08448540748

I rang this number linked to our credit card statements, as I've noticed a weekly deduction of £4 despite the fact that our car insurance policy lapsed ages ago. I was quite surprised to find out that they’ve been taking money after we terminated our arrangement with Budget. It turns out this was for some kind of accident insurance that automatically rolls over unless cancelled. It feels a bit dodgy, to be honest.

I got a rather curious call from this number claiming they were looking to speak with individuals who'd been in a non-fault accident, suggesting I might be entitled to some form of compensation. They insisted they were a solicitors' office, not an insurance company, and mentioned they’d be posting me some forms to fill out. I’m quite puzzled as to how they acquired my mobile number. I will certainly keep an eye on my bank statements for any unusual debits. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?

I’ve only just realised that £3.99 has been disappearing from my account monthly for several months now. I contacted my bank, and they informed me it’s linked to Avon insurance, providing me with this number. I really haven’t the foggiest who they are or what this charge pertains to! In browsing through recent comments, I discovered a possible link to Budget, with whom I had an account a while back through my joint account with my husband. It’s baffling how they’ve obtained my bank details! Sounds rather suspicious, if you ask me!

I encountered a similar issue and only recently discovered who was behind it. They've had the audacity to propose a refund of half my payment! What a cheeky response! I'd recommend steering clear of Budget Insurance.

I’ve encountered a similar dilemma to what’s been described earlier. It appears that this issue stems from Direct Dial Insurance. They claim I've inadvertently agreed to a personal accident insurance policy, despite the fact that I never actually ticked any box. It seems they’ve passed on my details to Direct Dial Avon (a budget insurance option), and the phone number linked to this is 08448540749. Isn't it odd that I haven’t received any documentation regarding this dubious policy? I am currently in discussions with my bank and have asked them to provide all relevant information and any screenshots that might show my supposed confirmation (which I am certain doesn’t exist). I intend to pursue this matter further.

I’m experiencing a similar issue. When I reached out to my bank, they informed me that it’s something that needs to be halted by the service provider. I can’t even seem to persuade the bank to block these unauthorised transactions. Quite frustrated with the antics of Santander and Budget AVON scammers, to be honest.

What a bunch of swindlers! They've just siphoned £3.99 from my account, and while I've lodged a dispute with the bank, it seems this payment is reappearing like clockwork. I had a chat with Budget, and they seem to think they'll send me a form to cancel it. But honestly, why on earth should I have to cancel something I never even agreed to in the first place!

Had a look at my bank statement earlier, only to discover that Budget Avon has taken four payments of £3.99 each in the last month without my consent. This simply isn't on - every single penny is crucial for my day-to-day living. It’s utterly outrageous that they’re allowed to operate in this way. It’s alarming to think how many others might be getting swindled as well. These practices ought to be put to an end. What a disgraceful lot!

We reached out to them and they have since stopped all dealings with us. We even received an email confirming our cancellation. Now, two weeks later, there are no more direct debits coming out of our account.

I recently contacted Avon directly and discovered that the personal accident insurance they offer is complimentary for the first six months, after which a charge of £3.99 kicks in. Since my home insurance has now expired, I found it necessary to ring Avon to ensure the policy gets cancelled, as it doesn’t terminate on its own.

I noticed a charge of £3.99 on my credit card statement, and I can assure you I’ve never had any dealings with this company or organisation at all.

I recently found a note from Dial Direct in my post, inquiring whether I'd like to keep my personal accident insurance, a policy I had no clue I possessed. It seems I signed up for it back in 2013 when I took out car insurance, which I promptly cancelled the following year. To my surprise, £3.99 has been quietly deducted from my account every month over the last few years without my knowledge. This is the very first communication I've had regarding this matter. Naturally, I wasted no time in cancelling it right away. The website mentioned is Avon Insurance.

I was under the impression that I was getting a complimentary service alongside my home insurance from Dial Direct Insurance. However, much to my dismay, it turned out that nestled within the policy documentation - and not mentioned in the initial correspondence - was the information that it’s only complimentary for the first half a year. After that, I’d be charged £3.99 a month! If one weren't to be vigilant, this could roll on indefinitely, even if you decided to terminate the main policy. On a brighter note, I must say the customer service team at Avon Insurance were absolutely fantastic and promptly approved a full refund for me.

