Scam/Fraud
17 Jun 2025
I had the same experience. I ended the call but was being called several times afterwards.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
4 user reports
First reported 10 Jun 2025
·
Last reported
over 1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01279 356972
- International: +44 1279 356972
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: NFON UK Ltd
- Area: Bishops Stortford
- Area code: 01279
Reported categories
Based on 4 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
75% (3)
Spam
25% (1)
User Reports (4)
Spam
12 Jun 2025
Suspected scam call allegedly from O2 offering me a 40% discount off my bills due to complaints regarding high costs. Then started to request personal information which I refused to give so was told I wouldn't get the discount. I said fine and good bye. Number now blocked.
Scam/Fraud
11 Jun 2025
O2 scammer
Scam/Fraud
10 Jun 2025
We are calling from O2 Well known scammers
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01279 356972 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
- Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 01279 356972
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
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