Callers often mention false government policies about selling homes to pay for care costs or promote dubious insurance and estate planning services. They typically use pressure tactics, attempt to elicit personal details, or employ robotic or automated voices. Most recipients do not recognise the number, receive no voicemail messages, and advise blocking it. The calls appear targeted at vulnerable or elderly individuals, with scammers frequently hanging up when challenged. Authorities recommend not engaging, reporting to official fraud channels, and using call-blocking services as preventative measures. Overall, it is considered a high-risk nuisance with potential financial or personal information threats.

Reports on phone number 01208227260

4 years
Got a call from 01208227260 on 14th Sept around 5:45 pm. Looks like it was just another scam attempt.
4 years
Got a call about some government rules saying I had to sell my house to pay for care. Pretty sure it was a scam, so I just ended the call straight away!
4 years
Got a call from a number I didn’t know, so I just ignored it. Turned out to be another scam.
4 years
Got a call from this number earlier, but since it was unfamiliar, I chose not to pick up. Ended up blocking it.
4 years
Got a call from this number about 50 mins back, didn’t pick up since I didn’t recognise it. Let it ring out till it went to voicemail and then ended the call. Pretty sure it’s just another scam.
4 years
This bloke tried to scare me straight away, all doom and gloom stuff. I wasn’t having any of it and quickly set him straight. Best not to get drawn in but if you do, drag the call out as long as you can. Total fibbers.
4 years
Some bloke called me John and started going on about home appliance insurance, saying I was behind on payments for a second year, covering things like drains and appliances. I've been with D&G for ages, so I knew straight away it was dodgy. Plus, I live in a leasehold flat, so I'm not even supposed to insure my drains. He kept pushing hard and tried to scare me, but I told him I'd reported him for fraud. This same guy has rung me from all over England and Wales before.
JohnD & GEnglandWales
4 years
Some bloke was on the phone going on about the government forcing you to sell your house. I didn’t bother chatting and just ended the call straight away. ANOTHER SCAM! Honestly, I was sure calls like this were banned by now. Guess not though!!!
4 years
Got a call from someone mentioning Parliament and government rules about selling your house to pay for care fees. They sounded quite upbeat and convincing. Definitely a scam though, I hung up straightaway and made a report. Watch out!
4 years
Watch out, looks like a dodgy care home insurance scam going around!
4 years
Dont bother answering 01208227260, it's just another one of those scams, I reckon.
4 years
I've just had a call from 01208 227260, and it seems to be yet another dodgy scam, claiming to represent the government.
4 years
I got a missed call and when I rang them back, they started going on about will writing and life insurance. It seemed rather odd to me; I'm starting to wonder if it’s just a scam.
4 years
Got a call from someone pushing care home insurance, sounded like a right scam to me, just trying to scare you into signing up.
4 years
They started off with the word “State” in the company name, which made me suspicious right away. The person on the phone was talking about some new government rule where they sell your house to cover care costs. I told them I’d check it out and call back if I needed to, and then the line just dropped. Definitely didn’t trust that call one bit.
4 years
Ugh, this new government policy is just rubbish - feels like the SCAREMONGERS are at it again!
4 years
Was something about a government rule making you sell your house or something like that. I stopped paying attention after a bit. Sounds dodgy to me, probably a scam. I wouldn’t put my faith in it.
4 years
Considered dodgy or potentially harmful. It’s best to avoid answering any calls from numbers you don’t recognise; as we often advise, if it’s unsolicited, steer clear for your own peace of mind.
4 years
Beware of this care home scam claiming to be linked with government home equity. Almost fell for it myself, they sound so convincing but it's all a con. Stay safe and double check anything involving your home or finances!
4 years
Watch out, this looks like a scam!
4 years
Considered to be a nuisance or potentially harmful.
4 years
This is the second time they’ve rung me this week already.
4 years
I received a call from some sort of automated system. The moment I started talking, they connected me to an operator. This time it was the State Protection Services on the line. Personally, I don’t entertain unsolicited calls, and I reckon you shouldn’t either!
State Protection Services
4 years
Saw an unknown number pop up so I just let it ring out. No voicemail or anything left behind. After reading these comments, I think I'll just block it. Cheers!
4 years
I picked up the call, and then they just cut off before saying anything. Quite strange, really.
4 years
Got some muppet giving me unwanted tips. Just blocked them.
4 years
Not sure who it was, but BT stopped the call from coming through.
BT
4 years
Got a call from James about some government scheme, but I hung up before he could explain what it was all about.
James
4 years
Got a call from someone named James pretending he worked for some government department about equality stuff. I just hung up and blocked the number straight away.
James
4 years
Totally just a scam, no doubt about it.
4 years
This number 01208 227260, supposedly James from some Govt Agency, called me. Loads of people have checked it and left bad reviews. Definitely best to just leave it unanswered! Watch out!
