+44 148 248 328 1

Risk level: High

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AI Analysis

Limited information: Multiple reports indicate debt collection activities, often with incorrect debtor identification. Some users report harassment and scam attempts.

Likely purpose: Likely a debt collection company with aggressive and potentially fraudulent practices.

Most common user complaints

  • Repeated calls for non-existent debts
  • Harassment
  • Incorrect debtor identification
  • Scam attempts (e.g., offering to clear debt for a fee)
High dangerBlockWescott (mentioned in multiple user comments)Missed call

AI analysis: 1 Aug 2026

Information based on community reports and automated analysis. It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.

Web research

UK toll free or local number checks show mixed data; no definitive, authoritative owner identified for this exact number in official registries available publicly. Online reports suggest UK number lookups flag potential risk signals for unknown callers, but specifics for this number are not reliably confirmed.

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UK toll free or local number checks show mixed data; no definitive, authoritative owner identified for this exact number in official registries available publicly. Online reports suggest UK number lookups flag potential risk signals for unknown callers, but specifics for this number are not reliably confirmed. 1. Appears to be a UK number (country code +44) likely a landline or non mobile block; exact type not determinable from authoritative sources. 2. Online chatter includes generic reverse lookup and spam logging sites with user reports about unknown UK numbers; no consensus identity for this exact number. 3. No definitive evidence of ongoing scams tied to this exact number in trusted sources; risk signals exist in user reported databases but cannot confirm fraudulent activity for this number alone. 4. Number shows up in public facing UK number check tools and spam databases, suggesting exposure in public directories; no verified leak or breach tie specifically to this number. 5. Calling back is not advisable without independent verification; treat as potentially risky until verified by trusted, separate contact channels.

Checked · 12 Aug 202610 sources
GB

United Kingdom

Operator information

Country:
GBUnited Kingdom
Prefix:
+44
Type:
Other
Operator:
EE, O2, Vodafone, Three

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Community comments

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Anonymous
14 Oct 2021

When answered asks for someone else if say its not her it just says to get her to call them, I don't know who she is, can't answer most times either as always ring at my kids bedtime and gets them excited.

Anonymous
14 Sept 2021

Mark reportó Wescot Debt Service con el número 01482-483281 como Empresa de cobranza

Anonymous
9 Sept 2021

Left to go to message, request for Lewis Rodney. No one of that name here. Interesting that we had a spate of these calls 10 years ago, so possible scam under a new name

Anonymous
12 Feb 2021

DCA on commission, ignore.

Anonymous
13 Jan 2021

This number keeps calling at different times of day but never gets beyond my call guardian - do they think it switches off after a certain time?. Think they are after my son but as the phone never rings I let them get on with it.

Anonymous
17 Sept 2020

El número 01482-483281 ha sido asignado a Wescot Debt Service

Anonymous
28 Aug 2020

Debt collection company, I'm currently 100% debt free so they're obviously just fishing.

Anonymous
25 Jul 2020

01482 483281 wescot 25/07/20 10.00am. Asking for my details so that they can update my file. Already I had spoken to Westcott 2 days ago.

Anonymous
23 Jul 2020

Calling for a debt my sister owed over 10 years ago. Using her maiden name, she's been married 10 years. Explained they have wrong sister but they refused to believe me even when given my sister's correct details. Reported as they refuse to take my details off system even though I can prove debt was never mine.

Anonymous
16 Mar 2020

Harrassment

Anonymous
29 Feb 2020

Two calls in two days to my landline (at least when I was at home). Recorded message asking if I am someone I have never heard of. Didn't fall for the "press 1 or 2" trick. Terminated both calls and this number now blocked.

Anonymous
9 Dec 2019

Parasitic stooges working on behalf of Lloyds Banking Cartel. Constantly making electronic voice calls to a number I've not used for years. Anyhow, all future calls are on divert to No.10 Downing Street's main switchboard. Lets see if Government helps sort this one out!

Anonymous
18 Nov 2019

they use a second number 07577 612097

Anonymous
15 Nov 2019

Bunch of thugs acting on behalf of HSBC bank, chasing money illegally without proof of claim and won't provide proof no how much you ask...

Anonymous
1 Nov 2019

I've had numerous calls from this number over the last two weeks. Over the two weeks they have asked for TWO different names, neither of which have ever lived at my address. I do NOT owe money and have no credit/loans etc.

Anonymous
22 Oct 2019

Repeatably calling as late as 9pm asking for someone in the family who has never lived here never spoken to them as we don't use landline just leaving awnserphone on

Anonymous
5 Aug 2019

These bellends keep calling for ✌️ money they say i owe ✌️ i don't owe you shit now fk off..

Anonymous
14 May 2019

anytime till 9pm

Anonymous
12 Mar 2019

This number constantly keeps ringing my house phone and mobile and texting. Claiming to be Wescott about money I owe. I have had to turn my answering machine off as they leave loads of messages..,, calling at 9pm latest! Last time they called I just picked the phone up and said nothing, no one said anything either unroll was ended! Pain in the ass! Blocked on my mobile!

Anonymous
16 Feb 2019

Keep calling me telling me I need to pay £800 back but I never opened a account there but they looked into it & told me I can pay back £200. Like I'm going to. I have blocked the number but I get at least 4 calls a day & voice mails left

Anonymous
18 Oct 2018

Wescot Debt Service fue reportado como Empresa de cobranza con el número 01482-483281

Anonymous
19 Sept 2018

Constantly calling messaging and voice mails

Anonymous
3 Aug 2018

Been ringing my mobile for past few weeks looking for a Spencer Richard Spearman. I’ve had my mobile number since 1995 so don’t know how they’ve got my number. Have now got a phone with blocking facility so I won’t be bothered by them again. They also use the number 01482 484621

Anonymous
29 Mar 2018

Debt collectors of the worst type frightening people tantamount to protection rackets you the Law allows them to get away whilst Carillion Executives bask in the Sun on massive Pay offs DISGRACEFUL & DEVISIVE

Anonymous
19 Oct 2017

They've phoned multiple times now over a week, twice I've answered and had an automated voice, this time I answered and nothing, so I didn't say anything and just left it on for a minute before they hung up. Tools.

