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01226290167

☎️ 01226290167 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 122629 with a prefix of 01226. The area code 01226 originates from Barnsley.

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01226 290167 Tagged as:

barnsley utility cover ltd ellie brighton poole utility cover utility cover limited beryl lucy megan

TimeLine of events for phone number 01226290167

  • Utility Cover scamming people confirmed
    Oct
    2023
  • Cover utility services in Barnsley
    Mar
    2022
  • Owner MLM is a scammer
    Dec
    2020
  • Unknown number has negative reports
    Nov
    2020
  • Challenging user to explain accusations
    Apr
    2020
  • Warning: Fake company, dissolved, scam
    Mar
    2020
  • This comment lacks clarity and relevance
    Feb
    2020
  • Concerned about unexpected phone call
    Feb
    2020
  • Asked caller for details, hesitant
    Feb
    2020
  • Questioning identity of previous commenter
    Feb
    2020
  • Criticism of spelling and grammar
    Jan
    2020
  • Identifying source and criticizing behavior
    Jan
    2020
  • Comments are misleading and inaccurate
    Jan
    2020
  • Negative review: avoid insurance cold-calling
    Jan
    2020
  • Scammed by fake phone service
    Jan
    2020
  • Website unreliable, possible scam detected
    Dec
    2019
  • Suspicions of fraud, fake reviews
    Dec
    2019
  • Utility Cover Ltd is a scam
    Dec
    2019
  • Refusing to pay for service
    Oct
    2019
  • Fraudulent call for payment information
    Oct
    2019
  • 5-year insurance policy for electronics, fees
    Oct
    2019
  • Polite Dave asked for info
    Sep
    2019
  • Persistent, outdated, rude, unconventional demands
    Sep
    2019
  • Scam artist for setting passwords, blocked
    Sep
    2019
  • Attempted scam by rude companywa
    Sep
    2019
  • User questions authenticity of comments
    Aug
    2019
  • Doubts the legitimacy of comment
    Aug
    2019
  • Happy with savings from service
    Aug
    2019
  • Praises company's fast service quality
    Aug
    2019
  • Received suspicious call from scammer
    Aug
    2019
  • Accusing commenter of working elsewhere
    Aug
    2019
  • User suggests making a phone call
    Aug
    2019
  • Satisfied with recent service change
    Aug
    2019
  • Unfounded criticism of company's detractors
    Aug
    2019
  • Positive experience with company communication
    Aug
    2019
  • Angry reaction to fraudulent behavior
    Jul
    2019
  • Respectful refusal and advice given
    Jul
    2019
  • Angry response to telemarketing call
    Jul
    2019
  • Defending company's customer service reputation
    Jul
    2019
  • Received suspicious call about debt
    Jul
    2019
  • Suspicious call, likely a scam
    Jul
    2019
  • Unsolicited call from unknown company
    Jul
    2019
  • Positive experience with appliance repair
    May
    2019
  • Defending company from scam accusations
    May
    2019
  • Jealousy towards successful company
    May
    2019
  • Alert: cold calling is illegal
    May
    2019
  • Warning about potential scam comments
    May
    2019
  • Encouraging empathy and communication
    May
    2019
  • Distrustful of suspect green comments
    May
    2019
  • Praise for company employee Ellie
    May
    2019
  • Happy with cost-effective service plans
    May
    2019
  • Positive impression of underdog company
    May
    2019
  • Praising the quality of something
    May
    2019
  • Disbelief in fake positive comments
    May
    2019
  • User praises outstanding company
    May
    2019
  • Positive experience switching services
    Apr
    2019
  • Happy with fast fridge delivery
    Apr
    2019
  • Company was considerate and helpful
    Apr
    2019
  • Positive experience with affordable prices
    Apr
    2019
  • Warning about deceptive individuals
    Apr
    2019
  • Director of Utility Cover defends services
    Apr
    2019
  • Positive experience with account manager
    Apr
    2019
  • Urging to report fraudulent activities
    Apr
    2019
  • Father scammed, pursuing legal action
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam targeting elderly with fake policies
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam utility cover warranty offer
    Apr
    2019
  • Unrecognized caller, no message left
    Mar
    2019
  • Positive interactions with helpful employees
    Feb
    2019
  • Persistent, disrespectful telemarketers with bad attitude
    Jan
    2019
  • Suspicious phone call regarding insurance
    Jan
    2019
  • Received suspicious phone call, likely scam
    Jan
    2019
  • Positive experience with customer service
    Jan
    2019
  • Deceptive practices manipulating with contracts
    Nov
    2018
  • Possible scam call about insurance
    Nov
    2018
  • Purchased policy from telemarketer.ещровередexpectancyclaimed
    Nov
    2018
  • Frustrated with company calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Bogus call demanding payment for coverage
    Nov
    2018
  • Received persistent scam phone call
    Nov
    2018
  • Happy with customer service quality
    Nov
    2018
  • Positive feedback on TV insurance
    Nov
    2018
  • Unauthorized payment demand after long delay
    Oct
    2018
  • Received unwanted phone call renewal
    Oct
    2018
  • Positive phone call about appliance insurance
    Oct
    2018
  • Unsolicited call requesting policy details
    Oct
    2018
Number Of Searches: 1092 Number Of Comments: 77 First Seen: 20 October 2018 General Reputation: positive

