01988 717986 Negative Who called me from this phone number?

Wigtown • IP Voice Networks Ltd
This number is a landline operated by IP Voice Networks Ltd and located in Wigtown, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01988717986 has been searched 1170 times, with 19 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance

Community signals

  • Community rating: Negative
  • User reports: 19 user reports
  • Searches: 1170
  • Last reported: about 1 year ago
  • First reported: about 1 year ago
  • Typical call time: before 10am (92% of calls)

Number profile

  • UK format: 01988 717986
  • International: +441988717986
  • Number type: Landline
  • Carrier: IP Voice Networks Ltd
  • Area: Wigtown
  • Area code: 01988

User Reports (19)

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Unknown Caller
03 Apr 2025

Didn’t answer but read comments and appears to be spam

Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025

Claimed to be an energy company said I owned my property. I said your call has come up as a suspected scam. She replied with we are an energy company do you own or rent so I put the phone down

Spam
02 Apr 2025

One pain in the arse, why can't HMRC find these people, because there are people who will think it's real.

Spam
02 Apr 2025

Lady calling herself April - Asian accent claiming to be from UK choices. Interrupted her by saying not interested and was halfway telling them to take me off their file. Now blocked

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Had my address details which I wouldn't confirm. When I asked who they were instead they rudely asked if I was deaf. Did not like the tone of his voice and hung up.

Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025

Glad I read comments,would appear to be a scam,they called at 10.50 on 2/4/25 now blocked,

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Called me and I blocked it

Debt Collector
02 Apr 2025

Scammers, now blocked.

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Didn't answer, just blocked

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Phone call not taken. Glad to have read the above comments. Number now blocked.

Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025

Call today ( 2/4/25) at 11.59 am phone alerted as a scam .

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Called me at 11.02 today. Didn’t answer call now blocked!

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Horrid scammers..I wish you nothing but bad luck

Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025

HMRC scam

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Just called no idea why but noticed they've called loads of others

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Automatic voice. I ended the call before listening to the whole message.

Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025

Same as other two comments. Saying they are HMRC and a legal case has been filed against you.

Unknown Caller
02 Apr 2025

Claimed to be revenue and customs, saying a letter was returned to them they sent.Legal proceedings will commence. Scammers

Scam/Fraud
02 Apr 2025

Pretending to be HMRC claiming that there's a criminal investigation for tax fraud

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Reported locations

Reported from 13 UK cities

Inverurie, Saint Albans, London, Hempstead, Harlow, Worcester, Cardiff, Burnhaven, Galston, Bathgate, Saltfleet, York, London (Shadwell)

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How to Block This Number

On iPhone

  1. Open the Phone app and go to Recents
  2. Find the number 01988 717986 and tap the info icon (i)
  3. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
  4. Confirm by tapping Block Contact

On Android

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  2. Go to Call history or Recents
  3. Long press on 01988 717986
  4. Select Block number or Block/report spam

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Call Costs

Calling 01988717986 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

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International callers should dial +44 1988 717986 or 0044 1988 717986. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1988717986.

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