Anonymous
27 Sept 2017

Absolutely ridiculous company. Answer get an automated message. They call all day up to 9pm. There are so many phone scams where the message tells you to press one and then you get charged a horrendous amount of money so do they really believe that this is the best way to do business. If the call is that important they can get a human to call. Have blocked them. Don't trust companies who hide behind robots.

Anonymous
26 Sept 2017

Called at 8.50 pm ... seriously?? Yes I do owe money on a private loan and was paying it off happily each month but then the balance got transferred to these clowns who think they can squeeze more money from me each month ..it's quite simple...i'm paying you all i can manage each month ...you'll have to wait...maybe next time call me in the daytime but not when i;m sorting the kids for bed.... annoyed!

Anonymous
31 Aug 2017

They continue to call me dispite me them agreeing in writing that I don't owe anything to them!! Extremely harassing!

Anonymous
10 Aug 2017

Westcott are outsourced debt solutions agency. Nice staff just trying to help you. I have an unpaid bill that they are chasing up for their client. They are not a nuisance call!I wouldn't ignore this if I were you!

Anonymous
29 Jul 2017

Wescott have begun calling for the past few days , I had never heard of them , the message says important call & someone's name saying press 1 if it's you or 2 if it's not your name , I just hang up , pests.

Anonymous
5 Jul 2017

Automated system asking to speak to someone who has never lived at this address. I've had the same phone number for about 16 years so I doubt they are using it for the previous owner. It says press 1 if you are (persons name) press 2 if you are not. I'm guessing it's some kind of phishing exercise as its funny that this thread seems to throw lots of random names out to people. Maybe it's just to get you on the line and talking so they know the number is active so then they can pester you even more!

Anonymous
4 Jul 2017

I've marked untrustworthy because their practice is to call repeatedly several times a day to my personal and work numbers. To my mind that makes them a harassing caller and with dubious business practises - I'm amazed Nationwide Building Society would use such a company!!!

Anonymous
20 Feb 2017

COnstant calls every night and day! Sunday nights at 9pm, weeknights up to 10pm... then a text telling me to call a company I have never heard of!

Anonymous
5 Aug 2016

they ask receiver that how much debt you have, ask for remaining loan amount or credit card amount then offer half price to clear complete balance means you pay to them and they will complete your load, which is fraud. basically they just take they money out of you by telling they will clear the load or credit and then they would not.

Anonymous
3 Aug 2016

These people started calling my number about 2 weeks ago. They are apparently looking for an Adam Forder or Fordham (can't make out the name as it's garbled). It's always a voice msg stating key in 1 if you're him or 2 if you're not etc. They are calling at least twice each day starting at 09.10am. Have no idea who he is. He's never lived at this address as it's only ever had 2 owners, me and the previous lady. I'm going to arrange a blocking service. TPS doesn't work!

Anonymous
9 Jul 2016

Left various automated voicemail messages to ring quoting a particular reference number, so don't know what it is about but I find it harrassing, especially as I'm on the TPS but still get these calls.

Anonymous
2 Jul 2016

No one ever speaks, after looking up number then company I wrote to their customer service asking them to remove my number. Write to:- Customer Relations Team, Wescot Credit Services Limited, The Mash, Jarratt Street, Hull, HU1 3HB.

Anonymous
25 Jun 2016

asking for someone I have never heard of- I don'y owe a single penny

Anonymous
30 May 2016

Still making nuisnace calls May 2016

Anonymous
28 May 2016

Keeps Calling me asking for a Miss Alison Bywater which is not me and I don't know anyone with that name.

Anonymous
27 Apr 2016

automated call asking for mr Mc Naughty. this is a shop and there has never been anyone here of that name. i notice another person on here has also been asked for Mr Mc Naughty

Anonymous
28 Mar 2016

Been getting calls and messages day, night and bank holidays from two numbers and not sure why. I do not answer, but when they leave a message they do not explain who they actually are, nor what it is about. The other number is 01482 618100, which I assume is related to 01482 483281. Don't fall into their traps...

Anonymous
15 Mar 2016

got divorced nearly five years ago and still get pestered by debt collecting agencies and letters for my ex wife can anybody inform me when these annoying irritating companies will stop harassing me ????

Anonymous
20 Feb 2016

Westcott Debt Collectors. Watch out - they are using a technique to make out the call is from a local number.

Anonymous
23 Jan 2016

Repeated messages for someone who has never lived at my number

Anonymous
18 Jan 2016

You should ignore this number they are a telepest and ring often.

Anonymous
30 Dec 2015

call once a day No known reason why they should. Do not get my name anything like correct. Ignored them.

Anonymous
14 Dec 2015

Most likely Wescot. Halifax had passed my credit card debt to them two deal with so was expecting a call.

Anonymous
3 Dec 2015

keep phoning 4 times a day reason i dont answer my landline.

Anonymous
5 Oct 2015

Continuos calls for a Mr McNaught .at all times of day and evening..don't know him. Never lived at my address . Guess we just got unlucky being given his old phone number. But it's a right nuisance

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Signal summary for +44 148 248 328 1

+44 148 248 328 1 belongs to the 148 prefix and is classified as Scam. This page combines no approved reports and 68 public comments to explain the risk level.

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