020 3006 7496
Scam/FraudScam 02
6 reports
• Last report 13 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by Virgin Media Limited and located in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Neutral. The number 01782238253 has been searched 712 times, with 3 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Neutral
- User reports: 3 user reports
- Searches: 712
- Last reported: about 1 year ago
- First reported: about 4 years ago
- Typical call time: before 2pm (95% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01782 238253
- International: +441782238253
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Virgin Media Limited
- Area: Stoke-on-Trent
- Area code: 01782
User Reports (3)
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Legitimate
23 May 2025
It's Stoke on Trent council/Unitas... About work on your property [gas check etc]
Unknown Caller
23 May 2025
Why would sky be ringing from a Stoke on Trent number
Scam/Fraud
21 Apr 2022
called saying they were from sky technical team but wasn't willing to give me any more info when questioned. then turned aggressive
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Stoke-on-Trent, Huddersfield, Crewe, Manchester, Ellesmere Port, Coventry, Leicester, Chelmsford, Uttoxeter, Birmingham, Gillingham, Bucknall, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Keele, Worcester, Kinmel Bay, London (Shadwell), Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, Bury
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01782 238253 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 01782 238253
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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Call Costs
Calling 01782238253 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 01782238253 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1782 238253 or 0044 1782 238253. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1782238253.