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2020Record recovery fraud claim AYOMAug
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2019Number Of Searches: 792 Number Of Comments: 75 First Seen: 06 May 2019 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Dymock(Gloucestershire) and West Harting(West Sussex).
08003688229 has 75 comments of which 43 x negative and 31 x neutral and 1 x positive
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Phone number ☎️ 08003688229 👆 is reported as a telephone number linked to multiple fraudulent and scam debt collection companies operating under various names such as Nightfox Investigations, Vanguard Partners, and Are You Owed Money Ltd. Users consistently warn against paying upfront fees, describing these firms as deceitful, fake, unregulated, and unresponsive after payment. Numerous complainants report that debts are neither recovered nor returned, accompanied by threats when clients question services. Many offices appear to be virtual or falsely registered, with reviews widely considered fabricated. Authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office and Action Fraud have been mentioned, emphasising the need for caution and legal recourse. Victims are encouraged to unite, share evidence, and report scams promptly to protect others from falling victim to these alleged schemes.
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3 yearsreported ##### investigations to Serious Fraud Office, NCA, Action Fraud, Crime Stoppers, HMRC, all bogus, fake offices, false reviews, fake pics, total scammers, fraudsters, crooks. contact the Manchester Fraud Office. tell your MP, expose them on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok. everyone needs to know they’re #### ####. don’t give them any cash or deal with them, they’ll rip you off and do nowt. all ####, they deserve jail. report to police. stay clear of these con artists.Serious Fraud OfficeNational Crime AgencyAction FraudCrime StoppersHMRCManchesterYouTubeFacebookTikTok3 years##### investigations are a total scam. They just take your cash and don’t do anything. Every single one of their Trustpilot reviews is just made up nonsense.Trustpilot3 years##### investigations are a complete con. They just take your cash and don’t actually do anything. All those Trustpilot reviews are totally made up.Trustpilot4 yearsThis number is definitely a dodgy one! I had a call from a bloke claiming to be Philip, part of some Nightfox scam operation. I'm warning you-don’t hand over any cash in advance. A mate of mine fell victim to their tricks, so take heed. I’ve blocked the number immediately! Stay vigilant!Philip5 yearsI got loads of info about this firm, just drop your number if you need a hand.5 yearsI got all the info about this company, just send me your number if you need a hand.5 yearsI got loads of info about this company, just drop your number if you want me to help.5 yearsVanguard Partners ripped me off for £3,800. On top of that, a debt they claimed they’d help me recover for £50k is now looking hopeless because the person who owes me that cash has closed down their business. How is Paul Donnelly still able to fool so many people? They take advantage of the hope people have to get their money back, making big promises, then just charge court fees and do absolutely nothing. Paul Donnelly, you should seriously be ashamed. I hope karma catches up with you, whether it’s in the form of jail or something worse.Vanguard PartnersPaul Donnelly5 yearsI got ripped off by Vanguard Partners for £3,800. On top of that, a £50k debt they claimed they’d recover seems hopeless now because the guy who owes me has shut down his business. How is Paul Donnelly still managing to trick so many folks? They mess with people’s feelings over these debts, making huge promises about getting the money back. Then they just charge court fees and vanish with your cash. Paul Donnelly, you honestly should be ashamed. I hope someday you face proper consequences, whether it’s jail or something worse. Karma won’t miss you.Vanguard PartnersPaul Donnelly5 yearsTotally a sham company with bogus reviews and empty claims!!! Stay well clear of these lot!!!!!!!5 years0208 369 5165 - David Black from Nightfox Debt Collection, but I reckon this lot are a scam. Their reviews seem dodgy, address looks made up, and the company might not even be legit. Feels like I'm the only one who's actually lost cash to these debt collectors.David BlackNightfox5 yearsLook up fox debt recovery, they ripped off some artists. The number is 0161 933 7273. [#]nightfoxinvestigations[###]5 yearsNightfox investigations? More like a total rip off. Loads of talk, no results. They charge folks who need help the most. Just a bunch of con artists trying to scare you. Honestly, the smartest move is to take things to court. Complete waste of time.5 yearsIf these lads say they're hard nuts, why won't they face up to people who owe money? They never seem to get anywhere! Or maybe they're just taking folks' cash for nothing? Sounds like a proper scam to me. 016193372735 yearsnightfox investigations on 0161 933 7273, we should keep sharing about them to really call out these scammers for who they truly are.Nightfox Investigations6 yearsYet another debt recovery firm that talk big, demand loads of cash before anything else then you can never get a hold of them again, they shut down and pop back up later, never pay these debt collectors in advance!!! 