BT Text‑to‑Speech Calls: Scam or Simple Service?

Summary — +448456021111

Neutral
Caller Name: British Telecommunication (BT)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom
Reviews: 344
Carrier: —, Region: —

Expert Opinion

Around dusk, dozens of callers reported hearing the same automated voice from +448456021111. The number belongs to BT’s Text‑to‑Speech relay service that converts incoming SMS to an audio message for landlines. Because the service reads the originating number, scammers sometimes hijack it to deliver fake parcel or billing alerts, which explains the frequent “scam” labels. The calls are generally harmless if the message is simply listened to and no keypad input is entered. To avoid annoyance, add the number to a block list, disable BT’s text‑to‑speech feature with your provider, or send a test text to confirm legitimacy. Listen before you act, and never share personal data over the line.

Caller Categories

Scam
71×
Unknown
71×
Harassment Call
53×
SMS
32×
Robocall
23×

Caller Names

British Telecommunication (BT)
87×
BT
25×
BT (claimed)
SMS Message
SCAM

Details

Location: United Kingdom
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.4

Rate this number — +448456021111

Recent Reports for 0845 602 1111

448456021111 Harassment Call

User finds it annoying.

448456021111 Spam BT

Throughout the night, our phone would not stop ringing due to a silly message my son sent; as elderly individuals, my 79-year-old self and my 78-year-old wife are extremely dissatisfied with the service from BT

448456021111 Harassment Call

According to the user, the experience was irritating.

448456021111 Scam

In the middle of the night, we recieved two calls from this number, which was extremly annoying. It's obviousley a scamming attempt.

448456021111 Harassment Call Energy provider (scam)

This morning, I received four unwanted calls. The first was from someone claiming to be an energy provider, which sounded like a scam. The second call didn't have anyone speaking, the third remained unanswered, and the last one ended abruptly when they hung up.

448456021111 Harassment Call

Harassment is suspected, as this number has called five times today, with the caller hanging up each time.

448456021111 Unknown

The user warned us to be cautious with this number.

448456021111 Scam

Yet another scam call about PPI claims

448456021111 Unknown

A previous inquiry questioned whether this is a scam and how to block it on a home phone

448456021111

Oh my goodness, this is terrible

448456021111 Other

It's equally frustrating when individuals post false scam reports about legitimate numbers.

448456021111 Scam Мошенник (претендует)

A message was received claiming a tax rebate was due, and in return, requested bank details, a clear scam, further highlighting the need for the service provider to take action against such fraudulent activities.

448456021111 Scam Scamming fraudsters (claimed)

Fraudulent individuals are exploiting this number, taking advantage of its legitimate technical status as a BT Open Reach number, and scamming customers across various networks, including Talk Talk and Vodafone

448456021111 Unknown

While i was in my bedroom, this number called me twise.

448456021111 SMS

Nighttime calls are unsettling

448456021111 Spam insurance (scam)

Suspicious insurance message left

448456021111 Customer Service British Telecommunication (BT)

It appears that BT utilises this number to notify customers of an SMS sent to their landline, which is often a result of the customer's own request, making it perplexing that some individuals are upset by this service.

448456021111 Silent Call

Constant ringing on my landline yields no response when answered.

448456021111 Scam scam call

This number is a scam cal, dont anser

448456021111 Company

audio message about delivery tomorrow

448456021111 Scam : SCAMMERS

At 8.00 on sunday morn, i recived a message through a txt to audio service, which was pretty annoyting, especialy since i got out of bed thinking it was a family member, but it was just some scammer trying to trick me into beleiving i had a parcel delivery

448456021111 SMS : BT owned audio text service

This site has posted a banner that deserves attention

448456021111 Scam

Repeated calls from this number have been a nuisance, with two calls this morning alone, despite being a registered BT number, it seems BT should take responsibility for monitoring its service to prevent scams

448456021111 SMS

An audio text was mistakenly sent to my landline, featuring a robotic voice that read out the message; it was from a friend who had incorrectly addressed the message.

448456021111 Scam : FRAUDSTERS

It's undisputable that this number poses a threat, given that nearly all reports come from individuals who have been targeted by scams through this number, and it's owned by a bt owened tx to audio service, which only adds to its dubious nature, END OF

448456021111 Scam : FRAUDSTERS

It appears that a scammer is posting misleading comments to deceive others, as evidenced by the attempt to manipulate users into believing a number is safe when it may not be.

448456021111 SMS

Those arguing about the number's legitimacy should be aware that its genuineness doesn't prevent it from being used for nuisance or scam messages, as even genuine messages can be disguised as such.

448456021111 Robocall BT (claimed)

Recieved two calls, one at 1.20am and another at 11am, with an automated message claiming to be from BT, asking me to press 3, but I just put the phone down, obviousely a scam!

448456021111 BT

The purpose of the call from this number, allegedly BT, remains unclear

448456021111 SMS

A call was received from 08456021111 on a BT text line, with an incomprehensible message citing numerous numbers

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