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- User reports: 95 user reports
- Searches: 32709
- Last reported: about 1 year ago
- First reported: over 11 years ago
- Typical call time: before 1pm (87% of calls)
Number profile
- Number type: Freephone
- Carrier: VODAFONE LIMITED
- Area: Freephone number
- Area code: 0808
User Reports (95)
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This number IS a scam caller. Golden rule. Don't volunteer ANY information to them. Not your email, & definitely not your "security or PIN code". (They're calling YOU so why would they need a code? that code is to verify your identity when YOU call vodafone, not the other way around), volunteer nothing..., not your name, your address, or your D.O.B. No carrier would be asking you for information that they should already have. Wise up, stay safe, and give these parasites NOTHING.
Same thing here, they asked for 2nd and 6th on Vodafone Password... Not even with them and so gave letters F O and came back and said thanks, all gone through and then proceeded to tell me deals... Promptly hung up
Yes it is a scam they want your pin to get a phone upgrade and then they wait for the phone to be delivered and then they knock on your door saying that it’s a mistake and that they have come to take the parcel back
very funny pam, be horrible to the call centre worker that makes minimum wage and is taking the calls as they come on a screen! all you have to do is answer and tell them you’re not interested?
Got a call from this number telling me that because I'd been with O2 for a very long time (I've not), they're giving me 40% off my bill for the next 6 months. I got 2 text messages through to 'activate the discount', BOTH of which said NOT to share my 6 digit code with anyone, including O2 staff. I told him what the message said and he assured me I could share it with him though it's just to protect me from other fraudsters. Yeah it's a no from me, put the phone down on him, he's since rang back 4 times and counting
Took ages to answer after I said hello, then claimed they could do a better deal on my phone guessed was a scam so went along with it to waste their time. We can do 500min unlimited text 200gig for only £35. "Sorry mate you'll have to do better than that" ok £30 then. Naa sorry I've got unlimited everything for £20 a month match that and throw in the latest top end iPhone and iPad and you have a deal. They stated going on about some other rubbish so just said not interested and hung up.
Sounds like England and India with the time differentials of 5 hours
The old 1st and 4th, not recognised, so 3rd and and 2nd. I always tell them to send me a text, as I am deaf, so do not need a telephone upgrade
If I accidentally pick up one of these calls I know that they are scammers in, like, two nano-seconds. So, I say, "Oh, that's interesting but you need to speak to my partner who deals with all the finances, I'll just go and get her". Then I put the phone down and go and make a nice cup of tea. It pleases me that they are then wasting their time and money waiting to speak to someone until they give up. After half an hour or so, they have always gone and they never ever call back. Another good one is to keep a whistle near the phone, pretend I am softly spoken to get them to hold the phone close to their ear and then really blast the whistle down the phone. The expletives at the other end show that this is very effective. Again, they never call back.
Total fraud\scam, using bank ppi, saying they have claimed compensation of £2550 + interest of £1550 from your bank, when asked what the name of my bank is, i said my bank was "bank of paris" (which doesn`t exist), and they didn`t know this, then they gave me a ref number and and id number, saying they don`t ask for bank or card details, and the cash was in a wallet ?, and passed me to another asian, he then asked me the id and ref numbers, which i gave the wrong ones, confused he then asked for my phone no to check the numbers? and then he gave some more id and ref numbers and said these were the correct ones, which where also different to the originals ref and id numbers, an then said i wasn`t good with tech, and said he will help me to access this wallet, he then asked me to put my phone on loud specker (why), and go to the play store and download an app named anydesk (which he could then use to access my phone via the remote access facility ) to steal bank details, identity, passwords/codes etc, these scum need to be stopped, report to police phishing, financial conduct authority
Had the same thing happen when I was with Vodafone, Said his name was Hash and he actually did it on 2 separate occasions. Might be an insider getting peoples details and passing on.
Hi, This is where you give them the 1st and 4th, they then say "I didn't get that, the line is vey bad... let's try again, oops my computer has messed up, can you give me the 2nd and 3rd number AGAIN please . ? " BINGO !! they have all the numbers. There was a tv prog on a while ago where they showed all the methods, some are hard to get your head round, but from a scammers viewpoint they are money in the bank.
They called me saying they're from 02 Account & Billing department, I hung up straight away as I'm with Virgin Mobile not 02. Definitely a scam!
They don’t need to mind readers. Just need to know not to be a nuisance. We all can understand that…surely. No-one likes nuisance calls. Even the nuisance caller should know that.
These websites are run by the people who make these calls. They use the info you provide them to hone their call techniques. Why else would someone pay to build and mantain a website that provides a free service? Wake up people!
