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Scam/FraudIndian scam caller relating to 'life insurance policy'. A definite scam as they tricked the iOS blocking system on...
2 reports
• Last report 2 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by IP Voice Networks Ltd and located in Sedgefield, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01740809979 has been searched 869 times, with 10 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 10 user reports
- Searches: 869
- Last reported: about 3 years ago
- First reported: about 3 years ago
- Typical call time: after 12pm (97% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01740 809979
- International: +441740809979
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: IP Voice Networks Ltd
- Area: Sedgefield
- Area code: 01740
User Reports (10)
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Scam/Fraud
25 Jul 2023
The guy said he was from Vodafone. I went along with it for as long as possible because that's the way to really hit them. Hopefully they will be caught, surely it can be traced?
Scam/Fraud
22 Jul 2023
Got a call today claiming to be O2 offering 40% discount on monthly tariff. Sent ‘OTAC’ text which clearly states ‘NEVER SHARE THIS CODE’ when told the guy that he started to make excuses, but we said goodbye and hung up. Reported to O2 and blocked the number. Very convincing but too good to be true!!
Scam/Fraud
22 Jul 2023
Caller wanted to know about the accident I had last year
Scam/Fraud
22 Jul 2023
Hi. If you get a call again from this number or any other scammers please do your best to pretend to be interested and ask questions. Never give out personal information, not even email. Waste as much of their time as possible. They will not thank you for it haha! Just like my recent experience... the guy started swearing at me and accused me of wasting his time! lol I'm so glad I did ☺️
Scam/Fraud
22 Jul 2023
Caller claimed to be from 02 offering me, as a valued customer, a 50% reduction on my monthly bill along with an upgrade to unlimited data and calls. I listened to their chat for a little bit and then said right thankyou and hung up. They have since rung me back several times insisting this is a bona fide offer and not a scam and that they will implement the reduction - all I have to do is agree, nothing further to do. As O2 have just put my bill up by the best part of 15% I think that's highly unlikely.... I did not give them any details, but the whole thing has left me feeling very uneasy.
Unknown Caller
21 Jul 2023
I answered call quickly, but nobody on the other end. As I was driving at the time I wasn't aware it was potential spam. Just checked my call logs on my mobile & it's telling me it is suspected spam.
Spam
21 Jul 2023
Claimed to be Currys/ PC World asking for my email address, refused to provide and asked to remove my number from their database and they refused.
Scam/Fraud
21 Jul 2023
Came up on my phone as suspected spam. I did answer but didn't speak, caller hung up immediately. Same number called again just a few minutes later & again hung up
Reported locations
Reported from 11 UK cities
Hereford, Swindon, Camberley, Skelmersdale, Camden, Grimsby, Liverpool, Dulwich, Oxford, Kings Lynn, Harrow
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01740 809979 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 01740 809979
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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Call Costs
Calling 01740809979 from a landline may cost up to 16p per minute. Many providers charge a 23p call set-up fee. Call packages often include these types of calls. You might not incur additional charges for calling this number, depending on your provider.
Dialling Instructions
Local UK callers can dial 01740809979 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1740 809979 or 0044 1740 809979. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1740809979.