This number has recently been searched from Pullens Green(Gloucestershire), South Carne(Cornwall) and Stanah(Lancashire).

01226290167 has 77 comments of which 26 x neutral and 23 x negative and 28 x positive

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01226290167 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01226290167 👆 is reported as a controversial company frequently accused of aggressive sales tactics and attempting to charge customers for non-existent or unrequested insurance policies on household appliances. Many complaints highlight pressure to pay renewal or cancellation fees, often targeting vulnerable or elderly individuals. The firm’s legitimacy is questioned due to inconsistent contact details, alleged fake offices, and dissolved company records. However, some customers and a few current or former employees defend the company, praising customer service and prompt repairs. Calls often come from a Barnsley area code, yet addresses vary, adding to confusion. Potential customers are urged to remain cautious, verify any claims thoroughly, and report suspicious activity to relevant authorities. If contacted, requesting written confirmation and official documentation is strongly advised.

Reports on phone number 01226290167

3 years
Utterly appalled by my recent experience with Utility Cover Limited. It appears they're operating through this number, 01226290167, which seems to be linked with another one, 01226395307. A while back, they contacted me, claiming that I had taken out some insurance policy with them back in 2015 - a notion I find completely absurd. They then presented me with two rather dubious options: pay £129 to renew this non-existent policy or cough up £99.99 to cancel it. It’s beyond me how they think they can pull this sort of stunt, as I’ve never had any association with their services whatsoever. I’m quite certain that those glowing reviews marked in green on the page for 01226290167 are nothing more than the handiwork of their staff, complicit in this deception.
Utility Cover Limited
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be utility cover based in Barnsley.
Barnsley
6 years
Having been employed by the company in the past, I can assure you that the owner, MLM, deceived everyone and took great delight in doing so!
MLM
6 years
Today, I spotted a couple of missed calls from a number I didn’t recognise, so I decided to do a bit of digging online. I'm rather pleased I did! Turns out, there’s quite a lot of negative feedback surrounding this number!
6 years
Since you seem to have loads of spare time to keep checking and commenting here, could you maybe explain what part of this company’s procedure was actually a scam? Who exactly did you talk to and what did they say? How did their customer support handle any issues or fix mistakes? It feels like you’re just targeting this company and labelling it a scam without really explaining what went wrong. From where I’m standing, it just comes across as a personal attack on the director rather than a genuine problem with the company.
6 years
Utility Cover Ltd is totally bogus, they dont have real offices or legit staff, they just fake it all. Got shut down just yesterday, complete waste of time and money, absolute rubbish.
Utility Cover Ltd
6 years
Utility Cover Ltd calling me today.
Utility Cover Limited
6 years
So, this woman named Beryl rang me about a maintenance contract for my appliances. I asked her to give me her full name, the company's name, and their address. She said she worked for a company called Utility Cover and gave me a postcode from Brighton. When I requested her to send me the info via signed-for post, she didn't seem very willing to do it.
BerylUtility CoverBrighton
6 years
Beryl. Regarding my white goods servicing, she said she was ringing from Brighton. But 1226 is the dialling code for Barnsley, isn’t it?
BerylBrightonBarnsley
6 years
Hey, to the folks who posted the two messages before this, then who exactly am I? What’s my name?
6 years
Got it now, cheers! Honestly, maybe try and do something actually useful with your time instead of banging on about rubbish online. But hey, if you enjoy keeping us amused while we sit at our non-existent desks, carry on then!
6 years
Also, maybe don’t make fun of other people’s spelling when your grammar is terrible yourself.
6 years
