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

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Recent Reports for 0845 602 1111

448456021111 Spam

Exhibited same pattern as other calls, with repeated attempts

448456021111 Harassment Call

Today, on Christmas Day, this number made at least four calls, starting early in the morning and lasting until late afternoon, creating a disturbance during our family gathering.

448456021111 Spam

Within a single hour, I was bombarded with six calls, including two that came in rapid succession.

448456021111 Unknown

While recuperating at home during Christmas and preparing for a major operation in January, I started receiving calls from this number, starting on Christmas Eve, with no message left on the answering machine

448456021111

Early in the morning, I was contacted by this number, which was quite unexpected.

448456021111 Spam

Tonight, my phone rang three times from this number, with the last call occuring at 10.15pm, which is particually annoying considereing i am ex-directory, so i didnt answer

448456021111 Scam

This number is a complete waste of time, its a auto dial scam with no voice, totaly fraudulant and a spam!

448456021111 Robocall

It was an automated call, didnt even bother to listen to the whole message.

448456021111 Reminder British Telecommunication (BT)

I just got a message from Amazon about my puncture repair kit, now i can finaly get my life back, thanks for the laugh walter mitty

448456021111 Safe British Telecommunication (BT)

It appears this number is associated with a scam targeting individuals named Jack, although the nature of the scam is unclear

448456021111 SMS British Telecommunication (BT)

This number keeps calling me. I'm not even a BT customer, so why am I receiving BT SMS messages on my landline?

448456021111 Harassment Call

This number called me 12 times, even though I've blocked it

448456021111 Unknown

Unsatisfactory experience reported

448456021111 SMS British Telecommunication (BT)

Received a call from this number claiming to be the BT message service, instructing me to press 1 to listen to a message. I hung up, but 10 minutes later, I got another call. After pressing 1, the message mentioned Tesco and then started rambling off a bunch of numbers. I suspect it's some sort of scam.

448456021111 Unknown

Today, at 8.30am and 10.15am, this number rang my phone

448456021111 Safe British Telecommunication (BT)

This is a legitimate BT number; to opt out, call 08008575252.

448456021111 Unknown

Warning from user to be cautious

448456021111 SMS British Telecommunication (BT)

It's puzzling how individuals can label a caller as a scam without first understanding the purpose of the call! This number tends to ring repeatedly within a 24-hour span as it tries to deliver an audio interpretation of a message sent to your landline. After this period, the message gets erased from the system. Simply answering the phone and listening can't result in a scam. There’s ample information available that outlines the next steps if you prefer not to engage.

448456021111 Unknown British Telecommunication (BT)

I recieved a call from this number, claiming to be a royal mail delivery message, but I didnt press any buttons, I wonder why they called my mobile when it looks like a landline service.

448456021111 Scam British Telecommunication (BT)

Repeated mentions of a substantial delivery have been made in calls from this number, but the validity of such claims is dubious.

448456021111 Silent Call

This number calls me every day, multiple times a day, its getting realy annoying

448456021111 Safe British Telecommunication (BT)

This bt service is genuin, my dyslexia centre contacts me on this number, wich is really helpfull

448456021111 Harassment Call British Telecommunication (BT)

Sedna, you're a spammer, tut tut, you're everywhere, scamming peoples

448456021111 Safe British Telecommunication (BT)

BT's text to landline audio service is quite frustrating. It keeps ringing until answered and disconnects when the answerphone kicks in. Answered after ignoring multiple calls. Suspicious as it asked to press 1, which often leads to premium rate scams. Realised a relative accidentally sent a text to my landline. Hoping this number isn't spoofed by scammers.

448456021111 Harassment Call British Telecommunication (BT)

These unwanted calls have resumed, so it's best to disregard them.

448456021111 Scam

The caller's identity is not known

448456021111 Scam British Telecommunication (BT)

I've been recieving calls from this number every 20 minutes for the last 2 hours, obviousley a scam

448456021111 Safe British Telecommunication (BT)

It seems that 0845 6021111 is a legitamate BT service, which reads aloud text messages sent to your landline, you can controll this by calling the freephone number 0800 587 5252, which is free, aparently

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