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01697 528 371

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There are total of 10 user comments about calls from 01697 528 371. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 01697528371 is HarassingRead Disclaimer

reported 01697 528 371 as Dangerous
Phoned out of the blue as I was waiting for GP to phone I answered Worry they trying to record people’s voices from “hello” to do scam things. As they didn’t say anything just kept silent. Hung up and Blocked number. Another call came through later that day with a slightly different last 3 digits.

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
Phoned this week they didn’t say anything then line go dead. Be careful worry they recording voice for scam purposes. Few hours later another similar number phoned 01697528212 - same thing. Block the numbers

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
Just leave people alone

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
Didn't give a change, said my name wrong could hear the call centre, now blocked

reported 01697 528 371 as Dangerous
Spam call

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
Some energy Department apparently

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
03/12/2025 12.40pm rang my phone with one ring and then hung up didn't give me a chance to answer nuisance call.

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
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It should be a capital offence this calling

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reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
This (and 528229) from the same area calling about Loft Insulation. Said the reason I keep getting calls, even though I've indicated I have good loft insulation, is because I need a free Insulation check to be registered with an 'MOT'.

reported 01697 528 371 as Harassing
Persistent nuisance call.

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