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01607418088

☎️ 01607418088 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01607.

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+441607418088+44 1607 41808801607 418088+44-1607-418088

01607 418088 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01607418088

  • Beware of potential phone scams
    Apr
    2017
  • Annoying frequent calls received recently
    Apr
    2017
  • Beware of scam call. Block
    Apr
    2017
  • Aggressive caller requesting bank information
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning against giving bank details
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam calls soliciting personal information
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspected scam call from preference service
    Mar
    2017
  • Received call from phone service
    Mar
    2017
  • Nuisance call from Indian caller
    Mar
    2017
  • Aggressive scam call; personal information
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted call asking personal details
    Mar
    2017
  • Frequent calls, never answered
    Mar
    2017
  • Frustrating cold call experience with TPS
    Mar
    2017
  • TPS Asian guy wrong number
    Mar
    2017
  • Received fraudulent call from TPS
    Mar
    2017
  • Ignoring calls from unknown numbers
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call requesting personal details
    Mar
    2017
  • Annoying scam calls, government inaction
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call from TPS faking
    Mar
    2017
  • Scammer posing as service representative
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call, refused information request
    Mar
    2017
  • Missed call from spoofed number
    Mar
    2017
  • Aggressive scam call for information
    Mar
    2017
  • Repeated scam calls from Madras
    Mar
    2017
  • Beware of persistent scam calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call, avoid answering it
    Mar
    2017
  • Indian caller, silent hang-up
    Mar
    2017
  • Similar distressing experience, will report
    Mar
    2017
  • Frequent scam calls from India
    Mar
    2017
  • Reported for attempting financial fraud
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call, got aggressive, hung up
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious calls, unable to report
    Mar
    2017
  • Fraudulent phone call requesting information
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call asking for card details
    Mar
    2017
  • Report scam callers to ICO
    Mar
    2017
  • Possible scam call from London
    Mar
    2017
  • Aggressive scam calls causing issues
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller hung up twice suspiciously
    Mar
    2017
  • Rejected scam phone call, blocked
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call from Telephone Preference
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller hung up after greeting
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call; report to authorities
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted calls blocked by BT
    Mar
    2017
  • Annoyed by persistent scam calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Ignored unrecognized number. Possible scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call from marketing scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Woman claimed calls would stop
    Mar
    2017
  • Received suspicious call, likely scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Ignoring repeated calls with no message
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted calls, no messages left
    Mar
    2017
  • Old man receives frequent suspicious calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Report scam calls to Action Fraud
    Mar
    2017
  • Ignored unrecognized international call twice
    Mar
    2017
  • Aggressive man demanding answers, persists
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller got defensive and aggressive
    Mar
    2017
  • Blocked suspected scam call, grateful
    Mar
    2017
  • Unknown caller, multiple disruptions, irritating
    Mar
    2017
  • Reported scam call, didn't give data
    Mar
    2017
  • Incorrect number after returning call
    Mar
    2017
  • Persistent ringing; seeks solution
    Mar
    2017
  • Repeated calls from suspicious number
    Mar
    2017
  • Received suspicious call from Austin
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted call from 'Steve' stopped
    Mar
    2017
  • Called and hung up silently
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller being persistent, avoid answering
    Mar
    2017
  • Rude verbal exchange with caller
    Mar
    2017
  • Avoid this phone number; scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call from fake TPS
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call requesting financial information
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam phone call requesting information
    Mar
    2017
  • Unsolicited, convincing morning sales call
    Mar
    2017
  • True Call phone blocks scammers
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious caller asking for information
    Mar
    2017
  • Uncertain accuracy of TPS reports
    Mar
    2017
  • Unauthorized call for TPS information
    Mar
    2017
  • Unsolicited call from possible scammer
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller hung up after questioning
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted call from suspicious number
    Mar
    2017
  • Avoid answering any questions
    Mar
    2017
  • Upset about persistent unwanted calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Report live and spam calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Hung up on telephone preference manager
