Scam/Fraud
27 Jun 2025
Said they were an insurance. When I asked how he had got my number, no reply, so I said he was either a scammer or an unsolicitated call, he hung up.
Community overview
Community rating:
Mixed
3 user reports
First reported 10 Jun 2025
·
Last reported
over 1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01678 420079
- International: +44 1678 420079
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Simwood eSMS Limited
- Area: Bala
- Area code: 01678
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
67% (2)
Unknown Caller
33% (1)
User Reports (3)
Scam/Fraud
24 Jun 2025
Answered Hello then hung up when I called them back
Unknown Caller
10 Jun 2025
Never left a message
Reported caller:
John
Report this number: 01678 420079
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01678 420079 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
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- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 01678 420079
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