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01243885885

☎️ 01243885885 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. It is part of the phone block 1243885 with a prefix of 01243. The area code 01243 originates from Chichester.

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+441243885885+44 1243 88588501243 885885+44-1243-885885

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01243 885885 Tagged as:

tps telephone preference service prescot snow india dring britain small claims laura cold call elimination company

TimeLine of events for phone number 01243885885

  • Avoided unwanted marketing call subscription
    Jul
    2015
  • Link provided about nuisance calls
    May
    2015
  • Company scammed elderly mother, seeking refund
    May
    2015
  • Company scammed elderly mother, illegitimate
    May
    2015
  • Receiving calls from unknown numbers
    May
    2015
  • Avoid answering; request bank details
    May
    2015
  • Caller claimed to be Laura
    May
    2015
  • Received scam call, ended conversation
    May
    2015
  • Rejects nuisance call service offer
    May
    2015
  • Excessive phone calls need addressing
    Apr
    2015
  • Received dead call about nuisance
    Apr
    2015
  • Received unwanted cold call offers
    Apr
    2015
  • Receiving unwanted calls, possible scam
    Mar
    2015
  • Scam call requesting bank details
    Feb
    2015
  • Received nuisance call from company
    Feb
    2015
  • Unwanted call inquiry, suspicious response
    Feb
    2015
  • Receiving calls for wrong person
    Feb
    2015
  • Fraud reported, happening again. Frustrated
    Jan
    2015
  • Caller agitated over nuisance remark
    Jan
    2015
  • Caller was uninterested after clarification
    Jan
    2015
  • Man claimed nuisance calls; hung up
    Jan
    2015
  • Unwanted phone calls from Prescott
    Jan
    2015
  • Frustrated with persistent cold calls
    Jan
    2015
  • Encourage complaints to stop nuisance calls
    Jan
    2015
  • Issue with call blocking software
    Jan
    2015
  • Received illegal pushy sales call
    Dec
    2014
  • Spam call caught, no message left
    Dec
    2014
  • Suspicious BT cold calling scam
    Dec
    2014
  • Criticizes cold call blocking service
    Nov
    2014
  • Received cold call from scammers
    Nov
    2014
  • Nuisance call despite preference list
    Oct
    2014
  • Receiving unwanted calls at work
    Feb
    2014
Number Of Searches: 217 Number Of Comments: 31 First Seen: 17 February 2014 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Cobnash(Herefordshire), Narberth (Arberth)(Pembrokeshire), Newton on Ayr(East Ayrshire), Ormskirk(Lancashire) and Wollrig(Scottish Borders).

01243885885 has 31 comments of which 24 x neutral and 7 x negative

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01243885885 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01243885885 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance, with numerous complaints classing it as a scam operation. The callers, often posing as representatives from a "Cold Call Elimination" or similar company, attempt to sell costly services or devices that purportedly block unwanted calls, frequently requesting bank details. Their calls are unsolicited, sometimes in breach of the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) regulations, and include aggressive or evasive behaviour when challenged. Many users report being falsely informed that they have registered complaints about nuisance calls or that a family member is responsible, which appear to be tactics to engage victims. Overall, the number is widely regarded as untrustworthy and should be avoided; users are encouraged to report any contact to appropriate authorities and avoid sharing personal information.

