08001804321

After being bombarded with calls for the past year and a half, I decided to invest in a Call Guardian device. I make it a point to scrutinise the call log, yet this particular number manages to ring me every single day, often twice! It’s truly become a nuisance, so much so that I’ve taken to labelling it Pest18. I'm curious-what's the deal with these pesky callers? How on earth do they obtain our numbers? Can the Telephone Preference Service or Information Commissioner’s Office put an end to this madness? What steps can regular folks like us take to fend off these incessant nuisances? K41

On the 5th of July 2016, at around half past four in the afternoon, I received a rather unsolicited phone call from this number. An individual with an Indian accent introduced himself as being from an Accident Helpline. I made it clear that there had been no mishaps on my part and accused him of simply fishing for business. I then rather emphatically suggested he “take a hike” before I disconnected the call. To my surprise, he rang me again! This time, I informed him that I was registered with the Telephone Preference Service and that his call was in direct violation of the law. I warned him that if he persisted, I'd have no choice but to involve the authorities, before ending the conversation once more. Remarkably, he attempted to reach out for a third time, rebuking me for my alleged rudeness! Finally, out of sheer curiosity, I asked him to elaborate on the supposed accident I had experienced. His response was rather cheeky, as he told me to “take a hike” and promptly hung up again. I’ve made sure to report this incident to the TPS.

I just received a rather alarming call from this number claiming I’d been involved in a car accident. When I insisted that was not the case, the caller had the audacity to call me a liar on multiple occasions. He then went on to allege that I'd taken a tumble in the street, and his tone turned quite aggressive. Honestly, I’m just relieved it was me who answered the phone and not my wife or kids.

Greetings, I feel it’s important to share a rather strange experience I had. On 28th March 2016, I received a rather peculiar call from the number 08001 804321. During this call, a gentleman of Asian descent mentioned something about a car accident. I informed him that I had already made a claim and was compensated, making it clear I had no use for his so-called services. To my surprise, he pressed me for details about the amount I received, which I firmly told him was none of his concern. Then, to top it off, he bizarrely claimed to be my husband from a previous life! I was taken aback and asked him to repeat his statement; he reiterated it quite insistently. Frustrated, I told him to clear off. The whole episode left me rather rattled, prompting me to report the incident to the authorities. Subsequently, I was actually visited by a police officer regarding this matter.

I got a call from 08001 804321 on the 28th of March, 2016. On that day, I was contacted by this number concerning a car accident. An Asian gentleman was on the line, and I informed him that I had already filed a claim and received my compensation, so I wasn’t in need of any of his so-called services. He then inquired about the amount I had received, which I firmly told him was none of his concern. To my utter disbelief, he went on to claim that he was my husband from a previous life! I could hardly believe my ears and asked him to repeat himself. His response was even more ridiculous, and I promptly told him to get lost. His odd comments left me quite shaken, prompting me to report the incident to the authorities. Not long after, I had a visit from the police regarding this strange encounter.

28th March 2016
I received a rather peculiar call from this number about a car accident. I informed the chap, who sounded Asian, that I had already claimed and received compensation, thus had no need for his assistance. Curiously, he inquired about the amount I had received, and I firmly told him that such details were hardly his concern. To my utter astonishment, he then proclaimed he was my husband from a past life! I was taken aback and asked him to clarify, which he did, reiterating that he indeed was. I promptly told him to clear off. The encounter left me quite flustered, so I decided to report this strange incident to the police, and a policewoman came round to see me.

I've been inundated with incessant phone calls day after day, with an array of different numbers popping up on my screen. This has been happening for several months now. I've documented all the numbers, but one particular call has really given me the shivers. It was from a woman with a distinctly American accent, speaking slowly and ominously, warning me that I needed to contact a specific number or I could expect a visit from the police. She claimed to represent the Inland Revenue, and her tone was rather menacing, which distressed me quite a bit. This same caller rang me again just yesterday. I'm genuinely concerned, and it feels like something ought to be done about this harassment. Where can individuals like myself turn for assistance?

