Found this number on our EE bill, dont remember calling it, think Vodaphone should do somthing about these scam number
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Summary — +448719844416
Caller Name: Appliances Direct
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom
Reviews: 25
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Expert Opinion
The consensus among users is that the number +448719844416 belongs to Appliances Direct, a company that seems to be taking advantage of its customers by charging exorbitant rates for calls to their customer service number, with some users being charged over £12 for a single call. Many users have reported being unaware of the charges and feeling ripped off by the company's premium rate calls. It appears that Appliances Direct is using these charges as a way to make extra money from customers who are already experiencing issues with their orders or products. Users are advised to exercise caution when dealing with this company and to use email or other forms of contact instead of calling their customer service number to avoid incurring significant costs. It's essential to be aware of the potential for scamming and to carefully review your phone bill to avoid any unexpected charges.
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I was taken aback by the underhanded tactics employed by the caller, who attempted to charge me an exorbitant fee for a warranty registration that I did not require.
While I was abroad in Europe, using an expensive Vodaphone contract that covers the country, I was unexpectedly charged £23.87 for a single call to this number, which I highly doubt I made, as I was busy sightseeing at the time.
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Scam
This is a scam call, beware.
Charged £12.35 to inform DHL about a microwave delivery my parents ordered, after two failed delivery attempts. Charging for customer service is absurd!
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Apparently I had recieved a phone call which completly slipped my mind
A query about a cooker's flexible gas hose led to a frustrating experience with Appliances Direct's Technical department, which failed to provide a basic answer and charged a premium rate of £12.39 for the call.
I strongly advise against using Appliances Direct due to their exorbitant call charges and questionable business practices, which seem designed to exploit customers.
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It was only after receiving my monthly phone bill that I discovered this 08719 number was chargeable, which I find concerning as it could lead to unexpected expenses
I had a legitimate call with Appliances direct regarding a freezer purchase, however, the access fee was nearly £8, whilst the call itself only cost £1.30, which I think is excessive and outrageous, and I wont
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A 15 min call to customer suport cost me £8, the tech suport for my fridge was good, but stil poor value for money
Charging customers to call their service number is utterly ridiculous, especially when the issue is their fault or a product is faulty; the so-called helpful staff seem to prolong conversations, resulting in hefty fees like the £15 I was charged, which tarnishes their otherwise decent service
A 13-minute conversation with a salesman has cost me £10.70. No warning was given about such high charges. Upon seeing my O2 bill and identifying the call, I have decided not to purchase the fridge from Appliances Direct. Additionally, I will advise my family and friends to avoid the company.
Although Appliances Direct provided satisfactory service, with next-day delivery as promised, the charges for their customer service were disappointingly high, reaching £11.00 for just three calls.
After making an online enquiry about a fridge with Appliances Direct, I was unexpectedly charged £3.82 for a call I didn't initiate. This experience has led me to distrust the company and advise others to exercise caution when dealing with them.
A warning about Appliance Direct: their customer service comes with a hefty charge, with some calls costing over £12 for just a few minutes, which is unacceptable.
Dealing with Yes Appliances Direct has been problematic, from delivery issues to warranty returns, and to make matters worse, I was charged for calling their customer service, which is unacceptable.
I can confirm this is indeed Appliance Direct's customer service number, as I called them and was unfairly charged £1.05 for a 4-minute call; such numbers should be toll-free
Confirmation has been received that this number belongs to Appliance Direct, following a customer service call regarding an incorrect delivery, which resulted in a £12.75 phone bill charge.
Appliance Direct contacted me regarding an order I placed, which was later declared out of stock via email. Upon attempting to cancel, I was charged £4.61! It's better to communicate through email rather than calling these people - total rip-off!
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