01244557272
☎️ 01244557272 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Numbergroup Utilities Ltd. It is part of the phone block 1244557 with a prefix of 01244. The area code 01244 originates from Chester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01244557272
- Potential scam from fake BT representativeDec
2023Staying vigilant with phone callsDec
2023Caller hung up immediatelyAug
2023Conducting loft insulation survey callAug
2023Suspicious call about insulation grantsAug
2023Invalid input, unable to summarizeJul
2021Warning about potential scam callerJul
2021Avoided potential loft insulation scam.Jul
2021Scam call asking for surveyJul
2021Call regarding loft insulation appointmentJul
2021Troubled by unwanted phone callsJul
2021Loft insulation scam, avoid MathewJul
2021Issues with loft insulation paymentsJul
2021Check unknown numbers for safetyJul
2021Blocking calls for peace and quietJul
2021Warning about misleading insulation salesmenJul
2021Telemarketer with persistent and smooth-talking approachJul
2021Matthew calling about potential scamJul
2021Caller offering unsolicited energy servicesJul
2021Ignore unknown numbers, answerphone scamJul
2021Suspicious call may be spamJul
2021Unable to summarize, doesn't contain contextJul
2021Claimed to be Energy AdvisorJul
2021Complaint about unwanted call receivedJul
2021Free loft inspection offer claimedJul
2021Call, no message left. BlockedJul
2021Missed call, no voicemail leftJul
2021Missed call, likely spam numberJul
2021Chris discusses renewable energy butJul
2021no sounds from dead lineJul
2021Scam warning; blocked number nuisanceJul
2021Received unsolicited call about insulationJul
2021Received unwanted call, blocked numberJul
2021Unsolicited call despite being on TPSJul
2021Checking insulation in loft soonJul
2021Repeated calls about home insulationJul
2021Received anonymous call, seeking reassuranceJul
2021Ignore irrelevant London energy companyJul
2021Potential scam call blocked successfullyJul
2021Number Of Searches: 88 Number Of Comments: 35 First Seen: 28 June 2021 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Denby(Derbyshire), Groby(Leicestershire), Poringland(Norfolk) and Three Crofts(Dumfries and Galloway).
01244557272 has 35 comments of which 8 x negative and 27 x neutral
01244557272 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01244557272 👆 is reported as a nuisance number frequently associated with scam calls claiming to be from energy advisors or contractors related to loft insulation surveys and government grants. Callers often pressure recipients for access or personal information, sometimes seeking control of computers. Many users report abrupt hang-ups, silence, or evasive behaviour when questioned. Despite posing as legitimate representatives, the calls have been widely identified as attempts to deceive, with repeated calls even targeting those registered with the Telephone Preference Service. The number is consequently blocked by many, and experts recommend ignoring unsolicited calls from it to avoid potential fraud or harassment.
Reports on phone number 01244557272
3 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were from Openreach, wanted me to give them access to my laptop. I told them I'm no fool just because I'm elderly, and then she just ended the call.3 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from BT Openreach saying there was an issue with my internet and asked to take control of my laptop.BT Openreach3 yearsJust as I picked up the phone, they cut the line.3 yearsA few moments ago, I received a rather surprising call from someone claiming to be "Chris, a local energy advisor," discussing government funding for loft insulation. Honestly, it had all the hallmarks of a dodgy scam!Chris3 yearsClaimed they were carrying out a survey on loft insulation.5 yearsThis has gotta be some kinda dodgy scam, watch out!5 yearsSome bloke kept ringing me up, going on and on about loft insulation. No matter how many times I said nah, they wouldn’t give up. Had to block the number in the end.5 yearsChris called about loft insulation and energy stuff, sounded pretty friendly. I told him I wasn’t interested and quickly ended the call. Felt a bit dodgy to me.Chris5 yearsGot a call from a bloke about loft insulation the other day. He was trying to set up an appointment and asked me a few questions. I mentioned I needed to check with my husband first, then he said he’d have his manager ring me back in about 20 minutes.5 yearsNo answer, must be one of those auto dialler things.5 yearssome bloke called matthew about government backed insulation, seemed dodgy to me so i just ended the call right away.Matthew5 yearsthis bloke named Mathew ringed about some loft insulation issues, but he dodged all my questions. pretty sure it’s a total scam.Mathew5 yearsGot a call from a number I didn’t recognise. Looked them up and honestly, I’m glad I did. Definitely going to make checking unknown calls a habit from now on.5 yearsI was about to pick up my home phone but thought twice after seeing all the posts here. Seriously, how do people expect this nonsense to ever end?5 yearsIgnored the voicemail. After seeing the other reviews, seems like another loft insulation rip-off. This is the second call I've had today. Blocked the number straight away.5 yearsGot a call from someone called Chris who claimed there was an issue with some loft insulation done through a government grant - which, honestly, they never even put in. They said they wanted to come back and carry out a survey, but I just hung up straight away. Smelled like a total scam to me.Chris5 yearsGot a call with no answer, so I just blocked the number.5 yearsGot a call from 01244557272 today. No idea who they were, answered machine and just hung up. Watch out, might be dodgy!5 yearsSomebody phoned me saying they were Chris, a local Energy Adviser. They wanted to check on my loft insulation, mentioning that it might be at risk from condensation damage.Chris5 yearsDidn’t wanna get that call at all.5 yearsGot a call saying I should get my loft insulation checked over for free today. Bit pushy about it!5 yearsCalled me but no message was left. Straight to block.5 yearsThey called but didn’t bother to leave any voicemail.5 yearsI missed the call earlier today cos I couldn’t get to the phone quick enough, and it just ended straight away. Had a quick look at the number afterwards and saw quite a few other people had issues with it too.5 yearsEven tho I’m on the TPS list, I still get calls from Chris about renewable energy stuff. Really annoying!ChrisTelephone Preference Service5 yearsI answered but the line was completely dead, no noise, no talking, nothing at all.5 yearsI looked up this number and checked out what others said. Seems like it’s linked to a scam, especially around the Isle of Wight area. I’ve gone ahead and blocked it, marked it as a nuisance caller on my phone now.Isle of Wight5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were returning my call about insulation for the roof. I never called them, so I just ended the call straight away. Sick of these random calls, especially since I’m registered with the TPS.Telephone Preference Service5 yearsI let it go to voicemail but as soon as it picked up, they just cut the call. Been blocked from my phone ever since.5 yearsI’m on the TPS list but still got a call from them out of the blue.Telephone Preference Service5 yearsGot a call today from someone wanting to come round and inspect my loft insulation.5 yearsMathew rings me like two times a week, always claims he’s from some firm in Nottingham. He’s always on about a government scheme, something to do with loft work or condensation from a previous job they supposedly did? Wants to organise another survey, but I keep telling him I’m not interested. Every time I refuse, he just ends the call, only to call back again later. Feels like one of those scams folks on the Isle of Wight keep warning about.MathewNottinghamIsle of Wight5 yearsIt’s really unsettling to get those mystery calls, especially when the line just cuts out as soon as you pick up. Glad to see I’m not the only one dealing with this, reading others’ experiences helps a bit.5 yearsGot a call from a bloke named Chris claiming to be from some London energy firm, talking about loft insulation - which was kinda pointless since I’m up here in Scotland. Honestly, the whole thing was just confusing and didn’t add up, so I’d just recommend ignoring calls like this altogether.ChrisLondonScotland5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from a local energy company. My missus picked up and he immediately asked if she was the homeowner. She asked how he even got our number and who gave it to him. Seemed suspicious, then he just hung up on her. 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