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted scam call from 'Jonathan'
    Mar
    2017
  • Received nuisance marketing call, dismissed
    Mar
    2017
  • Received call from potential scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Nuisance call claiming to stop calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Report live callers to authorities
    Mar
    2017
  • Beware of fake TPS calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Warning: Scammer requesting personal information
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious caller, ignored responses, intrusive
    Mar
    2017
  • Blocked silent call on phone
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted call about registration details
    Mar
    2017
  • Received scam call, remained cautious
    Mar
    2017
  • Fake caller from "TPS" scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Frustrated with repeated unanswered calls
    Mar
    2017
  • suspicious call tactics for survey
    Mar
    2017
  • Invalid input, please provide context
    Mar
    2017
  • Ignoring persistent unwanted phone calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Mysterious repeated calls with noise
    Mar
    2017
  • Call from strange number unclear purpose
    Mar
    2017
  • Received call with incorrect details
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted call from TPS subscription
    Mar
    2017
  • Warning about misleading phone calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call asking for bank details
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious phone call, possible scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Fraudulent call from TPS impostor
    Mar
    2017
  • Accuses of blocking service scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call for bank details
    Mar
    2017
  • Rude man swore over questions
    Mar
    2017
  • Silent call, no one spoke
    Mar
    2017
  • Dodged a call, thankful for replies
    Mar
    2017
  • Received scam call, reported to BT
    Mar
    2017
  • Acknowledging and joking about nuisance calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller attempted scam; do not engage
    Mar
    2017
  • Rude caller soliciting personal information
    Mar
    2017
  • Untrustworthy call about TPS scam
    Mar
    2017
  • TPS registration, blocked calls, suspicious payment
    Mar
    2017
  • Aggressive caller, refused to identify
    Mar
    2017
  • Fraudulent TPS call requesting information
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be BT
    Mar
    2017
  • Received unsolicited nuisance call, hung up
    Mar
    2017
  • Angry scam call menace threat
    Mar
    2017
  • User mentions fake TPS calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Questioning effectiveness of TPS services
    Mar
    2017
  • Missed call from unknown number
    Mar
    2017
  • Received unwanted call from call centre
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call warning, verify police identity
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call falsely claiming verification
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call with personal info extraction
    Mar
    2017
  • Warning: Scam, hang up immediately
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call attempt; user refused
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call pretending TPS registration
    Mar
    2017
  • Unknown caller, number not recognized
    Mar
    2017
  • Silent call blocked via BT
    Mar
    2017
  • Checked number before calling back
    Mar
    2017
  • Frustrated with ongoing overseas scammers
    Mar
    2017
  • Scammer posing as phone service
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call claiming TPS connection
    Mar
    2017
  • Useful site for missed calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Helpful for missed calls information
    Mar
    2017
  • Scammer called; angry about questions
    Mar
    2017
  • Repeated scam calls; fake details given
    Mar
    2017
  • Scammers identified on reverse site
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller unknown, TSP registration concern
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller claimed TPS, sought payment confirmation
    Mar
    2017
  • Beware, calls from scammers
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call with foreign accent
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller claimed TPS; sounded Indian
    Mar
    2017
  • Call ended, reported caller Sean
    Mar
    2017
  • Terminated call, reported to TPS
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller claiming TPS is scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller probing personal credit details
    Mar
    2017
  • Answered, hung up, suspected scammer
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call; refused personal information
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call, threatening legal action
    Mar
    2017
  • Unknown call; immediately blocked
    Mar
    2017
  • Repeated calls; hung up immediately
    Mar
    2017
  • Call blocker confusion, verification request
    Mar
    2017
  • Repeated calls, no answer, annoying
    Mar
    2017
  • Fake BT service, credit card scam
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller hung up after greeting
    Mar
    2017
  • Caller pretended TPS, requested card
    Mar
    2017
Number Of Searches: 645 Number Of Comments: 150 First Seen: 05 March 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Attleton Green(Suffolk), Cwmfelinfach(Caerphilly), Glentrool Village(Dumfries and Galloway), Hyde(Dorset) and Prenton(Merseyside).