0161 93372736 yearsthats wrong, if you ring 0161 9337273 it actually goes through to Nightfox Investigations, its defo not a tax helpline or anything like that.Nightfox Investigations6 yearsSeems like this is a Tax help number. From checking comments here going back to 2017, it appears it was linked to Vanguard, a debt collecting firm based in Liverpool. But it definitely isn’t Ayom, NFox Inv, or Vanguard anymore. I just rang it and the person said they’re from some tax company.VanguardLiverpoolAyomNFox Inv6 years0161 9337273 rang me, said it was Nightfox Investigations & Debt Recovery Ltd from Manchester. A mate of mine used this firm and came out really disappointed. Wish there was a way to shut down companies like this! They treat their clients disgracefully and just give empty promises about getting debts sorted. I can't figure out where those good reviews come from with so many complaints against them - feels like they're probably fake reviews written by the company themselves. Why hasn’t anyone gone legal on them yet?Nightfox Investigations & Debt Recovery LtdManchester6 yearsThis definately isnt a legit debt collection agency, its actually a HMRC scam call like shown in the video linked below. Seems like the scam started in Liverpool with different debt recovery firms but now its turned into some kinda complicated tax scam. Luckily they've been busted tho, just scroll down to see the video.HMRCLiverpool6 years[#][#]nightfoxinvestigations[###]/ Yeah, it’s clear that Nightfox Investigations and Debt Recovery keep changing the phone numbers and comments to put people off. This thread was meant for stuff about them. If you’ve got issues with other firms, you ought to make a separate thread!!! #nightfoxinvestigations #01619337273Nightfox InquiriesDebt Recovery6 yearsI checked out this phone number and it’s definitely not Nightfox Investigations. It actually belongs to a different firm in Liverpool called Caledonian/Vanguard. When I rang it back, some weird Tax Assist person picked up. I’d saved this number from when I dealt with Vanguard back in 2018 - that’s where it’s from originally.Nightfox InvestigationsLiverpoolCaledonianVanguard6 yearsNIGHTFOX INVESTIGATIONS AND DEBT RECOVERY LTD are trying really hard to cover up all the reviews by throwing in names of other debt collector firms. Don’t be tricked by their dodgy tactics, it’s a total scam.DEBT RECOVERY LTD6 years08003688229 Vanguard Partners calling me now, anyone else getting calls from them?Vanguard Partners6 yearsJust got a call from 08003688229, said it was Vanguard Partners. Anyone else had this?Vanguard Partners6 yearsGot a call from 08003688229, reckoned it was Vanguard Partners or something like that.Vanguard Partners6 years08003688229 Singing from Vanguard Partners? Wondering who’s behind this number, anyone else get calls from them?Vanguard Partners6 yearsJust got a call from 08003688229, said they're from Vanguard Partners. Anyone else had calls from these guys?Vanguard Partners. Strange6 years08003688229 calling from Vanguard Partners, anyone else get calls from them?Vanguard Partners6 yearsJust got a call from 08003688229, said it was Vanguard Partners. Anyone else had this?Vanguard Partners6 years08003688229 Vanguard Partners calling me today. Anyone else had calls from them?Vanguard Partners6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston promises to get your money back but never actually returns it.Are You Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston promise to sort your money out but end up keeping it for themselves.Are You Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston say they'll get your cash back but they never actually pay you anything.Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston promises to help get your cash back but ends up not returning anything to you.Are You Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston promises to help you get your cash back, but in reality, they’ll keep it for themselves.You Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston promises to get your money back but they never actually return it to you.Are You Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston say they’ll help you get your cash back, but they never actually give you anything. Don’t trust them.Owed Money LtdPreston6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston promises to get you your money but then never actually hands it over.Are You Owed Money LtdPreston6 yearsHey Probono - I went with AYOM and they helped me get back 45k - but I never actually received