Today I recived a call from this strange number, I live in Manchester, and it seems suspisous to me
Carphone Warehouse‑style scam calls – how to stop them!
Summary — +448454500245
Expert Opinion
Clearly, the +44 84545 00245 line is being exploited for persistent spam calls that often masquerade as reputable brands. Callers repeatedly ask about banking details, offer bogus tax‑saving schemes or impersonate companies such as Carphone Warehouse, Tesco or Zurich, making the interaction feel unsafe. Scam behaviour is evident from the vague scripts and the use of a shared‑cost number designed to verify your mobile’s activity. To protect yourself, let unknown numbers go to voicemail, block the source promptly, and never disclose personal or financial information. If a call sounds suspicious, hang up and report the number to your provider or the national fraud helpline.
Caller Categories
Caller Names
Details
Rate this number — +448454500245
Recent Reports for 0845 450 0245
The caller ask if i bank with Lloyds business banking, they wanted some informations, it seem fishy to me
A representative from 'Carefields Ltd' phoned, inquiring if I was a Lloyds customer. This is the second similar call I've received today, and I'm fed up with these fraudulent cold callers!
They continously ask if I bank with Lloyds, I'm conviced they are fraudsters
The number appeared as Zurich insurance. The caller inquired about my bank, to which I responded with a falsehood.
Blocked 08451347525 after calling back. An automated message confirmed my number was verified, which was unwise of me.
The joke line, hosted by Kirsty and Debbie, offers a plethora of humorous jokes, such as the difference between a G-spot and a golf ball, with many more available for free by texting them
Some cold caller claimed they can save me money, probably a scam
My mobile was rung by 08454500245, inquiring about my previous company that has been out of business since 2017.
I received a call but didn't answer as it was unknown. After they stopped, I checked online and read the comments here. I've now blocked the number. It's best not to answer unknown numbers as it confirms your phone is active, leading to more calls, possibly scams.
They claimed to be a insurance company, asking for my DOB and full name, but i refused and they gave up
As soon as I answered, 08454500245 disconnected - extremly suspicous
Uses a software autodialer that hangs up the call if no one is available on their end. This is becoming more common and really annoying. It's a market survey company using this frustrating technology, which reputable companies like Tesco and Carphone Warehouse shouldn't use. Yet they do, resulting in those two-ring hang-up calls - great technology but terrible customer experience.
I have blocked this number as it appeard to be a scam, completly untrustworthy
survey from Tesco
Tesco calld me, dont no how they got my number
Gentleman named Michael calld
Carphone warehouse spam
Contract Wise servicce
disturb my peace
I dont ansver this number
Recieved a cal on my new number, definatly a scam
Similar numbers are reported as telemarketing
Terible number, wont stop calling
Silent calls, likely a scam
A chap named Andrew left a mesage, sounding very confidnt with a deep gravelly voice engli
Marketing company contact
Probable high-rate call scam
Fake Tesco call
Hung up on answerphone message