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01243887514

☎️ 01243887514 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. It is part of the phone block 1243887 with a prefix of 01243. The area code 01243 originates from Chichester.

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01243 887514 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01243887514

  • Elderly suffer from unwanted calls
    Nov
    2017
  • Beware of scam callers! Don't engage!
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call; multiple unwanted attempts
    Feb
    2017
  • Received scam call, blocked number
    Feb
    2017
  • Fraudulent call asking for information
    Jan
    2017
  • Unwanted calls, wrong information, blocking
    Jan
    2017
  • Received suspicious call, unknown source
    Dec
    2016
  • Rude, threatening calls about account
    Dec
    2016
  • Scammers preying on vulnerable seniors
    Dec
    2016
  • Allegations of fraud and disapproval
    Dec
    2016
  • Stopping silent calls, customer service
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious calls before unsolicited prevention
    Sep
    2016
  • Rude call for bill payer
    Sep
    2016
  • Rude call, promised to return
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious calls, recommend blocking number
    Sep
    2016
  • Fraudulent call targeting elderly lady
    Aug
    2016
  • Rude con artists; don't engage them
    Aug
    2016
  • Frustration towards police response effectiveness
    Aug
    2016
  • Unable to hear, blocked number
    Jul
    2016
  • Disliking scam robo-call blocker concept
    Jul
    2016
  • Scammers posing as call blockers
    Jun
    2016
  • Beware of this number's scam
    Jun
    2016
  • Received unwanted call despite precautions
    May
    2016
  • Nuisance cold caller selling service
    Apr
    2016
  • Not a scam, police approved
    Apr
    2016
  • Scam call by English woman
    Apr
    2016
  • Called, no answer or message
    Apr
    2016
  • Requesting payment to block calls
    Mar
    2016
  • Cease unwanted nuisance phone calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Nuisance calls could be scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Polite caller; reporting for nuisance
    Jan
    2016
  • Ignoring TPS, cold calling scammers
    Dec
    2015
  • Multiple spam calls reported, police threatened
    Nov
    2015
  • Just another annoying nuisance
    Oct
    2015
  • Number calling multiple times. Annoying
    Sep
    2015
  • Caller lacks manners, report company
    Sep
    2015
  • Rude nuisance call, won't pay
    Sep
    2015
  • Pushing unnecessary services, disregarding membership
    Jul
    2015
  • Scam caller claiming to stop calls
    Jul
    2015
  • Nuisance calls, insensitivity, causing worry
    Jul
    2015
  • Background chatter followed by silence
    Jun
    2015
  • No response, answer not acknowledged
    Jun
    2015
  • Avoid unknown calls, confirm numbers later
    Jun
    2015
  • Called and then hung up
    Jun
    2015
  • Appreciate information on missed call
    Jun
    2015
  • Only one nuisance call received
    Jun
    2015
  • Resolved unwanted calls with new phone
    May
    2015
  • Nuisance call inquiry, hung up
    May
    2015
  • Scam conned elderly uncle £90
    May
    2015
  • Suspected scam call about charges
    Apr
    2015
  • Hanging up on nuisance caller
    Mar
    2015
  • Nuisance call, hung up quickly
    Mar
    2015
  • Ignored call from unrecognized number
    Mar
    2015
  • Doubtful effectiveness of spam blocker
    Mar
    2015
  • Nuisance call complaint; rejected offer
    Mar
    2015
  • Rude female dismissed my inquiry
    Mar
    2015
  • Frequent calls, hangs up when answered
    Feb
    2015
  • Nuisance calls, unresponsive to requests
    Feb
    2015
  • Nuisance call selling service scam
    Feb
    2015
  • Receiving persistent silent calls recently
    Feb
    2015
  • Unwanted call offering paid service
    Feb
    2015
  • Same scam, different nuisance call
    Jan
    2015
  • Scam involving nuisance phone calls
    Jan
    2015
  • Received call, hung up abruptly
    Dec
    2014
  • Irony in nuisance call services
    Dec
    2014
  • Rude caller, multiple hang-ups experienced
    Nov
    2014
  • Cold caller irony prompts call blocking
    Sep
    2014
  • Ironic unwanted call spam response
    Sep
    2014
  • Suspicious call-blocker offer coincidence questioned
    Aug
    2014
  • Fraudulent call, avoid sharing information
    Jul
    2014
  • Frustrated by persistent wrong calls
    Jun
    2014
  • Sales call scammer hung up
    Jun
    2014
  • Warns about suspicious phone calls
    Jun
    2014
  • Nuisance calls lead to confusion
    Jun
    2014
  • Blocking unwanted sales calls only
    May
    2014
  • Sales call annoyance leads to hang-up
    May
    2014
  • Sales call ignored TPS regulations
    Apr
    2014
  • Missed a ring in proposal
    Mar
    2014
Number Of Searches: 454 Number Of Comments: 73 First Seen: 06 March 2014 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Garnant(Carmarthenshire) and Madeley Heath(Staffordshire).

