Utterly appalling... These individuals are nothing but lowlife crooks. They slyly exploit the most vulnerable, particularly the elderly, which sadly includes my dear mum. Ideal World, you ought to hang your heads in disgrace.

Absolutely shrewd! I placed an order for some shelving with Ideal World, and let me tell you — the first call lasted a whopping six minutes before I got cut off. Tried again, and the second call dragged on for eight minutes. They claimed it would only be 20 pence a minute, yet my bill ended up at a hefty £5.25! No way am I ringing them up again; I’ll be sticking to online orders from now on.

I received a call from 0905 6484848, and I must say, it turned out to be a complete con. I ended up losing £9 because of it!

My phone bill's gone through the roof, all down to this number!

I can't quite fathom why they were after a return call.

I just discovered a charge of £3.67 on an elderly woman’s phone bill, and it’s downright scandalous! These individuals should really be held accountable, as they’re taking advantage of those who are more vulnerable. It's absolutely appalling behaviour!

Received my phone statement today, and noticed this peculiar number, 09056484848, appearing between the 23rd of November and the 21st of January, racking up a hefty £8.77. None of us have any recollection of making a call to that number whatsoever. It's labelled as a service number on the bill, and according to their records, it lasted for 21 minutes and some seconds. Quite baffling, isn't it?

I never rang this number myself; they reached out to me and it ended up costing me a whopping £14! What a rip-off!

I've spotted this phone number on my bill on two occasions, racking up an additional £14.00, which I find quite baffling. I don’t remember calling this number at all, nor do I recall it being listed on my statement previously. It seems like a downright swindle to me!

Beware of this caller—definitely a scam! Do not engage with them!

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This particular number is linked to Ideal World, and you'll find yourself incurring costs for their calls. It's absolutely appalling! As a retiree, I simply can't manage such expenses. I strongly advise against using their services!

I recently noticed an unexpected £20 charge on my phone bill from a TV channel. They didn’t mention that it was a premium number, which feels rather deceitful. As an 80-year-old widow, I'm quite appalled by this. Is there anyone who can guide me on how to get this refunded? It's really quite disheartening to have to deal with this sort of thing.

I had no idea there would be a charge for this!

I received a call from 09056484848 to discuss placing an order, but I was completely caught off guard by the hefty charge of over £9.00 per minute! Honestly, it’s quite scandalous. I’m definitely seeking a refund for this unexpected expense.

I've found myself being charged multiple times for calls to this number. Honestly, I'm unsure what it's all about. As a retiree, my finances are quite tight, and I simply can't manage these unexpected charges.

I never saw any mention of charges for making a phone call. I definitely won't be placing any orders with them in the future.

I've just received my bill and it shows a whopping £24 charge for trying to call them since their online ordering platform was playing up. I'm quite frustrated, to say the least. I won't be making any more calls to them in future. If the online service is out of action, I'll simply manage without it!

In a perfect scenario, we had placed some orders, and I reckon we ought to have looked into the phone charges first. From now on, we'll definitely be more vigilant about making those calls.

I can't believe I just got hit with a £9.33 fee for placing an order over the phone with Ideal World Shopping Channel. Honestly, what a complete swindle! I won't be going near them ever again.

I find myself echoing the sentiments of many others who have shopped with Ideal World – it’s utterly appalling that they don’t clearly inform customers about their exorbitant fees when placing an order. At 71, relying solely on my pension, I’ve been blindsided by a hefty phone bill that I never anticipated. It’s truly disgraceful, Ideal World!

I can't believe I've just been charged £12.50 for this number +08717123456! Absolutely appalling!

I've reached out to Idea World via email regarding a refund, and I'm currently awaiting their response. Fingers crossed for a quick reply!

I can't quite believe that a retailer like Ideal World is so short-sighted that they feel the need to impose charges on customers simply for making a purchase. It’s left me utterly baffled, and I’ve decided I won’t be returning as a customer anytime soon. This has really soured my view of the company!

I’m absolutely appalled by Ideal World’s practices! They’ve slapped on an additional £5.30 to my order, not to mention the extra VAT on the total. It’s downright outrageous! This sort of behaviour should not go unnoticed; they really ought to be flagged for this!

I made a purchase from Ideal World and received a call that ended up costing me £2.71. I assure you, I won’t be doing that again!

I reckon a regulatory body ought to have a word with Idea World regarding this matter. The absence of any on-screen indication about order costs is rather troubling — it hardly seems like a fair arrangement, does it?

I recently made a call concerning two products that appeared identical and had matching descriptions, yet were listed under different names and numbers. I found myself waiting for a bit while they sorted it out, but to be honest, their explanation left me a tad confused. Normally, I steer clear of premium-rate numbers—I often opt for email instead—but in my haste this time, I made the mistake of calling. What a blunder! That call ended up costing me nearly a fiver. In contrast, another retailer I shop with offers a free number. Ideal World ought to provide at least a local rate number, or something less costly.