01607418088 has 150 comments of which 75 x neutral and 74 x negative and 1 x positive

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01607418088 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01607418088 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance scam originating from a number falsely claiming to be the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) or a similar call-blocking organisation. Callers, often with an Indian accent, use aggressive tactics to obtain personal information, including name, address, and credit or debit card details, under the pretext of stopping unwanted calls. Many victims note the callers already possess some personal data, raising concerns over data breaches. The calls are unsolicited, disruptive, and linked to attempts at financial fraud. Recipients are strongly advised not to share any information, to hang up immediately, and to block the number. Reporting to the ICO and Action Fraud is recommended to aid authorities in combating this fraudulent activity.

Reports on phone number 01607418088

9 years
I was inquired about whether those pesky nuisance calls were still bothering me, and when I replied in the affirmative, they mentioned a new service designed to put a stop to the interruptions. When asked about my method of paying the phone bill, I clarified that I handle it differently and not by direct debit. The representative then requested the three-digit security code on the back of my Visa card. It strikes me as highly suspicious; it feels as though this company has somehow managed to acquire details of bank accounts, hence their eagerness to obtain that security number. My advice? Engage them in conversation for as long as possible and refrain from disclosing any personal information.
9 years
Had a total of four pesky calls yesterday (Thursday, the 30th of March) and another four today (Friday, the 31st). I chose not to pick up. It's rather irritating, to say the least!
9 years
Sounded legit enough, some bloke saying he was from Telephone Preference Management - supposed to stop those annoying international calls. Asked for my address and I’m sure he’d have asked for bank info if I'd kept chatting. Best just avoid answering and block that number if you can.
Telephone Preference Management
9 years
This number has been ringing me over and over again, the bloke sounds like he’s got an Indian accent and keeps saying my bank card info has run out and he wants my new details. He’s really pushy about it. I keep telling him to find an honest job instead.
9 years
Beware of this racket! They seem to possess some personal information but are after more. I've encountered two such calls; the second one ended abruptly when I let the caller know that I had already received a call from them the day before and was unwilling to share any details.
9 years
Got a ring from this number recently. Some Indian guy called Derek claiming he was with a call blocking company. He asked if I’d stopped getting nuisance calls and when I said yes, he started pushing me to give my bank details to “update their records.” He was really persistent, asking about it like five times! I kept refusing and told him no way. After about ten minutes of this, he said I’d be stuck with unwanted calls forever. I just said thanks and hung up. Seriously, don’t ever share your bank info with anyone calling from this number!
Derek
9 years
I received a call from a woman with an Indian accent claiming to be from the Telephone Preference Service. She asked if I could verify that I was at the number I'd listed... I voiced my suspicions about it being a scam. She insisted, "No, I'm genuinely from the Telephone Preference Service." I then inquired why she was calling a business line. Suddenly, she hung up on me!
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
Received a rather bothersome call yesterday from some bloke named Brian, claiming to offer assistance with nuisance calls-how original! I told him that, indeed, I was being bothered by such calls, specifically his, and promptly hung up. I’m ex-directory and have my number registered with the Telephone Preference Service, so I’m quite baffled how they managed to get hold of my details. I did recently switch broadband providers; could that be the culprit? Anyway, I’ll be blocking their number for good measure.
BrianTelephone Preference Service
9 years
Got a call from 01607418088. A woman with an Asian accent claimed she was from some Telephone Call Blocking service and said they’d already added my number to stop annoying calls. I asked her who gave them permission to do that and told her if I wanted this service, I’d ask for it myself. She just cut the call right away.
Phone Blocking Agency
9 years
This person called claiming to be from the Telephone Preference Service and read out our name and address. Then asked if we pay our phone bill by Direct Debit. She repeated the question a few times. Then she asked if it's true our credit card runs out in 2017? Next, she wanted to know if a cheque book was nearby - really pushy. After getting nothing from me, she hung up. My wife found it funny since I was out all night and I keep my card and cheque book safely locked up! It's quite sad that someone has to make a living doing this.
Telephone Preference SocietyDirect Debit
9 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent saying he was from TPS. He told me I wasn’t the owner of the house and then just ended the call. Sorted!
