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01697 528 231

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There are total of 8 user comments about calls from 01697 528 231. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 01697528231 is HarassingRead Disclaimer

reported 01697 528 231 as Harassing
Couple missed rings return hit a robot saying energy team press one for help but no one picked up.

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
Claimed to be from EE. scammer

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
Pretending to be from BT - I don't use BT.

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
Pretends to be internet provider.

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
Called me claiming to be ID mobile (my phone provider) telling me my sim would be ended in 67 days. I asked for an email, they hung up

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
They rang me too. I didn’t pick up. But then I rang the missed call they said they are “energy advisor”.

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
Calling to sell me something

reported 01697 528 231 as Dangerous
Loft inspection story again. Pretty sure it’s the same scam team.

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