08715267166

☎️ 08715267166 👆 is a valid (Premium Rate) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Core Telecom Limited. It is part of the phone block 871526 with a prefix of 0871.

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+448715267166+44 871 526 71660871 526 7166+44-871-526-7166

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0871 526 7166 Tagged as:

chums uk virgin mum chums magazine chums. co virgin media sky chums. co. uk o2

TimeLine of events for phone number 08715267166

  • Unexpected charge, won't return
    Apr
    2026
  • Elderly scammed by premium rate
    Mar
    2026
  • Scam targets chequebook users deceptively
    Jan
    2026
  • Overcharged £10.50 by Chums
    Nov
    2025
  • Active, elderly-targeted scam alert
    Sep
    2025
  • Surprised by high call charges
    Dec
    2024
  • Chums deceptive pricing upset customer
    Aug
    2024
  • Misleading advertising; feels deceived
    Aug
    2024
  • Unknown charge on my bill
    Aug
    2024
  • User experienced a scam issue
    Aug
    2024
  • Unfair charges for phone orders
    Aug
    2024
  • Expensive call, won't use again
    Aug
    2024
  • Scammers charged father-in-law unfairly
    Jul
    2024
  • Phone rang briefly, then stopped
    Jun
    2024
  • Questioning charges for incoming calls
    Jun
    2024
  • Charged £11.95 from unknown caller
    Jun
    2024
  • Unauthorized call charge on phone
    Jun
    2024
  • Holiday call went to voicemail
    May
    2024
  • Order line for Chums.co.uk
    Apr
    2024
  • £1.94 charge for redialing, scam
    Apr
    2024
  • High charges for brief calls
    Mar
    2024
  • Scam targeting vulnerable elderly individuals
    Dec
    2023
  • Charged after brief call answered
    Dec
    2023
  • Suspicious caller asked for details
    Dec
    2023
  • Unknown charge from phone number
    Nov
    2023
  • Unexpected charge from unknown number
    Oct
    2023
  • Unexpected call, incurred 58p charge
    Sep
    2023
  • 08715267166 is a scam line
    Sep
    2023
  • Warning about advert charge mistake
    Apr
    2023
  • Warning: do not call number
    Feb
    2023
  • Unknown number charging repeatedly
    Jan
    2023
  • Premium number charges high fees
    Oct
    2022
  • Accidental call cost 95p plus VAT
    Oct
    2022
  • Caution against premium rate calls
    Aug
    2022
  • Unwanted unknown £5 charge call
    Jun
    2022
Number Of Searches: 149 Number Of Comments: 36 First Seen: 24 June 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Firth Park(South Yorkshire), Geilston(Argyll and Bute), Nether Poppleton(North Yorkshire), Preston on Wye(Herefordshire) and Upper Hartshay(Derbyshire).

08715267166 has 36 comments of which 12 x negative and 24 x neutral

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08715267166 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08715267166 👆 is reported as a premium-rate number linked to Chums.co.uk that many users find misleading and costly. Customers often believe calls will be charged at a low rate but end up with unexpectedly high bills, sometimes exceeding £10 for short calls. There are frequent complaints about targeting elderly individuals, with reports of long, costly calls initiated by the company. Charges for incoming calls and redialling have also been noted, causing confusion and frustration. Users warn against calling or answering this number due to excessive and opaque fees, describing it as exploitative and advising caution to avoid unexpected charges. If you receive contact from this number, it is advisable to scrutinise your bill carefully and consider blocking or reporting the line.

