01227261242
☎️ 01227261242 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 122726 with a prefix of 01227. The area code 01227 originates from Canterbury.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01227261242
- Persistent caller using multiple numbersJul
2023Postcode lottery scam, not fooledJul
2023Missed call, unrecognized number now blockedJun
2023Ignoring calls, blocking unsolicited numbersJun
2023User did not leave messageJun
2023Unprofessional, confusing, pushy cold callerJun
2023Warning about repeated scam callsJun
2023Barham is a scamJun
2023Contact from unknown number frustratingJun
2023Unsolicited call about fake lotteryJun
2023User was targeted in scamJun
2023Unconfirmed caller questioning identity on phoneJun
2023Scam caller offering fake prizeJun
2023Unexpected postcode lottery scam callJun
2023Call came as unknown contactJun
2023Warning about potential scam callsJun
202310 stone, noisy background, wrong numberJun
2023Warning: Postcode lottery is scamJun
2023Scam call about prize moneyJun
2023Warning about postcode lottery fraudJun
2023Expressing skepticism about winning prizeJun
2023Received dodgy call, answered questionsJun
2023Suspicious of potential scam callJun
2023Avoid answering unknown calls, blockJun
2023Number Of Searches: 104 Number Of Comments: 23 First Seen: 24 June 2023 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Court House Green(West Midlands), Elkins Green(Essex) and Shaw Lands(South Yorkshire).
01227261242 has 23 comments of which 19 x neutral and 4 x negative
01227261242 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01227261242 👆 is reported as a persistent scam linked to false claims of winning the postcode lottery. Callers often already possess personal information and attempt to verify details, then ask for sensitive data or push unrelated sales like insurance. Many users highlight repeated calls from varying numbers, some displaying misleading business names unrelated to lotteries. Recipients consistently warn against answering such calls, flagging them as fraudulent attempts to extract bank details or personal information. The calls frequently end abruptly when confronted. It is strongly advised not to engage, avoid sharing any details, and report similar calls to official channels. Blocking these numbers and verifying any suspicious contact through trusted resources is recommended to protect oneself from this ongoing scam.
Reports on phone number 01227261242
3 yearsIt keeps ringing me from various different numbers.3 yearsReceived a call claiming I’d hit the jackpot in a postcode lottery, and they were asking for my bank details to send over the winnings. Nice effort, but I’m not daft enough to fall for that scam!3 yearsThey called but never left a message.3 yearsBarham BS for sure, nothing but a total scam!Barham3 yearsI usually don’t pick up calls from numbers I don’t recognise but just checked this one out. Turns out it’s the third time in a week I’ve had those postcode scam calls, all from different numbers.3 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be with the postcode lottery trying to sell something. They asked to confirm my address but the call dropped halfway. When it came back, the caller quickly switched to asking about whether I have life insurance. Pretty obvious they’re just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks. The caller sounded totally lost, like they didn’t even know which product they were supposed to push. I just ended up hanging up.3 yearsTried calling B S Barham in Canterbury but no reply. Didn’t get any voicemail or message. Ended up blocking the number.BarhamCanterbury3 yearsHavent been picking up, no messages left either. Seems like im getting loads of these calls recently. After reading the comments, i think ill block em.3 yearsGot a call claiming I’d won something called the postcode lottery but I haven't even signed up for it. When I looked up the number, it turned out to belong to some building company in Whitstable. Bit strange if you ask me.Whitstable3 yearsSomebody rang me saying I’d won £108,000 in the postcode lottery, but when I asked them details like my name or address, they couldn’t give me any. I’ve never even entered the postcode lottery before.3 yearsI got a call from this number just now. They kept asking if I was the person they wanted, but I didn’t say yes or no. Then they just ended the call.3 yearsSome bloke rang up calling himself Mr Sham, which was a dead giveaway straight away. He claimed I’d won £100,000 in some postcode lottery linked to an old address I lived at like a decade ago. I just told him to jog on and blocked the number.Sham3 yearsGot a call out of the blue telling me I'd won some postcode lottery, but I've never even signed up for it.3 yearsMy phone just buzzed with a call but weirdly it showed up as B S Barham, like I’d already got it saved or something. Didn’t bother picking up tho, I hardly ever answer numbers I don’t know.B S Barham3 yearsI usually don’t pick up calls from numbers I don’t recognise. But after looking into it, turns out I’ve had three calls this week about that postcode scam, all from different numbers.3 yearsA bloke said he weighed about 10 stone with loads of noise behind him. I asked if I was speaking to Tom, told him I wasn’t, and then he just cut off the call.Tom3 yearsSeems like one of those scam calls, something to do with a postcode lottery, definitely not legit.3 yearsI got a call saying I’d won £1000 in the postcode lottery and they actually had my full name. I told them I’ve never even entered the postcode lottery and right after that, they just cut the line. I made sure to report the scam by sending a message to 7726.3 yearsSo, I just got a call saying I've won 100 grand!!! As if that’s actually true!3 yearsThis morning I got a phone call from this number and it seemed a bit sketchy to me. I just answered what they asked and then it ended. Felt quite suspicious.3 yearsWhen the caller ID showed BS Barham, which is actually a company based in Kent and nowhere near me, I just decided not to pick up. After seeing all the other reviews here, I’m pretty sure it’s some kind of scam.BS BarhamKent3 yearsIf the number is from an area I’ve got no links to, I just ignore the call. I make sure to look it up on this website beforehand. Straight to the blocked list it goes.3 yearsGot a call from this number saying they wanted to make sure my postcode lottery details were correct. Stupidly I confirmed everything since they already knew my name, number, and address. Right after, they just dropped the call on me. Now I’m thinking I probably got scammed or something. Looked them up and the name that showed was B S Barham.BarhamSubmit Your Own Report (01227 261242)
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