Scam/Fraud
18 Sep 2021
The usual carphone scam. Tried to call me 3 times in a row, eventually picked up to check if it was legit and it was a scam
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 10 Sep 2021
·
Last reported
almost 5 years
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 020 8002 8747
- International: +44 20 8002 8747
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: TGL Services (UK) Ltd
- Area: London
- Area code: 020
Recent activity
UK visits
User Reports
Last 30 days: 132 UK visits and 0 public reports.
User Reports (3)
Unknown Caller
15 Sep 2021
Odd I get called twice a few days apart either a mistake or it’s scam
Unknown Caller
10 Sep 2021
A scam call most likely as no message was left as I let the call ring out!
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 020 8002 8747 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
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- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 020 8002 8747
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
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