Reports on phone number 08715267166

2 months
Just to clear things up, this isn’t the legit Chums number, so please stop calling it. Their actual order line is 0151 549 0320 and it’s free to ring. For customer care, you should use 0151 548 8088. I used to work there and can tell you, people are really lovely, but this other number isn’t shown anywhere on their official site.
2 months
I thought it was a toll free number but they ended up charging me more than £4. Definitely won’t be calling Chums in the future!
Chums
3 months
This was a dodgy premium rate call aimed at an older relative. Loads of money got tacked onto the phone bill and they had no clue what was going on. Honestly, these scammers are awful.
5 months
Was still up and running on 25th Dec and taking payments. Mum saw an advert for Chums magazine in the paper and sent a cheque to order a copy. Predictably, they claimed they never got the order, but the cheque definitely got cashed by Chums. After loads of pricey phone calls, we had to show bank statements as proof before they'd finally send the magazine. In the end, it probably cost more in calls than the actual item. Very sneaky tactic aimed at folks who still use cheques.
MumChums magazineChums
7 months
On my recent phone bill, I noticed a £10.50 charge that I hadn’t expected. I popped into the phone store to ask about it and they told me it was from Chums. I was shocked to see such a steep fee from them. Definitely won’t be dealing with that company again.
Chums
9 months
Apparently still going and billing on August 27th, 2025. Seems like they’re aiming at older folks.
2 years
Had no idea calling to place an order from a newspaper advert would cost me that much, definitely won’t be doing that again.
2 years
I bought a pair of shoes from Chums, thinking it was going to be 13p a minute for calls, just like someone else mentioned here. But when my bill arrived, I saw they charged me £10.13 for a call that lasted 9 minutes. Honestly, I won’t be ordering from them again. It feels really sneaky how they trick people like this. They’re probably losing lots of customers because of this kind of dodgy behaviour.
Chums
2 years
I saw the Chums ad saying calls were 13p a minute, but when I rung, it ended up being 89p a minute! Proper rip-off if you ask me. Feel like I got well and truly mugged off... won’t be calling again, that’s for sure.
Chums
2 years
Just noticed a charge of £2.77 on my latest Virgin Media bill that I definitely didn’t make. Gonna ring them up later to sort it out. Proper odd!
Virgin Media
2 years
I've fallen victim to what seems like a dodgy trick with this.
2 years
I tried ringing Chums to get some shoes, but they go and charge you for the call when you buy stuff from them. That’s just not on. Definitely won’t be shopping with those rip-off merchants anymore!
Chums
2 years
That number is for chums. I placed an order for my mum after seeing the catalogue advertised on TV, but didn’t realise the call would end up costing nearly £15 for just 15 minutes! Definitely won’t be calling them again 🙄
Chums
2 years
My father-in-law was hit with a hefty charge of £9.15 for a single call! What a bunch of despicable and heartless con artists!
2 years
My mobile chimed once and then went silent.
2 years
I received a ring from this number around 20:50. I chose not to pick up, and thankfully, the charge ended up being just 16p. However, it's rather baffling that we are charged at all for incoming calls, don’t you think?
2 years
Received a call from this number and it ended up costing me £11.95! What a surprise!
2 years
I noticed a call from 08715267166 on my other phone, which I haven’t dialled. Now I’m seeing a £16.71 charge. Does anyone know what I should do about this?
2 years
Date: 22nd March 2024 Time: 08:48 Number: +448715267166 Duration: 5 minutes 24 seconds Cost: £1.22 Plus VAT: £1.464 We received a call from this number while we were away on holiday. It seems it ended up going straight to our voicemail.
2 years
I got a call from this number and it turned out to be Chums.co.uk, they use it for taking orders over the phone from their newspaper adverts.
Chums. co.uk
2 years
I got hit with a £1.94 fee just for redialling the same number. Feels like a total rip-off.
2 years
Don’t bother ringing this number - they charged me 58p for just 12 seconds! Then, for another call lasting 6 minutes, they took £5.45 from me. Not worth it at all!
3 years
My late father-in-law, who was 85, took a call from this number, and they kept him chatting for ages. He ended up being hit with a £16 fee for the experience, which is simply shocking. It’s beyond me how these callers can get away with exploiting vulnerable seniors in such a disgraceful manner!
3 years
I received a call from this number and picked up, but I hung up after about 15 seconds. To my surprise, O2 has billed me £11.90 for that brief interaction. Quite a shock, really!
O2
3 years
This chap wouldn’t stop insisting that I repeat myself, almost as if he was trying to keep me hanging on the line. I eventually shared my address and phone number. But after a barrage of other queries, he started digging for my bank details! Alarm bells rang when he asked for two digits of my password. I firmly refused, stating that I was cancelling my transaction and requested he no longer reach out to me!
3 years
I noticed a deduction of £3.37 from our account linked to this number, and I’m rather baffled about the reason behind it.
3 years
I noticed a charge of £1.88 from this number on my bill. I’m rather puzzled, as I can't recall calling them. Why would I be billed if they were the ones who called me? Cheers, David
David
3 years
I noticed a call on my bill dated the 5th of August, 2023. Just realised that it set me back by 58p!
3 years
I recently came across the phone number 08715267166, linked to www.chums.co.uk/offers, and I’ve got to say, it strikes me as a dodgy line. Definitely seems like a scam, so do be cautious if they reach out to you!
couk
3 years
This is an advert for chums, so don't mistake it for Virgin. I've just been hit with a charge of £6.10, and it's plastered across all the newspapers in their promotions.
Virgin
3 years
Total con artist! Steer clear of this number!
4 years
I’m not familiar with this number, and I’ve now been billed for it twice. What a nuisance!
4 years
Beware! This number is a premium rate one, meaning you'll be slapped with a fee if you pick up. I found out the hard way-ended up with a bill of £6.13 just for answering the call.
4 years
Somehow I managed to ring them again and ended up with a charge of 95p plus VAT. Note to self: avoid doing that in the future!
4 years
Just a heads up, I’ve noticed that the number from www.chums.co.uk charges a premium rate. Be careful if you decide to call!
chums. co. uk
4 years
I received a call from this number and it has somehow resulted in a £5 charge on my Sky account. I have no clue how this happened.
Sky

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