Stated they were BT Internet. An Asian caller tried to reach the internet account holder, mispronounced my surname and I terminated the call.
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.
A man called from a landline, claiming to represent an 'Energy Service' and saying my property was among several with loft insulation issues that could cause condensation and damp. He stopped only when I shouted, "Whoa! I'm registered with the TPS," after which the line went dead.
No answer was given.
The number was blocked and a voicemail was left because the caller's name wasn't known.
Avoid answering and block the robocall.
A local energy adviser called!
User describes it as bad and categorises it as other.
Possible customs fraud
User warns to be cautious
User flags this as a robocall, just saying.
Classified as an agency.
Got a ping call that rang once and hung up – no message left, just a wasted ring.
Scam alert – the cost trap was obvious as soon as they started demanding payment details.
Greetings, this is your mobile network provider with an exclusive offer today; I just need to confirm a few security questions first, alright?
Cost trap – seems designed to trick you into paying.
Scam alert – they tried to trap me into an expensive deal.
Couldn't identify the purpose of the call – it was just confusing and vague.
Heute gab es drei Anrufe im Abstand von etwa zwei Stunden. Die Nummer habe ich vorsorglich in meiner Telefonanlage gesperrt, echt.
Looks like a criminal call.
A cold call from 003197010267041 asked in English for an employee; we have no Dutch contacts and the heavy accent didn’t even sound Dutch. We ended the call straight away, and two minutes later another attempt came from 003197010277944.
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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.