If you get the pin wrong it changes what they numbers of the pin they ask for. I work for vodafone and can confirm this
HELPING TIPS:--- 1): Any call that starts with a gap of more than 2-4 seconds before anyone talks is a definite scam call. in fact unless you are a business its very easy to know, because logically you know the people who call you. So if you have any doubts, either reject the call, or if there is a gap, reject the call!!!!!! a 2): If the call has posh american female voice or (any other unknown voice) asking you to press phone keys, hang up no legitimate company in the world would ask you to press keys before advising you for its purpose. If I get any more scam calls I'll keep you informed Have a safe life!
HELPING TIPS:--- 1): Any call that starts with a gap of more than 2-4 seconds before anyone talks is a definite scam call. in fact unless you are a business its very easy to know, because logically you know the people who call you. So if you have any doubts, either reject the call, or if there is a gap, reject the call!!!!!! a 2): If the call has posh american female voice or (any other unknown voice) asking you to press phone keys, hang up no legitimate company in the world would ask you to press keys before advising you for its purpose. If I get any more scam calls I'll keep you informed Have a safe life!
Hi darling, It’s spelled Vodafone by the way. You send us the coin darling. Thanks - Vodafone CS
So could you explain why, when I have been with Vodaphone for 2 years and their piggy backer Talk Mobile for a lot more years than I care to remember, they need to cold call on a daily basis? Incompetence or just plain stupidity?
Bear in mind that scammers can spoof a legitimate Vodaphone number so that they appear to be calls from Vodaphone. This means that some of the reports that the callers are from Vodaphone may be correct. However, it might be sensible to be suspicious of any caller saying they are calling on behalf of any company.
01603 531248. The caller put the receiver down as soon as I answered, so why bother to call me in the first place. I immediately added the number to my BT black list, but no doubt they'll come through on another number and I will not be polite the next time.
It is a scam, you’re just getting paid say that.
they called from this number saying they were Vodafone and that my SIN card was up for renewal !!!!! do SIM cards have to be renewed ?
Asking about details, Claims to be Vodafone they should know my address and my name if they are really vodafone..
This no. called twice today, and twice yesterday.I don't know who it is and won't answer as I don't take unannounced calls. It's a real nuisance.
Got a call claiming they were from Vodafone. Before I could say anything they kept going on about how they weren't trying to sell me something and that they were going to save me money. Then asked for passcode which I pretended I didn't know, then asked me for address. I made an excuse as it sounded like a scam, saying that I didn't have time to talk and would call them back later. They really didn't want me to call them back saying they would call ne which sounded like it confirmed my suspicions of a scam
I work for Vodafone (Inbound customer service), this is Vodafone outbound sales trying to find out who you're with and see if you would be interested in what they have to offer. If you're not interested answer the phone and politely inform the agent that. And another thing, we need to ask you for your personal details to verify who you are people that's are saying "that's right" to the wrong information are just doing their job in correctly. P.S Shouting at people over the phone isn't going to get you any where.
I was called from this number mid-afternoon it appeared on my phone as an identified call from Vodafone, I can only assume I've been contacted by this caller in the past and they then identified themselves as vodafone, today I was taken back by the caller..I spoke in quick reply to a male voice saying HELLO..I replied WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK TO. .....now at this exact point the male caller made an audible huffing noise and blatantly hung up, I can only guess that I was not his intended target as he was almost certainly wishing to speak to my girlfriend. .The contract holder. .had I spoken with a more feminine tone he may have spoken longer until he discovered I was not the 'MARK' ..I'm going to quickly say this next time they call and just out of interest see how much more they say...Hi I'm not susan but I pay the bill check your records. ..now what does he do. ...probably beyond his pay grade, ,off script not rehearsed and above all very confusing to consider with one brain cell being shared across the entire call centre, it'll most likely be unavailable ..If someone's making a cuppa. ....
no idea who the hell this is just didn't pick up and blocked them
This number tried to eat me a new data plan on my mobile. Said it was Vodafone. Asked me to go through security and asked me personal details. I wasn't happy giving that out so hung up.
I have had several calls from this number claiming to be Vodofone and asking me security questions, and now I have a whopping bill! Please do not respond to these calls I am taking the matter further. Caller 08080996746
This number has been ringing me every day for coming up to a week now I haven't answered as it doesn't strike me as a legitimate number and there's no reason anyone should be cold calling me as I have opted out of that too!
How do they know you're recovering? Are they mind readers, did you tell them? Why is this an issue? Don't be so ignorant.
I have received numerous calls from this number and after researching it is a scam I am fed up of this
This number called me today immediately blocked which is what I did to another number claiming to be Vodafone yesterday! Nuisance calls I'm not due for an upgrade for another year!!
Had Numerous calls from this number 2/3 times a day always ignore it.Last was 5 mins ago.