the money. I’ve tried all sorts to sort it out. I’ll reach out again soon. Weren’t AYOM known as Guardian before?ProbonoAYOMGuardian6 yearsIf you've dealt with AYOM and they took your money without passing it on, feel free to reach out to me for some free legal guidance and maybe even help with court proceedings - [email protected][###]. I’m a retired litigation lawyer, so I’m well versed in this stuff!AYOM6 years0161 9337273 Nightfox Investigations & Debt recovery was a nightmare for my uncle last year. All he ended up with was rude treatment, a massive bill full of upfront charges, and absolutely no results!!!Nightfox Investigations & Debt6 years0800 130 3357 - Are You Owed Money Ltd from Preston Lancashire - Honestly, I hired them to get a debt back, and sure enough they got it... but then they just kept the cash for themselves!!!Owed Money LtdPrestonLancashireBlimey6 yearsI GOT CALLED BY ARE YOU OWED MONEY LTD ON 0800 130 3357, THEY TOOK MY CASH BUT NEVER RETURNED IT TO ME.6 yearsI tried AYOM as well, they are located in Preston. Before they changed their name, they were known as Guardian or GuardRec. The number they use nowadays is 0800 130 3357 and they operate under the name Are You Owed Money Ltd.AYOMPrestonGuardianGuardRecAre You Owed Money Ltd6 yearsI also went with AYOM, they’re out of Preston. Before they switched to that name, they used to be called Guardian or GuardRec. The number they’re calling from now is 0800 130 3357 and they operate under the name Are You Owed Money Ltd.AYOMPrestonGuardianGuardRecAre You Owed Money Ltd6 yearsBEWARE OF ARE YOU OWED MONEY LTD - 0800 130 3357! THEY TOOK MY MONEY AND NEVER GAVE IT BACK TO ME!6 yearsI’ve tried AYOM as well, they’re located in Preston. Before changing their name, they were known as Guardian or GuardRec. The number they’re using now is 0800 130 3357 and they operate under the name Are You Owed Money Ltd.AYOMPrestonGuardianGuardRecAre You Owed Money Ltd6 yearsThey always try to intimidate people when they question them so their dodgy scheme doesn’t get found out. I’m from Devon myself.Devon6 yearsTo the one who got ripped off for 10k - have u managed to connect with others who got scammed too? I’d be keen to team up and share what I’ve got! What’s the best way to go about it? My number is 0161 933 7273 Nightfox Investigations - these people must be stopped!Nightfox Investigations6 yearsDon’t trust Nightfox Investigations and Debt Recovery Ltd. I handed over £10,000 plus VAT to try and track down a dodgy debtor, just like many others here, and ended up getting scammed. Honestly, they’re worse than the debtors themselves. Threats are their main tactic, and when I asked what I actually got for my money, all I got was abuse and more threats. Not bothered though, I’m happy to see how they explain themselves in Court.Nightfox Investigations and Debt Recovery Ltd6 yearsCompletely agree! Nightfox Investigations act like bullies even towards their own customers! Who on earth does that in a professional setting?? Threatening your own clients?? I actually got a phone call where I was threatened and I recorded it. I know it might not stand up in court, but it's definitely been handed over to the police! I’m also thinking about making a legal claim. Wouldn’t it be great if we all joined forces and showed these lot what for??Nightfox Investigations6 yearsBlimey, I was just about to get Nightfox Debt Collection involved to sort out a dodgy debt. The number I’ve been dealing with is 0161 933 7273.Nightfox Debt Collection6 years0161 9337273 #nightfoxinvestigations "Big tough guys" they call themselves?? honestly who gives a toss??? They’re terrible at what they do and there’s loads of better ways to get things done! Smarts beat muscle - every single time - and the internet is perfect for spreading the word!!!! They overcharged me loads! Didn’t do a thing worth it!! Stay well away from these lot!6 years0161 933 7273 Night fox Investigations and debt recovery ltd, total con artists. They ask you to cough up loads of money at the start, then when you question what they’ve actually done for your £5000, they just threaten you. I’ve been ignored since paying and it’s clear they’re just scammers. Avoid these lot and don’t hand over a single penny.Night Fox Investigations and Debt Recovery Ltd6 yearsGot a call from Vanguard Debt Recovery, which I found out is connected to Redwood Debt Recovery as well. They wanted to know if we had any debts to recover, but luckily we didn't this time.Vanguard Debt RecoveryRedwood Debt Recovery6 yearsGot a call from this number today, Vanguard - They somehow found out I got a CCJ in my favour. The person who owed me money already paid up, so I didn’t really have any use for what they were offering.VanguardCCJ6 yearsNightfox Investigations seems to be called out here by some of their clients too. Apparently, they ask for money upfront and have even acted intimidating towards those very clients! That's seriously put me off going with them now. Really grateful this info is shared