Scam/Fraud
09 Aug 2022
Fake info about bank transfers, said, "this is a bank message" IGNORE- it as an amateurish scam
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 28 Mar 2022
·
Last reported
4 years
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01258 409161
- International: +44 1258 409161
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: 8x8 Communications UK Limited
- Area: Blandford Forum
- Area code: 01258
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
67% (2)
Spam
33% (1)
User Reports (3)
Spam
28 Mar 2022
Calls daily, no message
Scam/Fraud
28 Mar 2022
This number has been calling me, along with this number 0800 233 5500. They leave no message. But alternate in calling me, which makes me think it’s a scam
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01258 409161 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 01258 409161
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