Government Agency
4 years
Had a chat about government schemes and the fairness of care options.
4 years
I received a call from a rather youthful chap who introduced himself as James, claiming to represent something called State Protection Services. It was immediately apparent to me that this was a scam. It’s truly disheartening to think they’re managing to enlist youngsters to swindle those who might be easily misled in such ways.
JamesState Protection Services
4 years
He rang to tell me that everything I owned would be taken if I went into a care home. I told him to put it all in writing, then he just ended the call.
4 years
I got a call from this number about selling homes of older folks, and honestly, it sounded proper dodgy. Ended up just hanging up on them. Feels like a total scam to me.
4 years
Got one of those scam calls, sounded like a robot. They kicked off with “can you hear me now?” then quickly launched into some spiel about government updates or something. When I cut in, the voice just froze then switched to saying goodbye. Pretty legit sounding at first, but once you’re used to it you can tell it’s definitely automated. Put them on my block list straight away.
4 years
This number just gave me a ring. It might've been someone real but it felt more like a recorded voice that replied to what you said. They went on about the Government scaring folks into selling their homes to pay for care fees. When the caller posed a question and paused for a reply, I just said I wasn’t interested, then there was a silence before the call dropped.
Government
4 years
I got a missed call with no one speaking when I answered. So I decided to dial 1471 to see what number had called me. I’m really happy I checked because I suspected it might’ve been a scam. X
4 years
Got a call from 01208227260 saying the government is supposedly selling houses to pay for care homes - definitely sounded fishy and like a scam to me!
Government
4 years
Got a call on the 15th of Sept, sometime after 4 pm. Like lots of the calls I've been getting, they began asking about how to cover care fees for your home. I told the guy there's a limit now on what you have to pay, which he didn’t seem to know about at all. That’s when I just ended the conversation.
4 years
Got a call from someone named ‘James’ about the government supposedly taking over my house - definitely a scam!
James
4 years
James sounds like a complete muppet when it comes to understanding how the government actually runs. Probably hasn’t got a clue at all!
James
4 years
Got a call from someone with a clear voice saying they were from State Protection Services. They told me about new government rules that might mean selling your home to cover care costs. When they asked if I had any arrangements in place to safeguard my house if I ever needed care, I just hung up.
State Protection Services
4 years
Got a call from some kind of robot. I answered for a sec then just hung up to see if anyone would respond. Total scam, be careful.
4 years
got a call earlier from a man speaking with a British accent claiming to be from some State Protection Services. he said his aim was to help prevent folks from having to sell their homes just to pay for care when they're older. i told him i knew exactly what to do and didn’t require any help, cheers. honestly, this feels quite risky - sounds like they might be calling a list of elderly people, some of whom might not be able to tell if it's genuine or not.
State Protection Services
4 years
Somebody said they were from State Protection Services, said they’re in SW London but work all over the country. Totally a scam, don’t trust it.
State Protection ServicesSouth West London
4 years
Got another one of those dodgy calls today. Honestly, just block the number and move on. These scammers are the worst kind of people out there.
4 years
I was out when 01208227260 rang me. Don't know who they were, so I just ended up deleting the number.
4 years
Absolutely a dodgy operation. My number isn’t even listed. They insisted they were from some State Protection Services in South West London. Not a chance!!!
State Protection ServicesSouth West London
4 years
I picked up and there was silence on the other end, classic robotCall stuff you get with these dodgy scam calls. Just ended the call straight away.
4 years
Got a call from 01208227260 around 4.58pm on the 15th of September. The bloke claimed he was ringing to tell me about some new government rules, but I could tell he was gearing up to ask for personal info, just like a scammer would. I told him I don’t deal with unsolicited calls and hung up straight away.
4 years
Got a call from 01208227260 on Thursday arvo but no message was left on my answerphone.
4 years
Some bloke rang me saying he was informing everyone about new government rule updates. I told him straight away I’m on the TPS and that I’d report him if he kept calling. He hung up right after I said that. Like a few others have pointed out, this is definitely just a dodgy scam call.
Telephone Preference Service
4 years
I got a call from BT about their call blocking, but they hung up right after the message kicked in and never bothered to call back. Real callers would normally hang on to explain stuff or ring again if the initial message put them off.
BT
4 years
Got a call from some recorded voice saying it was about changes to government security. I just ended the call straight away.
4 years
Like others said before, this bloke started going on about estate planning. I quickly cut him off, told him to stop messing about and find a real job that ain’t a scam.
4 years
Just had a call pop up at 10.49, but luckily my ‘Call Guardian’ thing stopped it dead in its tracks. The bloke hung up straight away, which was a relief! Saved me from getting annoyed. Honestly, if you haven’t got some call blocking gizmo like that, you’re missing out - keeps your day nice and chill!
