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0286859378

☎️ 0286859378 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 286859378.

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286859378 Tagged as:

uk benefits bt india west of scotland northern ireland tps benefits uk hmrc nigel

TimeLine of events for phone number 0286859378

  • Frequent nuisance UK phone calls
    Nov
    2018
  • 3 silent nuisance phone calls
    Oct
    2018
  • Phone calls return, name incorrect
    Oct
    2018
  • Beware of UK benefits scam!
    Aug
    2018
  • Persistent telemarketer with unprofessional approach
    May
    2018
  • Receiving multiple unwanted calls daily
    Apr
    2018
  • Silent call from invalid number
    Apr
    2018
  • Silent spoofed call complaints continue
    Apr
    2018
  • Receiving unwanted and harassing calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Suspicious call, no connection found
    Apr
    2018
  • Stopped answering silent calls permanently
    Apr
    2018
  • Received rude call from Benefits
    Apr
    2018
  • Answered, but silence on line
    Apr
    2018
  • Received nuisance call, caller frustrated
    Apr
    2018
  • Warning: HMRC scam - avoid!
    Apr
    2018
  • Suspicious call from unknown source
    Apr
    2018
  • Request for message, not direct chat
    Apr
    2018
  • BT calling about broadband issues
    Apr
    2018
  • Telemarketing call from uncooperative company
    Apr
    2018
  • Refused survey questions, questioned privacy
    Apr
    2018
  • Receiving silent calls from unknown number
    Apr
    2018
  • Frequent nuisance calls reported
    Apr
    2018
  • Frequent calls, playful response
    Apr
    2018
  • Received strange calls about deceased mother
    Apr
    2018
  • Fake UK phone number, blocked
    Apr
    2018
  • Unsolicited call about benefits scam
    Apr
    2018
  • Unknown person had user's name
    Apr
    2018
  • Complaint about repeated unwanted calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Blocked annoying random call effectively
    Apr
    2018
  • Language barrier with Indian woman
    Apr
    2018
  • Number barred, same person calling
    Apr
    2018
  • Recurrent unwanted calls from company
    Apr
    2018
  • Unknown caller, no response, unhelpful
    Apr
    2018
  • Received multiple pushy calls, unprofessional
    Apr
    2018
  • Unsolicited call, questionable intentions, disconnect
    Apr
    2018
  • Ignoring foreign sounding male on Sunday
    Apr
    2018
  • Missed call with background noise
    Apr
    2018
  • Unrecognizable caller likely a scammer
    Apr
    2018
  • Received silent call, no communication
    Apr
    2018
  • Ignore calls, phone always off
    Apr
    2018
  • Frustration over UK phone number
    Apr
    2018
  • Received missed call, no response
    Apr
    2018
  • Number trace indicates Bangor, NI
    Apr
    2018
  • Missed call this morning
    Apr
    2018
  • Frustrated with unwanted phone calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Praise for BT call guardian
    Apr
    2018
  • Odd silent call on holiday
    Apr
    2018
  • Repetitive content, not very informative
    Apr
    2018
  • Ignore unknown numbers, block as needed
    Apr
    2018
  • Alert for potential scam caller
    Apr
    2018
  • Surprised by unexpected scam call
    Apr
    2018
  • Repetitive, scam calls from Benefits UK
    Apr
    2018
  • Constant unwanted calls, need cessation
    Apr
    2018
  • Trouble with repeated phone calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Unwanted call during bank holiday
    Apr
    2018
  • Received detailed and unwanted call
    Apr
    2018
  • Unwanted calls from benefits agency
    Apr
    2018
  • Unresponsive support, continuous unwanted calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Scam call on Easter Saturday
    Mar
    2018
  • Call received, promptly hung up
    Mar
    2018
  • Unwanted calls from 02868 blocked
    Mar
    2018
  • Block unwanted, persistent caller
    Mar
    2018
  • Accusation of fraud and hanging up
    Mar
    2018
  • Recognized number, responded with anger
    Mar
    2018
  • Call unanswered, blocked number eventually
    Mar
    2018
  • Received unwanted incorrect calls frequently
    Mar
    2018
  • Customer service representative spoke over
    Mar
    2018
  • Received call from unidentified number
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about unknown premium numbers
    Mar
    2018
  • Ignoring calls from unrecognized numbers
    Mar
    2018
  • Call from aggressive Indian scammer
    Mar
    2018
  • Negative comment about Indian caller
    Mar
    2018
  • Suggests using BT Call Guardian
    Mar
    2018
  • Unexpected call from unknown person
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam caller with Indian accent
    Mar
    2018
  • Receiving abusive calls from numbers
    Mar
    2018
  • Reported emergency number misuse incident
    Mar
    2018
  • Block spam calls effectively. Download Showcaller
    Mar
    2018
  • Quietly accept without saying anything
    Mar
    2018
  • Received unwanted calls after using
    Mar
    2018
  • Quick call, no response
    Mar
    2018
  • Call ended when answer machine activated
    Mar
    2018
  • Missed call, luckily close by
    Mar
    2018
  • Call ended quickly after ringing
    Mar
    2018
  • Missed call: no voicemail left
    Mar
    2018
  • Unclear benefits call, poor reception
    Mar
    2018
  • Missed call - only two rings
    Mar
    2018
  • Cold caller asking probing questions
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam call, don't engage conversation
    Mar
    2018
  • Caller hung up immediately
    Mar
    2018
  • Casual conversation turned into disconnection
    Mar
    2018
  • Received suspicious call from u-benefits
    Mar
    2018
  • Repeatedly hung up on calls
    Mar
    2018
  • Unsolicited call asking questions repeatedly
    Mar
    2018
  • Caution against answering unidentified calls
    Mar
    2018
  • Summary: Benefits in the UK
    Mar
    2018
  • Annoying hang-up after answering call
    Mar
    2018
  • Unknown caller, abruptly ended call
    Mar
    2018
  • Received benefits call, declined offer, harassment
    Mar
    2018
  • Reiterating previous comments as instructed
    Mar
    2018
  • Early morning repetitive annoying phone calls
    Mar
    2018
  • Asian man called for benefits questions
    Mar
    2018
  • Disrespectful remark towards Asian woman
    Mar
    2018
Number Of Searches: 548 Number Of Comments: 103 First Seen: 21 March 2018 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Cross Hill(Derbyshire), Darland(Wrexham), Tresavean(Cornwall) and Truro(Cornwall).

