020 7510 4288
Scam/FraudScam message pretending to be Queen Elizabeth II. asking for money
1 report
• Last report 8 minutes ago
This number is a freephone number operated by BT. The overall user rating for this number is Neutral. The number 08009177953 has been searched 604 times, with 10 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Neutral
- User reports: 10 user reports
- Searches: 604
- Last reported: about 1 year ago
- First reported: about 6 years ago
- Typical call time: before 3pm (95% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0800 917 7953
- International: +448009177953
- Number type: Freephone
- Carrier: BT
- Area: Freephone number
- Area code: 0800
- Trending since: 27 May 2026
User Reports (10)
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Unknown Caller
05 Jun 2025
We have now had 2 calls from this number claiming to be from National Grid First ones claims to warn of power cut Second one then to inform cut sorted but advising press links Live in Wales
Scam/Fraud
23 Feb 2023
I received a missed call from this number. It cannot possibly be Western Power for something which I allegedly signed up for since I have no gas or electricity and haven't done for years. (My choice, by the way). So it is definately a scam.
Unknown Caller
17 May 2022
Said they were Wesrern Power Distribution and would inform us of any impendig power cuts
Legitimate
08 May 2022
It's not a scam at all! There are some right paranoid plonkers on here! It's Western Power Distribution making a courtesy call about the power cut in your area! Why did you sign up for the Priority Services Register, if you don't want updates?! Some people.
Unknown Caller
19 Jan 2022
Can anyone tell me if this is a genuine Western Distribution number please?
Robocall
19 Jan 2022
Said it was Western Power about an outage that was going to occur.
Unknown Caller
19 Jan 2022
19 Jan 2022. Said was western power and to press any key to forward a message about potential powercut. Why not just leave the message. Didn't do it.
Unknown Caller
10 Feb 2021
They said emergency number from western power warning about a power cut ?
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Coventry, Worcester, Leicester, Nottingham, Sleaford, Rugeley, Hereford, Telford, Winkleigh, Leeds, Evesham, London, Beetley, Bewdley, Christchurch, Stonehouse, London (South Bank), Histon, Bellshill, Manchester, London (Shadwell)
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0800 917 7953 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 917 7953
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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LegitimateGenuine text from NatWest. Received a text from NatWest stating my card is blocked and I’ll get a text from this...
11 reports
• Last report about 1 hour ago
07822 002516
Scam/Fraudunable to hear and understand what they where saying. I've bad hearing. few phone calls from them one saying...
1 report
• Last report about 2 hours ago
0333 057 7386
Unknown CallerRang and then hung up.
1 report
• Last report about 2 hours ago
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Call Costs
Calling 08009177953 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 08009177953 directly.
International callers should dial +44 800 917 7953 or 0044 800 917 7953. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)8009177953.