TPS
9 years
Got a call from an Indian lady about TPS, and I told her I already have that service, so no idea why they were calling me. She says it expired and I needed to renew it. I told her I did that last week over email and even pointed out that her number was from TPS. Then she suddenly said there’s a problem with my card details and they needed to verify them. I said fine, read out the details you’ve got and I’ll confirm if they’re right. She hung up straight away. I usually ignore cold calls, but never had one from TPS before. Just a heads up to be careful folks.
TPS
9 years
I usually ignore calls from unknown numbers, they’ve been ringing daily for about a week now but never bother to leave a voicemail.
9 years
I've been getting calls from this number a couple of times daily on my home phone, but I never pick up.
9 years
Got a call from a woman with an American accent, said she was from the TPS call blocking team. She already had my name and address, then asked for my card expiry info. Definitely a scam, so I just ended the call.
9 years
Got a call from an Indian lady claiming to be from TPS, she knew loads about me like my name and address and said she needed to update my info. Then she started asking for my debit card info, so I asked why she needed it and told her I never make outgoing calls from my phone. She just ended the call right there.
9 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from TPS, started asking for my bank info so I left them on hold. They rang me back trying to reach me again.
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
I keep getting calls from Asian ladies asking me about my computer. It’s clearly a scam! I can't believe they're still managing to pull this off in today's world. What on earth is the government doing about this nonsense? They need to step up!
9 years
Received a call purporting to be from TPS, asking for my credit card information. The caller became quite confrontational, prompting me to end the call. They've since tried reaching me back three times.
TPS
9 years
I received a call from an Asian gentleman named Bruce who was attempting to obtain my banking information. He alleged he was representing the Telephone Preference Management Services. This wasn't the first time he reached out, as he previously phoned me claiming to be from BT, insisting there were issues with my internet connection. However, when I mentioned that I don’t possess any internet service, computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, he abruptly disconnected the call. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
BruceTelephone Preference Management ServicesBT
9 years
Didn’t manage to answer the call fast enough. My blocker passed it through cos it showed up as a UK number, which was a bit annoying. Shame, I was actually looking forward to wasting the time of that nuisance and then hitting them with some proper rude and offensive stuff. Would be great if Spike Milligan gave me another ring!
UKSpike Milligan
9 years
I just had a call from this number, and it was exactly what everyone else has been saying! I told the caller I didn’t have the foggiest who she was and that I wouldn’t be sharing any details regarding my bank card. She simply wished me a pleasant day as I hung up! Best to avoid answering; it’s likely a scam!
9 years
Swamplands of Madras here too. Just like the others said, total tps scam call.
MadrasTPS
9 years
I received a call from a gentleman with an Indian accent who inquired whether I was speaking to Mr W...... I mentioned that I wasn’t (though I actually was). When I offered to take a message, there was a peculiar silence on the line, so I decided to terminate the call.
W.
9 years
Had pretty much the same thing happen to me. Really upsetting! I'm definitely going to report this.
9 years
Just like other folks have said here, I’ll be reporting these calls to the ICO too. I looked up the TPS and they confirm scams are out there and said they never ask for money, but I couldn’t find anywhere on their site to actually report the scammers. Got two calls in as many days - one from an Asian bloke and one from a woman. Both had pretty much the same script and got rude and annoyed when I questioned if it was legit. Ended the call before they could get a word in.
ICOTPS
9 years
Got a call from a woman with a foreign accent claiming she was from some call blocking service (I'm registered with TPS). She asked me to confirm my name and credit card expiry details. I said no, and she got a bit annoyed, pressing me again, asking if I had any direct debit payments. I told her I was hanging up and did just that. Seconds later, she rang back asking for the card expiry date once more. I refused again, told her not to ring me again, and ended the call.
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
Got a call from an Asian guy claiming I’d signed up for TPS before and he just needed to verify my info. He started off with my name and address which he already had, then asked for my card expiry and stuff. I got annoyed and told him I wasn’t buying any of it. He got pretty rude and didn’t back off, so I just hung up on him.
TPS
9 years
Got a call from an Asian lady claiming they stop nuisance calls, then asked for card info to confirm, sounded like she had all my personal stuff. Just ended the call straight away.
9 years
I receive calls two or three times a week from someone claiming to be from BT, and they always sound like they’re from India. It’s the same old routine about issues with my internet connection. When I mentioned that I pay my bill via direct debit, they didn’t say much, and it seemed to rattle them a bit before they eventually just ended the call. I’m posting this for my sister, as she doesn’t have internet access herself.