Reports on phone number 01243885885

11 years
they rang me up claiming they could block all those annoying marketing and calls from india and stuff, but when they said it would cost £9.95 a month, i just put the phone down right away.
India
11 years
Two months back, there was a news article published, recounting the tale of a particular company. You can find it here: [URL] The story revolves around a company that has gained infamy as the "worst phone pest" in Britain. This business is said to be responsible for inundating people with six million cold calls each day. The main irony here is that the company's purpose is to discuss the issue of nuisance calls, but in actuality, it is adding to the problem.
Britain
11 years
A couple of years back, this so-called legit business managed to con my elderly mum out of £65 for a rubbish gadget that ironically stopped us from ringing her landline. I'm still fighting to get that money back, and it's looking like small claims court is the only option now. If these cheeky lot get in touch with you, just give them what for. Oh, and here's the kicker - they ring you up pretending to help block marketing calls, but the call itself is a marketing one, breaking TPS rules and all that. Bit dodgy, isn't it? Might even be straight-up illegal.
11 years
I recently came across a company that is known for scamming innocent people, including my own elderly mother. They managed to deceive her and convince her to pay £65 for a useless device that they claimed would prevent unwanted calls to her home phone. It's been a couple of years since the incident and I'm still doing my best to help her get a refund. Unfortunately, it seems like we might have to take legal action by contacting Small Claims. If anyone comes across these dishonest individuals, please let them know what you think of their actions. By the way, it's quite ironic (or possibly even illegal) that this company claims to stop marketing calls while engaging in marketing calls themselves, clearly going against the rules set by TPS and others.
Small ClaimsTPS
11 years
Receiving calls from unidentified phone numbers
11 years
Please refrain from responding. In the event that you request the individual's banking information, the conversation should be terminated immediately. By doing so, they will become aware that you are aware of their scam.
11 years
A person named Laura introduced herself during the call and, upon inquiry, stated that she represented the Cold Call Elimination Company. She added a laugh afterwards.
LauraCold Call Elimination Company
11 years
I fell victim to a scam phone call back on 16th May 2015. The person who claimed to be Craig sounded quite trustworthy, but he crossed the line when he requested my bank information. Out of caution, I immediately hung up the phone.
Craig
11 years
He claimed that he could put an end to all bothersome phone calls for a price of ?? per month. At that moment, I politely declined his offer. Thus, the call came to an end.
11 years
They’ve rung me one time too many now.
11 years
I received a call inquiring about annoying telephone calls. Upon handing the phone to my wife, the line was completely silent with no number displayed.
11 years
Yeah, got a call from them outta nowhere claiming they can block all those pesky calls! What a load of rubbish!
11 years
Lately, I've been receiving about a couple of calls daily from someone asking for a Mr Dring - no idea who that is. Each time, I keep telling them it's the wrong number and to take us off their list. Today, the person on the phone claimed they work for a call blocking company and offered to stop the calls for £2 a month. Sounds like a total rip-off to me. I’m thinking of reporting it to the TPS, though not sure it’ll do much good.
DringTelephone Preference Service
12 years
She received a call from someone who asked for her bank details, which she provided. They claimed that they could prevent any further calls. Clearly, this is a scam that needs to be halted. The person on the phone identified themselves as a man, but a woman answered.
12 years
Got a call from a bloke who said his firm noticed we were getting loads of nuisance calls. When I asked for his name, he just said, "the one who's hanging up on you" and then he cut me off straight away!
12 years
I received a call and was asked if it was true that I had been receiving a large number of unwanted calls. In response, I inquired about the caller's identity and he boldly claimed to be "the one hanging up on you"! Quite suspicious, I must say!
12 years
Just had a ring from this number asking if Mrs Snow was here. Weirdly, we've got her old phone number now after she passed it on to us.
Snow
12 years
A few months ago, a similar incident occurred to me. I received advice to report it, and fortunately, the fraud squad took an interest in the case. Unfortunately, it seems that history is repeating itself as it happened again today. I must say, I am feeling very frustrated!
12 years
I recently received a call from the same company. I told them that they might be making a nuisance call, which seemed to disturb the caller. They responded by saying "never mind" and hung up.
12 years
I received a phone call from this particular number, during which the person on the other end mentioned that they were aware I had filed a complaint regarding the issue of receiving annoying phone calls. I informed them that this was actually the first time someone had contacted me regarding this matter. I also mentioned that my number is registered with TPS (Telephone Preference Service) and that I have personally blocked several numbers myself. After relaying this information, the caller appeared to become uninterested and terminated the conversation.
TPSTelephone Preference Service
12 years
A male voice mentioned that I had made a complaint about receiving many annoying and unwanted phone calls. I clarified that I hadn't reported any such matter, and furthermore, I wasn't a victim of such calls. He responded by saying, "Well, aren't you fortunate," and abruptly ended the call!
12 years
somebody rang me up saying they were aware i'd been getting loads of annoying calls, from silent ones to those from call centres. they claimed everyone in prescot had been targeted and they were trying to call to put a stop to it. but when i asked how they knew i'd had so many, they just ended the call straight away. just like that?? can anyone tell me who that was?
Prescot
12 years
I am constantly receiving calls from this particular number and it is really annoying to deal with these unsolicited calls all the time.
12 years
By discontinuing their telephone calls, individuals would actively contribute to putting a stop to bothersome calls. While we are well aware that these calls are against the law, there seems to be a lack of enforcement in preventing them. It is advisable to contact your Member of Parliament or Ofcom to address this issue. Embracing the uncharacteristically British habit of making louder complaints would also be beneficial.
Ofcom
12 years
I just received a call from them as well. I had previously filed a complaint against them on the TPS website. The salesperson was extremely aggressive, constantly interrupting me. It is against the law to contact numbers that are registered with TPS, as stated in the EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive of 2003. When dealing with cold callers, remember to inform them that they are violating the law by dialling your number. You can say something like, "You are breaking the law by calling this number. Can I please speak with your supervisor? Have you ever heard of TPS?" Let's stand up and fight against this, folks!
TPSEU
12 years
Got a call that went straight to voicemail, didn’t get a single word from them - just one of those annoying spam calls I guess.
12 years
At approximately 5:30 pm, we received a phone call. The caller claimed to be from BT and informed us about a new method they had implemented to block cold calling. The individual, who introduced herself as Taylor, offered to block the calls for a fee of £89.00 for a duration of three years, thereafter providing the service for free. "Can we have your credit card number now to proceed?" they asked. However, doubts arose as to the legitimacy of the call. It appeared to us as a possible criminal scam, and we believe that appropriate measures should be taken in response.
BTTaylor
12 years
Proposing a solution to ward off unwanted cold calls at a monthly fee of £1.91 for a duration of 3 years, after which the service would be provided free of charge. An interesting thought here would be for these companies to refrain from making cold calls themselves.
12 years
Received an unexpected phone call from this company tonight. They identified themselves as Cold Call Elimination and claimed to be able to put a box on your telephone line to stop annoying calls. Irony of ironies, their own call was a cold call!
12 years
I received a phone call from someone claiming they could assist me in blocking nuisance calls. I informed them that I am registered on the Telephone Preference Service and since I did not solicit their call, they were in fact a nuisance themselves. Subsequently, they abruptly ended the conversation and hung up.
Telephone Preference Service
13 years
Gave us a bell during work hours.

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