Scam/Fraud
06 Nov 2025
Phone number sent in an email stating I’ve authorised payment via PayPal to McAfee Protection
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
4 user reports
First reported 6 Nov 2025
·
Last reported
11 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01224 963899
- International: +44 1224 963899
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Aberdeen
- Area code: 01224
Reported categories
Based on 4 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
100% (4)
User Reports (4)
Scam/Fraud
06 Nov 2025
Number listed in a phishing/scam email. I've reported it to the NCSC.
Scam/Fraud
06 Nov 2025
Seen in a very low grade PayPay McAffee phishing/scam email
Scam/Fraud
06 Nov 2025
Didn't call me but number listed as "support" line in a very obvious scam email (saying I'd bought McAfee for £545 or so and to call if incorrect). No other links to click etc so the scam will be around duping people who call this number.
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01224 963899 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
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- Long press on 01224 963899
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