01243887514 has 73 comments of which 42 x neutral and 24 x negative and 7 x positive

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01243887514 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01243887514 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance caller falsely claiming recipients have existing accounts and offering costly call-blocking services, often targeting elderly individuals. Callers typically request sensitive bank or credit card details, which raises scam suspicions. Multiple users note rude or threatening behaviour when declined, with some experiencing repeated calls despite being registered on the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). Calls often feature unconvincing explanations and disappear abruptly if challenged. The company behind these calls disregards TPS regulations and has been widely condemned for exploiting vulnerable people. Users advise blocking the number and caution against sharing personal or financial information. Evidence suggests this is a fraudulent operation masquerading as a legitimate service to prevent unwanted calls.

Reports on phone number 01243887514

9 years
They keep ringing up older folks who already get loads of unwanted calls. It's really annoying for them.
10 years
I received a phone call earlier today from a company claiming that I had registered with them three years back. They mentioned they could stop all calls from Asian numbers for me but then proceeded to ask for my credit card information. That immediately set off alarm bells, so I hung up without hesitation. They went on to try calling me three additional times, but I chose to ignore them completely.
10 years
I received a call from this number earlier today claiming that I had set up an account with them three years back. I told them I hadn’t a clue what they were on about and promptly hung up. I then blocked their number immediately. It’s absurd how these con artists believe they can buy off unwanted calls with cash - not a chance! I may be many things, but gullible isn’t one of them!
10 years
Received a call from this number today claiming I have an account with them. Utter nonsense! They went on about how they could stop all those pesky calls from Asia and were after my bank info. When I declined to share any details, they simply hung up. What a load of rubbish!
Asia
10 years
I've received four calls from this number already, claiming they can eliminate all those pesky nuisance calls for the tidy sum of over £80 annually, plus a monthly charge on top. When I inquired about how they obtained my phone number, they couldn't provide any clarity whatsoever, and to top it off, they had my address completely wrong! Honestly, they are just adding to the racket of unwanted calls that plague us. I've decided to take matters into my own hands and purchased a phone equipped with a call blocker; this number will be going straight on the list! Just for good measure, I’m also registered with the Telephone Preference Service.
Telephone Preference Service
10 years
I received a call today from this number, claiming they could put a stop to all international calls and pesky local ones too. They mentioned I had an account with them, but I firmly told them I didn't know what they were on about, and then they abruptly hung up. I'm really curious as to how they even got hold of my number in the first place.
10 years
I keep receiving calls from this firm claiming I hold an account with them, which is absolute nonsense! Their tone is consistently unpleasant and rather intimidating. Honestly, I wish they'd just leave me alone!
10 years
This number keeps ringing up older folks, definitely seems like they're after the elderly.
10 years
Beware of a firm called IT Protect Ltd, run by some idiot named Warren Pye. This guy and his team basically target old people, trying to take advantage of them. I can only imagine what his family must think about the way he acts - if his grandparents are still around, I’d be ashamed if I were related. Honestly, I hope when he and his crew get older, they end up falling for the very same kind of scam. What goes around comes around, right?
IT Protect LtdWarren Pye
10 years
They kept ringing me with silence on the line for like two hours straight, and then finally they called back just to tell me they could put a stop to it.
10 years
I received a rather curious phone call claiming they could stop unwanted calls from foreign call centres and the like. Isn't it funny, though? Just before their call, I kept getting a bunch of silent calls from numbers that were withheld. It all feels a bit dodgy, if you ask me.
10 years
I rang up to speak with the person who pays the bill, but they just said they'd get back to me when that person was available, then cut me off. Honestly, they sounded pretty rude and unfriendly.
10 years
Received a rather impolite and off-putting phone call - they mentioned something about ringing me back.
