Scam about heating and energy
Reverse Phone Lookup in the UK — Recent Community Reports
Check unknown UK numbers with recent reports from across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and more. Learn from others and share your experience.
UK numbers: context and signals
Unsure about a UK caller? Find fresh community reports to judge unknown calls or texts. In London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Glasgow you’ll see legitimate callbacks (banks, clinics, deliveries) alongside waves of automated or misleading contacts. Area codes like 020, 0161, 0121, 0131 are not reliable for location due to portability/VoIP — use them as context, not proof.
What to do: if unsure, return calls via the official number on the company site/app, check in‑app notices, and don’t share one‑time codes. Use device filters/blocks and, if available, carrier tools (EE, O2, Vodafone, Three). Share a short factual note here so others can decide faster.
Attic insulation
Claiming to be from the immigration lot.
Unfamiliar caller
Probably spam or a con
Unwanted incoming call
Fraud pretending to be Tesco Mobile. Even tricked Tesco into sending a code to access my account! Ignore this number, block it, and report for safety.
Unwanted ring. Junk call
Calls began on 11th April 2025. Spoke with a man calling from 020 8058 1678; he was courteous, knew my name, and offered 40% monthly discount on my Vodafone bill if I signed up for an iPhone 16 Pro Max at £40/month. He couldn't specify my current bill amount - major warning signs. Chatted for a bit, gave him a throwaway email. Ended the call due to other commitments. He rang back shortly after; I said it wasn't convenient and suggested calling post-5pm, then blocked 020 8058 1678. Next day, he called from +44 7359 565097 while I shopped. Told him I was unavailable, call ended. Just rang again on 15th April seeking application details. Asked for an email proving Vodafone affiliation. He said he'd disconnect, email, and call back. No email received yet
Pre-recorded announcement
Property maintenance issues
JUNK – QUIT RINGING 🖕🏾
Fraudulent call
Attempting to peddle 'Appliance Insurance'.
Leicester & General hospital
junk call
fake contact
not recognised
Stella Smith, MD
Keeps ringing repeatedly
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FAQ — United Kingdom
How should I check unknown UK calls?
Avoid calling back the unknown number. Use the official number (site/app) and watch for in‑app messages or emails.
What patterns are common?
Delivery updates, clinic callbacks and 2FA codes; also periods of robocalls, tax/bank impersonation or pushy sales.
What makes a helpful report?
Caller type, purpose, time, and cues (e.g., pressure, urgency, payment requests). Keep it short and useful for others.
Which networks are often mentioned?
EE, O2, Vodafone and Three; many users refer to their spam filters and block lists.