Scam/Fraud
15 Apr 2024
Quickly found the number on the internet before answering. Glad I did - this website is so useful.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
13 user reports
First reported 9 Apr 2024
·
Last reported
over 2 years
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01588 290096
- International: +44 1588 290096
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Voxbone SA
- Area: Bishops Castle
- Area code: 01588
Reported categories
Based on 13 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
62% (8)
Unknown Caller
38% (5)
User Reports (13)
Unknown Caller
09 Apr 2024
I didn’t answer as I don’t even answer a call from an unknown number. They only called once and didn’t leave a voicemail. Reading the other comments, i’m assuming it’s just spam. Will be blocking this number.
Unknown Caller
09 Apr 2024
I'm glad I checked the number as it's obviously a scam call.
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Pretending do be o2
Unknown Caller
09 Apr 2024
Looks like they’re ringing everyone! Don’t bother answering. I didn’t and they didn’t leave a voice message either.
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Indian accent calling on behalf of Pc World flogging mobile phone promotion
Unknown Caller
09 Apr 2024
spam call
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Clicked into call centre in India, someone claiming to be from O2
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Says they are a digital design company, load of bollocks
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Scam
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Scam pretending to be o2
Scam/Fraud
09 Apr 2024
Scam pretending to be o2
Unknown Caller
09 Apr 2024
Phone rang twice then they hung up
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01588 290096 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 01588 290096
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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