Never answer unknown numbers that start with +44 as they’re usually a scam, it rang off after only a few rings which is always suspicious-they’re trying to figure out if it’s an active number- and they left no message, apparently the call was coming from Southampton
Community overview
3 user reports
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 023 8111 2493
- International: +44 23 8111 2493
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Simwood eSMS Limited
- Area: Southampton
- Area code: 0238
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
User Reports (3)
The woman said she was from home sense cover or something similar, wanted to talk about my plumbing and heating cover because apparently I’m the policy holder. I kept questioning her and she kept repeating my address and saying that I’m the policy holder. When I told her I had never taken a policy as I’m not the one in charge she quickly hung up. SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM
Called - asked who it was - said your mumma and hung up…
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 023 8111 2493 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
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- Long press on 023 8111 2493
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