I was hit with a bill exceeding £5 for an order that ended up going awry with this number. Absolutely not doing that again!
Cheers, Linda.

I was charged a fiver just to place an order with Ideal World. During the call, they claimed my card number was invalid, delaying the process - they conveniently omitted the final digit. I rang from my mobile, and there was no mention that calls from mobiles would cost over twice as much. On my first attempt, I was informed I was sixth in the queue, but as I reached the first position, they abruptly cut me off saying, "Apologies, but we cannot transfer your call!" To top it off, there was a sneaky extra charge for the applicator of the product I wanted to buy, even though it was part of the £20 promotional night. The item I was after was Shaddazle, a cleaning solution. I certainly cannot endorse this company!

In a perfect universe, I found myself stuck on a call that felt like it lasted an eternity, leaving me a tenner poorer. They wouldn't stop bombarding me with marketing drivel, even after I made it crystal clear that I wanted no further contact. Absolutely ridiculous!

I encountered a similar issue while trying to place an order online. I called up Ideal World for assistance, and to my dismay, I noticed an additional £9 charge on my phone bill. Quite frustrating, to say the least!

In a perfect scenario, a brief phone chat with them set me back £2.34.

I recently placed an order with Ideal World online but encountered an issue, so I had no choice but to give them a ring. Upon checking my latest phone bill, I was stunned to see a charge of £5.26 for the call. That's quite ridiculous! I think I'll steer clear of them in the future.

I've just come across some useful information! If you’re looking for an alternative to the order line at 0905 648 4848, you can call 020 1104 8900 instead. Just a heads-up, that number is for national calls only.

This number belongs to IDEAL WORLD SALES LINE. They don't seem to provide any clear information regarding the charges for making a call to them.

I was quite taken aback to find an additional charge of £13.00 on my phone bill. Thankfully, I stumbled upon this website, which provided me with some much-needed clarity. It seems Ideal World didn’t bother to mention that the phone call would come with such a hefty price tag. Honestly, I can’t shake the feeling of having been misled and taken advantage of.

I recently made a purchase through a telly channel called Ideal World, and I must say, I’m absolutely appalled! I was hit with a charge of £7.15 just for placing my order. What a rip-off! They certainly don’t make it clear that calling them will cost you an arm and a leg. It’s rather frustrating, to say the least!

I was billed £3.27 – can someone explain why that is?

I can't believe it! Nearly £9 just to ring Ideal World for a £6 frying pan! That’s a proper con if ever I saw one. Honestly, I feel completely taken advantage of. Best steer clear of these dodgy lot! 😡

What a total con! I was never alerted or made aware of the exorbitant charges for the call. This is nothing short of daylight robbery and pure trickery!

Just spotted this on our phone bill as well, happened last week and now there's another one! It’s only a short call, just a minute for 31 pence, but can you believe it was made at four minutes past midnight? Unbelievable!

In a perfect scenario, it would be wiser to drop them an email and kindly request that they give you a ring.

I was hit with a £10 charge just to hear a voicemail.

We received a call from this number and it took an astonishing nine minutes for just a two-minute conversation! Totally outrageous!

I recently had an unsavoury experience with the number 09056484848, which seems to belong to the folks at WE RIPPYOUoffworld, or perhaps it's idealworld? Either way, I made the mistake of ringing their so-called customer service and it ended up costing me more than a tenner! How on earth do they manage to pull this off without any repercussions? It’s absolutely outrageous!

On the 6th and 9th of January, we noticed a charge of four pounds and seventy-four pence appearing on our bill. Would you be so kind as to look into the number or the company associated with this? Thank you!

In a perfect world, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a telly station dedicated solely to shopping? A place where you can browse through an array of delightful products from the comfort of your own home!

I ended up being billed £15 for a call I made to this number!

I received a call from this phone number.

I recently found myself being billed £9.10 for a mere eleven seconds of chat! As soon as I did a little digging, it turned out it was Ideal World. Truly the kind of dodgy operation that screams “scam artist!” I won’t be falling for that again!

It would be rather prudent for Ideal World to inform their callers upfront, as well as throughout the conversation, that elevated call rates are in effect. I found the access charge to be a staggering £4.50—even without engaging in any dialogue! This feels like a sneaky additional cost that simply tacks on to the price of their offerings. Now, I can’t shake the feeling that the 'bargain' I thought I was getting isn’t quite as appealing as I initially believed.

On the day in question, I didn’t make any calls at all, yet it shows I was connected for six minutes, and I got charged for it! I’ve never even heard of this number before.