BTIndia
9 years
Ended the call both times I asked who it was. From what I’ve read on other sites, these folks are usually after your bank info.
9 years
Got a call earlier today from someone saying they were from the type, just ended the call and blocked them straight away.
9 years
Somebody just tried to trick me into handing over my bank info. I’m definitely reporting it to action fraud.
Action Fraud
9 years
I've been getting a fair few calls from an Asian chap who seems to be getting rather pushy, claiming to represent the telephone preference service. Each time, he’s asking for a Mrs Seagrave. It’s quite clear these blokes are up to no good! After I cut them off mid-sentence, it feels like my line is still engaged or something-real nuisance! I can’t seem to shake off this phone interference either.
Seagrave
9 years
Today I got a call on my landline from a woman with a foreign accent. She implied that I was signed up for their call blocking service. The connection was awful and it was hard to make out what she was saying, but when she asked me to verify my credit card expiry date I said no. She got quite annoyed after that. I firmly told her I wouldn’t share that info and ended the call. Almost straight away she rang back again and asked for the expiry date again. I told her to stop calling me and hung up. She claimed to be calling from West London.
West London
9 years
I picked up the call, but the moment I greeted them, they just hung up. Quite rude, really!
9 years
Make sure to report scam calls straight to the ICO. These scammers couldn't care less about posts on forums, but they get really annoyed when the ICO gets involved, and it only takes a couple of mins on their website. Your phone provider doesn’t really bother to help since they’re making money from selling caller ID and charging for call blocking services anyway.
ICO
9 years
Got a call from a guy with an Asian accent saying he was with Telephone Preference about stopping nuisance calls. He already knew my name and where I lived but then asked for my bank card expiry date, so I just ended the call. I've blocked that number on my phone now.
9 years
Similar to earlier reports, I received a call from a woman claiming to be affiliated with The TPS, who was of Indian origin. To my dismay, she seemed to already have my name, address and postcode at her fingertips. Then came the rather alarming request for my credit card information. I felt the warning signs flare up! I promptly informed her that I refuse to disclose any personal information over the phone and mentioned that I would be researching her number online. Should anything seem suspicious, I'd be forwarding the details to the authorities. I then ended the call abruptly.
The TPS
9 years
Got the same call, didn’t know the number so just let it ring out. No voicemail or anything. Just another scammer trying their luck.
9 years
Got a call from an Asian lady asking for my husband by his name. Told her he wasn't home and asked if I could take a message. She said she'd ring back later. When I asked who she was, she muttered something about marketing and nuisance calls, but it was hard to catch. I just said alright and ended the call. Seeing the other comments now, it’s clear it was a scam, so I’m relieved I didn’t get caught up in it.
9 years
Same old scam rubbish, luckily my BT call minder blocks it so i dont have to waste time talking to them.
9 years
This number has called me like 3 times today, but whenever I pick up, there’s no one there. Reading the comments here makes me feel a bit better. Why can’t the ombudsman tell BT to shut down these kinds of lines and slap a big fine on them if they don’t? I reckon loads of these scam calls happen because BT just sells lines to anyone without checking. It’s high time BT got held responsible for this. Until that happens, these calls will just keep coming.
BT
9 years
Inquired whether I was still receiving those bothersome calls, and when I confirmed that I indeed was, the lady on the other end assured me that it would cease starting tomorrow. Quite odd, don’t you think?
9 years
Got a call from 0160 741 8088 just now - as soon as I picked up, they just cut off straight away!!! Judging by the other reviews, looks like I’m going to be getting more of these annoying calls!!!
9 years
The phone keeps buzzing but I dont bother answering after seeing what others said, plus they never leave a voicemail either.
9 years
Got a call from this number yesterday but didn’t pick up as it looked unfamiliar. Then today they rang again, this time showing it as if it was from overseas with 044 at the beginning. Didn’t answer that either.
9 years
This number keeps calling me, but I’ve chosen to ignore it after seeing the reviews. They never leave a message when they reach my voicemail.
