Claiming to be a car accident company saying my number was in the system, when I got them to hang up they then called the wife's number which is very similar to mine so complete scam. Also called on 020 3457 5038
Community overview
3 user reports
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0131 218 2138
- International: +44 131 218 2138
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Core Telecom Limited
- Area: Edinburgh
- Area code: 0131
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
User Reports (3)
Woke up this morning to 5 missed calls in a row. Non stop . Did not answer . SCAM COMPANY
Claiming I had been in a car accident- I haven’t. So hung up
Report this number: 0131 218 2138
↑ Back to reportsDid this number contact you?
You’ve already submitted a report for this number.
Your report may still be going through moderation before it appears publicly.
How did they contact you?
How would you describe the contact?
Please do not include full names, private addresses, or abusive, hateful, or defamatory content. Please read our Community Standards before posting.
Thank you. Your report has been received.
Before appearing publicly on the site, reports may be reviewed and checked as part of our moderation process.
How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0131 218 2138 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 0131 218 2138
- 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)
Register with TPS (Telephone Preference Service)
The TPS is a free service for UK consumers that allows you to opt out of unsolicited sales and marketing calls.
Learn more about TPS registration