01208247981
TimeLine☎️ 01208247981 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by TAP GATEWAY LTD. It is part of the phone block 1208247 with a prefix of 01208. The area code 01208 originates from Bodmin.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01208247981
- Inquires about phone upgrade optionsJun
2023Caller from EE about upgradeMay
2023Frequent spam calls reported hereDec
2022Suspicious call about mobile offerDec
2022Call, no response, suspected scam, blockedSep
2022Possible scam from fake businessSep
2022Report scam calls to policeSep
2022Unsure about suspicious phone offerSep
2022Called, missed, blocked, still tryingSep
2022Uncertain, lack of knowledgeSep
2022Scam call from fake Virgin MediaSep
2022Ignored call, blocked after readingSep
2022Rude and dismissive behavior observed, bewareSep
2022Fraudulent call from India, be cautiousSep
2022Virgin Media offering fantastic promotionsSep
2022Caller claimed to be Virgin MediaSep
2022Suspicious of potential scam callSep
2022Unexpected encounter, unclear personalized offerSep
2022Aggressive scam pretending to be O2Sep
2022Unwanted call about phone accountSep
2022Noteworthy comment: accent at warehouseSep
2022Unsolicited call from mobile providerSep
2022Questioned about current internet providerSep
2022Unsolicited call with strong accentSep
2022Confusing, delayed call from BodminSep
2022Misinformation about cavity wall installationSep
2022Suspected scam call offering upgradesSep
2022Caller inquires about boiler serviceSep
2022Number Of Searches: 325 Number Of Comments: 28 First Seen: 01 September 2022 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Cale(Dorset), Eccles(Kent), Henton(Oxfordshire) and Ovingdean(East Sussex).
01208247981 has 28 comments of which 15 x neutral and 13 x negative
01208247981 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01208247981 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance number associated with numerous scam calls in the UK, often impersonating well-known companies like Currys PC World, Virgin Media, Carphone Warehouse, or mobile providers such as EE, O2, and Three. Callers frequently have strong South Asian accents, use poor call quality, and pressure for personal information or payment details under the guise of promotional offers or account discounts. Many recipients have experienced aggressive or abusive behaviour when challenging the calls. The number commonly triggers blockings by users and is widely recognised as fraudulent. It is advised not to engage, to report to official fraud authorities such as Action Fraud, and to block the number immediately to avoid scams or harassment.
Reports on phone number 01208247981
3 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be with Currys PC World about upgrading my phone.Currys PC World3 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be EE about upgrading my plan. Hung up and blocked the number straight away.EE4 yearsI've been inundated with nuisance calls coming from this number.4 yearsI received a call from someone claiming to be from Curry's PC World, trying to entice me with a special deal on a mobile phone. While the offer sounded rather appealing, I opted to decline it, as it struck me as potentially being a con!CurryPC World4 yearsThe phone rang and I picked up but no one spoke, then they just hung up. Seeing the warnings here about scams, I've decided to block the number. Cheers!4 yearsIf you get any dodgy calls or think a number might be a scam, make sure you report it straight to the police database. Just search for 'action fraud' and head over to the official UK police website. From there, find the phishing report section and stick around till you reach the bottom where you can file your report. Honestly, this is really the best way to help put an end to these scams.UK4 yearsNo idea really.4 yearsGot a call from a bloke with an Indian accent who said he was from Virgin Media and wanted to give me a special deal. Felt a bit iffy about it, so I said no cheers. Then he asked what I was paying at the moment, but as soon as I said I wasn’t convinced he was legit, he just cut the call straight away.Virgin Media4 yearsSomeone rang saying they were calling from Car Phone Warehouse, trying to sell me an iPhone and a contract. Bit dodgy if you ask me.Car Phone Warehouse4 yearsThe voice sounded like it was from Carphone Warehouse, but the person spoke with a really strong Indian accent.Carphone Warehouse4 yearsThey claimed to be Virgin Media and said they were calling about me.Virgin Media4 yearsThey told me they were from Virgin Media and then immediately started asking how much I pay Virgin Media every month.Virgin Media4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be O2, asking if I was having problems with my signal and where I was located. When I said I wasn’t with O2, they suddenly got rude and insisted my number was definitely with them. I just laughed and told them again who my provider is. Then they called me a B**ch and ended the call. Total scam.4 yearsThey had a really thick Indian or Pakistani accent and kept jabbering about some kind of "promotion." Didn’t want to hang around for any of that unsolicited stuff, so I just ended the call.4 yearsThere was this guy calling, trying to hide who he was. When I said the number was for a kid and he should take it off their list, he just told me to f*** off - but super quietly at first, so I wasn’t sure if I’d heard right. I asked him to say it again and sure enough, he repeated it loud and clear. After a bit of back and forth with some choice words from me, I ended the call and blocked the number. Honestly, don’t waste your time with these lot.4 yearsSome bloke called saying he was with Virgin Media, claiming they had brilliant offers just for their clients.Virgin Media4 yearsGot two calls from this number but couldn’t pick up. Looked it up here and found out it’s a scam. So I blocked the number, but weirdly they called me again from the same one. No idea how they’re getting past the block though.4 yearsGot a ring from a number flagged as ####, looks like it's coming from somewhere in India. Feels like some dodgy bloke just climbed outta the gutter and landed in a call centre near Delhi. Watch out for this one - they’re pretending to be Carphone Warehouse but it’s just a total scam, run by some bloody muppet!IndiaDelhiCarphone Warehouse4 yearsGot a ring from 01208 247981 and it was a lady at first claiming to be from Virgin, telling me about a 30% cut on my bill. She said I couldn’t chat and to ring her back, which she then did, but this time a bloke answered. Both had pretty strong Indian accents. The line was really crackling, which seemed odd for Virgin. I told him I wasn’t comfortable with what they were asking, and he reckoned I’d get another call the next day at 10am regarding my account and the discount... yeah, nah, not buying it!Virgin4 yearsGot a call from this number but didn’t pick up. After seeing what others said about it, I decided to block it straight away.4 yearsSomeone rang me claiming they needed to talk about my 3 mobile account. I just hung up straight away.4 yearsSome bloke called claiming he was Danny from Currys PC World and said he had a special deal just for me. Thing is, he couldn’t even tell me my name, didn’t know my number, and didn’t even bother to give me his own. Really makes you wonder how it was meant to be a 'personalised' offer...DannyCurrysWorld4 yearsI reckon this is one of those scam calls.4 yearsI got a ring from someone saying they were from a mobile phone company, telling me I’d been picked for something. No clue what it was about though, cos I just ended the call straight away.4 yearsI had no clue what they were jabbering about, and there was this annoying pause with weird clicks back and forth after I picked up. Makes me think this call was nowhere near Bodmin! Honestly, best to just swear at them or hang up straight away!Bodmin4 yearsThey claimed I’d had cavity wall insulation done, which is completely not true. Plus, they said I’d given permission for calls, but the address they had was from when I was about six years old! Absolutely ridiculous.4 yearsGot a call from some guy named Davinder who said he could triple my Three mobile data for just £1 a month. He then asked for my date of birth and postcode, which made me hang up straight away. Feels like a total scam to me.Davinder4 yearsI got a call from a bloke who asked straight up if I was the person they wanted, mentioned something about a boiler check. I told him I couldn’t quite catch what he was saying and asked him to say it again, but he just ended the call. Proper odd.Submit Your Own Report (01208 247981)
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