9 years
My father-in-law, who’s a ripe 94 years, has been receiving frequent phone calls from this number. Fortunately, he’s been out and about whenever they ring! Thankfully, it seems he’s not in possession of a bank card or even a bank account!
9 years
Just got a call from these scammers, i recomend reporting them to call action fraud at 0300 123 2040, that’s what i did and you should too!
Action Fraud
9 years
This bloke was proper rude when I didn't want to answer his questions. He hung up, then called me straight back! I put the phone down on him again. Seriously, someone needs to track him and get the law involved!
9 years
This chap got quite aggressive when I refused to share my banking information. I ended the call, but he rang me back, clearly fuming. He seemed fixated on how I settled a bill and demanded the last digits of my card for 'verification.' I promptly disconnected again.
9 years
This number keeps calling me time and again, but there's never anyone on the other end. Does anyone know how I can put an end to these incessant calls?
9 years
He claimed to be ringing from the Telephone Preference Service and asked if I was still getting annoying calls. I said yes, and then he asked me to verify my postcode before demanding the expiry date on my debit card. I suspected it was a scam but asked why he needed the expiry date out of curiosity. He said it was to confirm my account security. Since I don't handle the phone bill, I asked why he was speaking to me instead of the person who pays it, and he started yelling at me to just give him the card details. I told him to shove off and ended the call.
TPSTelephone Preference Service
9 years
I hit 3 to call back and was informed it was a wrong number.
9 years
01067418088 called me a few times today. I usually just let unknown numbers go to voicemail, so I didn’t bother answering. After seeing these reviews, I’m glad I didn’t because they seem pretty pushy. If it was something important, they’d have left a message. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences.
9 years
I've received an incessant barrage of calls from this number-over eight in just four hours! Each time, they enquired if I was Mrs. xxx. When I probed to find out who was asking, a foreign lady with an accent claimed she was conducting research for BT. It was at that moment my phone decided to conk out on me!
BT
9 years
Cheers. I've received three calls from this number today. I've gone ahead and blocked it now. I had a feeling something was off. Just got a call blocker yesterday! I'm already signed up with the TPS too.
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
I received a call from an Indian chap who claimed my TPS had lapsed, going by the name of "Austin." I couldn't believe what I was hearing and promptly ended the call, telling him he was quite mistaken.
TPSAustin
9 years
I had a rather peculiar phone call from this number earlier today. An individual with an Asian accent claimed he was stopping unwanted calls. Strangely enough, he was already aware of my name, address, and postcode. He went on to mention something about my card details nearing expiry. When I informed him that my husband handles the bills, he pressed for my cheque book information. Upon reiterating that my husband possessed that, he abruptly hung up. Quite the odd encounter, I must say!
9 years
This number has rang me like four times today. I never picked up, so no clue who's behind it - but it's really annoying getting interrupted that much!
9 years
Got a call from an Asian woman claiming to be from TPS, asking if I’d been receiving nuisance calls. When I admitted I had, she asked me to verify my address. Then she pushed me to give the expiry date on my credit card. I wasn’t comfortable sharing that, so I said no. She kept insisting she wasn’t after sensitive info. When I still declined, she said she would report me to her supervisor. That’s when I ended the call.
TPS
9 years
They called me like 5 times within just a few hours, luckily my True Caller app blocks them straight away so I don’t even get bothered. Absolute scumbags.
9 years
Some annoying bloke with an Asian accent called asking for my name. I asked who was asking, and he snapped back saying if I couldn’t understand English. I told him I understand it better than him. Then he went on to ask if I was deaf, and I just replied no, but wanted to know who he was and what he wanted. He called me arrogant, but I said he was the one being rude and told him I’d report him to the ICO. He just hung up after that.
Far EastInformation Commissioner ’ sOffice
9 years
Got a call from someone called "Steve" claiming to be from Telephone Preference Management, asking if I get spam calls. I said "yeah, there's one ringing now" and then he just cut me off. "Steve" had an accent that seemed Indian or something like that.
SteveTelephone Preference Management
9 years
Got a call this morning at 9.40am, sounded pretty convincing at first. My husband answered but quickly spotted it was dodgy and ended the call. Then they rang back again. After reading these comments, I’ve reported it to the ICO since we're on the TPS list. I've warned my elderly parents too - it’s really scary how they seem to know so much about you!
