Cornhill Insurance callback scam 01454 201129

normanmark

MarkyMarkD wrote: »

It's not much of a scam as it's only going to cost anyone a maximum of 5p to call them back - given that the call back number gives an 0800 number. But I still don't understand why they don't CLI the 0800 number which would avoid any accusation of scam.

Scam because they're paying basically for a cold call?

Anyone whose had problems should report them to Ofcom

MarkyMarkD

Heinz wrote: »

Those still using BT Together Option 1 would have to pay a minimum of 9.25p to call 01454 201129 back on a weekday (or 4.5p evenings/weekends).

Exactly - as I said a maximum of 5p. Why would anyone ring back a "mystery" number at peak time?

MarkyMarkD

normanmark wrote: »

Scam because they're paying basically for a cold call?

Anyone whose had problems should report them to Ofcom

These are not eaxactly cold calls. As far as I have seen, they are all calls to people who've provided their details to the Telegraph Group and given permission for third party marketing calls.

BeeJay

MarkyMarkD wrote:

These are not eaxactly cold calls. As far as I have seen, they are all calls to people who've provided their details to the Telegraph Group and given permission for third party marketing calls.

Not all - although we've had contact with the Telegraph we haven't given our phone number nor permission for their or anybody else's marketing calls. By my reckoning that makes them cold calls - as well as failure by the Telegraph to conform to the Data Protection Act (personal information only to be used for ther purpose for which it is supplied). Unfortunately I can't prove it's come via the Telegraph!
:mad:

Velvet_Waters

Received a call from a Guy called richard working at the telegraph..... Glad we have google fighting the blue :^)

and thanks to the Moneysaving forum....

Velvet waters

bobbear

As someone else has mentioned - Cornhill are breaking the rules by not checking with the TPS register. I'm registered and have been for a long time, but I still get called. One thing is for sure - I will never buy Cornhill insurance....

Onslowette

Hi, Ive had 4 calls in the last 24 hours all from this phone number and all are silent calls then the lines go dead. One last night was at 8.55pm and Im not happy!!

kenbury

Just received a call also. Thanks to MSE was able to type the number in here and find out more info.
As previous poster states it just makes you decide not to use Cornhill on principle.

knuckledragger

Over two years down the line (geddit?) and still they are upsetting people with this tactic. When will companies learn?

bristolleedsfan

i had a call from the same no 01454 201129 a couple of weeks ago, i answered phone, caller asked me if i was mr ....... i said yep, caller said this is cornhill insurance, i asked who gave them my phone no, reply was Leeds BS :mad: ( we provide special car insurance deals for members of Leeds BS i was informed, i answered ill be taking the matter up with Leeds BS and put the phone down)

on taking the matter up with Leeds BS i was told they used to deal with cornhill but not at present, im currently waiting for Leeds BS to provide me with evidence of where i opted in for them to hand out my phone no. :mad:

( some building societies require opt in of marketing etc, others require people to opt out, in the case of Leeds BS application forms dont get filled in they key in details for account openings and print out the form to be signed.)