I just gave them a ring; apparently, it’s a personal accident insurance that I signed up for six months back (the initial six months are complimentary, they say). I got through to a rather helpful young lady who reassured me that it would be cancelled forthwith. She mentioned that I likely enrolled in it when I took out another policy. She promised I’d get a written confirmation of the cancellation soon... let’s hope that's the case!

I hold van insurance with Budget and today I received a rather alarming letter in the post claiming that I haven't been making my payments. However, when I checked my online banking, it clearly shows a direct debit of £20.04 being taken each month, referenced as BISL Ltd. I’ve tried to get in touch with Budget, but sadly, I haven’t managed to speak to anyone yet. Should I go ahead and cancel the direct debit to sort this mess out? I’m quite concerned about it impacting my credit score! Has anyone else found themselves in a similar situation? Cheers!

Received a call on my home phone earlier.

I've found that Dial Direct Avon has been quietly taking £4 from my credit card each month, much like numerous others. It seems that if you take out insurance with Direct Line or Budget, they hand over your details to a third party, Avon, who then charges you for an accidental cover policy that supposedly insures against death and injuries, offering a payout of £15,000. The troublesome part is that most of us aren’t even aware we’re covered! I certainly don't have any policy documentation, so who on earth would make a claim? Given that most people are also in the dark about this, it's likely that no claims would ever surface. If anyone needs to reach them, the contact number is 084485440748.

This is nothing short of robbery!!!

I’ve also noticed a £3.99 withdrawal from my account linked to Avon, even though it’s been ages since I had any insurance with them. The bank advised me that cancelling the direct debit won’t be effective as they can just reinstate it. They suggested that my best option might be to close the original card that the payment was taken from and order a replacement. Just thought I’d share that in case it’s useful. Not really sure what other steps I can take.

Ah, at last! The cash has been returned to me... what a relief!

We're experiencing the exact same situation here. A charge of £4.00 has popped up on our credit card statement over the past three weeks. I've tried ringing the number listed, but it seems the operators are always tied up. They suggest leaving a message, claiming that someone will get back to me, but that's never materialised. I reached out to HSBC for advice, and they recommended searching for the company's name online. Lo and behold, Budget (Avon) comes up repeatedly, with numerous folks reporting the same predicament. The bank has refunded our money, but they seem unable to prevent any further charges from going through. It feels rather suspect, so we're left with no choice but to cancel the card altogether.

We've experienced the exact same issue and have subsequently terminated our direct debit. If anyone's keen, the contact number for Budget Avon is 01789 415 050.

It's the same old tale... £3.99 has been deducted from my bank account without my consent.

I've noticed a mysterious £3.99 charge showing up on my bank statements from Avon Direct Dial for the last three or four months. The amusing thing is, I’ve been carless for six years now! How odd.

Blimey, I’ve just noticed it as well! They’ve been siphoning off £4 a month since January! I’ve never had any insurance with Budget or anyone relevant, so I haven’t the foggiest notion why they believe it’s alright to drain funds from my account! It’s absolutely infuriating!

shifty characters, aren’t they?

I’ve just had a glance at my bank statement and noticed a direct debit of £3.99 to Dial Direct Avon. What on earth is that about, I wonder? It certainly raises some eyebrows. I shall be reaching out to my bank's fraud team, regardless of the amount. A suspicious charge is a suspicious charge!

We've just spotted this dubious debit on our account. We've already left a voicemail, but given the above context, we're not expecting much in the way of a response. So, we've decided to go ahead and cancel the direct debit with our bank to see how things unfold from here.

We’ve got our car insurance sorted with Budget, and it’s just come to light that there’s a direct debit of £4 on our bank statement labelled Budget Avon. We recall that when we initially signed up for this accident cover, they did ask for our card details. To be honest, we were quite aware that we might forget to cancel it after the complimentary six-month period. Now, off to the bank we go to figure out what can be done about this. As Mrs. Durham has pointed out, since this charge was linked to our old card number, I’m optimistic that it won’t be an ongoing problem, especially since we’ve just received a new card with a different number.

Some time back, we received a request from Budget, and in our haste, we agreed to it. We completely overlooked the cancellation, which is why it has now appeared as a charge on our credit card bill. I really hope I’m not caught up in some dodgy scam or a marketing list at this point! I'll be sorting this out and cancelling it this afternoon, for sure! Typical, eh?