ICOTPS
9 years
Steer clear of this phone number; it's a con artist's line. Best to avoid any engagement!
9 years
Gave me a bell, then promptly hung up. Not a word exchanged at all.
9 years
Claimed his name was Mark. Requested that I verify my name and address - which he was evidently already aware of. He said he was working to eliminate unwanted calls. Then, bizarrely, he wanted me to check my cheque book and disclose what it stated. He insisted he wasn't selling anything, yet kept pressing for information on my cheque book. It was quite absurd. I firmly replied that my cheque book was none of his business and promptly ended the call.
Mark
9 years
They claimed to be with the TPS and asked if I wished to continue my subscription, then wanted to know if I had a debit card ready!
TPS
9 years
I think it was meant to be from the TPS or something like that.
9 years
Please refrain from responding to any inquiries.
9 years
Got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying they were from TPS and told me I'd been getting loads of calls. They said they wanted to bump up my protection, then asked for my payment info through my phone provider. I said no way and they just ended the call. 22/03/07 16:40 Landline 016074 18088
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
got a call from an indian lady asking if I owned the phone, seriously, why cant these calls just be stopped? they honestly belong in prison or something.
9 years
Rang me thrice and promptly ended the call when I started asking how they obtained my phone number.
9 years
Got a call from 01607418088 earlier today. The bloke had an Asian accent and wanted me to verify my name. I didn’t play along and asked who he was instead. He claimed he was with TPS and just needed to check my name and address. I ended the call, but he rang straight back asking why I’d cut off. Told him I wasn’t interested having a chat, and he quickly hung up. Feels like he realised he wasn’t getting anywhere.
TPS
9 years
If you’re on the TPS, make sure you report any actual live calls to the ICO, and for silent or dropped calls, report them to OFCOM. Spammers couldn’t care less about comments here but really freak out when they get reported to proper authorities like OFCOM or the ICO - takes like 5 mins tops. Also, if you ain’t signed up to the TPS yet, honestly, you’re just asking for it. Phone companies don’t give a toss either since they profit from selling caller ID and charging for blocking calls.
ICOTelephone Preference ServiceTPS
9 years
22nd March 2017, 9:41 in the morning - Got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent, sounded very much like the one I got yesterday from a guy called 'Frank' claiming to be with Microsoft about some computer problem (total scam)! I asked this fella if he was 'Frank', but he said no, he's 'Jonathan'. I said if he's from Microsoft, I want to talk to 'Frank'! Then he just hung up on me. It's such a nuisance. Can someone legit please put an end to this rubbish?
FrankJonathanMicrosoft
9 years
Got a call from an Asian lady who said her name was Sara and something to do with TPS (though she never actually said she was from TPS). She asked if I’d been getting annoying marketing calls. I said ‘Yep, and this is one’ and just hung up straight away.
SaraTPS
9 years
It was one of those telephone preference manager calls, so I just ended the call.
Telephone Preference Service
9 years
I had an encounter with a lady from India who seemed to be verifying my address. She inquired if I was still receiving unwanted calls and wanted to know when my credit card expired. She insisted she would stay on the line until I retrieved the information. Eventually, I decided not to share anything and hung up. It's definitely a scam- steer clear and don’t divulge any personal details. Definitely something to watch out for!
India
9 years
Just like what others have mentioned before, I received an irritating call from a firm that claims to help put an end to such bothersome calls. Quite the irony, isn't it?
9 years
I received a call with no one on the other end, so I've gone ahead and blocked that number on my device.
9 years
I received a call from a rather questionable chap, presumably from India, using the number 01607418088, claiming to represent the Telephone Preference Service. He enquired whether I was still receiving unwanted calls, which I found rather ironic coming from him. When I pointed this out, he brushed it off and insisted that the TPS had become quite effective at halting international nuisance calls. Then he had the audacity to ask me to verify my name and address. He claimed that his records showed a debit card linked to my seemingly nonexistent TPS account was due to expire in 2018, and requested the card details too. At that juncture, I firmly but "politely" told him to clear off. Who on earth are these individuals?!
