07782 239724
Scam/FraudCar finance scam
1 report
• Last report 3 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by NFON UK Ltd and located in Bishops Stortford, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01279356972 has been searched 227 times, with 4 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 4 user reports
- Searches: 227
- Last reported: 12 months ago
- First reported: 12 months ago
- Typical call time: before 1pm (93% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01279 356972
- International: +441279356972
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: NFON UK Ltd
- Area: Bishops Stortford
- Area code: 01279
User Reports (4)
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Scam/Fraud
17 Jun 2025
I had the same experience. I ended the call but was being called several times afterwards.
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.
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Bartley, Lancaster, Longton, London, Cambridge, Birmingham, Wembdon, Cranfield, Leeds, North Shields, Farnborough, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Telford, Old Bridge of Urr, Abington, Coton, Middlesbrough, Oxford, Hayle, Melton
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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
On Landline Phones
Several options are available for UK landlines:
- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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Call Costs
Calling 01279356972 from a landline may cost up to 16p per minute. Many providers charge a 23p call set-up fee. Call packages often include these types of calls. You might not incur additional charges for calling this number, depending on your provider.
Dialling Instructions
Local UK callers can dial 01279356972 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1279 356972 or 0044 1279 356972. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1279356972.