0121 790 0818
Scam/FraudThey hang up without saying anything. But you have the tell tail bleep at the start
1 report
• Last report less than a minute ago
This number is a freephone number operated by Virgin Media Limited. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 08004970790 has been searched 392 times, with 7 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 7 user reports
- Searches: 392
- Last reported: about 2 months ago
- First reported: about 1 year ago
- Typical call time: after 10am (86% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0800 497 0790
- International: +448004970790
- Number type: Freephone
- Carrier: Virgin Media Limited
- Area: Freephone number
- Area code: 0800
- Trending since: 19 May 2026
User Reports (7)
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Spam
2 months ago
Caller said they were from Domestic & General about a Direct Debit. I asked them what they were wearing and they hung up.
Unknown Caller
2 months ago
this number rang me 4 times over last two days, ignored the calls, guessing its because I have cancelled a direct debit!
Scam/Fraud
3 months ago
I never answered but a very short voicemail was left by Stephen claiming to be from domestic in general which seems to be a fake version of domestic & general quick Google revealed that the number is associated with scams and I’d have to agree.
Caller: Stephen
Unknown Caller
26 Aug 2025
They have rung twice on mobile. and once on my landline every time I got silence.
Scam/Fraud
21 Aug 2025
Knew the kitchen appliance i had cancelled a direct debit on. As soon as I said it was cancelled they hung up! Said they were fro D&G...
Unknown Caller
21 Jul 2025
daily for over a week. Don't ever pick up to find out who it is.
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Portsmouth, Edinburgh, London, Hayle, Coton, Plymouth, Bradford, Manchester, Leeds, York, Lancaster, Crewe, Llanllwch, Saint Andrews, Bedford, Keele, Swanland, Lincoln, Birmingham, Kidlington, Tremadog
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0800 497 0790 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 497 0790
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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• Last report 6 minutes ago
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Calling 08004970790 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 08004970790 directly.
International callers should dial +44 800 497 0790 or 0044 800 497 0790. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)8004970790.