01217900238
TimeLine☎️ 01217900238 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by DIDWW Ireland Limited. It is part of the phone block 121790 with a prefix of 0121. The area code 0121 originates from Birmingham.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01217900238
- British Gas scam, threatening price increaseMar
2024Suspicious caller from Business EnergyMar
2024Scam call impersonating EDF serviceMar
2024Beware of potential electricity scamFeb
2024British Gas scam concerns userFeb
2024Pressure to change contract urgentlyFeb
2024Phone call scam from "Nationwide Energy"Jan
2024Warning about possible energy scamJan
2024Excessive calls from untrustworthy numberJan
2024Scam call, unprofessional and rudeNov
2023Caller claimed falsely, lacked confirmationNov
2023Volunteer disrespected by rude remarkOct
2023Electricity price scam, customer bewareSep
2023Dishonest energy supplier contact experienceSep
2023False claim by fraudulent businessSep
2023User believes it's a scamSep
2023Not British Gas, confirmed scamSep
2023Valda Energy rate increase scamAug
2023Scam calls from EDF multipleMay
2023Request to block a numberMay
2023Suspicious caller about energy ratesMay
2023Complained about British Gas pricesMay
2023Call from British Gas misunderstoodFeb
2023Warned about scammer from EDFJan
2023Suspicious change in supplier pricesJan
2023Unsolicited call from energy companyJan
2023Received fake British Gas callDec
2022Conflicting energy provider sales callsJan
2022Number Of Searches: 57 Number Of Comments: 24 First Seen: 02 January 2022 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Elford Closes(Cambridgeshire), South Holmwood(Surrey) and Sykes(Lancashire).
01217900238 has 24 comments of which 11 x negative and 13 x neutral
01217900238 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01217900238 👆 is reported as a persistent scam operation targeting UK residents by impersonating well-known energy suppliers such as British Gas, EDF, and others. Callers often claim imminent, significant price hikes to pressure people into switching contracts or sharing personal information. They sometimes display partial knowledge like contract end dates or partial account numbers to appear credible but refuse to provide full verification. The callers can be aggressive or rude when challenged and frequently hang up when questioned. Victims are advised to hang up immediately, avoid sharing personal or financial details, and be aware no legitimate energy supplier demands immediate contract changes over the phone or threatens drastic price increases without written notification. Multiple reports highlight frequent unsolicited calls, unprofessional conduct, and false claims of business mergers.
Reports on phone number 01217900238
2 yearsSomeone pretending to be from British Gas Elite was really rude to my husband. They told him our gas bill would double unless we switched. We told them we’d have our solicitor check the contract because it sounded dodgy. Then, about five minutes later, they called again repeating the same nonsense. This morning they rang once more with the same spiel. Total SCAM, avoid!British Gas Elite2 yearsGot a call today from someone claiming to be from Business Energy, saying our supplier was joining up with Yorkshire Energy and that our bills were going to triple. They were pretty aggressive about it and just ended the call straight away when I said it sounded like a dodgy scam.Business EnergyYorkshire Energy2 yearsI received a rather dubious call purporting to be from EDF. They somehow had information about my current rates and even the final four digits of my account number! They inquired whether I was content with the upcoming price hikes slated for January 2024, and if I wasn't, they claimed a supervisor would ring me back within a quarter of an hour. Utter nonsense, if you ask me! BE WARNED, everyone - EDF would never operate in such a manner! The chap on the line, who introduced himself as 'William,' had a distinctly non-British accent-more akin to what you’d find from Nigeria or South Africa. Stay vigilant!EDFWilliamNigeriaSouth Africa2 yearsThey're pressuring me to switch my contract, claiming that if I don’t make the change today, my tariff will skyrocket by a staggering 250% starting tomorrow! Can you believe that?3 yearsGot a call from this number claiming to be from Nationwide Energy. When I asked them for the password, they said I didn’t have one or something like that. They kept going on about my gas prices increasing with British Gas. Definitely a scam, watch out!Nationwide EnergyBritish Gas3 yearsBEWARE of a scam! Someone with a thick South Asian accent called claiming to be from Valder Energy. They asked if I was close to my electric meter and tried to scare me by saying prices were going up unless I signed a new deal. I told them to just send me a letter instead! Definitely felt like they were trying to scam me.Valder Energy3 yearsThis number keeps blowing up my phone, like 25 times every single day. I answered one time and the person said they were my energy company - but the number didn’t match my actual supplier’s official line. They started saying my rates were going up, but I told them I’m on a fixed deal and just hung up. Still getting bombarded with calls daily, it’s absolutely absurd.3 yearsIt's a con! They pretended to work for British Gas, but the person on the other end was incredibly rude and unpolished. Definitely not what you’d expect from a reputable company.British Gas3 yearsI find it utterly unacceptable that my volunteer was rudely instructed to ‘SHUT THE #### UP’ whilst trying to clarify that we operate as a charity governed by a board of Trustees rather than being run by a single owner. This sort of behaviour is simply beyond the pale.3 yearsHad a call from a really polite bloke saying he was from our gas and electric provider. He sounded confident but when I asked about our bill or how long we'd been with them, he had no clue. Just kept talking about the rising energy costs like some scripted pitch. Then, suddenly the call just dropped. Strange experience.3 yearsGot a call at work from someone claiming to be with Eon Next, saying they handle our electricity. Problem is, we don’t use them at all! Told the bloke he was talking rubbish, but he just brushed it off like it was nothing. How is this even legal?Eon Next3 yearsTotal rip off!3 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be British Gas saying they supply electricity to our company. Problem is, we don't actually use British Gas for anything. I called them out, said it sounded like a scam, and then they hung up. Pretty clear they were trying to pull a fast one.British Gas3 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were Valda Energy, my current supplier, telling me my prices were going up. I know for a fact my rates are fixed until December 2024, so it seemed dodgy. When I asked them about it, they started getting really nasty. Definitely a scam!Valda Energy3 yearsGot another call today claiming to be EDF, this is the second time but from a different phone number. Definitely feels like a scam.EDF3 yearsCould you kindly prevent this number from contacting me?3 yearsI've been receiving several phone calls from someone claiming to represent the British Energy Council, all about energy prices and comparisons. Honestly, I've no clue how they got hold of my number! The whole thing felt a bit dodgy, to say the least.British Energy Council3 yearsThey claimed to be from British Gas and said my prices were going to double!British Gas3 yearsI got a call from someone claiming to be British Gas saying my rates were rising. When I questioned them, they started getting quite rude, so I just ended the call.British Gas3 yearsSomeone called claiming they were with EDF, saying my daily standing charge was about to jump from 25p to £1.50 and electricity costs would rise to 98p per kWh. They tried to say I had the option to reject the changes, but I quickly told them they were scammers and ended the call.EDF3 yearsI have no idea how EDF got hold of my supplier’s details and started telling me that my rates were going to rise.3 yearsThis number 0121790238 kept ringing me three times back to back claiming to be from some energy supplier. When I asked them to say exactly which energy firm they represented and asked for some proof, they just suddenly ended the call. Bit dodgy if you ask me!4 yearsGot a call from 0121 7900238 saying they were from British Gas and telling me about some new price hikes. But when I asked for more details, they just ended the call. Bit fishy if you ask me.British Gas5 yearsAt first they said they were with the British Energy Council, but later on they switched it up and said they were from Bionic, which supposedly helps compare electricity prices from British Gas. Quite confusing!British Energy CouncilBionicBritish GasSubmit Your Own Report (0121 790 0238)
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