0286859378 has 103 comments of which 19 x negative and 84 x neutral

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0286859378 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 0286859378 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance scam operation frequently calling from disguised or international numbers, often claiming to be from "Benefits UK" or similar. Callers typically use Indian or Asian accents, sometimes asking personal questions or posing as government officials. Many calls involve silence, hang-ups, aggressive behaviour, or refusal to provide clear identification. Despite requests to stop, calls continue daily, causing significant distress and frustration. Several users note the calls may originate from Northern Ireland or use spoofed numbers. The consensus is to avoid engagement, block the number, and never share personal information. Utilising call-blocking technology and reporting harassment to authorities is strongly advised to prevent ongoing disturbance.

Reports on phone number 0286859378

8 years
This benefits uk keep ringing my landline loads of times. I told them I’m not interested. Proper annoying they are.
8 years
got called three times but nothing said, just silence each time
8 years
I tried telling them off and the calls went away for a bit, but now they're back again. They can't even get my name right, it's just annoying.
8 years
They said they were from BENEFITS UK but it’s definitely a scam. Never hand over any of your personal info to them!
BENEFITS UK
8 years
It rings every day, like clockwork. There's an Indian bloke on the line claiming to be from Benefits UK. He sounds really unprofessional and not like a proper caller at all. Honestly, I have no clue how they expect to get any customers if they bug people like this.
BenefitsUK
8 years
Got annoying calls from someone claiming to be benefits UK, told them to quit calling, but they just keep ringing, already called me 5 times today.
BenefitsUK
8 years
Got yet another silent call from a dodgy number that looked spoofed, just adds to the loads of them I’ve had this year. Since it wasn’t a West of Scotland code, I’m guessing it was probably some scammers from India trying a different scam instead of the usual 'energy saver' stuff.
West of Scotland
8 years
Had another one of those quiet calls today from some dodgy number that didn't even match proper formatting. This has to be the umpteen time this year I've got these. Since it wasn’t a code from around here in Scotland, I’m guessing it’s one of those Indian call centres switching things up from the typical ‘energy saving’ scams they usually peddle.
West of ScotlandIndia
8 years
Benefits UK This number has been ringing me non-stop for months now, sometimes even twice a day. I've told them to stop calling, but they’re quite rude and just ignore me. They rang twice today again; when I asked for a manager, they just hung up on me. I'm seriously fed up with this endless pestering.
8 years
11 April 11:32 I screened all my calls today. When I tried ringing them back, it was just a dead line, no answer at all. Pretty dodgy if you ask me.
8 years
No one said a word. Blocked straight away.
8 years
I got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent claiming to be from Benefits. When I asked why he was ringing, he got really rude. Then when I asked how he managed to get my number, he just hung up on me.
Benefits
8 years
Claimed to be from HMRC. Total scam!!!
HMRC
8 years
I picked up, but there was just silence on the other end.
8 years
Got a call earlier today from an Asian bloke going on about benefits or something, and when I said I was busy waiting for an important call, he told me to just hang up and get lost. Seriously, someone in authority needs to step in and do something about these annoying calls.
8 years
Wanna chat? Just leave a message, yeah!
8 years
Got a call from a bloke with a pretty thick Asian accent, said he was Nigel from BenefitsUK. When I asked for his proper name, he got a bit annoyed and then said it was Ali. Asked again about where he was really calling from, he just repeated himself and told me to hold on, then just cut me off.
NigelBenefitsUKAli
8 years
Got a call from BT saying my internet’s not working properly. This is the second time today, but the number was different this time 003156231458.
BT
8 years
Some woman from New Benefits gave me a ring, sayin she needed me to answer some easy questions. But when I asked her about her company, she was pretty cagey and didn’t want to say much. When she saw I wasn’t keen to play along, she just hung up.
New Benefits
8 years
Got a call today about 9:15, and same time yesturday too. This number is startin to get on my nerves.
8 years
