Scam/Fraud
2 months ago
Said they were boots opticians…very much doubt they are
Community overview
Community rating:
Mixed
4 user reports
First reported 11 Sep 2025
·
Last reported
2 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01865 984748
- International: +44 1865 984748
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Magrathea Telecommunications Limited
- Area: Oxford
- Area code: 01865
Recent activity
UK visits
User Reports
Last 30 days: 54 UK visits and 0 public reports.
User Reports (4)
Robocall
8 months ago
frequent/ daily. the company offers 'wholesale marketing solutions' to business, which should tell you enough to block the number.
Scam/Fraud
8 months ago
Call claiming to be Boots Opticians but the number does not match their official number on Boots website.
Reported caller:
Scam boots optician
Legitimate
11 Sep 2025
Boots Opticians, trying to get you to book in for an eye test
Reported caller:
Boots Opticians
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