Scam/Fraud
3 months ago
Call claiming water overpayment that's a lie
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2 user reports
First reported 22 May 2026
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Last reported
3 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 020 4538 8493
- International: +44 20 4538 8493
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Twilio Ireland Limited
- Area: London
- Area code: 020
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User Reports
Last 30 days: 7 UK visits and 0 public reports.
User Reports (2)
Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
Call received on my mobile, claiming to be working on behalf of my water utility company to organise a REFUND for me as I had been overcharged. I ended the call believing it to be a Scam.
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- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 020 4538 8493 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
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- Long press on 020 4538 8493
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