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Written by Jonathan MichaelsFinancial Advisor, CII Advanced Diploma, 15+ years in FCA-regulated financeUpdated 5 September 2026

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Who is calling me about a debt?

Search a number from a missed call, text or letter against 37 debt collector and bailiff numbers with an individual source status, plus the official regulator and helpline numbers that are often confused with collectors. Some entries are historical and unverified. Even a published number can be spoofed: a match does not authenticate a caller.

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Debt collector and bailiff phone numbers

Official-source entries show where and when we checked the number. Historical entries are clearly marked unverified. Open the organisation's official site independently before calling or paying.

NumberOrganisationGuide and source status
01932 251000ARC EuropeRead the ARC Europe guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Customer account enquiries.
01782 401100Advantis CreditRead the Advantis Credit guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Customer contact number published on the official contact page.
01782 401123Advantis CreditRead the Advantis Credit guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01782 401125Advantis CreditRead the Advantis Credit guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01782 971346Advantis CreditRead the Advantis Credit guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Additional number published in the official website footer.
07891 903076Advantis CreditRead the Advantis Credit guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0844 824 1836Advantis CreditRead the Advantis Credit guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01792 450400Andrew James Enforcement LtdRead the Andrew James Enforcement Ltd guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0871 677 0070Bristow & SutorRead the Bristow & Sutor guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Historical number, not confirmed on the current official contact page. Bristow & Sutor now publishes 0330 390 2010 for Local Authority or High Court enquiries.
0344 556 0263Cabot FinancialRead the Cabot Financial guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Customer account enquiries.
01386 258444Capital ResolveRead the Capital Resolve guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Customer portal contact line.
01386 421995Capital ResolveRead the Capital Resolve guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01386 425400Capital ResolveRead the Capital Resolve guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01386 425406Capital ResolveRead the Capital Resolve guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01386 425425Capital ResolveRead the Capital Resolve guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01273 249200Credit Resource SolutionsRead the Credit Resource Solutions guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01606 608267DCBLRead the DCBL guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0345 222 8301Elliott DaviesRead the Elliott Davies guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01872 266120MIL CollectionsRead the MIL Collections guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01872 266920MIL CollectionsRead the MIL Collections guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01872 713740MIL CollectionsRead the MIL Collections guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0333 121 4454Mortimer Clarke SolicitorsRead the Mortimer Clarke Solicitors guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0330 060 1500NCO EuropeRead the NCO Europe guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0141 447 0554Past Due Credit Solutions (PDCS)Read the Past Due Credit Solutions (PDCS) guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01926 758731QDR SolicitorsRead the QDR Solicitors guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01926 758736QDR SolicitorsRead the QDR Solicitors guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0333 320 6871Scott & Co ScotlandRead the Scott & Co Scotland guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01563 546518Stirling ParkRead the Stirling Park guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0115 953 1200TDX GroupRead the TDX Group guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0800 377 7330Walker LoveRead the Walker Love guide
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01482 484673Wescot Credit ServicesRead the Wescot Credit Services guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
01482 590500Wescot Credit ServicesRead the Wescot Credit Services guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0333 200 8038Witt InternationalRead the Witt International guide
Historical entry · unverified
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Previously listed in IVA Advice content; not confirmed against a current official source. Do not use this entry alone to identify a caller or decide where to pay.
0330 390 2010Bristow & SutorRead the Bristow & Sutor guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Local Authority or High Court enquiries.
0333 070 5801Bristow & SutorRead the Bristow & Sutor guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Transport for London debt enquiries.
0333 070 5807Bristow & SutorRead the Bristow & Sutor guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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National Highways debt enquiries.
020 8665 4929CCS CollectRead the CCS Collect guide
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Official customer contact number. CCS warns that texts with a PCN number are scams; it does not act for parking operators.

Official numbers that are not debt collectors

These regulator, ombudsman and government numbers appear in debt letters and are sometimes mistaken for collectors.

NumberOrganisationNote
0300 790 6801DVLA driving-licence enquiriesDriving-licence enquiries, not a vehicle-tax penalty payment line.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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0800 111 6768FCA consumer helplineFCA consumer helpline; a regulator, not a debt collector.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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0300 123 9123Financial Ombudsman ServiceHistorical listing, not confirmed on the current contact page. The published consumer helpline is 0800 023 4567.
Historical entry · unverified
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0800 023 4567Financial Ombudsman ServiceConsumer complaints helpline; not a debt collector.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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0300 200 3300HMRC Income Tax / PAYE enquiriesIncome Tax and PAYE enquiries, not the Self Assessment helpline.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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0303 123 1113Information Commissioner's OfficeInformation rights and data-protection regulator.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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0300 555 0333Legal OmbudsmanPreviously listed helpline; not confirmed from the current contact page in this review. Check the Legal Ombudsman's official contact page before calling.
Historical entry · unverified
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0808 808 4000National DebtlineFree debt advice helpline, not a collector.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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0370 606 2555Solicitors Regulation AuthoritySRA customer service line; a regulator, not a collector.
Published on official source · checked 2026-09-05
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Debt collector numbers can be confusing because firms may use diallers, text systems and regional call centres. Scammers can also copy a real company name.

How to use this lookup safely #

If the number matches an entry, read its source status and still check the letter reference, original creditor and amount before paying. If it does not match, do not assume it is safe or unsafe from the number alone.

If you do not recognise the debt, ask for written proof. If calls are causing stress, you can ask for writing-only contact.

What to do before calling back #

Look up the company name independently. Do not use only a link in a text. If the debt is said to be HMRC, DVLA, council tax or a court debt, verify through the official account, council or court route where possible.

Do not give card or bank details on an inbound call unless you have independently confirmed who you are speaking to.

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