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08000236178

☎️ 08000236178 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 8000236 with a prefix of 0800.

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0800 023 6178 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000236178

  • Fraudulent call about debt. False
    Nov
    2024
  • Difficult encounter with salesperson
    Mar
    2023
  • Insurance offer for washing machine
    Oct
    2022
  • Unexpected call after talking to company
    Apr
    2022
  • Received silent call from program
    Apr
    2022
  • Praised for their excellent service
    Dec
    2021
  • Scammed by fake Homesheild company
    Sep
    2021
  • Suspicious call regarding warranty renewal
    Mar
    2021
  • Reported potential scam phone call
    Mar
    2021
  • Reported phone scam targeting appliance insurance
    Jan
    2021
  • Wife scammed by fraudulent insurance call
    Oct
    2020
  • Upset about insurance sales call
    Aug
    2020
  • Inquiry about unknown warranty contact
    Jul
    2020
  • Scammer pretending to sell warranty
    Mar
    2020
  • Washer service scam warning provided
    Nov
    2019
  • Beware of washing machine scam
    Nov
    2019
  • Cold sales call, seeking financial information
    Nov
    2019
  • Warning of washing machine warranty scam
    Nov
    2019
  • Warning about fraudulent activity
    Nov
    2019
  • Unanswered call, wary of scammers
    Nov
    2019
  • Beware of Bitcoin scams
    Oct
    2019
  • Suspicious, scam phone call warning
    Oct
    2019
  • Beware of phone insurance scams
    Oct
    2019
  • Positive experience with Homeshield Direct
    Sep
    2019
  • Warning about scam phone calls
    Sep
    2019
  • Elderly father scammed with fake insurance
    Aug
    2019
  • Warning: HomeShield scam call details
    Jul
    2019
  • Mother with dementia scammed unknowingly
    May
    2019
  • Various companies sold warranty scams
    Apr
    2019
  • Phone insurance accidentally, company reimbursed fully
    Jan
    2019
  • Resisted giving card details to caller
    Oct
    2018
  • Cold called about washing machine
    Oct
    2018
  • Satisfied with HomeShield Direct warranty
    Sep
    2018
  • Cold call results in refund
    Aug
    2018
  • Questioned insurance renewal, requested bank details
    Aug
    2018
  • Suspicious call, asked for bank details
    Jul
    2018
  • Cold calling not permitted without permission
    Jul
    2018
  • Research company before taking plan
    Feb
    2018
  • Reported experience with fraudulent company
    Feb
    2018
  • Home Shield Direct legal services
    Feb
    2018
  • Ex-employee claims company scams customers
    Feb
    2018
  • Suspicious, but ultimately trustworthy service
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning about cold call scammers
    Jan
    2018
  • Negative review warning about scam
    Jan
    2018
  • negative review of appliance service
    Jan
    2018
  • Vouch for legitimate extended warranties
    Jan
    2018
  • Positive experience with appliance cover
    Jan
    2018
  • Homeshield direct: legit and reliable
    Jan
    2018
  • Cold call scammers, avoid at all
    Jan
    2018
  • Warning about deceitful cold call scammers
    Jan
    2018
  • Troubles with insurance refund request
    Dec
    2017
  • Suspicious call asking for details
    Nov
    2017
  • Received warranty call, no complaints
    Oct
    2017
  • Unsolicited call caused distress
    Oct
    2017
  • Positive experience with Home Shield
    Oct
    2017
  • Positive experience with repair company
    Sep
    2017
  • Scammed, demanded refund for payment
    Sep
    2017
  • Fast, reliable home warranty service
    Sep
    2017
  • Service plan issue resolved with engineer
    Sep
    2017
  • Claims home warranty service is suspicious
    Sep
    2017
  • Scam insurance conned mother twice
    Sep
    2017
  • Reinstates white goods warranties reliably
    Aug
    2017
  • Scam call asking for bank details
    Jul
    2017
  • Renewal offer higher than expected
    Jun
    2017
  • Company exploited vulnerable stroke victim
    Jun
    2017
  • Suspicious call about washing machine insurance
    May
    2017
  • Fake insurance company offering savings
    Mar
    2017
  • Positive experience with extended guarantee
    Oct
    2016
Number Of Searches: 647 Number Of Comments: 66 First Seen: 10 October 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bramford(Suffolk), Dinedor Cross(Herefordshire), Hunt End(Worcestershire), Oaklands(Hertfordshire) and Wallasea Island(Essex).

