020 4506 3320
Scam/FraudLike others, caller said he was housing group because I’d reported an issue. I asked him to tell me what my name is,...
5 reports
• Last report 3 minutes ago
This number is a freephone number operated by Virgin Media Limited. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 08000730161 has been searched 559 times, with 6 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 6 user reports
- Searches: 559
- Last reported: about 1 month ago
- First reported: 2 months ago
- Typical call time: before 10am (66% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0800 073 0161
- International: +448000730161
- Number type: Freephone
- Carrier: Virgin Media Limited
- Area: Freephone number
- Area code: 0800
User Reports (6)
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Unknown Caller
1 month ago
Not sure if this is genuine. I've had someone call me and asking me to ring them then an email to ring this number. I'm contacting Scottish Power myself to ask if this is genuine. I don't trust this especially as I have only had new meter installed July.
Caller: Louise
Unknown Caller
1 month ago
Received email to call this number . Said it was Scottish Power had to call and arrange engineer to come and update my meter urgently. Checked to see if anyone else had received same.
Unknown Caller
1 month ago
Caller alleged they were calling on behalf of Scottish Power to arrange visit to fix faulty smart meter. I don't have an account with Scottish Power.
Scam/Fraud
1 month ago
Came up as Scam/Fraud, I answered in complete silence and got silence in return.
Scam/Fraud
2 months ago
Claimed to be from electricity supplier and if I wanted new supplier I should call & then I hung up. Caller couldn't be heard clearly with volume at max.
Spam
2 months ago
they said my smart METER was not working properly
Caller: Did not leave a name
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Ilkeston, London, London (Shadwell), Llanelli, Wem, Litherland, Glasgow, Bradford, Farnham, Edinburgh, Streetly, East Ham, Mablethorpe, East Kilbride, Colinton, Brightlingsea, Hoyland Nether, Doncaster, Quorndon, Wednesfield, Burton
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0800 073 0161 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
- Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 0800 073 0161
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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Calling 08000730161 from a landline may cost up to 16p per minute. Many providers charge a 23p call set-up fee. Call packages often include these types of calls. You might not incur additional charges for calling this number, depending on your provider.
Dialling Instructions
Local UK callers can dial 08000730161 directly.
International callers should dial +44 800 073 0161 or 0044 800 073 0161. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)8000730161.