Scam/Fraud
26 Dec 2025
An attempt on my device was made re Barclays. Really ? Not my Bank and this 020 number merely confirmed it was a scam
Reported caller:
DC
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
4 user reports
First reported 26 Dec 2025
·
Last reported
9 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 020 8243 4593
- International: +44 20 8243 4593
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Vodafone Ltd (C&W)
- Area: London
- Area code: 020
Reported categories
Based on 4 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
75% (3)
Unknown Caller
25% (1)
User Reports (4)
Scam/Fraud
26 Dec 2025
Got a text message saying a transaction from your device was attempted and mentioned Barclays bank which is not my bank. Said to call this number. Scam
Scam/Fraud
26 Dec 2025
The message said that a payment had been attempted on a new device. If that was not me, ring this number. The original number the text supposedly came from was 0745 891185 but that could have been spoofed.
Unknown Caller
26 Dec 2025
This numbers says a new device has tried to make a purchase on our barclays account. It's a bonus number.
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 020 8243 4593 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 8243 4593
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