01543 648899
Scam/FraudPhone identified call as potential scam. Didn't answer and no voicemail was left
1 report
• Last report 8 minutes ago
This number is a freephone number operated by BT. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 08000986531 has been searched 26 times, with 2 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 2 user reports
- Searches: 26
- Last reported: 8 months ago
- First reported: 9 months ago
- Typical call time: before 12pm (96% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0800 098 6531
- International: +448000986531
- Number type: Freephone
- Carrier: BT
- Area: Freephone number
- Area code: 0800
User Reports (2)
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Scam/Fraud
20 Sep 2025
Computer locked... Number displayed on screen saying it's Microsoft? It's an in-browser popup scam for tech support.
Caller: Microsoft
Unknown Caller
16 Aug 2025
Computer blocked...number displayed on screen saying it's Microsoft??
Reported locations
Reported from 15 UK cities
London, Andover, Warfield, Lincoln, Blackburn, Solihull, Leeds, Birmingham, South Benfleet, Oldham, Burngreave, Dagenham, Much Birch, Penrith, Warmley
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0800 098 6531 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 098 6531
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
Several options are available for UK landlines:
- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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Calling 08000986531 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 08000986531 directly.
International callers should dial +44 800 098 6531 or 0044 800 098 6531. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)8000986531.