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

  • Number not official, use listed
    May
    2026
  • 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: 156 Number Of Comments: 36 First Seen: 24 June 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Brockamin(Worcestershire) and Loch Urgill(Highland).

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 catalogue orders that many users find misleading and expensive. Callers often believe they are paying a low rate but end up with high charges, sometimes above £10 for a short call. There are frequent complaints about targeting elderly customers and causing unexpected phone bill spikes. Several users mention disputes over orders and payments, including cheque scams and difficulty resolving issues. Incoming calls from this number have also resulted in charges, which adds to the frustration. Overall, the feedback suggests this number is associated with confusing billing practices and poor customer experiences, especially affecting vulnerable people. It is not the official contact number advertised on the Chums website.

Reports on phone number 08715267166

5 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.
5 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
6 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.
8 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
10 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
12 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
Ended up getting ripped off by this somehow.
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 just got hit with a £9.15 fee after receiving a call from these awful scammers. Absolute disgrace how they take advantage like that!
2 years
I got a single ring on my phone and then it just stopped.
2 years
This number rang me at about 8.50 in the evening but I didn't pick up. I was only out 16p thankfully, but seriously, why do we have to pay for calls we don't even make?
2 years
This number rang me up and I ended up being billed £11.95 for it.
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, 08:48 AM, Caller ID: +448715267166, Call length approx 5 mins 24 secs, Charged £1.22 plus VAT totalling £1.464. We were away on holiday when this number tried calling us, but it seems they just ended up leaving a message on 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.
3 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
This number called my elderly father-in-law, who’s 85, and they had him on the phone for ages. When we checked, there was a £16 bill for the call. It’s just shocking how they target older folks like this and no one stops them! Truly disgraceful behaviour.
3 years
I got a call from this number and picked up out of curiosity, but hung up pretty quick, like under 15 seconds. Then I noticed 02 charged me £11.90 - really annoying!
O2
3 years
He kept making me say things over and over like he didnt wanna hang up. I gave him my address and phone no. after loads of questions he suddenly wanted my bank info. Got suspicious when he asked for two digits from my password. I refused and told him I cancelled my order. Also told him to never ring me again!
3 years
I just noticed a charge of £3.37 coming from this number, no clue what for though.
3 years
This number somehow charged me £1.88. I swear I never dialled them, so why am I paying when they’re the ones who called me? David
David
3 years
Saw this number pop up on my phone bill from 05/08/2023 - didn’t even realise I’d answered it. Ended up costing me 58p.
3 years
Beware of 08715267166 linked to www.chums.co.uk/offers - it’s a total scam number.
couk
3 years
That was defo from chums, don’t believe it’s Virgin. Just got hit with a £6.10 charge, and it’s all over their ads in the papers.
Virgin
4 years
Total rip-off. Seriously, avoid calling this number altogether.
4 years
This is the second occasion i've been billed and i have no clue who this number belongs to.
4 years
Be careful with this number, it’s one of those premium-rate ones. I answered it once and ended up with a £6.13 charge on my bill. It’s definitely not worth picking up.
4 years
I ended up calling back and noticed it charged me 95p plus VAT. Definitely a lesson learnt not to do that again!
4 years
Beware of calls from www.chums.co.uk, they're on a premium rate number.
chums. co. uk
4 years
I just noticed a £5 charge from Sky that I have no clue about, and apparently it’s linked to this number calling me. I don’t remember authorising anything like that at all.
Sky

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