01254790042
TimeLine☎️ 01254790042 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by AQL Wholesale Ltd. It is part of the phone block 125479 with a prefix of 01254. The area code 01254 originates from Blackburn.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01254790042
- Warning: Scam from BlackburnJul
2018Call received, stats unsupported claimsMar
2018Potential scam from fake GoogleJan
2018Investigation of OCMS services scamJan
2018Untrustworthy individual falsely claiming affiliationNov
2017Scam phone call demanding paymentNov
2017Persistent sales call for scamNov
2017Warning about scammy marketing tacticsOct
2017Google Maps scam based in ManchesterOct
2017Warning: avoid engaging with scammersOct
2017Phone scammer pretending to be GoogleOct
2017Unsolicited call about fake advertisingMay
2017Avoid contact with this numberFeb
2017Falsely claimed to optimize Google listingsFeb
2017Number Of Searches: 168 Number Of Comments: 14 First Seen: 14 February 2017 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Camps Heath(Suffolk), Combe(Devon) and Garn(Powys).
01254790042 has 14 comments of which 9 x negative and 5 x neutral
01254790042 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01254790042 👆 is reported as a persistent and aggressive scam originating from the Blackburn/Manchester area, falsely claiming to represent Google Maps or related advertising services. Callers pressure recipients into paying for non-existent advertising optimisation, often resorting to threats or insults when challenged. Numerous small businesses have confirmed no prior engagement with the callers, who employ high-pressure tactics and misrepresent their affiliation with Google. The operation is linked to online content management services currently under investigation by trading standards. Users are advised to ignore such calls, avoid any payments, and block the number to prevent harassment. This number bears no legitimate connection to Google or genuine advertising services.
Reports on phone number 01254790042
8 yearsGot a call from a Blackburn number and had to check it on Google Maps. Turns out it’s a notorious con and the caller tries to trick you by saying stuff like:BlackburnMaps8 yearsToday I got a call from this number, but as soon as I asked them about their success rates, they just ended the call. Seems like they can't back up what they say.9 yearsGot a call earlier claiming to be from Google Maps about some “advertising” stuff. I told the person I handle all my Google things personally, then they just hung up on me. I had a feeling it was dodgy so after checking the comments here, I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number.Google Maps9 yearsI got a call from a number linked to some online content management firm based at the same location. Seems like these OCMs are under trading standards’ radar now. It’s basically the same crew running it, same scam all over again.9 yearsI got this bloke ringing me up, saying he’s “Chris from Google Maps" trying to flog some kind of “ad optimisation” service. Thing is, there’s no invoice, no legit paperwork, just a straight up scam. He kept pestering me to pay for something I never asked for. Told him to jog on. Total waste of time.ChrisGoogleMaps9 yearsThey rang me up once more today saying I had to renew my ad or else I’d be charged. When I told them I don’t place adverts anywhere, they got rude and repeated that I had to pay or they'd pass it on to a debt collector. I just told them to do whatever they wanted, then they started swearing and slammed the phone down. Total scam.9 yearsThey’ve ring me up a couple of times saying I’m paying for a Google Maps ad, which I’m not. When I told them to stop, they got really rude and started insulting me. Proper scammy behaviour if you ask me.Google Maps9 yearsLoads of muppets hassling small businesses with this “google maps optimisation” nonsense. Utter rubbish. Best just to block and forget about them.Google Maps9 yearsThese scammers have nothing to do with Google Maps, just to be clear. They're operating out of Manchester and it's total scam. Don't fall for it!Google MapsManchester9 yearsGot calls all the time from advertising scam people. When you push back, they start being rude and calling you names. Best thing is just to ignore them completely.9 yearswhat a total scam, they claimed they were from google maps or something like that! when i didn’t fall for it, the bloke got rude and called me a fin id##t before just ending the call. proper cheeky!Maps9 yearsGot a call out of the blue from this number, some bloke saying Elizabeth Cox from our B&B had sorted a Google ad with him. Told him no one by that name’s ever been part of our team, and he got all cheeky about it. He then wanted to know how our business info ended up on his list like magic or something. Honestly, not worth even a minute of your day!Elizabeth CoxGoogle10 yearsI would seriously avoid this number at all costs.10 yearsHad a call from these lot saying they could improve my business’s google maps ranking. Complete nonsense and a total scam, do NOT believe it. They have no power to blacklist or remove your google business listing at all.GoogleSubmit Your Own Report (01254 790042)
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