01249400196

☎️ 01249400196 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by AQL Wholesale Ltd. It is part of the phone block 124940 with a prefix of 01249. The area code 01249 originates from Chippenham.

Various renditions of this phone number might emerge on your Caller ID as:

+441249400196+44 1249 40019601249 400196+44-1249-400196

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01249 400196 Tagged as:

tps telephone preference service chippenham uk service information commissioner ' s office ico nigeria new delhi bbc

TimeLine of events for phone number 01249400196

  • Ignored number, potential privacy issue
    Mar
    2016
  • Unwanted PPI phone call received
    Mar
    2016
  • Blocked PPI calls despite TPS
    Feb
    2016
  • Claims ISIS recruitment via phone
    Feb
    2016
  • Nigerian scam attempts credit card theft
    Feb
    2016
  • Persistent, impolite caller; blocked number
    Feb
    2016
  • Unrecognized call, hung up confused
    Feb
    2016
  • Frustrated with persistent phone calls
    Jan
    2016
  • Caller accent doesn't imply location
    Dec
    2015
  • Hard to understand; call disconnected
    Oct
    2015
  • Blocked this number from calls
    Oct
    2015
  • Unwanted call, difficult to understand
    Aug
    2015
  • Received suspicious call, cut off
    Jul
    2015
  • Receiving unwanted PPI phone calls
    Apr
    2015
  • Unwanted PPI call, no permission
    Apr
    2015
  • Accents don't match location code
    Mar
    2015
  • Inquiring about PPI claims company
    Mar
    2015
  • Poor English marketing call experience
    Mar
    2015
  • Annoying telemarketing calls persistently received
    Jan
    2015
Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 17 First Seen: 19 January 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Castletown(Staffordshire), Chegworth(Kent), Loch Arkaig(Highland) and Oreton(Shropshire).

01249400196 has 17 comments of which 14 x neutral and 3 x negative

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01249400196 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01249400196 👆 is reported as a persistent and unsolicited telemarketing number primarily associated with PPI (Payment Protection Insurance) claims. Despite being registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS), many users experience frequent calls, often featuring non-local accents that suggest the callers are not based where the number appears to originate. The calls are frequently described as intrusive, with some recipients noting difficulty understanding the callers and a general sense of annoyance. Many have chosen to block the number due to repeated unwanted contact. Caution is advised as some reports imply attempts to glean personal or financial information under misleading pretences. Overall, the number is widely considered a nuisance and a potential scam risk.

Reports on phone number 01249400196

10 years
disregarded ppi values
10 years
Annoying Call Regarding PPI
11 years
This company is more than just a provider of PPI services. It operates covertly as an ISIS recruitment campaign, using the guise of offering fictional PPI refunds. Once they have lured you in, you may find yourself involved in gruesome activities like beheading charity workers near the Turkish border. However, there is a way to opt out: all you need to do is answer their phone call and assertively say, "Retract your foreskin and dance."
11 years
Christ, help us all! There is a Muslim organization in Nigeria attempting to deceive people by soliciting their credit card information with the intention of financing a brothel project in New Delhi.
NigeriaNew Delhi
11 years
Even though I'm registered with the Telephone Preference Service, I've been getting calls from a PPI firm. The caller was quite insistent and rather rude too. I've gone ahead and blocked the number now.
Telephone Preference Service
11 years
I received a call at 11.50am from an unknown number. Curiosity got the better of me, so I answered the phone silently. On the other end, there was an Indian gentleman speaking, but I couldn't recognize his voice nor understand which company he represented or reason for calling. Consequently, I chose to hang up without speaking further. If it was truly important, they could always send a text message. However, I haven't received any text message so far. It seems like another attempt to deceive me... quite amusing, really.
11 years
I am fed up with receiving calls from this number on my mobile. I might end up using foul language with them the next time.
11 years
I don't understand why some of you assume that just because the caller has an Indian accent, they cannot be located in Chippenham...unless there is some kind of discriminatory situation happening there that I'm unaware of.
Chippenham
11 years
The BBC in Brighton said they hung up because it was difficult to understand.
BBCBrighton
11 years
Number is added to the list of blocked calls.
11 years
I keep receiving irritating phone calls, but I cannot comprehend what the lady on the other end of the line is saying, so I end up hanging up.
11 years
I have received a few phone calls recently, usually I don't answer unknown numbers. However, this time I decided to pick up. The caller ID displayed "Chippenham," but the accent was clearly of Indian origin, which made me suspicious. As a result, I promptly ended the call.
11 years
Unauthorized PPI sales call received on mobile, without prior consent.
11 years
Strangely, the area code is associated with Chippenham in the United Kingdom, however, I strongly believe that they are not situated there, judging by their accents. Their accents don't have any resemblance to the West Country. I have called them two times regarding PPI claims.
ChippenhamUnited KingdomWest Country
12 years
The company is inquiring about claims regarding payment protection insurance (PPI).
12 years
During the marketing call, it was quite evident that the individuals on the other line were struggling with their English communication skills.
12 years
I have been receiving extremely bothersome telemarketing calls from the same number. It's become quite frustrating as I've already been contacted by them three times.

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