07897 016523
LegitimateMy mother just received a text from this number ansking if she had made a payment Yes or No. When she checked her...
6 reports
• Last report about 1 hour ago
This number is a landline operated by BT and located in London, England. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 02031988159 has been searched 576 times, with 8 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- User reports: 8 user reports
- Searches: 576
- Last reported: 6 months ago
- First reported: 6 months ago
- Typical call time: before 1pm (95% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 020 3198 8159
- International: +442031988159
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: BT
- Area: London
- Area code: 020
User Reports (8)
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Scam/Fraud
24 Nov 2025
Claimed I had an accident and they could help with the claim. Scam
Scam/Fraud
24 Nov 2025
Minor road accident but couldn't tell me where or when! Hung up!₩
Scam/Fraud
24 Nov 2025
Answered call, someone declaring to be from a non-fault accident firm (third party thing) to Phish for details.
Caller: Unknown
Spam
24 Nov 2025
Said hello and when I asked where they were calling from hung up.
Scam/Fraud
24 Nov 2025
Saying I've been in a car accident the past 2 years and the other driver has accepted liability. Unable to verify any of my details when asked before hanging up. I have been in no accident. SCAM!
Caller: Accident Claims Department
Scam/Fraud
24 Nov 2025
According to their non-existent database, I have been in a serious car accident!
Scam/Fraud
24 Nov 2025
claiming to be from an accident claims department
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Farnworth, London, Hayle, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bexleyheath, Brentwood, Telford, London (City of Westminster), Frimley Green, Twigworth, Felling, Tipton, Holbeck, Edgware, Manchester, Lisburn, Worksop, Smethwick, Dover, Carmunnock
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 020 3198 8159 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
- Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 020 3198 8159
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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Calling 02031988159 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
Local UK callers can dial 02031988159 directly.
International callers should dial +44 20 3198 8159 or 0044 20 3198 8159. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)2031988159.