Some bloke tried quizzing me about household stuff but I just told him I don't do any surveys and ended the call. After reading all the comments here, why can't these calls be stopped by the authorities? Surely someone monitors this site and can take action. When I asked where he got my number, he said from some public database - didn’t even know that existed.
8 years
Got a call from this number just before 9 this morning, same time as yesterday. Answered it but there was just silence on the other end.
8 years
This afternoon I got a call from 0286 859 378, some foreign voice asking for my mum - who sadly died three years ago. All her accounts and business stuff were shut down after we sent her death certificate, so I don't really get why they're ringing now, especially when they won't say what they want without her okay. I tried calling back but all I got was silence. I've had the same thing before, people calling to speak to my mum from numbers like 0188 084 0205 and 0207 017 6697, but when I ring back, nothing but a dead line. They keep using different numbers every time - does anyone know how I can make them stop?
8 years
They never mentioned their name, but somehow they knew mine.
8 years
Really irritating caller, I doubt they'll ring back again. Luckily, I've got a loud referee's whistle that must have hurt their ears. I'm sick of getting calls from the same lot all the time. The government seriously needs to step in and deal with these pesky calls.
8 years
This number keeps calling me like every day, no idea why since I just mess them about all the time lol!
8 years
Claimed to be Benefits UK Ltd, but the number they used looked like it was from Northern Ireland (02868 is Kesh area), though they said they were calling from abroad. Had two different callers with Asian accents. I've blocked them both on my 1572 list now.
Benefits UK Ltd.Northern Ireland
8 years
0286859378 called again today, we didn’t pick up. looked it up and it’s a spam number. blocked it using the CPR call blocker. honestly, best device we’ve ever got for dealing with these annoying calls.
8 years
Got a call from an Asian man who seemed to know my name, claiming he was from "Benefits". I told him no one in my family gets benefits and asked what he wanted. He just ended the call straight away.
8 years
I got a call from an Indian lady who barely spoke clear English. She was asking about TPS or something, but honestly, I’m not even sure it matters.
TPS
8 years
No clue who just rang me, I tried calling back but there was just silence. I’m with BT but they didn’t really help much.
BT
8 years
The same individual called me this morning from 0041444390608, I've blocked both numbers now.
8 years
This benefit organisation has phoned me four times just today, all since 2pm, and quite a few times in the past few days as well. Feels like harassment to me. I politely told them the first time that I wasn’t interested, but they just won’t stop ringing. I’ve now blocked the number and would recommend you do too.
8 years
Had the same asian bloke call me twice this morning from 004144439060. He asked for me by name. When i said i wasn’t home, he just hung up. This guy was real pushy and rude on the other calls when i told him to take me off their list. He reckoned i had to answer their questions first. I told him they’re breaking the law. Seems like they dont give a damn about how much stress they’re causing people!!!
8 years
Got a call from some Indian bloke about benefits, but when I asked him where he got my number, he just cut off. Dumb guy didn’t even bother to hide his own number.
8 years
Got a guy with an accent calling on a Sunday! Didn’t even bother chatting, just blocked and moved on.
8 years
Got a call at 10:13 am today, answered it, heard some noise in the background for a bit, then it went totally quiet.
8 years
Upon further investigation, it seems this number is traced back to Bangor in Northern Ireland.
BangorNorthern Ireland
8 years
Gave me a bell this morning, but hung up as soon as I answered.
8 years
Got a call around 10:13 today, answered it but all I could hear was some noise and chatter before they just hung up. Not a single word was said.
8 years
They just keep ringing but I never pick up, when they leave a message I just turn my phone off straight away.
8 years
This number called me earlier today, but it only rang a couple of times before they hung up. When I tried calling back, there was no answer.
8 years
Had no clue who called, just got a dead line. Bet it was one of those loads of scammers ringing about.
8 years
Benefits UK on 0286859378 - ugh, so annoying.
8 years
I keep getting calls nonstop, really wish there was a way to make them stop.
8 years
I usually don’t pick up calls from numbers I don’t recognise, I look it up on here first and block if needed.
8 years
Couldn't believe this idiot had the nerve to ring me up on Easter Sunday... he was way more shocked when I told him to piss off before he even got a word in about his scam.
8 years
Just called and got told to quit ringing because it’s a bank holiday!