I've received more than 20 calls from this number within just 15 minutes! I've already asked them to take our number off their list, yet the nuisance calls keep coming. As a business, this is really cluttering up our phone lines.

Received a call from a bloke named "John". He insisted that there had been an accident involving someone from our family. Quizzically, he asked how I was managing, to which I responded that I was alright until his call-and now I was rather miffed. He just wouldn’t let up about this so-called accident, so I resorted to unleashing a string of expletives until he finally hung up. Utter muppets!

I received a phone call from this number regarding some sort of accident. The chap claimed to be called John Smith, but he was Asian in appearance. When I mentioned that I'm signed up with the Telephone Preference Service, he became quite aggressive and began hurling insults at me.

I answered the call, only for them to abruptly disconnect. I tried ringing them back, but the line was completely inactive-no voicemail or anything. Rather peculiar, if you ask me.

This seems to follow the same old pattern as the other remarks I've seen. When I mentioned that I’d never been in an accident and was curious how they sourced my number, especially since we’re registered with the TPS, he insisted on talking to my husband. I explained that I wasn’t hitched, and then he wanted to chat with my boyfriend! I pointed out that if he weren’t cold calling, he’d surely know my name, which he clearly didn’t. Eventually, I asked to speak to a supervisor, but he just hung up on me. Typical, isn’t it?

I had a rather troubling experience with an Asian gentleman who claimed he had been involved in an accident. When I pointed out that this was not accurate, he became quite aggressive and abruptly ended the call. To top it off, I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service, yet it seems that the number he used to reach me either cannot receive calls or perhaps isn’t even valid. Very strange!

I received a call from an Indian or Pakistani gentleman who claimed to be representing Accident Help Line. When I requested to be taken off their contact list, he responded with some truly offensive remarks that were utterly revolting. I insisted on speaking to a supervisor, only to be met by yet another individual from the same background who continued the profanity. I've lodged a complaint with BT and intend to inform the police about this unacceptable behaviour.

Upon arriving back at my residence, I discovered a rather peculiar voicemail left by a gentleman with an Asian accent. It appeared he was slightly perplexed by the whole notion of an answering machine, as he kept saying 'hello' and repeatedly mentioned my name. After a few moments of silence, he abruptly concluded with a rather rude 'goodbye... f**k off.' I attempted to ring the number back to express my discontent, but to my disbelief, it turned out to be untraceable. I really wish there was a way to put a stop to this sort of annoyance.

I just got a call from this number claiming to be from my service provider, warning me that my email was at risk. They urged me to visit a particular website for verification. When I mentioned that I’d be reporting them, they abruptly hung up on me. The caller said they were calling from Ludlow; I wasn’t even aware there was a Ludlow over in that part of the world!

They claimed to be from British Telecom, and just like that, the call was ended abruptly.

I received a call from a chap with an Indian accent claiming to represent the Accident Helpline. I didn’t hesitate to disconnect straight away. We’ve not been involved in any accident and are registered with the Telephone Preference Service. After the call, I checked the number and it was 0800 180 4321.

That's me, without a doubt! I’ve been receiving calls from this number (08001804321) for nearly a year now. It’s always a foreign-sounding voice asking if I’ve had an accident and if I’m alright, which is rather annoying. They often come in clusters-some days I get them at the same time, and then they seem to vanish for a while, especially after I hang up in frustration. The truth is, I haven’t had any accidents and am perfectly fine. The only mark on my ancient car (which is a 27-year-old model) comes from a little mishap in the Asda car park six years ago, but it’s not worth mentioning! I’m absolutely chuffed to have stumbled across your website today!

The phone rang incessantly for what felt like ages. A woman with a strong foreign accent came on the line, babbling something about an accident assistance service. When she asked how I was, I casually replied that I was alright, and mentioned that I hadn’t been in any sort of mishap. After that, I simply ended the call. Thankfully, she didn’t attempt to ring back again.