IndiaTPS
9 years
I think they call a couple of times and then just hang up, and after that they ask if youve been getting any annoying calls!
9 years
Some bloke with an Asian accent claimed he was calling from TPS. He actually knew where I lived. He asked how I usually pay my phone bill, then wanted me to verify my debit card had expired back in 2017. When I asked why he needed that info, he said he was just double checking details we supposedly gave TPS before. I told him I don’t even have any cards, then he tried to get me to fetch my cheque book and give him details. That’s when I told him I was hanging up.
TPS
9 years
Got a call from an Indian lady asking about TPS calls, sounded like one of those fake TPS scams. Don’t share any personal info with them, just hang up straight away.
TPS
9 years
Got a call around 11 this morning from a guy with an Indian accent saying he was from TPS. It was just like what others have described. Thankfully, I got suspicious since he kept asking about my card info! I ended the call, telling him I’d get in touch with my phone provider. I’m 66 and not always the best with spotting scams, so it’s been quite a lesson for me!
TPS
9 years
ignored it. honestly sick of getting these calls all the time
9 years
I received a call from a lady with an Indian accent who wanted to know whether I was still plagued by those pesky nuisance calls. She also asked me for the expiration date of the card I supposedly used to sign up for their services. However, I couldn’t recall ever sharing my information with them, so I told her I wasn’t interested. She then insisted that I fetch my card, but I simply couldn’t be bothered and hung up on her.
9 years
This number has called me three times in just 30 minutes. The first couple of calls had no noise at all and didn’t show any caller ID. The third time, there was silence for about three seconds, then a weird call centre buzzing sound for a second or two before going quiet again. That call showed the number as 01607418088. Glad I’m not older or easily worried, I can imagine how this would freak out the elderly.
9 years
This number keeps calling but we just dont pick up, luckily our BT Guardian phone hangs up after the first ring.
BT Guardian
9 years
What's the scam exactly? This number 01607418088 rang me a couple of times but I never picked up. When I finally did, it was a bloke with a really odd Asian accent asking if the annoying calls had stopped. I told him "I suppose they have," and then he just thanked me and hung up. Honestly, I'm a bit lost on what the scam part is. Can anyone tell me what's going on here?
9 years
Just got a call from 01607418088, the bloke used the wrong title and pronounced everything completely wrong. I told him, with his weird foreign accent, that no one by that name lives here! He just said OK and hung up!
9 years
Got a call from this number around 11.50 this morning. Some bloke with an Asian accent asking if I’m signed up to the TPS and if I’d still be interested. I said, well, why bother calling if I’m already on it? He just hung up on me! These lot need to be stopped before they trick our older folks!
TPS
9 years
Totally a fraud TPS call, watch out!
TPS Impersonation
9 years
Got a call from a woman with an accent, thought she might be Indian, on 01607418088 claiming she was from the Telephone Preference Service. She asked if I was still getting nuisance calls (I’d just reported one to the TPS). I said it was too soon to say. She went on about how the TPS had more power now and could block international calls or something like that. Then she tried to get me to confirm my personal info and asked if I still lived at a certain address. She even gave me the wrong address and asked me to fix it. I told her to hold on a sec and she just hung up. Feels really dodgy.
IndiaTelephone Preference ServiceTPS
9 years
Received a call earlier today from someone requesting my bank card information. Quite suspicious!
9 years
I received a call from a woman who sounded like she might be from India, using the number 01607418088. She claimed to represent the Telephone Preference Service and asked if I was still receiving unwanted calls. Given that I've just raised a complaint with the TPS about another one, I replied that it was a bit early to say. She then went on about how the TPS has become much more effective at blocking international calls, droning on and on. After that, she asked me to verify my information, even inquiring if I still resided at an address she mentioned, which was incorrect. I asked her to hold on for a moment, but she promptly hung up. Quite alarming, indeed!
IndiaTelephone Preference ServiceTPS
9 years
Claimed to be calling from BT, they were. Wanted my bank details, which felt rather suspicious, if I’m honest. They quickly terminated the call when I declined to share any information. I've been inundated with a slew of similar calls from what seems like related numbers over the past few days. Quite concerning, really!
BT

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