Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
Message claimed to be Barclays about a £499 Selfridges payment. I would not trust it and would check only through the official Barclays app or number.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
12 user reports
First reported 7 May 2026
·
Last reported
4 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 020 3026 1653
- International: +44 20 3026 1653
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Simwood eSMS Limited
- Area: London
- Area code: 020
Reported categories
Based on 12 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
83% (10)
Telemarketer
8% (1)
Unknown Caller
8% (1)
User Reports (12)
Telemarketer
4 months ago
Received a message claiming to be Barclays about a £499 Selfridges payment. I did not trust it and would only check my account through the official Barclays app or phone number.
Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
Exactly the same message to my Mum about 20 mins ago
Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
Barclays: We've held your direct debit to JOHN LEWIS. Reply Y and this will be processed. If this was not you call us immediately on 020 3026 1653
Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
From an Unknown mobile number a Text message : "Barclays: we've held your direct debit to John Lewis. Reply Y and this will be processed. If this was not you call us immediately on 020 3026 1653” (Extremely likely to be a SCAM)
Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
SCAM Text, "we've held your direct debit to John Lewis... call us immediately" SCAM
Unknown Caller
5 months ago
Barclays: A payment of £499.00 has been arranged with SELFRIDGES and will be taken from your account on 8/5/26. If you did not authorise this, please call 020 3026 1653 immediately
Scam/Fraud
5 months ago
Exactly what the others said "Barclays: A payment of £499.00 has been arranged with SELFRIDGES and will be taken from your account on 8/5/26. If you did not authorise this, please call 020 3026 1653 immediately"
Scam/Fraud
5 months ago
Barclays: A payment of £499.00 has been arranged with SELFRIDGES and will be taken from your account on 8/5/26. If you did not authorise this, please call 020 3026 1653 immediately
Scam/Fraud
5 months ago
Barclays: A payment of £499.00 has been arranged with SELFRIDGES and will be taken from your account on 8/5/26. If you did not authorise this, please call 020 3026 1653 immediately
Scam/Fraud
5 months ago
Barclays: A payment of £499.00 has been arranged with SELFRIDGES and will be taken from your account on 8/5/26. If you did not authorise this, please call 020 3026 1653 immediately
Reported caller:
SCAM
Scam/Fraud
5 months ago
Barclays: A payment of £499.00 has been arranged with SELFRIDGES and will be taken from your account on 8/5/26. If you did not authorise this, please call 020 3026 1653 immediately
Reported caller:
Barclaycard
Report this number: 020 3026 1653
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