10 years
I received a couple of phone calls yesterday and today from someone claiming they were going to switch off my computer. I asked them to speak to my son, who was present at the time. The caller had a very heavy accent, which heightened my concerns. It's been on my mind all day. Honestly, it's quite alarming-this number definitely needs to be reported and blocked!
10 years
I was looking after an elderly lady when this company rang her up. They asked for her debit card info, saying it was to block the calls she’s been getting from Indian call centres. Thankfully, I was there to stop anything happening and she didn’t lose any money.
10 years
Yesterday, I received a call and ended up speaking to my missus. When she expressed disinterest, they simply refused to accept that and insisted on continuing the conversation. I stepped in and made it clear we weren't keen on whatever they were selling. After that, they had the audacity to ring us back five times, being outright nasty and making threats, insisting they needed to chat with my wife. Absolute dodgy scammers, the lot of them. It’s wise to keep your personal information away from these characters.
10 years
Come on, police! What on earth are you playing at? This scam operation is absolutely outrageous - it’s practically daylight robbery! Honestly, can you not see how vulnerable our elderly folk are? You really need to step up and take action. We need you to tackle this nonsense! The number in question, 01243887514, is being used by these crooks. What more do you need to intervene?
10 years
Got a call from a lady with loads of noise in the background, making it impossible to catch what she was trying to say. So, I just ended the call and blocked her number. I’m using TalkTalk’s free call blocker, and it’s been quite handy.
TalkTalk
10 years
Absolutely shameless! Got a call today supposedly to help stop annoying calls, but it turned out to be just another nuisance itself!
10 years
I've been receiving calls from fraudsters trying to shake me down for cash by claiming they'll help me block pesky calls-ironically, they’re just as bothersome themselves!
10 years
Received a call from this number on the 23rd of June, and it honestly seemed too good to be true - ended up losing some cash because of it. Just a heads up to everyone, stay sharp!
10 years
I received a call from this number, and I’m on the ex-directory list and registered with the TPS. What’s the purpose of that? All significant calls usually come through to my mobile. I hardly ever give out my landline.
TPS
10 years
What a bothersome experience! I just had a cold caller on the line, peddling some so-called “premium call barring” to tackle the multitude of nuisance calls plaguing my postcode. Honestly, who do they think they're fooling? Absolute fools!
10 years
Received a call from this number, but I missed it. They didn’t bother to leave a voicemail either. Quite odd, really.
10 years
This call felt like a scam, but it wasn’t like the usual ones where the caller sounds foreign. This time, a lady with a proper English accent rang me up. She claimed I’d been getting loads of nuisance calls, which I agreed with. Then she rattled off a bunch of numbers and said they could stop them if I paid. I told her I wasn’t interested in paying anything and that I’d simply block any annoying numbers myself. She ended the call quite sharpish after that.
10 years
Received a call soliciting funds to eliminate all unwanted solicitations entirely!
11 years
Please cease these bothersome phone calls immediately.
11 years
Got a call at my place today saying I could stop annoying calls for just £1.70 a month. This is the second time in a couple of weeks they've bothered me. So annoying! Definitely feels like a scam. Wish they’d try blocking their own calls instead and let us all have some quiet.
11 years
I received a call from a woman earlier today. She was quite courteous when I informed her that I had no intention of paying for her service to stop unwanted calls. I'll be making sure to report her number to Which as well.
11 years
These people clearly have no respect for the Telephone Preference Service and seem to disregard it entirely. They keep ringing us up out of the blue, attempting to peddle some so-called call-blocking "services." It's absolutely shocking behaviour, and something needs to be done about it post-haste. They identify themselves as IT Protect, so let's make sure to blacklist them!
Telephone Preference Service
11 years
I've had calls from this number quite a few times, sometimes they even tweak the last few digits. I never picked up, but I phoned them back using my hidden number. I warned them I'd report to the cops if they kept ringing and told them to quit bothering people since they obviously don’t have my permission to call.
11 years
Oh, what a bother! Just one more irritation in my day.
11 years
This number keeps ringing me up quite often. It’s happened several times now.
