Scam/Fraud
6 months ago
Pretending to be from SKY, closed and blocked call.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 10 Apr 2026
·
Last reported
6 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0191 917 7831
- International: +44 191 917 7831
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Tyneside, Durham, Sunderland
- Area code: 0191
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
100% (3)
User Reports (3)
Scam/Fraud
7 months ago
They said they were Vodafone and there was an issue with my simm card and wanted to replace it. They didn’t know my name so I called them scammers. Just ignore. If you are having problems then please go direct to your phone company to resolve.
Reported caller:
Robert
Scam/Fraud
7 months ago
SCAM CALLER. Pretending to be Sky offering discounts. Do not give them any information!
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On iPhone
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- Find the number 0191 917 7831 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
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