People on here really make me laugh! For starters - there’s no such thing as fake offices 🧐 I can’t see how anyone could be ‘harassed’ by someone working from a fake office, it’s just nonsense! Also - the directors aren’t based in Bournemouth, so that’s wrong as well. And finally - don’t rely on call blocking systems, learn how to properly use the internet before trying to put others down! You’re way less capable than my dog!
Bournemouth
6 years
They're trying to get folks to fork out £199.99 for insurance policies they already have. Total rubbish, honestly. Don't bother talking to them!
7 years
Something seems awry here! The details just don’t gel. This site feels as dodgy as they come, what with the poor spelling and all. A quick dig into the owner reveals two companies that have been struck off and no accounts submitted-definite red flags! It looks like they might be churning out their own reviews, too. And, for a supposed large outfit, it’s rather suspicious that they lack any social media presence. They claim to have offices in Poole for admin and Barnsley for sales, yet there are no addresses listed anywhere. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? I wouldn’t get involved with these lot even with someone else’s ten-foot pole! Absolutely reeks of a scam!
PooleBarnsley
7 years
That's a bit of a fishy situation, isn't it? Nothing seems quite right! The website gives off a shady vibe with dodgy spelling all over it. A quick glance online revealed that the owner has had two companies dissolved without filing any accounts-definitely raises a red flag! They appear to be churning out their own glowing reviews, and it’s peculiar they lack any social media presence for a firm that’s supposedly so well-established. They claim to have offices in Poole (for admin) and Barnsley (for sales), but without any proper addresses listed-very suspicious indeed! I wouldn't go near this lot with a ten-foot pole! Definitely seems like a scam-caller: utility cover ltd.
PooleBarnsley
7 years
Utility Cover Ltd is a dubious enterprise, masquerading under different names like Protect Yourself and Coastal Protect. I strongly advise against handing over any of your hard-earned money to these fraudsters!
Utility Cover LtdCoastal
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming I signed up a couple years back to block nuisance calls, but said they couldn't take payment because my card was expired. I told them I never signed up for anything like that, but she kept insisting I did and that they'd stopped 78% of my nuisance calls. I called that out as nonsense. Then she said I owed £89 to cancel the contract. I told her no way I was paying and just hung up.
7 years
They said I’d signed up for a 5 year insurance plan back in 2017 for my TV, cable, boxes and remotes, paying £180. That amount covered the first 2 years, but now I supposedly owe another £180 for the remaining 3 years. If I want to cancel, it’ll set me back £89.99. They also warned that if I don’t pay either the £180 or the £89.99 cancellation charge, my account will be marked as overdue.
7 years
I got a call from Dave. He was quite polite and sounded legit, but I don’t share my bank info so that’s usually where I end the chat. Can’t really say much about them either way.
Dave
7 years
they keep ringing me up with old info and when i say no thanks they get pretty rude. even started banging on about the queen owing cash, like they’re somehow above the law or something.
Queen
7 years
Really sketchy scammer trying to get my password for southern utilities, then wanted me to create an account. Obviously dodgy, so I’ve blocked their number straight away.
7 years
Proper cheeky and really bossy, they tried charging £150 for a TV warranty that’s for my elderly mum. Once we said we didn’t want it anymore, they hit us with an £89.99 fee cos of some 5yr contract deal. I hung up and then they called back a couple times. It’s honestly worrying that these sorts of scams are targeting older folks!
7 years
Honestly, this is getting a little ridiculous. You never actually put a name on these comments, just some code. That doesn’t mean all the comments come from the same person, and my team definitely isn’t spending their time posting online all day. That’s not what we get paid for. Hope you have a good day, and like I said, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions :)
7 years
