02038136191

Got a call from some dodgy modelling agency, and they were really impolite when I told them I wasn’t keen.

Some guy named Dave rang me saying my modelling application got accepted and asked if I wanted to set up a photoshoot and meet up if I was keen! Haha, like that’s gonna happen ?? I’m a 45 year old, really overweight mum with grey hair - a model, yeah right! Proper funny!

This is definitely one of those prepaid loan cons. They promise you a loan of about 3000 quid but first they ask you to send £120 upfront. After you’ve paid, they ring you again saying you owe tax or fines because of your poor credit or some other nonsense. It’s all a scam and they’ll keep stalling because they’re no legit lender at all.

Hey, just wondering, were you able to recover your cash from that number? It was 020 3813 6194, right?

Honestly, some of you are a bit clueless innit. I've taken out a loan but they want me to pay upfront first. Honestly, glad something bad happened to you lot. Absolute muppets. And those who didn’t even apply but still lost money? That’s just ridiculous. Stop whining and move on already.

Lost £109 to this number 020 3813 6195 from London. Unbelievable how quick it happens ;((

This happened to me earlier today, and I've already handed over about £240. I’m not gonna quit until I see that money returned. Some bloke named Robert was the one I spoke with. Proper annoyed right now!

These people are complete scammers, I had the exact same experience where they charged me the same amount again. Everything about them - their site, their contact numbers - is a total sham. They’re just tricking folks and taking their cash. When I asked for a refund, they told me to wait two weeks or delete the negative review I wrote. They’re so rude and arrogant, just leeching off people because they can’t earn an honest living. I really don’t think they or their families will ever have peace, they’re causing harm all around. Innocent people get caught up in their nonsense, thinking they’ll never get caught. But trust me, karma will catch up and bite them hard. Hopefully, all the bad energy they’ve created will keep haunting them, making it impossible to find any sort of rest or happiness.

So I rang them again today and the way they spoke was shocking. They accused me of messing around with the bank’s money and said I was involved in fraud. They took money off me and then threatened they wouldn't give it back unless I took down this review. Honestly, the nerve of these people, thinking everyone is daft. I reckon they’re reading these comments so just a heads up to the woman and man I dealt with - you’ll never have peace doing this. Taking hard-earned cash from folks, it’s just wrong. I hope my bad luck hits your families too, cause letting this happen makes them part of it. If you’ve got any guts, earn your money the right way, honestly work for it. When your time comes, you’ll regret pulling this scam badly. Every single word is meant to haunt you. - caller: 020 3813 6191

I went through the exact same nightmare, lost £658 and then they rang me the very next day, asking for an extra £200. I told them I wanted to cancel and get a refund, but they insisted on a £120 cancellation charge. I asked them to take it out of the amount they already had but they refused and said I either wait 14 days or pay the fee upfront. The guy on the phone was called Tony Suleman, sounded like he barely spoke English even though I tried chatting in Hindi. He was really rude and cocky. I reported everything to the police and gave them all the details. Seriously, don’t share your info with these sort of places! The numbers they called from were 020 3813 6191 and 6190.

I got a call from this number about a home improvement loan, a woman named Alisha said if I paid a deposit for the first instalment they’d send the money over. I gave them my bank info and £200, but never saw any loan come through. Watch out, it’s a scam.

I got a call on my mobile, 07717531777, from someone saying she was Alisha, working for a company called Home Improvements. She said they’d give me a loan of £3,000 over three years but first wanted me to pay a £180 processing fee. After I paid, they said the loan would be sent straight away but nothing arrived. When I called back, they asked for another £300. I paid that too, but still no loan showed up. Since then, every time I try to get through, they either hang up or keep me waiting with no answers. This whole thing feels like a total rip-off. I really think this company needs looking into urgently!

