Scam/Fraud
17 Jul 2023
O2 scam
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
6 user reports
First reported 14 Jul 2023
·
Last reported
3 years
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01298 446585
- International: +44 1298 446585
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Colt Technology Services
- Area: Buxton
- Area code: 01298
Reported categories
Based on 6 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
50% (3)
Spam
33% (2)
Unknown Caller
17% (1)
User Reports (6)
Spam
17 Jul 2023
Pretending to be O2. Advised caller they weren’t calling from O2 as when O2 call me it comes up as O2 Verified Call.. they hung up on me.
Scam/Fraud
17 Jul 2023
Pretending to be o2 and trying to say 50% off my bill
Unknown Caller
14 Jul 2023
We believe this is a scam using O2 information. Been trying to sell me a handset. Checked with O2 who know nothing about it.
Spam
14 Jul 2023
Said from 02 - with 50% off bills and a cheap Ipad - I have blocked the number
Scam/Fraud
14 Jul 2023
Said calling from O2, my phone provider. Never been with them so probably a scam. Not in Buxton unless there is one in India!
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01298 446585 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 01298 446585
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