This number, 08001804321, called my phone once more around half past seven this evening. I held on, hoping to hear a voice on the other end, but all I got was silence. The moment I began to respond, they swiftly ended the call. It makes me wonder if there's something about my voice that doesn't appeal to them-perhaps I'm just not the right demographic! I can't shake the feeling that they must be after someone older, perhaps someone a bit more susceptible, or even a young child, to ply their tricks on.

I received a call from a chap, an Asian gentleman, claiming to be from Accident Helpline. He insisted that he had a fax concerning an incident linked to my unlisted home number. Quite amusingly, he spoke of a “fax” despite me not possessing such a device! I told him to take a hike and compared him to a rather unsavoury anatomical reference - I trust you can guess my meaning! - the number in question was 08001804321.

I receive a call from this number weekly; I simply let it ring out or leave the line open. I'm hoping their endless attempts will start costing them!

Received a trio of calls over the span of 48 hours. Each time, they hung up when I pressed them for details about their location and the name associated with the call. Two came from an 0800 number, while one was from +44800... It appears the Telephone Preference Service is of no concern to them at all...
A rather elderly individual

I received an initial call labelled as 'International' which purported to be from an accident helpline. I promptly told the caller to cease their scamming tactics and blew a whistle into the receiver. Then, the number 08001804321 rang me again, and the chap asked if I had actually blown the whistle on him. I informed him to quit harassing me. Any incidents are managed through my insurance, thank you very much!

I would have thought blocking a number would be straightforward, but with BT, it’s a different kettle of fish altogether. It’s absolutely absurd and feels like a complete faff!

I received a call from something claiming to be an Accident Helpline, and when I mentioned - not once, but twice - that I hadn’t been in any accident, the bloke just hung up on me! Quite rude, really.

Received a bothersome call at 7 in the evening.

Received a call wherein my partner picked up. The individual on the other end, who sounded Asian, was inquiring about an accident involving someone. He became increasingly irate when my partner sought to ascertain his name, bizarrely claiming it was his father! As tensions rose, he made vile threats, claiming he would track down my partner’s wife and harm her. We’ve contacted the police, but I suspect the caller hails from India since our number is registered with the Telephone Preference Service. The caller identified himself as Claims Direct.

I've received a couple of calls from this number, yet I'm ex-directory, so the only ones who should have my landline are my service provider. It looks like it's the same old story - another accident claim caller!

The caller becomes quite abusive when asked to refrain from ringing.

It's quite straightforward, really. Just ignore calls from numbers that aren’t saved in your contacts. Let them leave a voicemail if they're legitimate. If not, look up the number online and make use of the caller blocking feature - most decent phones offer that at no extra cost. Don't fall for BT's tactics of charging you for this service; you can get it free of charge!

I had quite the unpleasant experience when I expressed my disinterest in their calls. An individual with an Indian accent became extraordinarily aggressive and even threatened to share my number with thirty other firms! How unprofessional!

I received a call from this number earlier today, with someone on the line professing to be from an accident helpline. Quite frankly, it's baffling because no one in our household has been involved in any accidents. We're ex-directory and registered with the Telephone Preference Service, so they really ought to know better than to ring us. The chap sounded Indian and after asking him to take our number off their list, I really let him have it before abruptly ending the conversation.

I had an unpleasant encounter with a so-called accident claims firm. To my amazement, I turned down their services after the representative resorted to some rather offensive language. It was quite shocking how he continued to use profanities throughout the conversation.