08000236178 has 66 comments of which 24 x neutral and 31 x negative and 11 x positive

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08000236178 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08000236178 👆 is reported as a company offering extended warranties for household appliances, primarily washing machines, with mixed reviews. Some customers have received prompt service and genuine coverage at competitive prices, while many others warn of aggressive cold-calling tactics, misleading sales practices, and difficulty cancelling. Vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those with health issues, have reportedly been targeted and overcharged. Calls often request bank details, raising concerns about potential scams despite the company's claims of legitimacy. Caution is advised; never provide payment information unsolicited, and verify coverage and company credentials independently. Complaints highlight the risk of duplicate or unnecessary insurance, with a number of users disputing charges and seeking refunds. Overall, vigilance and due diligence are strongly recommended before engaging with these callers.

Reports on phone number 08000236178

2 years
Got a call from someone claiming I owed money, which is totally untrue.
3 years
Someone called about a washing machine cover. I pretended to have dementia but this dodgy caller still tried pushing me to buy and even tried to set up a direct debit straight away, even after I kept saying I had serious issues. Found it funny at first but then it turned a bit aggressive.
4 years
Got a call about insuring my washing machine, they dropped the price from a hundred quid a month down to just six!
4 years
Got a call from that number a moment ago. I picked up but no one said anything, bit odd since I was just chatting with Homeshield about an hour back. Definitely weird.
Homeshield
4 years
Got a call from that number just now. When I picked up, nobody said anything, was a bit odd. Funny thing is, I was chatting with Homeshield about an hour before that, really weird timing.
Homeshield
5 years
they provided a solid service overall
5 years
Lost £258 to some con artist posing as HomeShield. It’s awful. Tried ringing 0800236178 to cancel but can’t get through at all. Frustrating!
Homesheild
5 years
Got a call from an Asian guy named Charlie, who said my warranty needed an update and gave me a number to call if my washing machine broke down. He tried to sound legit, saying he’d send some paperwork through. But my washer’s well over 8 years old, so the warranty definitely expired ages ago. He rang me from 01273961850 and gave me another number as a backup too.
Charlie
5 years
Got a call about my fridge and freezer, they asked me to confirm the brand, so I purposely gave a different one. Then they started asking for my bank info, I said I’ve changed it, and she asked for the updated details. When I said I never share that stuff over the phone, she tried saying she could set up a new direct debit anyway. Yeah right, that’s basically asking for bank details on the phone! She gave her name as Leuca and told me to call her back on this number. Total SCAM, watch out everyone!!!!
Leuca
6 years
0800 023 6178 - TOTAL SCAM. They called my wife asking about the brand of our oven, which we supposedly had insurance on. Said the policy was due for renewal and that they should already have that info. Then they tried to get her to give some missing digits to "update" her bank details. Obviously, she just hung up. These scammers need to be tracked down and locked up for good!!!
6 years
I wasn't home when the call came through. My wife, who recently had a stroke and was quite disoriented, ended up sharing her bank details with them. They claimed that it was time to renew our washing machine insurance. The truth is, we already have a more affordable policy with a different provider. She did mention this to them, but they managed to convince her otherwise. They insisted that their offer was unbeatable - £19.99 a month for a machine that only cost us £350 in the first place. Honestly, I can't shake this feeling of being conned.
6 years
Got a call trying to sell insurance to my 87 year old Mother-in-Law, again. These people are a waste of time and energy.
6 years
Got a call about some washing machine warranty. I rent the place and I’m not sure how they got my number for this.
6 years
Someone called me asking for bank details to extend the warranty on a washer I don’t even have. Then the bloke started arguing and talking over me, insisting I was daft for not getting a warranty on my ‘Whirlwind’ washer - which is actually a Siemens. He even told me I was stupid and should just listen, claiming he’d save me money. I told him flat out I knew it was a scam, and he just laughed, saying it was worth a shot. Honestly, I was stunned at how cheeky he was.