They have several offices: Brighton (registered), Barnsley (sales), and Poole (admin). Also, it's pretty clear this isn't coming from a annoyed customer but more likely an ex-employee or mate of someone who works there. If you really were a customer, you'd have reached out to the company directly by letter, email or phone to get that info - not just spam a site all day. Having spent over a decade at places like utility cover, I can say that for sure. I'm not going to respond again as I've got plenty to sort out. If you need anything, you know how to get in touch with us.
BrightonBarnsleyPoole
7 years
I recently switched over and I’m pretty pleased with both the service and the money I’m saving every year. I was a bit curious about the Barnsley phone number at first, but it turns out their main office is in Barnsley, plus they’ve got other branches elsewhere. They just use the same customer service number for all offices, so I don’t really get why some folks think it’s a scam. Their registered address in Brighton is just a mailing address so customers can get in touch. How does that make them scammers? Seems a bit unfair to me.
BarnsleyBrighton
7 years
Proper good service - they got to me really quick.
7 years
Got a call from someone called "Ellie" using this number, saying she was with "We Cover It" and that we missed a payment on our policy. Problem is, we don’t have any policy with a company by that name. I looked up the number and came across a site for "Utility Cover Ltd," which offers warranties for household gadgets, showing this same number but with an address in Hove (Brighton). That area code should be 01273 though. Seems like a complete scam to me.
EllieUtility Cover LtdHoveBrighton
7 years
It’s honestly a bit worrying that you spend all day lurking on this site, just waiting for someone to reply. If you had a real problem with the company and actually worked for the government (which sounds like a total fib), you’d just get in touch with them straight away using one of their many contact options. The truth is, you probably work for some third party firm, otherwise you’d have the nerve to call them yourself. Seriously, grow up, find a proper job and make some mates. This behaviour is pretty unsettling.
7 years
just give em a ring then
7 years
Honestly, feels like these folks just wanna drag down a decent company. Guess they don’t have much going on in their own lives or jobs. Bless them anyway.
7 years
They transferred me and it all seemed alright.
7 years
I chatted with this company and honestly, it went fine with no problems at all! Seems like the negative reviews are from folks who don’t really get what this company is about.
7 years
You actually work for this "company"? Honestly, you should be embarrassed. Get a real job instead. If you or any of your dim-witted mates ring me again, you'll get the exact same response as before, F##K OFF!!!
7 years
This bunch of scammy jerks must have a clown working in their so-called 'office'. What a load of rubbish. TOTAL SCAMMERS!
7 years
Received a call from someone called Ellie claiming I owed £150 for stopping nuisance calls. I asked her for her surname but she wouldn't say. Then I asked for the director's full name, she just gave a first name, no last name. She asked for my credit card details, which I refused to provide. When I said I'd look the company up online, she hung up. Asked them to send me some paperwork but they refused. Sounds like a scam to me.
Ellie
7 years
01226290167 called me, a woman saying her name was Ellie and wanted to speak with my wife. She wouldn’t say what company she was from even though I kept asking. Eventually, she just cut the call. It was an uninvited call. I’ve seen some good reviews here but I’m still quite skeptical about it.
Ellie
7 years
I dont really get all the negative feedback people are leaving!? I was looking online to write a positive review and stumbled upon this. I just got my washing machine repaired and it was all sorted within a week. Big thanks to the crew at utilitycoverltd!
Utility Cover Ltd
7 years
Seems like a few folks are a bit salty and envious about how well this company is smashing it.
7 years
Hey @below, maybe you oughta learn what a “scammer” actually means. This is a huge firm with a couple of main offices. They don’t look like they’re struggling much with the clientele they’ve got 😂😂
7 years
These fraudsters seem to think it’s alright to ring people up out of the blue, but a quick check with ico.org.uk would prove them wrong.
ICO
7 years
Try not to assume everyone’s the same as you. Maybe ring the company and check it out yourself. Oh, and watch what you say please.
7 years
