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01242 785 516

Harassing
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Users rating: Harassing
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User comments about this number

There are total of 7 user comments about calls from 01242 785 516. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 01242785516 is HarassingRead Disclaimer

reported 01242 785 516 as Harassing
Man asked, can you hear me and l said yes, and he terminated the. Call. Was it a voice scam

reported 01242 785 516 as Harassing
Introduced themselves and asked if I was the homeowner. Call felt scripted and intrusive.

reported 01242 785 516 as Dangerous
Unsolicited calls.

reported 01242 785 516 as Dangerous
Loft insulation scam being pushed heavily. Lots of warnings online about this type of call and the risks involved with voice recording misuse.

reported 01242 785 516 as Harassing
Caller assumed I owned the property and started a script. That was enough for me to end the call.

reported 01242 785 516 as Dangerous
She sounded too urgent - required and wanted me to confirm certain details. I said goodbye and hung up.

reported 01242 785 516 as Dangerous
told me fibreglass insulation is bad and must be replaced, felt like scam call trying to book visit

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