It's concerning how o2 managed to obtain my new number after I moved to another provider. I've blocked them.
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.
Just a ping call – no message, just a quick ring and hang‑up.
The call claimed to be from a housing repair team.
The call lasted a few seconds before it dropped.
Quite irritating.
Seems like another scam, right?
Planning to make a call
Apparently Talktalk phoned asking if I'd switch, yet I'm already a Talktalk customer. Can't they check their own records, mate?
Call claiming to be from British Gas, yeah.
No text or voicemail was received from that number; I've blocked it.
Irritating
unfamiliar number
fraud attempts
Pushing whisky investments!! Total wanker
They keep deducting money from your accounts for subscriptions even after you've cancelled or skipped deliveries. No alerts given about upcoming charges.
frauds
"farewell"
Inquiring about past jobs in connection with health and safety compensation claims.
This number isn't saved in my contacts list.
Hospice Lottery for you.
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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.