Watch out for these obviously fake reviews, they’re just SCAMMERS trying to steal your cash.
7 years
The green posts are clearly from the scammers themselves. They must reckon we’re all daft enough to believe their nonsense.
7 years
To those slagging this company off, I want to share what happened with my dad. He got a call from a woman named Ellie. While talking, he suddenly fell and couldn’t pick up the phone. After a while of no reply, Ellie ended the call and rang 999. It turned out my dad was having a heart attack, and thankfully Ellie thought quick and got help. Not every company is dodgy, some actually care.
Ellie
7 years
Honestly, this company really helped me save a good chunk of cash today! To the person saying no one leaves positive comments, that’s not true at all! You can’t please everyone, and the way you talk just says more about you (nonsense). I’ll definitely be telling my mates and family about their fair and reasonable plans - way better than other places out there!
7 years
Got a call from them today and I was a bit iffy at first, but after checking them out online they actually seem like a legit small company.
7 years
Honestly, they’re surprisingly decent.
7 years
Really good company, very pleased with them.
7 years
Take a look at these daft green comments, clearly put up by the numbskulls behind the calls. Keep it up though, cos no one's falling for it and you're only making yourselves look daft. Folks don’t come here raving about how great it is, so your nonsense just ain’t going anywhere.
7 years
Just read through these comments and honestly, I’ve had a top notch experience with this company. Got a new fridge delivered in under a week. With 4 kids running about, having a good fridge is absolutely essential for us.
7 years
They rang my dad who’s quite elderly and gets a bit mixed up sometimes. It was obvious to them cause they then asked for my phone number and ended up chatting with me instead. I switched over from D & G and have saved almost £150 in a year. My dad usually gets loads of calls, but this was the first firm to actually ask for my contact as he mentioned he gets confused quite often. Really pleased with how they handled things.
D & G
7 years
I've been having issues with my washing machine lately. I got in touch with Kelly, who manages my account - she's fantastic! An engineer showed up in less than 2 hours and sorted out the problem with my machine!
Kelly
7 years
Total scammers!
7 years
I have used this company before and thought they were great. Really affordable considering what they offer, and their customer support is top notch.
7 years
They switched me and honestly, the service has been fantastic.
7 years
Definitely should be reported to Action Fraud, these scumbags are tricking vulnerable folks into paying for contracts that are just made up. Proper disgusting people. Action Fraud
Action Fraud
7 years
What a dreadful scam! It appears to specifically prey on vulnerable older folks, claiming that their insurance for repairing household gadgets is about to expire, despite the fact that they’ve never had a policy with them. My father, who suffers from Alzheimer's, fell victim to this - they tricked him into parting with £89.99 over the phone. It's utterly appalling!
7 years
Got a call from Utility Cover earlier. They were trying to get me to buy a new warranty for my kitchen gadgets that are well over 20 years old. Pretty sure it’s a total scam.
7 years
Got a call on my landline from an unknown number. Didn’t pick up as I didn’t know who it was. They didn’t bother to leave a voicemail either.
7 years
Actually, the people I dealt with were quite pleasant. I chatted with two women - one when setting up my policy and another when I called to cancel as I already had another one. In the end, I decided to keep this policy! Not sure why some folks have a problem with them. Personally, I’ve had loads of calls from utility firms over the years, so no big deal for me.
8 years
Absolute rubbish. They keep ringing me up saying they can give me a better rate on my home insurance. I told them I wasn’t interested and asked them to stop, but the woman on the line just laughed and said she’d ring me again next week! So annoying!
8 years
Tried calling to chat with my mum about renewing insurance on a TV bought back in 2015. When I mentioned we never insured any TV that year, she said it was for any TV in the house. I then told her we don’t insure any household gadgets at all, and she just hung up on me. Definitely sounds like a scam to me. Can’t help but feel suspicious about those who’ve labelled this number as “safe” - seems a bit dodgy!