I’ve been contacted multiple times by a company calling themselves Home Improvement Loans. The people on the phone were a woman named Alisha and a man called Robert Dunn. On Monday 5th January around 9:30am, I got a call on my mobile from them saying I’d been approved for a £3,000 loan. Then, again on 6th January 2016 at 5:30pm, they rang me back. They said I needed to pay an initial security fee of £130, which was supposed to cover the first month, plus another £249 for a tax fee - they promised this would be refunded as soon as they sent me the loan. Despite paying these amounts, the money never turned up. Then, they asked me for yet another £199 for transaction fees and even sent a ‘tester’ payment of £202 into my account to convince me everything was legit. After requesting this third payment, they told me to pay it urgently so the £3,000 loan would be sent immediately. I transferred it, but no money was ever received. I tried calling them, but they kept making excuses, telling me the loan would arrive by end of day and if not, to call them the next morning. I did, but still nothing. Later they claimed the loan was actually £3,448 and to release the funds they needed a further £152 to round up the amount to £3,600. I refused to pay any more, asking for a refund instead, but they hung up on me. The payments I made went into a bank account in the name HomeOwnerLoans: Sort Code: 60-60-06 Account Number: 46163816 Payments they sent me came from names like M Billal and Mizum, amounts of £202 and £242, which they then made me transfer back to the same account as “tester” payments. They’re supposedly based in London, and I have two phone numbers they used: 020 3813 6191 and 020 3289 5238. I looked these numbers up and found other stories of people getting calls from this firm about fake refunds, with many losing money like me. I also searched for their website homeimprovementloans.org.uk and it’s dubious at best - no proper company details to be found. That’s when I knew it was a scam. I’m now out of pocket, with no loan and no refund, struggling to pay bills or feed my child because of this. If anyone has advice on getting my money back, please contact me, Alan Petch, on 07717 531777. Please watch out for this outfit called Home Owner Loans - they are clearly conning people.

Proper scam alert! They even sent me a fake loan contract with all the company’s numbers included. Asked for loads of payments: a monthly fee of £179, a “tax” of £349 which they said I’d get back, plus a “transfer” charge of £289 (also supposedly refundable). Kept pushing for it all the time. Honestly, they’re total pros at conning people. I cut it off quickly and reported it straight away to my bank and the police. The number was 0203-813-6191. Watch out lads!

Received a call from this number claiming to offer a £25,000 loan, but they took £465 from me as some kind of security fee for the first repayment without my consent. I've contacted both my bank and the police about it. The money ended up in an HSBC account under the name Indeera Shankala. Unfortunately, the bank hasn't been able to do a lot to assist so far. I’m relying on the police to sort it out now. Banks really need to do a better job checking their customers because I’m sure quite a few others are falling for this too. The number was 02038136191.

replying to the last comment about losing £614, we’re dealing with something similar. do you reckon it’s just the new year causing delays or is it a scam? how long has this been happening for you? what’s the company’s name and the rep you spoke to? ours was a home improvement loan and a lady called alisha handled it. we figured maybe new year processing times are slower. what did you need to do to get the loan and have they actually given you anything yet? would really appreciate your input. thanks x

On Monday, this number rang me up trying to sell me a loan. Foolishly, I said yes and now I’m out £614! I’ve been in touch with my bank, reported fraud, gone to the police, the financial ombudsman and citizens advice but they all say getting my money back will be really tough. I just want to find an address linked to this number.

This company was so rude! When I mentioned I’d be telling both my bank and theirs, the person got all flustered and refused to pick up any calls not from my number. I’m curious to see what happens when the police get involved and give her a ring. Definitely best to steer clear of them.

These lot took £940 off me, proper scammers. Don’t just sit there, ring the cops and your bank right away!

Got a call about some sort of loan, they asked for my info and then said they’d take £200 from my account. I checked with my bank after and found out my whole account was frozen! If this happens to anyone else, ring your bank straight away! The number was 020 3813 6191, from London.

Be warnd, I got ripped off by some £200 loans from an Indian firm, total scam. Watch out for calls from numbers like 02038136190 or 02038136191. Such dodgy people!