11 years
I received an unsolicited call from this number today, and I must say, the individual on the other end could certainly do with a refresher on proper phone etiquette. If they can't muster even a modicum of politeness, they’d be better off not making the call at all! Should this company be attempting to extract cash from unsuspecting folks, they ought to be reported to trading standards without delay. They claim they need 56 pence a week to put a stop to such annoying calls, yet I can't help but wonder why they are still reaching out when they could just as easily be lining their own pockets through such dubious requests. With a significant portion of the population already registered with the telephone preference service, the blame does not lie with the public for disregarding these calls. It's high time that operators learned to respect our choices rather than abruptly hanging up in a fit of rudeness, especially when they initiated contact in the first place!
11 years
Today, I received a rather perplexing call from this number. A woman on the other end assured me she could assist in halting all my pesky nuisance calls. I thought, "Alright, let's hear her out." However, before I knew it, she was quoting me a charge of £56 plus some change per week! I quickly responded with a firm 'no' as I intended to mention I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service, but she abruptly ended the call before I could finish. Honestly, it was quite rude! That’s definitely one number I will not hesitate to block.
Telephone Preference Service
11 years
They kept calling even tho I told them we’re already with TIPS. Tried to pitch a service pretty much the same as ours. I’d already mentioned we’re registered with TIPS before, but they didn’t seem to get it.
TIPS
11 years
I got a call from a bloke who sounded proper convincing, telling me for just £1.90 a month he could put an end to all the annoying calls I get. When I told him I'd get my husband to have a word with him, he just went quiet and hung up on me.
11 years
My mum got a call from someone claiming they could help block nuisance calls. What really threw them off was asking for my dad when he died over six years ago! I've been telling my mum for ages to ignore these cold callers, but it still upset her quite a bit. Honestly, I just wish these annoying calls would stop completely.
11 years
I picked up and could hear some faint noise in the background, but then it just went quiet.
11 years
I picked up but nobody said anything.
11 years
Received a call earlier today, but as soon as I picked up, they hung up straight away. Quite bizarre!
11 years
Cheers for the info, I was busy earlier so now I don’t have to keep guessing who rang me.
11 years
"Are you still being bombarded with unwanted calls?"
"Not at all."
"So there's no annoying calls coming through?"
"Only this particular one."
11 years
i kept gettin calls from this number and loads of others, got fed up so i bought the 18500 phone with a call blocker for £40 as i needed a new landline anyway. you do need caller id from your phone provider for it to work properly. it been about six weeks now and no unwanted calls have come through, only the numbers i put on the safe list ring me. finally some peace, could not be happier!
11 years
Received a call from someone claiming to have proof of prank calls affecting my local phone lines and inquired if I was experiencing any disturbances. I replied in the negative, and then they abruptly disconnected.
11 years
My 92 year old uncle got tricked into paying £30 every month for three months, total scam!
11 years
My husband answered this phone call, and the caller claimed to be from the IT department, attempting to sell a service to halt annoying calls for just £1.80 a month. I was in the midst of a shower when I pieced it together and thought, "This is definitely dodgy!"
11 years
The lady kept going on about stopping nuisance calls. I just told her she was one herself.
11 years
I received a rather bothersome call from this number, and they even had the cheek to ask for me by name! I mentioned that I haven’t been getting many of those kinds of calls lately, and then they abruptly disconnected. I can’t help but think that my response might invite even more of these nuisance calls in the future. What a situation!
11 years
I didn't pick up as the number was unfamiliar to me! But I'm pretty sure it was some phone pest calling!
11 years
Got a call from some bloke abroad trying to peddle this gadget for my landline that supposedly blocks cold calls - total rubbish if you ask me. It really makes you think about how many folks might've fallen for this scam.
11 years
I received a rather peculiar call from someone claiming to help with persistent nuisance calls - this right after I'd let off steam during a call on Saturday, telling the last caller to do one. Seems like I’m not the only one in my area tackling this issue. The caller then suggested that for just 46p a week, I could put an end to these interruptions. They seemed keen to know if that was affordable for me, to which I naturally replied that yes, it was within my means, yet I had absolutely no desire to pursue their offer. Suddenly, the line went dead!
11 years
I got a call from a woman who was pretty rude and kept interrupting me whenever I asked if her so-called ‘antispam’ service was legit.
12 years
I'm getting rather fed up with these bothersome calls, where they persistently attempt to hawk their call barring services, all while prying for my bank card information. It's incredibly frustrating that they refuse to take my number off their list, despite my clear requests to do so.
12 years
These lot tend to ring frequently, but every time I pick up, they just disconnect.