Blimey, Alan! They’ve hit me with a £9.10 bill for a measly eleven seconds! I looked into it and discovered it’s linked to Ideal World. What a bunch of charlatans! I’m never falling for that again.

It's the second occasion now that I’ve noticed an extra charge of £3.33 on my bill, and I haven’t even placed a call to them! Honestly, it’s baffling. What a ridiculous situation!

I noticed a rather outrageous charge of £8.80 on our phone bill for a mere 13 minutes of ringing this number. It's simply scandalous and feels like we're being taken for a ride!

Discovered this on our phone bill as well, just last week, and now there's another one. It wasn’t for long, just a cheeky minute costing 31p, but this call was made at four minutes past midnight! What’s going on?

I noticed this premium rate number appearing on our phone bill, and it's definitely a scam linked to Ideal World, which is that shopping channel's order phone line. Just a heads-up, if you decide to ring them, make sure to factor in the cost of that call alongside your purchase. Honestly, for a hassle-free experience, you might want to give Q.V.C. a go instead for your next buy since their calls won't cost you a penny!

We've noticed three charges on our statement for a single day, amounting to £3.60. Can anyone shed some light on what might be going on here?

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I was provided with this number to get in touch with Ideal World, but I can assure you that I won’t be buying anything from them again. This number has truly sealed their fate in my books. Cheers, RHG.

I can't believe the extortionate charges I've racked up after just a 9-minute chat with this number! It's absolutely infuriating! Feeling proper cheated right now! 😡

We've also noticed some puzzling charges on our statement lately. It seemed like nobody wanted to admit to it. However, once we did a bit of digging online using the number, our partner's expression turned quite guilty. If you'd like to explore their site, simply plug in the number given: 09056 48 48 48. It appears to be linked to Ideal World OrderLine (calls are priced at 20p per minute from BT landlines, but might be pricier from other networks and mobiles).

I was charged £19.00 while trying to reach Ideal World on the telly. The bloke on the line claimed he couldn’t hear me properly and mentioned he was from “mum I” - what a right laugh that was!

Received two deductions from my account linked to this number. One was for £5.71 and the other for £8.27 – quite the coincidence, both amounts matching exactly their respective charges. Upon investigation, it seems to be tied to Ideal World. I shan't be returning there again!

On our statement, there are three calls recorded in a single day, amounting to a total of £3.60. I'm curious to know what was happening during that time!

I've noticed a charge of £3.73 on our phone bill for a mere 17 minutes of call time. I'm at a bit of a loss—it's unclear if this is some sort of scam or perhaps a case of an unsolicited answer ring. Quite puzzling, really!

I'm puzzled by this situation. I noticed a charge on my phone bill showing a two-minute call, which seems rather odd. The house was completely empty during that time, so I'm unsure how this could occur.

I was bombarded by Ideal World constantly trying to sell me this and that. I ended up leaving a rather scathing review about their product. To top it off, the phone call ended up costing me £14.99!

I can't tell you how frustrated I am to have been hit with a £9.96 fee just for the privilege of placing an order with Ideal World. To top it off, I had a right argument with their advisor regarding MY address! What a palaver!

Absolutely a con of a premium rate number associated with IDEAL WORLD! Make sure to steer your partner clear of this one!

I was charged £21 for a mere 16 minutes with this number – absolutely ridiculous! I shall never engage with Ideal World again after this experience!

I had the misfortune of dealing with IdealHome, the ones you see advertising on the telly. They seem to charge an arm and a leg for phone enquiries, yet their staff speak English poorly at best. Honestly, they're not a reputable company at all. If you value your time and money, do yourself a favour and keep your distance from them.

I made a purchase and ended up receiving two phone calls, which racked up a bill of £15. Never shopping there again!

In a perfect scenario, I found myself in an automated call system that abruptly disconnected me, only to transfer me to an individual whose accent I simply couldn’t grasp. To top it all off, I ended up being charged £9.60 for the privilege. What a bunch of thieves, honestly!

I've noticed that this number has racked up over £7 in charges for me lately. Is there any chance to put a stop to this?

I ended up shelling out £26.00 for this phone number. Quite a bit, if you ask me!

I was completely unaware I was being billed! The representative handling my query took an absolute age to respond, and now I've been hit with the invoice. This experience with The Ideal Shopping Channel has put me off for good - the item I received was defective, and I was simply seeking a refund. What a bunch of crooks! They really ought to be shut down; they tarnish the reputation of other shopping platforms. It's all very sneaky and disreputable, if you ask me.

I’ve received two calls from this number, and I’m completely in the dark about who’s behind it. They racked up a grand total of £3.15!

I've no idea who this belongs to - it set me back £3.25!