8 years
0286859378 keeps calling with the same nonsense. What a joke.
8 years
Got a call from this number earlier today but they just hung up right after I grumbled my number in a really fed-up tone. It’s a Bank Holiday, for goodness sake! Normally I might mess about with the caller and waste their time, but on a Bank Holiday I’m straight up like, “Who even calls on a Bank Holiday?” and then drop the phone.
Bank HolidayBank
8 years
Got a call but it was dead silent when I answered, then they just cut off. Seriously, who calls on a bank holiday Monday at 2.55 pm? Probably some sort of scam!
8 years
Every single day I get calls from these jokers, thank goodness I use a BT call guardian phone which makes anyone unknown say who they are before the call even goes through. Honestly, these phones are brilliant and I’m not even paid by BT or owt.
BT
8 years
Got a call from some bloke pretending to be from UK benefits, haha yeah right, total scam alert! I quickly told the woman to f*** off and just ended the call straight away.
UK
8 years
Got a call from this number at 11:15, but then nothing, just silence. Seriously, who calls on a bank holiday?! What nerve!
8 years
Got a call on Easter Sunday lunchtime, they said they were from Benefits UK. Ive had loads like this from all sorts of numbers, always showing up as International calls. I block each one but they just keep ringing from new numbers. Lucky my granddaughter was nearby, otherwise I might've said something a bit rude!
BenefitsUK
8 years
Got a call from 0286859378 telling me they were from some benefits agency, kept hanging up but they just keep phoning back. I've already signed up for the telephone preference service, any idea how to stop them?
8 years
He asked straight for me by name, checked my address, asked how old I was roughly, what brand of washing machine I own, and if I own the house. That’s when I said I’m not going to answer any more questions. Pretty polite bloke with an accent, sounded foreign. Said his name was Alec or something like that from an organisation like Beneficial UK or Benefits UK. Thought he said he wouldn’t call back again. Guess we’ll find out.
AlecBeneficial UKBenefits UK
9 years
I've tried getting them to remove me from their calling list, but they won't tell me where they got my info from. When I asked for the manager, the guy claimed he wasn’t around. Then he bizarrely said if I wanted off the list, I had to say "I love you" to him. I was stunned and asked him to repeat it, and after he did, he just slammed the phone down. The bloke said his name was Jordan. Does anyone know how to block these annoying calls that come every single day?
Jordan
9 years
Just ignore and block this number if you can. It keeps calling non stop. I just hang up straight away every time.
9 years
Picked up but no one on the line. I’ve just blocked the number now.
9 years
Not sure who rang, but right after I said hello they hung up straight away. Ive blocked the number now.
9 years
They kept asking me to spell my last name and if I had a UK bank account, so I just said, "Do you take me for an idiot, you scammer?" and ended the call!
United Kingdom
9 years
I knew the number straight away, and as soon as I heard someone on the other end, I blurted out "What the hell do you want?" and they just hung up right away. This is the second time in three days they've done this.
9 years
Youbenefits.allgedly kept cutting me off while I was saying I didnt want to answer questions, but they still asked me to verify my address??
9 years
Got a call from 0286859376 on Easter Saturday, but they just hung up straight away. Heads up to everyone: don’t ring back numbers you don’t recognise, they might actually be tricky premium rate ones.
9 years
Some guy with an Asian accent called asking for me by name. When I asked who he was, he just told me to shut up and stop interrupting. I hung up straight away.
9 years
They just rang me up and wanted to speak to me by name. I told them I wasn’t here. Then they asked to speak to someone else in the family (they always ask that, dont they). I said no family members are around, and joked that I was the butler. He seemed a bit confused and said he’d ring back later. I’ve now blocked any calls starting with 02868.
9 years
Spotted a missed call from 0286859378 and looked it up to find out who it was. I'd suggest trying BT Call Guardian if you're fed up with these annoying calls. It really helps to take charge of things. Just so you know, I'm not linked to BT or anything like that.
BT Call GuardianBT
9 years
Worst caller ever, probably some dodgy bloke from India.
India
9 years
Got a call today on Easter Saturday, as usual there was a bit of a wait before someone spoke. An Asian lady asked for me by name. I asked who was calling and she gave me a name, saying she was from Benefits UK. It’s definitely a scam, I just said no thanks politely and hung up. I reckon they’re trying to fish for your bank info, so watch out.
