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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.

447346308447 Spam

Looks like spam to me; I'd block this number straight away.

447796932166 Spam

Suspected spam call – vague pitch and no clear purpose.

447346631996 Unknown

Neutral call, nothing remarkable either way.

447572905646 Spam

The call seemed very unserious and unprofessional; I’d rather not be contacted again.

447437570859 Spam

General spam call – not worth your time.

447916981162 Scam

Ein Betrüger bietet Fußballtickets über Facebook an.

441773405814 Spam

Please add this number to the block list.

441908252937 Safe

User rates this number as good

441633895524 Other

User rates it as good and other

447084054306 Robocall

A robotic scammer announced, "Delivery was unable to contact you. Press 1 for English, 2 for Chinese, or visit online customer service for more info."

393475730297 Unknown

An unknown number called, and I couldn't tell what it was about – it felt vague and unnecessary.

447496569721 Unknown

An unknown number kept calling with no identifiable reason – simply irritating.

447770327861 Unknown

Just an unknown caller popping up out of nowhere; best to ignore.

442033013122 Harassment Call

Having experienced a similar situation to the previous reporter, I dealt with an overly pushy saleswoman demanding to speak with the business owner. After I posed a few screening questions, she grew irritated. When I asked the owner if they wanted to continue, the answer was a clear “No, not interested.” Even after confirming our disinterest, the caller persisted, demanding my name and claiming she would lodge a complaint. I’m puzzled how she intends to file a complaint without my details, or why she assumes any penalty for simply avoiding a scam. It’s bewildering… some individuals seem to thrive on confrontation.

441433500036 Spam

Received an unexpected call on a TPS‑registered line from someone posing as a “local energy adviser” – clearly spam.

442045063573 Other

Ping call – a quick ring and hang‑up, very irritating.

441274031969 Debt Collector

I received an automated call from 01634 763184 that told me to dial this number; it appears to be a banking or debt‑collection scam.

447443850089 Harassment Call

Travel agents receive calls that ask inappropriate questions of young female staff; they refuse to talk to male staff.

441634763184 Debt Collector

A scammer posing as a debt collector asked me to call 01274 031969, without any explanation

442036179741 Company Communicate Recruitment

The recruitment team was professional and helpful – a trustworthy number for job enquiries.

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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.

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Most-reported area codes in United Kingdom. View all area codes at the bottom.
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