7 years
Got a call out of the blue about some washing machine service plan - total scam, watch out!
7 years
Beware of these dodgy cold callers saying they want to sign you up for a washing machine service plan. They’re just trying to get your bank info. Don’t ever hand that over to strangers on the phone. You’ll end up losing your cash!
7 years
Got a call from someone called Sean claiming to be from Homeshield, trying to talk about a warranty for my washing machine. He gave me a freephone number and an extension to prove he was legit, but he didn’t know anything about my machine or that it’s actually 8 years old and no longer under warranty (which I never told him). It was pretty obvious he was fishing for my bank details, then he suggested setting up a direct debit as some kind of guarantee because I wouldn’t share my financial info. Felt like a typical cold sales pitch. Had an English accent too.
SeanHomeshield
7 years
Got a call about renewing a washing machine warranty I never signed up for. Watch out, this sounds like a scam aimed at catching people out.
7 years
LOADS OF CHEATS HERE. NEVER HAND OVER YOUR BANK INFO.
7 years
They rang but I wasnt in, as far as ive seen scammers dont tend to use 0800 numbers, they more often use 020 London codes or some random number from who knows where. But hey, I could be wrong!!
London
7 years
beware of those bitcoin scams, theyre totally fake and nothing to do with real business whatsoever
Bitcoin
7 years
Got a call from 08000236178 about some washing machine cover. My wife got tricked a bit because they already had her name, mobile and address. After chatting for a few minutes, they started asking about payment. First thing, they wanted her credit card number (she refused). Then they asked how she’d pay and suggested bank transfer - also no. Then they asked again for the 16 digit card number. What do these people think we are, robots or what? Absolutely NO WAY we gave anything away. This is total SCAMM!!! Number to watch out for is 01273 936305.
7 years
Totally dodgy! They tried to get my dad to pay for a washing machine insurance he never signed up for. Never, ever share your card details on a call. Legit companies don’t ask for stuff like that on the phone, so watch out for these cheeky scammers!
7 years
Don’t really get why people are mad, I accidentally ended up with three policies from D&G, Knowhow and Homeshield Direct. Then Sean called me saying my Homeshield payment didn’t go through. Turns out they cut my bill by £90 a year and cover basically the same stuff for my washing machine. If you ring Homeshield, ask for Sean - he kept chatting about his goal to be a rock star. Good luck to him!
D & GKnowhowHomeshield DirectSeanHomeshield
7 years
Just had a ring from someone called homeshield. I’m pretty clued up, so didn’t fall for their nonsense. Seriously, don’t ever hand over your bank details to anyone who rings you, even if they claim it’s about your council tax. The council always writes to you, they don’t phone.
Home Shield
7 years
Got a call to my elderly dad saying his washing machine and fridge freezer insurance was up. He’s a bit muddled and ended up paying £258 twice for a fake 3 year plan via his visa card!! All the money is gone, and the paperwork looks dodgy with no proper address. It’s awful how they target a vulnerable 94 year old man like that. Now he’s stuck with double insurance on loads of appliances. Hope those scammers get found and put behind bars soon.
7 years
Some scumbag tricked my mum, who has dementia, into paying for a washing machine warranty she doesn’t even own. Absolute rubbish people, no shame at all!!!
7 years
Someone tried to sell my mum, who suffers from Alzheimers, a warranty. Luckily for us, four other businesses with similar names had already contacted her, so the bank spotted it straight away. Sadly, my mum has been caught out by these scams to the tune of about £700 over the past year. None of these companies ever gave any paperwork, like policy documents or contact details - just took the money right from her bank account. Names to watch out for include Domestic Protect, Payment Solutions, Repair and Assure, BTG Home Solutions, and Home Shield Direct - all scammers in my experience.
Domestic ProtectPayment SolutionsRepair and AssureBTG Home SolutionsHome Shield Direct
7 years
