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01490 590 079

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There are total of 7 user comments about calls from 01490 590 079. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 01490590079 is HarassingRead Disclaimer

reported 01490 590 079 as Harassing
Claimed to be from Vodafone and needed to inform me that my SIM card needs to be replaced with a new one. Meanwhile he tried very hard to sell me a new phone contract.

reported 01490 590 079 as Dangerous
Pretending to be from Virgin Media.

reported 01490 590 079 as Dangerous
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reported 01490 590 079 as Harassing
Yet another scam call that went straight to answerphone.

reported 01490 590 079 as Dangerous
Claimed to be from ee, my service provider, needed bank account details to process refund for bad service. Put the phone down when I told them to send me an email.

reported 01490 590 079 as Dangerous
Pretending to be Virgin media... then nectar. Which nectar card am I using. On querying how they got my number told alot of scan rubbish. I said 3 times I have nothing to do with virgin to be told I'm wrong. Which card will I be using today.. Very dangerous phone call for the unaware or those that forget to pay their bills.

reported 01490 590 079 as Harassing
Pretended to be my mobile provider offering a special discount. When questioned, they avoided basic account verification. Suspicious.

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