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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.

447561336049 Unknown

A quick text popped up from this number that just said "Hello", lol.

441515391206 Harassment Call PCP/PTP Claims Scam

Someone claimed I had an old claim I never filed – how on earth did they snag my number? Proper frustrating, right?

447393225181 Harassment Call Scam Syndicate

The constant nuisance of calls pretending to be everyone from the tax office to my network provider is maddening. Just block them—it's a total waste of time, they never give up!

441353505976 Scam Appliance Warranty Scam

Another call about my washing‑machine warranty supposedly ending – funny, I just bought it last week. They were apparently after my bank details for a 'renewal', lol.

447397326177 Scam Amazon Security department

An Indian woman said she was from Amazon's security team, with children’s chatter and noise in the background.

447412365158 Harassment Call (scam)

The number appears linked to a scam parking charge notice demand.

447712443222 Unknown

Message me first if you want a reply; otherwise I won’t respond.

44639300197956 Harassment Call WhatsApp (scam)

A WhatsApp message claimed they possessed my CV, even though I never sent one – clearly a scam.

441260769805 Spam

Because the call was flagged as suspected spam, I chose not to answer.

441260769805 Spam spam

Missed the call, which claimed to be from Congleton and came on a Saturday; I don’t know anyone there, so I’m assuming it’s spam.

447810874117 Scam Scam (scam)

The telephone call pitched employment opportunities but was evidently a scam.

447482592923 Unknown

Got a call at 09:30 on 26 July 2025 that hung up without leaving a message. Cheers!

442035762917 Unknown emissions cheap online

Finding cheap emissions services online, innit.

447492713949 Unknown

Got a silent call that dropped on their end – probably just spam. Cheers!

448438723821 Harassment Call

For over six months this firm has been ringing twice daily, even in the evenings. I block one number and they pop up from another – can’t shake them, definitely needs a GDPR report, mate.

447897025907 Harassment Call

Received a dodgy text stating, “We haven’t seen you for a while, please call the salon to book your next appointment,” and immediately blocked it.

447761158268 Unknown Tesco Credit card fraudline

It claimed to be from Tesco Credit Card, urging me to call their fraud line at 01143560028.

441182308166 Harassment Call Scammer

Since the caller was unidentified and left no message, I blocked the number as a likely scam.

441182308166 Harassment Call Scam (scam)

Looks like a scam.

441416733544 Scam

The number 0141 673 3544 has already been looked up 44 times, which suggests it's a scam, marketing or unsolicited call. I've blocked it.

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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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