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01279 940 513

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There are total of 10 user comments about calls from 01279 940 513. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 01279940513 is HarassingRead Disclaimer

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
appears to be a call from real (?) insurance company; at the same time I did not enquired for any kind of insurance on any comparison websites etc; keeps calling several times a week

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
Didn't answer,been looking for insurance,but reading the reviews,glass I didn't answer

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
wouldn’t stop calling me

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
I have done many car insurance quotes online. Most likely it was one of them. ON A SATURDAY!!? Annoying bstrds.

reported 01279 940 513 as Dangerous
Insurance scams Robot voice about insurance claim

reported 01279 940 513 as Dangerous
insurance scam

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
Insurance scam

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
insurance scam.

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
Rang 6 times. Didn’t answer as I didn’t recognise the number.

reported 01279 940 513 as Harassing
Said something about motor insurance, sounded like a ghost broker setup.

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