A fiver a week for a credit card? What on earth for? I've never had a chat with anyone; the line was always busy or cut off. It's clear these folks are just pulling a fast one!

I've noticed two withdrawals of £3.99 from our joint bank account, taken via my husband's debit card for something related to Dial Direct (Avon), and frankly, we're completely in the dark about it. After perusing some of the comments on this site, I recalled that we switched our car insurance earlier this year. I managed to find a contact number in one of the reports and gave them a bell. It turns out Dial Direct is handling our car insurance, even though they cover a range of other policies. However, they informed me that I can't cancel the insurance since it's registered in my husband's name, who's unfortunately not available during office hours. They promised to send a cancellation form, so here's hoping for the best! Interestingly, they mentioned that they should have sent us some confirmation details in the post, but nothing has arrived. Just a heads-up for anyone else looking into this: the phone number you need is 08448540749, but be cautious with a different number cited in some reports; it's not valid when dialled despite being quite similar.

I’ve just discovered that my credit card has been debited four times over the past few months. It’s baffling, as I haven’t a clue who this company is or how they’ve managed to get hold of my card information. I've only just become aware of these charges! I attempted to give them a ring, but they only operate from 9 to 5. How on earth did they get my details? More importantly, how can I stop these withdrawals and reclaim my funds?

I've just received a statement that mirrors what you've got, but at a cost of £4.99. Absolutely infuriated, to be honest! We actually cancelled our uncle's policy six months back and completely overlooked this charge. You can bet I'll be raising a serious complaint about it!

I've just realised that £3.99 has been deducted from my account by Budget Avon. Honestly, what a dreadful outfit they are! I've promptly cancelled the direct debit. It’s essential that everyone hears about this-Budget Avon is truly dodgy, and they'll keep attempting to siphon funds from you even after you've ditched them. Let’s all shout it from the rooftops and work together to put them out of operation. Spread the word!

It's absolutely outrageous! Since September, there’s been a direct debit of £4.00 sneaking out of our account. Not once did we ever authorise this-what a right con! We're disgusted that this has occurred in connection with our vehicle insurance from a comparison website, and not a whisper was given about any extra coverage. Has anyone any idea if we can simply cancel this direct debit through the bank? It's appalling that such practices are permitted to continue unchecked!

I reached out to our bank regarding a puzzling debit charge that appeared on our account. They supplied us with the number 08448540748 to get more information. So far, I’ve not had any luck getting through. Interestingly, these folks seem to be associated with Budget Insurance as well.

I've only just clocked that this has been siphoning off money from my account since 2010! I finally got my bank to put a stop to it this morning, and they're going to try their utmost to ensure it doesn't happen again. Dial Direct just came back to me with a paltry 50% discount as if that's supposed to make up for it. What a cheek! Robin Hood in reverse, if you ask me!

Well, that's just absurd! I've been shelling out money for nearly three years without even realising it. It's high time we put an end to these dodgy characters. I'm absolutely furious! If anyone's had a chat with these muppets over the phone, I’d really appreciate a ring on 07826581590 for some guidance. Cheers!

I gave that number a ring and actually got through to someone. Turns out, we had to cancel an insurance policy that we didn't even know we had. It's maddening to think we're being charged for something we didn't sign up for!

There's a chance that you might have inadvertently settled someone's insurance bill using your card. If that’s the situation, the policyholder ought to take the necessary steps to cancel on your account.

I've noticed that my bank account has been debited multiple times by Budget[avon]-the latest being £3.99-yet I'm utterly baffled as to why this is happening. I don't have any ongoing direct debit arrangements with them, so I suspect this may be some sort of fraudulent activity. I'd appreciate it if someone could get in touch with me to clarify why my funds are being withdrawn without my consent. You can reach me at 07438262893. Many thanks!

AVON: the seemingly harmless pickpocket. AVON is like a morning conman dressed up in a smart suit. They cleverly pocket £3.99 a month, even after your car insurance has lapsed. Just imagine, if they've got 10,000 customers, that’s a staggering £39,900 every single month, translating to £478,800 annually. How many of us actually scrutinise our bank statements every single month? Even if you do spot that sneaky £3.99 charge, it’s easy to let it slide for a few months. This practice is quite unacceptable and something surely needs addressing. I'll be taking this matter up with consumer rights authorities right away.

