I asked Money Supermarket for a quote, expecting an email or a price list, but they called instead, which I didn’t want because I prefer to browse at my own pace without a hard sell.
Legit or Scam: Cold Calls Explained
Summary — +441242537056
Caller Name: Scam
Caller Type: Harassment Call
Location: United Kingdom — Cheltenham
Reviews: 20
Carrier: —, Region: Cheltenham
Expert Opinion
Like an uninvited guest who won't take the hint, these persistent calls from the number can disrupt your day without warning. Reports show a mix of legitimate insurance follow-ups from Howden, triggered by quote requests on sites like Compare the Market, alongside suspicious hang-ups and no messages that scream scam tactics. Many recipients feel harassed by unsolicited cold calls, with some blocking the line to regain peace. To protect yourself, always verify caller details through official channels before engaging, and report aggressive patterns to Ofcom or your provider. Enable call screening on your phone to filter out unknowns, and avoid sharing numbers on comparison sites unless you consent to callbacks. If it feels off, trust your gut and hang up—better safe than sorry.
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Location: United Kingdom — Cheltenham
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Recent Reports for 01242 537056
After asking for an Income Protection quote from the Meerkats and giving them my phone number, they’ve called three times today. I usually avoid sharing my number because I hate being called back, and since I’m not interested in the quote, I’ve blocked the number.
I received a call from Howden about income protection insurance after checking quotes on Compare the Market.
They keep calling me nonstop; it feels like a scam.
I think this is an insurance scam.
I got an unsolicited call from Howden Insurance after I submitted my phone number to Comparethemarket for a quote weeks ago.
No message was left, which makes me think it’s a scam.
They rang me claiming to be from Howden after I completed a quote on Compare the Market; the quote summary on their site says it’s powered by Howden, so they must have got my details from there. This cold‑call feels like a data‑protection breach.
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Unknown
I looked up this site after the phone rang and I'm glad I did.
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Unknown
Just a long beep.
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Harassment Call
I answered, then hung up, and when they called again they left no message. I blocked the number because I’m fed up with these scam calls.
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Unknown
I reported the number to BT, but they said they can't trace it because it's a pay‑as‑you‑go line, not a registered one.
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Harassment Call
They've called twice daily for the past three days.
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Harassment Call
The line rings continuously, then hangs up as soon as I answer; calling back just drops the connection.
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Unknown
It’s already the third call in two days, and I let it go to voicemail because I don’t recognise the number.
I almost answered because I have family in the area, but a quick check on the site flagged it as another scam.
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Harassment Call
Employing a call‑blocking service can save you a lot of hassle.
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Harassment Call
Two attempts were made within ten minutes, but I got no answer when I picked up.
They keep dialing me; after answering once I heard background noise that sounded like a boiler‑room scam operation.
It seems to be a missed‑call trick; they’ve called five times and keep hanging up.
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