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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.
It seems like there was an attempt to initiate a conversation, but the message was incomplete.
When you don't answer the call, they leave a message in chinese, which is quite confusing.
I've been having alot of calls, from people trying to sell me life insurance, had one guy, who was a total pest, wouldnt take the hint, untill i told him i was homeless, that shut him up quickly
Generally reliable, peaceful, and quite pleasant.
Automated message promoting energy deals.
They keep calling and do not seem to grasp the meaning of 'no thank you'.
They claim to offer debt consolidation.
This number rang me from Direct and General requesting £150. When I asked the lady (Samantha) a question about my account, she mentioned she would send some details via post and abruptly ended the call. I suspected it was a scam. Terrible people
Following an initial call claiming to be from 118, purportedly offering assistance with updating business listings and enhancing advertising presence, the caller was informed that their services were not required, yet this has resulted in approximately 15 daily calls, despite the number being blocked.
Seems to be related to eon next
I can confirm this is a legitimate number
It appears this number is linked to a spam call from an electricity company, judging by the postcode mentioned.
cold call, O2 mobile account
This number is no longer in use, possibly scrapped
My phone flagged this number with a warning.
Rang me at 7:29pm, which is quite late, and left a voice message claiming to be from Stonewater company
Scam about payment protection
Excessive calling
Servicetelefon till Kronofogden
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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.