I recieved an SMS message from ParcelForce, the dates and times matched the updates on their website, so it seems legit, but the language used was unnessasary.
BT Text‑to‑Speech Calls: Scam or Simple Service?
Summary — +448456021111
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.
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Rate this number — +448456021111
Recent Reports for 0845 602 1111
No name or number provided, just a message from BT
Legitimate message via bt landline
Blocked unknown caller with unclear message
Repeated calls, likely a scam
Vodafone account activation call received.
Recieved a SMS text from this numbr
Automated message seemed suspicious
BT's service reads out text messages sent to your landline.
Number blocked immediately
BT notification about bill availability
Scam call on landline
Usefull app to ignore unwanted calls and find out who was calling, thanks
BT sent me a text via landline, never happend before, suspisous.
Annoyed by 7 call this afternoon with 10 - 20 interval's...
Dangerous number, block immediately
Nuisance caller blocked after multiple calls
This number is unsafe, and the green poster is well aware. Scammers use it to trick people into pressing 1, leading to costly traps. They even pose as BT to extract personal details. Blocking it won’t cause you to miss any genuine messages. The green poster’s continuous attempts to deceive people highlight the danger.
This number is a scam, beware dont pick up
Harmless BT auto info
BT confirmed robot message as scam.
Weirdo blocked, lifes to short
This BT text-to-audio service is clearly being misused by fraudsters, which should raise serious concerns. It's baffling that one individual continues to assert this number is safe when almost everyone else disagrees. The evidence of danger is apparent for all to see, yet this person insists otherwise, which is quite ridiculous.
An automated message from a BT messaging service, albeit not actually from BT, was received on my landline, confirming a delivery; I chose not to interact with the call and simply allowed the message to play out
Given the potential for scamming associated with this number, it's surprising that it has a neutral rating, and perhaps telephone providers like BT should implement stricter vetting processes for allocating numbers.
No message was left on my answering machine.
Received an automated BT bill notification, despite not being a BT customer.
Missed a call from this number at 11:02am while I was working in the back gardern.
Received a call from this number, but upon answering, there was only a dial tone. This is the second such call in two days.
The service from dentist is completly safe, they texted me about my next appoinment on fri 29th