Scam/Fraud
29 Jul 2025
A man with an Indian accent asked for me by name, said he was Dr Brown and then hung up.
Reported caller:
Dr Brown
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
5 user reports
First reported 29 Jul 2025
·
Last reported
1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01733 829840
- International: +44 1733 829840
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: GCI Network Solutions Limited
- Area: Peterborough
- Area code: 01733
Reported categories
Based on 5 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
100% (5)
User Reports (5)
Scam/Fraud
29 Jul 2025
Indian
Reported caller:
Aaron
Scam/Fraud
29 Jul 2025
Claiming to be from Vodafone. Beware
Scam/Fraud
29 Jul 2025
Indian accent, claimed to be from O2.
Scam/Fraud
29 Jul 2025
Mentioned me by name, Indian guy saying he was doctor something, I didn't confirm my name, then he said he was at some London hospital and a patient gave my number, and he was going to put me through, I said who gave you this number it's a private number, he hung up.
Report this number: 01733 829840
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