Scam/Fraud
2 months ago
Fraud number pretend as British gas
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 31 Jul 2025
·
Last reported
2 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0131 618 8226
- International: +44 131 618 8226
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED
- Area: Edinburgh
- Area code: 0131
Recent activity
UK visits
User Reports
Last 30 days: 1 UK visit and 0 public reports.
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
100% (3)
User Reports (3)
Scam/Fraud
20 Aug 2025
Pretending to be my gas supplier. Be aware and don't give any information.
Scam/Fraud
31 Jul 2025
Called pretending to be from E.ON Next
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0131 618 8226 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 618 8226
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
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