Got a call about insurance for my washing machine and went ahead with it, gave them my card info. Later on, I remembered I already had coverage with Know How. Rang them back and they sorted it out, gave my money back with no hassle. Proper genuine firm.
8 years
Cant remember the callers name or his manager (I had just got up), but the first person passed me to his manager who kept going on about how safe it was to share card details over the phone. I quickly said no to the warranty insurance for my washing machine from their firm. This number is meant to be for the engineer coming to fix my machine, so I wanted to keep it safe! Maybe the number is legit, but there’s no way I’m giving card info to any cold callers!
8 years
Got a cold call asking about my washing machine. I said yeah, I still own it. They didn’t have my email or account info when I refused to give bank details for some extended warranty. I told them they could just email or send me the offer by post. The guy said I could talk to his manager but I said no thanks. Told them again to send info by email or post, then ended the call.
8 years
HomeShield Direct Ltd seems to be a legit firm that provides extended warranties for household gadgets. I arranged a 3-year cover through a polite chap named Mark, if memory serves. I paid in 12 monthly instalments, each £19 via direct debit, which covers me for the full term. So far, I’m pretty happy with how things have gone.
HomeShield Direct LtdMark
8 years
Got a call from someone named Jordan Yates claiming they would renew my washing machine insurance. They asked for my bank info, but I wasn’t about to share that.
Jordan Yates
8 years
They rang me up wanting to renew my washing machine insurance and then straight away asked for my bank details. If it was genuine, why would they need those again for a renewal? When I asked why, they started getting all annoyed and rude. I just ended the call there and then.
8 years
Had two calls from unknown numbers today, neither left a voicemail. I thought cold calls without consent have been banned since April last year? Seems like these might not be as legit as everyone claims.
8 years
Recieved a call from this firm, was a tad iffy at first so i looked them up and they seem alright. I havent signed up for anything yet but cant spot anything dodgy about them, its just like domestic and general, selling warranties.
8 years
I had a chat with these scammers claiming to sell a Bosch washing machine I never owned. I think the bloke was Ross Denham, some so-called supervisor, telling bare-faced lies. A couple days before, I got a call from India about surveys, clearly fishing for info, all of which I made up. Then these guys ring back trying to charge me £228 for something I don’t even have. This sort of company deserves to be shut down, honestly.
BoschRoss DenhamIndia
8 years
So I came across this firm called Home Shield Direct. From what I gather, their services are perfectly legit and seem to have a decent reputation. Don’t really get why there’s so much bad talk around them.
Home Shield Direct
8 years
I used to be an employee there and was dismissed for attempting to assist the clientele. They are nothing short of fraudsters, and Neil is undoubtedly the most unscrupulous of the lot!
Neil
8 years
Initially, I had my suspicions after perusing the reviews, genuinely believed there might be something off about them. I decided to ring them up again, worried that my mum had been taken advantage of. Fast forward a fortnight, and lo and behold, she’s received a brand-new washing machine. It’s got to be genuine, right?
9 years
Total rip-off - completely deceptive - avoid at all costs, they dont give a toss about you or your device, just lining their own pockets - probably against the law.
9 years
Its not a scam or anything, just a firm offering extended warranties once the manufacturer’s guarantee runs out. Loads of companies do this, its completely legal, and this one actually has decent prices. I know someone who has their coverage through them!
9 years
Total rip off - completely dishonest - steer clear, they couldn’t care less about you or your stuff, just lining their own pockets - feels dodgy to me.
9 years
Total scam cold caller - you can tell the positive reviews are just made up by the company themselves! All the good ones are obviously fake!
9 years
homeshield direct seems pretty trustworthi and dependable to me.
Homeshield Direct
9 years
signed up for cover back in feb 2017 with them, then when my appliance broke down i rang the free 0800 number, got an engineer round within 2 days who replaced the faulty part. service was decent and the machine’s been fine ever since. proper happy with how they handled it.
9 years