I received a rather odd call today from a company claiming to represent the Accident Help Line, inquiring after someone at our address involved in an accident. I promptly informed them that no such incident had occurred and requested they remove our number from their records. To my surprise, the line went dead immediately after that. Then, bizarrely, the same number proceeded to ring six other direct lines in our office - lines that aren’t listed publicly, mind you. So, how on earth did they obtain those? When attempting to return the call, all I got was silence on the line. By the way, I couldn’t help but notice the peculiar dial tone, the slight lag, and that fellow's accent. I wouldn’t be surprised if it's coming from a call centre overseas.

I received a rather unsavoury phone call earlier today from this number. When I inquired about the nature of the so-called accident, the chap had the audacity to claim it occurred in my bedroom and involved my private bits. I found it utterly revolting and informed him I would be filing a complaint. Does anyone have a clue as to the origins of these calls?

I've encountered some individuals who are quite rude and bothersome. They're ruining others' relaxation time by bombarding them with nonsensical queries about fictitious incidents. It's high time we put a stop to this nuisance!

I received a call claiming that I’d been involved in a car accident. When I insisted that I hadn’t, the caller pressed for whether I’d had any mishaps in the last six months. I informed the operator that I hadn’t been in an accident for over two decades and asked him where he had sourced such information. Suddenly, he hung up on me! When I tried to dial back to the number that called, I was informed there was some sort of problem with the line.

I've received calls from this number on two occasions now, and it really grinds my gears as I'm on the ex-directory list. Surely the phone companies could put a stop to this? It's utterly infuriating! What do they think they're going to achieve by pestering people with these calls?

A bloke rang me up regarding some sort of mishap. I promptly ended the call, sensing it was nothing more than a scam.

I received a call from a gentleman with a distinctly Indian accent. When I mentioned that I hadn’t been involved in any kind of accident, he insisted on talking to the individual who had. I informed him that we are registered on the Telephone Preference Service, hence we shouldn’t be receiving such calls. In response, he rather rudely told me to shove off. The caller identified himself as part of the Accident Help Line.

I'm utterly fed up with picking up the phone just to deal with these fools.

I've had to block this number, but my phone keeps prompting me to replace it. It's quite infuriating as these calls keep sneaking through. I usually let the answering machine pick up, but they always hang up before they leave a proper message. Quite the nuisance, if I may say!

I had a similar experience - they cut the call as soon as I picked up. I reckon that with the 0800 digits, they're banking on me returning the call. I'm registered with the TPS, so these sorts of calls shouldn’t be reaching me. It’s rather unsettling, though, as I'm concerned that by actually answering the phone, I've somehow signed myself up for a barrage of nuisance calls from these scammers.

The phone rang and went straight to voicemail, yet the caller didn’t bother to leave a message. This marks the third time today that this particular number has contacted us.

They keep insisting they're from Microsoft, but as soon as I mention that I don't actually own a laptop, they hang up. Then, lo and behold, thirty minutes later, the same number calls me back, this time inquiring about an accident I can't recall at all. It's baffling how they manage to obtain our numbers, especially when we fork out cash for the 'ex-directory' service. It's all rather dodgy, isn't it?

He insisted he had some inside scoop about an accident involving someone associated with this number over the past year. Curious, I queried him about my address, and to my surprise, he couldn't even tell me that!

This number persistently calls and then cuts off, even when I pick up the phone. It’s rather infuriating!

Here comes another pesky call from one of those dodgy accident claims firms. It's high time we put a stop to these so-called businesses. What a nuisance!

It’s rather annoying receiving calls from a withheld number, isn’t it? Such a bother!

I received a call regarding a car crash I was involved in, which took me by surprise. Curious, I probed a bit and asked the caller for his identity. To my astonishment, he barked, "I'm your bloody father, you muppet!" before abruptly cutting off the line. What a peculiar encounter!

I’ve just received a call from this number-what on earth is going on? Why are they ringing me?!

A downright bothersome annoyance. It’s clearly a scam. Best to give it a wide berth.

I received a call from this number at a rather inconvenient moment. Curiously, I've had four calls from them over the last fortnight. This time, however, it was a person on the line rather than a recorded message.