Scam/Fraud
8 months ago
Text to show direct debit been set up
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 14 Jan 2026
·
Last reported
8 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 01997 617149
- International: +44 1997 617149
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: IP Voice Networks Ltd
- Area: Strathpeffer
- Area code: 01997
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
100% (3)
User Reports (3)
Scam/Fraud
8 months ago
That a direct debit had been set up
Scam/Fraud
8 months ago
Text to my mobile number meant to be from Barclays about new DD being set up
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