These are nothing more than blatant cold-call con artists. They obtain contact information from data brokers and then bombard you with questionable claims, all in an effort to extract money without ever intending to deliver anything worthwhile. They've even been known to fabricate reviews on their website to mask their unscrupulous methods. Having previously been employed by them, I can personally vouch for their operations. The Sales Manager, a chap named Matt, is quite possibly one of the shadiest characters in the field! Stay vigilant and steer clear of their advances - always refuse their offers.
Matt
9 years
total and clear cold call scammers - they get your details from data brokers - then ring you up with dodgy offers just to grab cash with no plan to deliver any real service - they even post fake positive reviews online to cover up what they do - i worked there once so i know exactly how they operate. sales boss is a guy named matt - easily one of the worst fraudsters in this field! dont believe them - always say no.
Matt
9 years
my dad's got heart issues and recently had a kidney infection. when he was feeling pretty rough, he somehow ended up agreeing to some insurance for a washing machine he doesn’t even use, since he sends his laundry out. when i asked to get back the £228 charged to his debit card, they wanted his sort code and account number. they might be legit, but their methods seem a bit sketchy to me. at the moment i’m still trying to get that refund, no luck so far.
9 years
just a couple days before that call, someone rang asking about my washing machine. they told me the warranty ran out and tried selling me a new one. they even asked for my card info but couldnt even tell what brand or model i have! i only got mine this year and it has a 2 year warranty.
9 years
I've received a fair few ring-ins from this number, and one day, my curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to answer. Turned out it was a call informing me that my washing machine didn't have any warranty left and they offered me an extension for three more years. Given that my machine is already six years down the line, I thought, why not? I accepted their offer and was pleasantly surprised to find the paperwork arrive just three days later. All in all, I’ve got no complaints to make!
9 years
I received an unsolicited call at 11 o'clock this morning, just as I was coming out of a heavy slumber. The chap on the line claimed it was time to renew my washing machine insurance. Being a 70-year-old with epilepsy, I was quite taken aback and nearly handed over my personal information. Thankfully, I had a moment of clarity and recalled that I’m insured with another company. As soon as I mentioned it, he abruptly ended the call. It left me feeling rather on edge for the rest of the day. I can’t help but wonder how he even got hold of my name and information in the first place.
9 years
i deal with home shield direct for over a year now and they been totally legit, had 2 visits for repairs no problems. not sure why people say otherwise, the number does match whats on their site so looks real to me.
Home Shield Direct
9 years
I opted for a three-year warranty on my washing machine, costing me £228, without first checking out any reviews regarding the company. However, after having a technician come out to repair my appliance, I'm pleased to report that I have no cause for concern about this phone number or the firm behind it. Quite the opposite, in fact!
9 years
I've been conned out of £228.00 by these tricksters! They claimed my appliance was due for renewal and spun a tale about a one-off charge of £76.00. I am absolutely insisting on a refund; whether I actually receive it is yet to be revealed.
9 years
Back in April, I decided to get a service plan for my Indesit washing machine. Not long ago, I encountered a bit of a snag with it. They initially tried to troubleshoot the problem over the phone, but unfortunately, that didn't quite do the trick. So, they arranged for an engineer to come out and sort everything out in person.
9 years
They rang me after the guarantee on my Candy washer had run out, offering a cheap extension that would cover me until 2020. Said they were from Homeshield Direct. Had to call them out at first, but after two months the engineer showed up the very next day. Quick and dependable, honestly no complaints about this firm.
Homeshield Direct
9 years
Got a call from 0800 0236178 saying they were from Home Sure, but after looking up their website the number didnt match. They said they were selling me an extended warranty for my washing machine but oddly had to ask what brand it was! Then they tried to get my bank details over the phone to “pay” for it. Seems a bit dodgy to me!
Home Sure
9 years
This so-called insurance service, which previously went by the name Appliance Serve, has pulled a fast one on my mother, swindling her out of £175 on the initial occasion and a further £228 on the next. Thankfully, the bank managed to retrieve the second payment, so that was a bit of good fortune in an otherwise frustrating situation.
Appliance Serve
9 years
It’s a service that renews your white goods warranty. Trustworthy and dependable company.
9 years
Got a call saying they’d give me a free warranty extension for my telly. Then they asked for my bank info - why on earth would that be needed for a free extension? I just ended the call straight away.
9 years
got a call about a discount on renewing cover for my hoover washing machine. they wouldnt say which company they were from. the “discounted” price was actually higher than what i’m already paying. when i said i wasnt gonna give my bank info on the phone, they just hung up on me.
Hoover
9 years
I can't believe what my mate went through! After suffering a stroke, he was vulnerable and couldn’t really make sound decisions. Yet, this company managed to persuade him to fork out £228 for washing machine insurance, promising it would last until 2020. It's shocking how such callers are allowed to operate; they really need to be put to a halt!
9 years
Got a call from this number trying to sell me insurance for my washing machine, they even knew the exact model. But the offer seemed fishy since it only lasted until 2020. Felt a bit dodgy to me.
9 years
Beware of this dodgy insurance firm posing as your appliance coverage provider. They lure you in with the tempting idea of saving a few quid with a so-called special deal. Don’t be fooled!
10 years
I had a rather pleasant conversation with a gentleman named Mark who rang us up, presenting an option for an extended warranty on our Bosch washing machine. I was taken aback that they already had our information, but everything seemed legitimate upon verification. He proposed a fixed monthly fee of £8, and considering I was shelling out £14 monthly with Domestic and General, I decided to make the switch. It's been a real money-saver - I've managed to save £72 annually! I’d definitely recommend giving them a try.
MarkBoschDomesticGeneral

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