This looks like a debt recovery attempt, but I don't owe any debts.
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.
Likely a scam.
Fraudulent call.
Calls from unknown numbers go straight to my voicemail, and since no message was left I have no clue who rang.
I checked the answering machine and found no comment left.
An automated message played at 7:50 am, despite us being on a TPS list, was full of loft‑insulting spam.
Looks like a claim‑service call, mate.
No sound was heard during the call.
Hello there.
Calls appear to be prank attempts.
After the call, an automated voice thanks you for calling and says to hold while you’re connected.
The call concerned car finance.
Victim support seems like rubbish.
A life‑insurance scam.
They claimed you should ring back, saying your Giffgaff balance is low – nonsense, don’t fall for it.
The person on the line appeared legitimate.
An unknown number rang my landline at 8:15 am; I let it go to voicemail and no message was left – likely spam or a scam.
The caller claimed to be from BT checking my IP security, obviously bogus and possibly a scam; they called again after I hung up.
A call centre representative talked about loft and wall insulation, which I already have, so the conversation ended.
The number has dialed repeatedly; I suspected a client, but each time it rang only briefly before hanging up.
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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.