01226239850
TimeLine☎️ 01226239850 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Virgin Media Limited. It is part of the phone block 122623 with a prefix of 01226. The area code 01226 originates from Barnsley.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01226239850
- Suspicious silent call, possible scamJun
2019Asian man impersonates Telephone Preference ServiceJun
2019Scam call threatening internet disconnectionApr
2019Scammer called, almost got infoMar
2019Telemarketing call, suspected fake, GDPR violationMar
2019Accusation of being a scammerFeb
2019Unwanted calls end upon answeringFeb
2019Recognized scam call, hung upFeb
2019Receiving multiple nuisance calls, ignored pushViewControllerFeb
2019Frustration over TPS scam callFeb
2019Fake call, strong accent, hung upFeb
2019Reported possible phone scam avoidDec
2018Call from familiar voice, suspicious behaviorDec
2018Complaint about TPS spam callDec
2018Unsolicited call from Asian telemarketerDec
2018Blocking calls using Call BlockerDec
2018Female Indian TPS scam callAug
2017Unwanted call, wasted timeAug
2017Prank caller asking for ownerAug
2017How to block unwanted callsAug
2017Call regarding telephone preference service; scammedAug
2017Received call, recognized as unwantedAug
2017Repeated unwanted calls, blocked numberAug
2017Number Of Searches: 266 Number Of Comments: 22 First Seen: 12 August 2017 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Chardstock(Devon), Long Bredy(Dorset), North Grimston(North Yorkshire), Park Green(Essex) and Tithby(Nottinghamshire).
01226239850 has 22 comments of which 10 x negative and 12 x neutral
01226239850 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01226239850 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance number linked to scam calls pretending to be from the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). Callers often speak with foreign accents, frequently Asian or Indian, and attempt to gain personal information under false pretences, including card details and addresses. Many report that the callers know their names and payment methods, which causes alarm. The calls typically involve asking about nuisance calls or service updates, often ending abruptly if challenged. Victims report repeated calls, with some receiving multiple calls daily, and a strong sense of frustration and distress, especially when vulnerable people like the elderly are targeted. The number is commonly blocked and flagged as a scam by users, who warn others to be cautious and suspicious of any requests for personal info.
Reports on phone number 01226239850
7 yearsGot a call with no one speaking, pretty sure its one of those scam calls like mentioned before.7 yearsI got a call from a guy who said his name was Danny and claimed he was with the Telephone Preference Service. When he asked if I was getting any spam calls, I told him yes, in fact I was getting one from him at that moment. Cheers!DannyTelephone Preference Service7 yearsJust got another call from someone claiming they were about to shut off my internet - total scam as usual.7 yearsMy mum, who’s got early Alzheimers, got a call from this number today. They tried to get her card info! Lucky she didn’t say anything before they just ended the call. I’m def gonna block this number on her phone.7 yearsGot a call claiming to be from TPS saying they needed to update my service. I told them straight up they were fake and that I’m already on the list. They kept asking about who held the number before me, but I didn’t share any info. When I mentioned they were breaking GDPR rules, they just dropped the call.TPS7 yearsEvery time I pick up these annoying calls, the person on the other end just drops the line. So frustrating!7 yearsThis bloke actually said my name, had a strong accent, and mentioned nuisance calls before hanging up. He said he was just one of those calls. He’s called a couple more times but I’ve left it ringing. Lately, I’ve been getting loads of these annoying calls - some drop as soon as I pick up, others just go quiet. Proper frustration!7 yearsYep, totally another one trying to scam people.7 yearsGot a call from someone with an Indian accent claiming it was about updating my TPS system. Knew right away it was a scam, so I just hung up straight away.7 yearsThey rang me earlier, pretending to be from TPS and said my subscription was about to expire. Asked for my bank info and all that. It’s mad how these scams carry on, and I wonder why the actual TPS doesn’t step in and shut them down. They keep using the TPS name, even though it’s obviously fake!TPS7 yearsGot a call from someone with a really thick accent talking about managing your phone preferences. I had to ask them to say it again a couple of times, then they just ended the call on me. Definitely felt fake.8 yearsThe bloke told me he was calling from the telephone preference service and somehow he already knew my name. His voice seemed really familiar, like someone who had phoned me before from a different number, 01909482074, earlier today. I just ended the call straight away.Telephone Preference Service8 yearsGot a call about TPS out of the blue - total spam as far as I’m concerned.8 yearsGot a call from someone claiming they were with the telephone preference service. They wanted to know if I'd been getting any annoying calls. Then they started asking for my name, address and even my age. I just ended the call straight away.Telephone Preference Service8 yearsGot a call from 1226239850, some person with an Asian accent claimed they were from TPS. I just hung up straight away and blocked the number using BT Call Protect.TPS8 yearsI just ended the call and added the number to my Call Blocker plus BT Call Protect.BT9 yearsCalled asking for my mum by her name, I said she wasn’t around and asked who it was. They just ended the call. Total waste of time.9 yearsGot a call from someone with a foreign accent claiming to be from the telephone preference service. They asked if I was still getting annoying calls. I told them, “Yeah, and you’re part of the problem,” then I just hung up.Telephone Preference Service9 yearsthis bloke said he was ringing about the telephone preference service. i'd been getting calls from this number loads of times and just ignored them, but today i decided to humour him a bit. honestly, it was scary how much he already knew - our full name, where we live, and even how we pay the bills. he sounded proper convincing at first, but when i stopped giving in, he turned quite rude. i told him straight up it was a dodgy scam and told him to get lost.9 yearsThis number keeps ringing me loads, like around 15 to 20 times weekly, sometimes even several times a single day. Usually, there’s some foreign voice on the line, always asking for a person I don’t recognise. It’s really starting to annoy me. I've got a couple of other numbers doing the same. Does anyone know a proper way to block these calls for good? I’m really fed up with it now.9 yearskept calling over and over, asking for the 'land line owner'. I told them it's not me, then they just hung up.9 yearsi got two calls from the same number within like ten minutes. ignored the first one and hung up. then on the second call some lady claimed she was from the telephone preference service, but i just ended the call straight away. blocked the number now so they can't bother me anymore.Telephone Preference ServiceSubmit Your Own Report (01226 239850)
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