Unknown Caller
5 months ago
Same message too and I'm not sure too
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
17 user reports
First reported 10 May 2026
·
Last reported
5 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0800 112 0840
- International: +44 800 112 0840
Number details
- Number type: Freephone
- Number range allocated to: Datazero Ltd
Reported categories
Based on 17 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
71% (12)
Unknown Caller
29% (5)
User Reports (17)
Unknown Caller
5 months ago
I have received a message from 0800 112 0840 that says " Security notice: Action Fraud identified possible exposure of your personal information. Please call 08001120840 immediately. Never share PINs or passwords." It looks fraud, but I'm not sure.
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0800 112 0840 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 0800 112 0840
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