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Scam/FraudReceived text message to call this number saying it was CIFAS. Google said it is most likely a scam and that you can...
1 report
• Last report 8 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by Colt Technology Services and located in Bishops Stortford, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01279972535 has been searched 205 times, with 7 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 7 user reports
- Searches: 205
- Last reported: over 1 year ago
- First reported: over 1 year ago
- Typical call time: before 12pm (94% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01279 972535
- International: +441279972535
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Colt Technology Services
- Area: Bishops Stortford
- Area code: 01279
User Reports (7)
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Scam/Fraud
22 Jan 2025
Same as the other reports - pretends to be O2 |Virgin Media tells me that my SIM has to be replaced - then tells me I am being transfered to the technical team.... at which point I exited the call...
Scam/Fraud
22 Jan 2025
They said they are from O2 and asked my email address. They are probably trying to hack gmail accounts.
Scam/Fraud
21 Jan 2025
'Mary' told me I needed a new SIM card as the Virgin Media and O2 merger meant my O2 SIM was going to be blocked in 2 days...and the new SIM card would give me 'Super 5G' and they would send it to me for 'free' Funny, as Virgin Media's own website says no one's SIMs etc will be effected...
Unknown Caller
21 Jan 2025
Didn't answer as came up on my phone as a scam
Scam/Fraud
21 Jan 2025
claimed to be from 02 saying i owed money for my contract. Told them I am pay as you go with Tesco Mobile, then started saying they was from T mobile and i owed money, needed my bank information and password, confirm who I am with my mothers maiden name. Obvious scam is obvious
Spam
21 Jan 2025
Scam - saying my SIM card was about to expire and I need new - I just need to send bank details, passwords, mothers maiden name …
Reported locations
Reported from 12 UK cities
London, Gainsborough, Kenn, Lancaster, Manchester, Conwy, Hammersmith, Sheffield, Glasgow, Saint Andrews, Peterborough, Cardiff
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01279 972535 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 972535
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
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1 report
• Last report about 1 hour ago
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Call Costs
Calling 01279972535 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 01279972535 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1279 972535 or 0044 1279 972535. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1279972535.