Where can I report nuisance text messages canvassing for personal injury claims?

I received a phone call today at 16.25 from Hassan from Claims Online. He said that someone at my address had been involved in an accident and was entitled to £2-3,000 in compensation. There has been no accident; it is just a scam - ambulance chasing with no ambulance. I said I would call back and he gave me a London number. This seems rather different from your normal reports. Whom should I contact, please?

Asked on 23 February 2011 by RH, via email

Answered by Honest John

While it is not actually illegal to canvass in this way, you should still report him and Claims Online immediately to the claims regulators: www.www.cueuk.org; www.ico.gov.uk; www.claimsregulation.gov.uk

Tags: personal injury claims accidents canvassers

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