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User comments about this number

There are total of 18 user comments about calls from 0800 497 0791. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 08004970791 is HarassingRead Disclaimer

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Bought a new oven from AO, completed the warranty details, following day had a phone call from D&G wanting to talk about extended warranties, said I wasn’t interested and ended the call, number blocked

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Caller asked for me by name. He said he was from Domestic and General. I replied Domestic and General Insurance Company? Why? He hung up. I bought a Hotpoint washing machine from Curry’s and their insurance repair package yesterday. Call at 3.30 on 4 March 2026

reported 0800 497 0791 as Dangerous
That number rang me but i didn't answer , i just purchased a item from currys & ive read other people's reports about D &G , number getting blocked right now.

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Bought a freezer from Beko and filled in a guarantee form. As the others have said - sounds like that is where they got my number from. Phone rang for only a short time so I didn't get to answer it but my phone blocked list

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Extended warranty filled ot 10 mins later phone rang domestic and general trying to flog more warranty complimented to hopoint for sharing my details

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Bought a freezer from Beko and filled in a guarantee form. As the others have said - sounds like that is where they got my number from. Phone rang for only a short time so I didn't get to answer it but my phone listed it as spam. .

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
I too bought a washing machine from Curry's recently (Beko) and have registered the warranty a few days before the calls started

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Phone I answered ok there blocked it

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Filled in warranties for a couple of Currys purchases yesterday and have received a few calls from this number today. I didn’t have time to answer but no voicemail left. I note other folk have had calls from this number after dealing with Currys warranties.

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
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I answered call but no one spoke.I recently bought a washing machine from Currys and filled in guaruantee online.Is this how they got my details?

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reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Phone logged the call as suspected spam. Didn't answer, diverted to voicemail and no message left

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
This has just come up on my mobile, avoid thanks to you.

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Wanted personal information for data protection although they called me. Told her several times I wasn’t prepared to share anything and ended the call as she was very persistent.

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Unknown number called but hung up as soon as I answered.

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
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Just signed up for extended cover on my fridge and this number rang soon after. Found online it's tied to similar cold calls. Not sure how they got my info.

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reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
Called Thursday evening already blocked.

reported 0800 497 0791 as Harassing
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Number unknown did not answer

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reported 0800 497 0791 as Dangerous
Unknown number. Didn't answer. Comments confirm it's a scam.

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