0113 734 0138
Scam/FraudAsked me for banking details saying I had apparently completed a survey for a grand
3 reports
• Last report 37 minutes ago
This number is a freephone number operated by Virgin Media Limited. The overall user rating for this number is Neutral. The number 08005979843 has been searched 1598 times, with 10 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
Your comment helps others identify this number. Thank you for contributing!
At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Neutral
- User reports: 10 user reports
- Searches: 1598
- Last reported: about 2 hours ago
- First reported: almost 5 years ago
- Typical call time: before 12pm (94% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0800 597 9843
- International: +448005979843
- Number type: Freephone
- Carrier: Virgin Media Limited
- Area: Freephone number
- Area code: 0800
User Reports (10)
Your reports help others decide whether to answer calls from this number. Share your experience to help the community!
Unknown Caller
2 hours ago
0800 number kept trying and the caller mentioned Sky or cover for equipment. I was not expecting it and did not agree to anything over the phone.
Unknown Caller
04 Nov 2025
08005979843 CALLED ON LANDLINE AND THEN ON MOBILE. NO ONE THERE! NOW BLOCKED AFTER READING PREVIOUS COMMENTS.
Unknown Caller
08 Oct 2025
Apparently this iVirgin Media!!!! I don,t answer and they never leave a message on voicemail!!! Mmmm , I would think it is a scam!!!
Unknown Caller
19 Sep 2025
Had a couple of calls from this number this week. I've not answered them and they don't leave a voice message. A mystery!
Unknown Caller
29 Mar 2023
No idea who this is but obviously want me to pick up. What a shame they don’t leave a message. Blocked number and still they continue…
Unknown Caller
26 Aug 2022
Keeps calling me 2 to 3 times daily both on my land line and at the same time on my mobile. This has been happening for over 2 weeks now I don't answer any unknown numbers
Unknown Caller
01 Apr 2022
I have had 2 calls in the last week on my land line number which is seldom used and not a number I give out as I use my mobile number..
Unknown Caller
04 Feb 2022
Call on 2 consecutive days and left a voice mail, which had a lot of strange sounds on it . But no actual message.. Quite unnerving...
Unknown Caller
14 Jul 2021
Who ever they are it now 2021 , if this started 18 March 2015 , there still working
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Ilford, Dumfries, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, London, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Middlesbrough, Nuneaton, Birmingham, Hampton, Kenn, North Shields, Leeds, Cambridge, Reading, Kilwinning, Christchurch, London (Shadwell), Clevedon, Haywards Heath
Check Another Number
How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0800 597 9843 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 597 9843
- 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)
Register with TPS (Telephone Preference Service)
The TPS is a free service for UK consumers that allows you to opt out of unsolicited sales and marketing calls.
Learn more about TPS registrationLatest reports
0115 762 9949
Spamrang and I missed it
2 reports
• Last report about 2 hours ago
0151 679 2330
Unknown CallerLiverpool missed call, no voicemail.
1 report
• Last report about 2 hours ago
0151 679 0176
Spamtried me and I did not pick up.
1 report
• Last report about 2 hours ago
020 3897 4620
Spammissed call, no voicemail.
2 reports
• Last report about 2 hours ago
Check Another Number
Recommended Guides
Call Costs
Calling 08005979843 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 08005979843 directly.
International callers should dial +44 800 597 9843 or 0044 800 597 9843. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)8005979843.