This morning, while perusing my bank statement, I came across a debit of £3.99 from BUDGET AVON dated 16th April. However, I had previously cancelled my car insurance with them back in January! I'm utterly baffled as to why they’re still withdrawing funds from my account. What steps should I take to resolve this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Right then, here's the situation: we can't quite wrap our heads around the whole driving insurance thing. We've never taken out insurance on anything and yet this company keeps hitting us with a weekly charge. We've tried reaching out to them to cancel, but it's like hitting a brick wall! What on earth are we supposed to do now? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I'm experiencing the same problem. The best course of action is to log into your online banking and simply terminate the direct debit. This should either resolve the matter, or it’s likely you’ll hear from them afterwards!

What a right con this has turned out to be! These people claim to represent a legitimate company, but frankly, they shouldn't even be in operation. We're not registered with them at all, yet they have the audacity to take a fiver from us every month. I’d steer clear of getting involved with them if I were you! Absolute nonsense!

I'm sorry to say, I've noticed this charge appearing on my account as well. I’ll attempt to sort it out, although it’s a bit tricky since it isn’t a direct debit.

In my previous message, I overlooked mentioning that the firm withdrawing funds from my bank account is Dial Direct (Avon). However, the car insurance payments are listed on the direct debit as BISL BACS ACCOUNT.

I recently signed up for car insurance through Budget and was shocked to discover a recurring charge of £3.99 that's been siphoning off my account for the past year. When I reached out to Budget for assistance, their customer service was less than helpful, flatly denying my request to cancel the payments, claiming that it was all handled by Avon. The trouble is, I don’t have any documentation and have no means to contact Avon directly. I argued that since Budget is the one processing the payments, they should be able to put a stop to it, but they wouldn’t budge. Attempting to intervene with my bank has proven futile as the withdrawals come directly from my account, not via Direct Debit or Standing Order. Even now, the payments keep appearing, totally without my consent. This is nothing short of fraud, and I’m determined to take all the necessary steps to report this issue and seek justice against this company.

I recently took out car insurance with Budget and, to my astonishment, discovered a recurring charge of £3.99 after a whole year of payments to Budget (Avon). I reached out to Budget for support, but they were incredibly uncooperative and outright declined to terminate this payment, insisting that it was an issue with Avon. The catch? I didn’t possess any documentation nor a means to get in touch with Avon. I pointed out that it was Budget who were extracting the funds, yet they stood firm in their refusal to assist. I even attempted to halt the transactions through my bank, only to learn that the payments were being pulled directly from my account, rather than via Direct Debit or Standing Order. As it stands, the payments are still being deducted without my consent - it feels like a clear case of fraud, and I am determined to take every measure possible to report this company!

Four quid a week deducted from my credit card for what exactly? I've yet to have a conversation with a single person, and it’s either constantly engaged or just dead silence. How on earth do these people manage to pull off this con?

Right then, so here's the predicament: we don't have a car, have never held any sort of insurance, yet we're somehow being billed weekly by this company. It’s utterly baffling! On top of that, we can’t seem to get in touch with anyone to either figure this mess out or to cancel the charges altogether. Does anyone have an idea of what steps we might take? Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I had quite the unexpected revelation today while at my bank; it turns out that Direct Dial (Avon) has been quietly siphoning off £3.99 from my account each month since September 2011! This isn’t a straightforward direct debit, mind you-they’ve been using my card info to pull the money directly. To be honest, I had no inkling I’d ever signed up for anything like this. The bank did a quick search and uncovered a slew of similar complaints. It's clearly a dodgy operation! I’ve already taken steps to change my card number, so hopefully that will put an end to this. I’ll be giving them a ring tomorrow to sort it all out.

I've noticed that Dial Direct Avon has been sneaking money out of my bank account too, and it feels downright criminal! Just like many others, I'm being charged £4 every month. How on earth do we put an end to this? They must have swindled countless people by now-absolutely revolting!

Budget insurance seems a bit sneaky, doesn't it? They reel you in with six months of complimentary coverage, but then they merrily start dipping into your account each month after that. Apparently, it’s all hidden away in the fine print-somewhere in a tick box that you might just miss!