Scam/Fraud
04 Sep 2025
Text received stating, "Hi, are you around for a quick word at the moment?" This is a scam
Reported caller:
07860 042836
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
6 user reports
First reported 11 Aug 2025
·
Last reported
1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 07860 042836
- International: +44 7860 042836
Number details
- Number type: Mobile
- Number range allocated to: Telefonica UK Limited
Reported categories
Based on 6 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
50% (3)
Spam
50% (3)
User Reports (6)
Scam/Fraud
03 Sep 2025
Received an SMS saying ‘Hello, would you have time for a quick word today?’ Spam.
Spam
02 Sep 2025
I had this text: Hi there! Is this a good time for a chat? Just glad I came here to check on it before replying.
Spam
02 Sep 2025
Hello, are you free now?
Spam
02 Sep 2025
Sent a text asking if they could ask a question
Scam/Fraud
11 Aug 2025
They contact via text message first suggesting they have a role available. But they way the introduce themselves and the details of the role you clearly recognise very quickly that is a scam. It's important that we stay alert as they are getting extremely crafty with the scams.
Reported caller:
Marco Marques
Report this number: 07860 042836
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