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Getting a surprise call from a debt collector can be quite a worry. If you’ve had a call from 01516504800, you’re probably asking, “Who called me?” That number is from Jacobs Enforcement, a company that helps collect money for debts. 

Lots of people are in the same boat. In fact, over 170,000 people each month come to our website for help with debt problems. We’re here to help you understand why Jacobs Enforcement might be calling and what you can do next. 

In this guide, we’ll:

  •  Explain who Jacobs Enforcement is
  •  Talk about why 01516504800 might have contacted you
  •  Discuss if you can ignore calls from Jacobs Enforcement
  •  Share how to stop them from getting in touch
  •  Offer advice on what to do if you’re finding it hard to pay your debts

Remember, even if a debt collector is calling, there are ways to deal with it. This guide will give you the information you need to feel more in control.

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​​Who Called Me on 01516504800?

A call from 01516504800 is a call from Jacobs Enforcement. This is a bailiff company that works to enforce court orders for an individual to pay a debt. They also chase debts that don’t require a court order to make them enforceable. 

Jacobs Enforcement has been on the go since 1959. Their long-standing presence in the debt enforcement industry has put them on the MoneyNerd radar multiple times. We’ve already dedicated a post to helping people deal with Jacobs Enforcement

Read this post if you don’t find what you’re looking for below. 

Why has 01516504800 contacted me?

A call from 01516504800 is probably a call from one of the bailiffs working for Jacobs Enforcement. They might be calling for a number of reasons, such as:

  1. To get you to pay a debt
  2. To arrange a repayment plan
  3. To tell you they’re at your door

It’s really hard to say why they’re calling, but it probably isn’t good news. 

How a debt solution could help

Some debt solutions can:

  1. Stop nasty calls from creditors
  2. Freeze interest and charges
  3. Reduce your monthly payments

A few debt solutions can even result in writing off some of your debt.

Here’s an example:


Situation

Monthly income £2,504
Monthly expenses £2,345
Total debt £32,049

Monthly debt repayments

Before £587
After £158

£429 reduction in monthly payments

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Can I ignore Jacobs Enforcement’s calls?

We don’t recommend ignoring Jacobs Enforcement calls. 

By ignoring them you can make your debt situation worse. This is because they can add fees as they progress through the different steps to try and get you to pay. Their fees are fixed by law, but they are very expensive. 

You are restricted in the ways you can fight back against bailiffs because a court has already decided that you owe the debt. Cooperation may be the best way to deal with the situation now. You might be able to arrange a secured payment schedule to make the repayment more affordable. This is known as a Controlled Goods Agreement (CGA). 

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How do I stop Jacobs Enforcement from contacting me?

Jacobs Enforcement can contact you to enforce a debt that a court has decided you owe. For this reason, you cannot stop Jacobs Enforcement from contacting you about this debt. 

However, there are still rules on how firms should treat you during communications. These are explained on this FCA page. If any of these rules are broken, you should complain about Jacobs Enforcement. 

Jacobs Enforcement Contact Details

Telephone number 0345 601 2692  
Email address Not provided, but there is a contact form
Postal address Jacobs6 Europa Boulevard
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 4PE
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MoneyNerd’s founder, Scott Nelson, has a decade of financial industry experience, including 6 years in FCA regulated loan and credit card companies. Troubled by a lack of conscience in the industry, he founded MoneyNerd to give genuine advice to those in debt and struggling financially.
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Debt Expert
Janine Marsh is an award-winning presenter and a valuable member of the MoneyNerd team. With a wealth of experience as a financial expert, she's been featured on BBC Radio 4, BBC Local Radio, and BBC Five Live, and is a regular on Co-op Radio.