4 years
Total SCAM!! Got a call from a woman with an English accent, name was Chloe, talking about some plumbing insurance for my house. I just told her no thanks and ended the call nicely!
Chloe
4 years
Got a call from someone trying to sell me something about government rules that say they can take my house to cover costs if I end up in a care home. Felt like a scam, they were really pushy about it.
4 years
Got a call from a bloke with an English accent talking about some new government rules. I just told him it wasn’t relevant to me. He said alright then and ended the call.
4 years
Got a call from someone asking if I wanted to stop my home getting sold to cover care home costs. I just said no thanks and ended it there!
4 years
I got a call from 01208227260 and the guy said he was James from some government department about homeowners. Didn’t really trust it so I just ended the call straight away.
James
4 years
They said they were from some government office, but then suddenly started talking about helping me sell my house.
4 years
Got a call from someone named James claiming he could help protect my house from care home fees. Sounded a bit iffy to me.
James
4 years
Got a call from some agency about selling my house or something like that, totally hung up straight away!
4 years
They called me out of the blue about making a will, which I’d never heard of before. I didn’t ask for anyone to contact me by phone or post. This was just a typical cold call. In case you don’t know, a cold call is when a business rings you up or visits without any prior arrangement in hopes of finding new clients. After seeing what others have said, it looks like this is just a scam, so watch out for them!
4 years
Some bloke called James was trying to scam me, yapping about some government nonsense. Told him to shove off and hung up quick smart.
James
4 years
On the 14th of September 2022 at half past eleven in the morning, I received a rather peculiar call. The voice on the other end introduced himself as Tom, claiming to be from State Security or some such government department. Oddly enough, just as I was about to respond, he abruptly ended the conversation, leaving me utterly flabbergasted and muttering to myself, "I can hardly fathom this phone call!"
TomState Security
4 years
There was nothing said and then they just cut the call.
4 years
I answered but there was no noise or anything, so I just ended the call.
4 years
I picked up but there was nobody on the other end.
4 years
I didn’t pick up since the number was unfamiliar, and after looking it up here, I’m glad I didn’t!
4 years
I had a phone call from this chap earlier today, but after a brief chat, I decided to politely request he refrain from reaching out in the future. I hung up and promptly blocked the number.
4 years
Got a call claiming they could help with my home equity to cover care costs, but felt like a total scam to me. Definitely sounded dodgy and just wanted my details. Watch out for this one, it’s not what it seems!
4 years
Continues to ring me without leaving a message, then just hangs up. Quite annoying, really.
4 years
I encountered a rather insistent chap who was eager to schedule a time for someone to ring us regarding home equity safeguarding.
4 years
It was some State Protection Services caller, but I just ended the call quickly.
State Protection Services
4 years
They referred to themselves as State Protection Services, but it's obvious they're not affiliated with the government. Caution is advised, as they appear to be preying on vulnerable elderly individuals.
State Protection Services
4 years
This bloke was going on about how BBC News said folks are having to sell their homes to afford care. I mentioned that BBC's been covering other stuff lately too, and he wrapped up the call pretty quickly but nicely. Either he had zero respect for TPS or he was just trying to scam.
BBC NewsPreference
4 years
I got a call out the blue from someone claiming to represent a Government department! Seemed a bit dodgy if you ask me.
4 years
I received a call that seemed to be an automated voice responding to my input.
4 years
Received a call from this number on the 12th of September, 2022, around half past three in the afternoon. The caller inquired if I was aware that the government was apparently pressuring certain individuals to sell their properties. I promptly ended the call.
4 years
Got a call but they didn't leave a message or anything.
4 years
This bloke called me saying he was from "State Protection Services" and then started going on about some new government rules. When I asked him what exactly State Protection Services were, he just hung up straight away.
State Protection Services
4 years
Had the same kinda thing happen to me. Definitely a scam.
4 years
Latest experience with this number was definitely concerning, seems like they're targeting older folks who might be more at risk! Best to not share any details with them.
4 years
I got a call from a polite young guy, sounded quite posh and British, who immediately launched into a spiel about Estate planning and how the new government regulations make it all quite urgent. Before he could keep going, I cut in to say I wasn’t interested in any Estate planning and asked him to take me off their calling list. He just hung up on me, so I went ahead and blocked the number.
4 years
I answered the call but there was no one talking, so I just stayed silent and ended up hanging up.
4 years
Had no clue who was calling, picked up but it was dead silent so I just ended the call.
4 years
As soon as I picked up, they ended the call straight away.
4 years
These scammers seem to be targeting elderly or vulnerable folks, almost like they’re just waiting to prey on them. Really nasty stuff. ####
4 years
No voicemail or message, definitely a scam.

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