12 years
Today, my wife got a call from this number touting a service to curb nuisance calls for a mere £1.80 monthly fee. They were keen to collect her Mastercard details, claiming they’d ring me again tomorrow. I’m all set for them, especially since I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service.
Telephone Preference Service
12 years
In recent months, this number has been dialling my line incessantly, yet nobody ever seems to utter a word. Today, however, I received a peculiar call where they claimed to be aware of all the nuisance calls I’ve been receiving. They proposed a blocking service for £1.80 a month to put an end to the bother. I mentioned I'd have a natter with my husband about it, but my curiosity got the better of me, so I did a quick 1471. Lo and behold, it turned out to be the same pesky number!
12 years
This afternoon, I received a call from the number mentioned above. The caller was keen to sell me some unwanted telemarketing service for the bargain price of just over 40 pence a week. He addressed me by name, which was a bit unsettling. When I mentioned that I wasn’t interested in spending any money on such things, he quickly disconnected the call. Quite rude, if you ask me!
12 years
Received a call from this number earlier, inquiring whether I'd been receiving any nuisance calls. When I responded that I hadn’t, she promptly hung up! Quite odd, don’t you think?
12 years
Haha! Just received a bothersome call from a firm peddling a service to block bothersome calls. It’s akin to a thief offering you a security system!
12 years
I've received two calls from this number within a couple of days. The first time, I clearly stated, "I'm not paying," and the caller abruptly hung up on me. Today, however, when I expressed my lack of interest, she had the audacity to respond, "You haven't even heard the details!" I promptly informed her that I was well aware, having received a previous call. Once again, she slammed the phone down. Honestly, how incredibly impolite!
12 years
I just received a phone call from a company that identified themselves as "IT Protect." When I expressed my disinterest, the woman on the other end responded with a rather baffling, "Interested in what?" To which I retorted, "In preventing my computer from getting hacked." She then corrected me, claiming their focus was actually on tackling cold calls-how very ironic, isn't it? I chimed in with a cheeky, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” to which she seemed unimpressed and promptly ended the conversation. This has pushed me over the edge! I'm now on a mission to find a solid call-blocking device. Ironically, I fell into the very trap I warned myself against; it certainly had the hallmarks of a cold caller, and it patently was!
12 years
I keep receiving calls from this individual claiming they can put an end to nuisance calls. Quite amusing, don’t you think? I told them to kick things off by sorting out their own calls first!
12 years
Indeed! I received a telephone call earlier today from this number, proposing a subscription for a call-blocking service to fend off those pesky nuisance calls, all for a mere £1.99 a month. Oddly enough, this happened just three days after I chimed in on a discussion in the 'Tell the Telegraph' forum. Quite the coincidence, wouldn’t you say?
12 years
Received a call today from a woman trying to trick me into giving my credit card info - total scam!
12 years
I'm absolutely fed up with this company repeatedly calling me. They insist on asking for someone who clearly doesn’t reside at my address. I've explained the situation to them numerous times, yet they seem utterly incapable of grasping the message. It's incredibly frustrating!
12 years
I recently found myself on a call with a lady trying to sell me a gadget that would supposedly put an end to those pesky sales calls. She mentioned a monthly fee, but when I pointed out that she was precisely the type of call I wished to avoid, she promptly ended our conversation. The call came from a number linked to Chichester.
Chichester
12 years
I keep receiving numerous calls from this number. Be wary of 08000 124770, as it appears to be affiliated with this bunch.
12 years
I recently received a rather perplexing phone call that left me scratching my head. At first, I assumed it was Virgin reaching out to help me fend off those pesky nuisance calls, especially since I’d been bombarded with five of them that very afternoon. It all seemed quite plausible until the caller started probing for my credit card information. That's when the penny finally dropped - yet another scam! Honestly, when will someone finally put an end to this relentless invasion of our privacy? It's absolutely infuriating!
Virgin
12 years
Honestly, the sole call I wish to avoid today is from this firm attempting to peddle me a subscription to prevent those irritating cold-calls!
12 years
A lady called me up earlier, inquiring whether I’ve been plagued by pesky sales calls. Once I mentioned that she was yet another addition to my extensive catalogue of annoyances, she abruptly hung up.
12 years
Had a sales call come through that I promptly blocked. I made it clear several times I was curious if they followed the TPS guidelines, but before I could get a proper answer, they just hung up. Quite the twist of fate if you ask me!
TPS
13 years
I let a call slip through my fingers.

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