BenefitsUK
9 years
Got called three times from someone claiming to be from universal benefits. Hung up twice and on the third call told them to remove me from their list. Now I’m just waiting to see if they ring again.
Benefits
9 years
This number keeps ringing and the calls are really nasty.
9 years
Picked up and there was a bloke yelling down the phone, but as soon as I asked how he got my number, he just went quiet and hung up.
9 years
This guy said he was from Benefits UK but had all the info totally wrong. Keeps ringing me up, really annoying now.
BenefitsUK
9 years
Got this really rude caller from India, was super pushy and then just hung up on me.
India
9 years
Got a call from some dodgy bloke with the stereotypical Indian accent. Just the usual nasty scammers trying their luck.
9 years
028 685 9378 Seems like a number from just outside London but it’s not. Definitely some Asian telemarketers - idiots rang on Good Friday! Is there no break from these annoying call centres? Tried calling back to get a name to report them but couldn’t get through. My advice: don’t engage, just say hang on while you get your dad then hang up until they stop calling. Don’t bother with them, report and block. I use Showcaller, a clever app that can record calls and let you block and report numbers. I also add them to my phone’s auto-reject list just to be safe.
LondonAsiaShowcaller
9 years
i used an insurance quote site not long ago and ever since ive been getting nonstop calls. Luckily i have cpr so i could block them straight away. (also, weirdly there was this long silence then a voice with an asian accent asking for me by name.)
9 years
This number just called the police control room on 999!!! I've already passed the info to intel.
9 years
didn’t say a word when i picked up at 8, seemed to make no difference. that’s how i handle it all the time now. those tps calls are a pain.
TPS
9 years
They just called, let it ring twice, then cut me off!
9 years
Ended the call straight away once the voicemail started.
9 years
Received a single call that promptly ended without leaving any sort of voicemail. Quite peculiar, really!
9 years
I received a call that ended almost as swiftly as it began, barely two rings in! I was literally just next to the phone, but by the time I set my mug aside and reached out, the line had gone dead. Quite the nuisance!
9 years
This morning, I got a call from someone claiming to be from the benefits department. The woman on the line spoke English with a really odd accent, and honestly it was nearly impossible for me to catch what she was trying to say. Plus, the phone line kept cutting out all the time, so I just ended up hanging up.
9 years
I was right next to the phone and had just set down my mug, but by the time I reached over to answer, the call had already stopped ringing. They must have hung up almost instantly.
9 years
They cut off after just a couple rings. I was right next to the phone but by the time I set my drink down and grabbed it, they’d already stopped calling. Well, on the bright side, no rushin inside from the garden this time!
9 years
Got a call from 0286859378 today 28/03/2018 at 4:52pm, some Asian bloke pretending to be from Microsoft. He kept asking stuff about my home computers and all that. Definately a scam, and looks like an Aussie number too. Just hung up straight away, best not to get involved.
Microsoft
9 years
some guy with an indian accent said he knew me and claimed he was from u-benefits. he wanted to ask a few questions then promised he wouldnt bother me anymore. i just ended the call.
U
9 years
just like others mentioned - he knew my name and said he was calling about some benefits and needed to ask a few questions. i told him it was an unwanted call and against the rules but he kept talking even after i hung up.
9 years
I said hi, but they didn’t reply, so I just said bye and ended the call.
9 years
The moment I picked up, the caller hung up straight away.
9 years
This is the second time today that when I tell them the person they're asking for doesn't live here, they just hang up on me. Really annoying behaviour!
9 years
annoying caller, wouldnt bother picking up if youve got caller ID!
9 years
advantages uk
UK
9 years
I pick up the call and they just end it straight away, so irritating!
9 years
they keep ringing my place every morning before 9am, dont say a word just hang up! so bloody annoying!
9 years
they rang me but then just put the phone down straight away
9 years
some bloke called david, asked for me by my first name but got my last name all wrong. said he was with benefits uk and had some questions for me. i told him i don’t do phone questions, but he kept pushing me to talk so i just ended the call.
DavidBenefitsUK
9 years
Just like others have said before me!

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