8 years
got a call asking for my elderly mum. when i asked who was speaking, the woman said “it's lucy from utility cover.” i then asked what it was about, but lucy got all confused and couldn't explain before hanging up. i've had calls like this from the same company before, saying something about covering my appliances. it’s definitely a scam because i don’t have any insurance on my appliances - they’re pretty old anyway and i just prefer to pay for repairs or replace them if needed.
Lucy
8 years
got a call from anthony, nice bloke who told me i could get my appliance cover for £180, £150 or just £89.99. i’m currently with domestic and general, but this policy is way cheaper. they even sent me the papers by recorded delivery!
AnthonyDomestic
8 years
They're tricking folks into thinking they've got agreements when they don't, all just to try and scam money out of them.
8 years
Got a call on 15 Nov 2018 from someone called Megan. She said I need to cough up £89 to cancel my policy with them, or I could add three more appliances instead. She said it's a rolling contract once the initial cover period ends!
Megan
8 years
a lady rang me up this morning selling some sort of insurance policy. i said i already use domestic and general and was quite happy. but she went on about the price and cover and it was way cheaper than anything else i saw around. figured i'd give it a go and signed up with them. call seemed legit, nothing fishy at all. hopefully everything goes smooth if i ever need to make a claim.
8 years
this morning my mum got a call from this number. some guy called justin claimed she owed £129.99 for insurance on her tv and sky box. when i told him we already have insurance with another provider, he said we'd need to pay £89 to cancel it. absolute cheek! i gave him my number and told him to stop calling my folks. i’ve got power of attorney for them and there’s no way i’m paying a penny.
Justin
8 years
getting calls all the time from that company, the green ones are supposed to be from them but feels like fake compliments honestly
8 years
Got a really annoying call from a lady claiming i owed £124.99 for some protection cover on my tv, satellite and kitchen gear. She was dead sure i’d signed a contract with them last year, which i definitely didnt. Told her i never agreed to any insurance and didnt want it. She kept pushing me to pay right away. When i asked for details to be sent by post, she said "we dont do post anymore". These calls have been happening for about nine months now. The number's always blocked, we had to actually ask them what it was.
8 years
got a call from jacquie, i wasnt sure at first since i had no insurance on my stuff. she took time to explain the plan they provide. now all my kitchen gadgets are protected through them. she was friendly and made things simple to understand.
Jacquie
8 years
chantelle called me up regarding my tv insurance, really easy to talk to. cheers for sorting out my white goods cover.
Chantelle
8 years
a woman rang my mum saying she hadn’t paid last year’s bill of £124.99. i asked why she waited a full year to chase it, and then she suddenly offered to cancel it for £99.99. i told her no way, there’d be no cancellations or payments cos my mum never took out any policy with them. seems like theyre just trying to scam money for nothing.
8 years
A polite woman called me about renewing my white goods insurance. I told her I’ve never heard of Utility Cover and wouldn’t have signed up since my appliances already have a 5-year guarantee. She mentioned some 4 digits, claiming they were the first four on the card I used last year (but they don’t match any of my cards). Then she said if I don’t renew, I’d have to pay £99.99 to cancel.
8 years
got a call from cameron at utility cover. he was really polite and made it clear he was trying to sell me insurance for my appliances. theyre gonna cover six of my kitchen gadgets for £124.99. sounds like a good deal to me!
CameronUtility Cover
8 years
a nice lady named megan rang me from utility cover saying my utility insurance was due for renewal but she couldnt give me any info about my policy or payment details. she told me to ring the number provided to talk to someone who would have that info. seems a bit fishy!
MeganUtility Cover

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