so I don't end up throwing my cash away. Cheers to everyone who posted, I’ll be checking out other options instead.Nightfox Investigations6 yearsYeah, they’re a company from Liverpool called Vanguard, managed by some bloke named Paul Donnelly. I got a call off them too, saying they’re aware I owe money and can help collect it. Pretty sure they’ve got my info from some kind of data list or something.VanguardPaul Donnelly6 yearsGot a call from Vanguard, number 01270 310 032, left a voicemail but didn’t say much. I’m clueless what to do next. How do they even know I owe money but never said my name or details? Feels kinda fishy especially cos on Trustpilot all reviews seem positive. Is this some kind of scam?VanguardTrustpilot6 yearsBack in 2018, Vanguard copied Nightfox's website and started using this phone number for outgoing calls. This number and Vanguard have no connection whatsoever with Nightfox. Someone put a scraper on the Nightfox site, but we got it taken down along with the fake site. If you’ve been affected by this scam, please get in touch with David Black over at Nightfox right away.VanguardNightfoxDavid Black6 yearsHi all - Just wanted to share my experience from Nightfox. Back in 2019 we found out some company had 'scraped' our website and created a copycat site. We got that fake site taken down eventually but learned it was done by a firm named Vanguard. Seems they used this outbound number (now shows up as ‘The Tax Office’) to ring loads of businesses around Cheshire. If anyone’s been affected, please get in touch with me urgently and mention this post. Cheers, David Black - 0161 933 7273David BlackNightfoxVanguardThe Tax OfficeCheshire6 yearsMe too! Lost 2.4k and got absolutely nothing back! I’m planning to take it to small claims court and file a case to get my money back!6 yearsAlways some dodgy scammers ringing from around here.6 yearsIts like they keep hopping between different firms all over cheshire, never stayin put in one place.Cheshire6 yearsMr Paul Donalley, you really gotta get in touch with Turney Construction as soon as you can, it’s quite urgent.Paul DonalleyTurney Construction6 yearsim a victim too, unfortunately,6 yearsNIGHTFOX DEBT COLLECTION LOOKS LIKE THEY GOT CAUGHT TRYING TO COLLECT DEBTS WITHOUT HAVING ANY PROPER LICENCE, JUST BEFORE ANOTHER BUSINESS VANISHED WITH CLIENT CASH.NIGHTFOX Debt Collection6 yearsNightfox investigations and debt recovery ltd is just a proper scam, looks like they’re the next dodgy lot after the ones mentioned below. Has anyone who’s given money to Nightfox investigations and debt recovery ltd wanna team up and blow the whistle on their con?Nightfox Investigations and Debt Recovery Ltd6 yearsJust to be clear, NIGHTFOX INVESTIGATIONS AND DEBT RECOVERY LTD asked me to pay an upfront fee of £10,000 plus VAT. I’ve also connected with three other companies who got caught out by the same scam.NIGHTFOX INVESTIGATIONS AND DEBT RECOVERY LTD6 yearsDont get tricked by these con artists, they also go by NIGHTFOX INVESTIGATIONS AND DEBT RECOVERY LTD. They’ve been ripping folks off for years. Their latest phone is 0161 933 7273. A bunch of us who got scammed went to the addresses listed on their website but they’re all just virtual offices, and none of the local people knew anything about these so called debt collectors.NIGHTFOX INVESTIGATIONSDEBT RECOVERY LTD7 yearsOh wow, I gave these con artists £2k straight away. They said back in Feb they’d sorted out my £8k debt but I’ve not seen a penny back yet. Is Vanguard Partners Ltd T/A Caledonia just a total scam? I always thought it was odd a Scottish company had folks speaking with Scouse accents.Vanguard Partners LtdCaledoniaScotlandLiverpool7 yearsYeh, I’ve also fallen victim to Vanguard Partners. Has anyone else coughed up a fee to these con artists and still haven’t received any payment or seen their debt collected properly?Vanguard Partners7 yearsAVOID THIS FIRM AT ALL COSTS! THEY ASK FOR PAYMENT UPFRONT FOR DEBT COLLECTION, AND ONCE YOU SIGN UP, THEY COLLECT YOUR DEBT BUT JUST KEEP IT THEMSELVES. THEY’RE LINKED TO SEVERAL COMPANIES LIKE VANGUARD PARTNERS LTD, LOMBARD LEGAL SOLUTIONS LTD, SENTINEL DEBT COLLECTIONS LTD, AND YOU ARE OWED MONEY LTD, TO NAME A FEW. THEY CLAIM TO BE IN EDINBURGH BUT IT’S JUST A FAKE ADDRESS - THEY’RE REALLY OPERATING OUT OF LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE.VANGUARD PARTNERS LTDLOMBARDDEBTEdinburghLiverpool7 yearsVanguard Partners scammed me out of £900, reported it to the police and fraud team but no one seems to care. I think the guy running it is called Paul Donnelly - he's been pulling this for years and I reckon he’s got millions stashed offshore. My lawyer says it’s straight up fraud and deception, total con artist. How is it these scammers can just carry on when they’ve got their address? If we nicked a Mars bar from a shop, we’d be in trouble. It’s just not right.Vanguard PartnersPaul DonnellySubmit Your Own Report (0800 368 8229)
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