They have called me a couple of times now , claiming to be part of Vodafone, yes I am a Vodafone customer , so I kept claiming I couldn't hear them clearly and ask the person to sort out my network signal problems then call back , they then said there not from that department so again all I said was can't hear you due to signal, please inform correct Department about my signal and call me back only when issue has been sorted, they carried on talking rubbish so hung up
I'm with o2 but this number keeps calling me!! It's getting on my nerves as I'm not even with Vodafone!!
I didn't answer........I never answer unless I'm confident its NOT a junk call or sales people. I guess they've gotta job to do and I do have a degree of empathy for them........... but not enough to let them hassle me.
Am fed up receiving calls from this no. once / twice daily .Never hear anyones voice so cant tell them to do one. Must admit i dont think theyre from vodafone ,since ive been with them for 10 yrs plus and have never any problems.(Un)concerned.
Called me 3 times in one hour. Finally answered and they asked me for my first and third number of my '4 digit pin' which I don't acctually know. Told yhen 7 and 5 then they said that's correct and wanted my address. Very dodgy. Claimed to be Vodafone
VODAFONE. WHY - O - WHY WOULD I WANT TO EVEN LISTEN TO THEM , O YES WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER .
08080996746 called me today. This is not a scam exactly but they will say they are Vodafone when in fact they are one of their partners. They will offer you upgrades to your phone/package which are genuine, but it means your new contract will be through the partner and NOT direct to Vodafone. Everything is still fine but if you have a problem it can get messy dealing with any issue......Vodafone will tell you the contract is with another company, the partner company will direct you to Vodafone. If you have ever bought a contract through the likes of Carphone Warehouse you will know what I mean.
0808 099 6746 - similar numbers/same number had been phoning me once a day for last well. Decided to answer but having read the forums, I told the guy he had the wrong number when he asked for i was miss *****. Hopefully they won't phone again!
Got a call from this number today - I am a Vodafone customer but only upgraded my phone 4 months ago - don't need to upgrade again or require add-ons such a insurance etc, so will not be answering now I know who it is. If they persist, the number will be blocked.
Couple calls today. I'm pretty sure it is genuine Vodafone (or made at request of Vodafone at least) as I recently requested a sim card on their site. Probably passed my details to another department/company to try sell upgrades. Usually give false details online but must've given real mobile number this time! Definitely chose not to be contacted by phone, text, post or email whatever details I left so they shouldn't be getting in touch for any reason - as there's no need to! Especially not to upgrade orders and sell other products. I'm hoping they haven't passed on my email to other third parties as well as my number as its been pretty much junk free since I set it up... i'll know who to blame if that changes.
If you type the number into Vodafones website, a forum pops up which confirms the number. If the caller hasn't gone into your account which they can't do with DPA then it won't show they have accessed your account.
This is not Vodafone, I checked with VF customer service and there is no record of a sales call from them. It is some other company either phising or trying to sell you something. Don't confirm your address and they will drop the call
This number is nusince call. It had called me 3 times today and will not leave me alone. I tried to Take my number off the list but the didn't and I was still was getting calls.
This is a Vodafone call centre, if you go onto their website and type the number into the search bar it confirms the number is one which they call from.
Get a call on a daily basis getting annoying now, everyday for 3 weeks I don't have a visa phone account and I explained I don't want one please remove my number from your database but it's made no difference!!!!
Caller falsely claimed to be one of our current suppliers and asked to speak to a particular staff member - who now works in different department. When told he would no longer be the person who deals with telephone services and asked for her "supplier no." (so I could find who the account had been re-assigned to) she claim she couldn't tell me, that she needed the particular staff member to confirm his details first. Obviously it's a phishing scam a some kind.
Have no idea who it is and they've rung me twice now, not happy.
Sick and tired of getting sales calls from Vodafone, especially at work. When I say I cannot take the call as am at work they press on, often yelling as it's so noisy in the background. Am thinking about changing provider as they are so annoying and persistent and never listen when I ask them not to call me.
Very rudd and pushy. I doubt that they have full access to vodafone database. They asked me about all secuirty details when i declined to give all details they were abusive and hung up.
This number has now called our house phone three times over two days. The first time I refused to answer as I assumed it was a call centre. The second time my mother answered and was hung up on. The third time I answered and there was only a slight buzz at the other end of the phone and nobody spoke so I hung up.
They called me twice today, I answered earlier and the person they were asking for wasn't here as their name is saved on my contract. Then said it was Vodaphone but I said they weren't here and then hung up. Then they just called me a minute ago but I refused to pick up as it sounded dodgy so I looked the number up and found this....
Been getting a missed call from this number every day for the past few weeks. Nightmare. Today it rang for a split second then hung up. It's like they just need to show they've rung. I've been ignoring the call but will answer it next time and tell them to get lost!
Had 3 missed calls in the space of an hour - haven't answered. If it Vodafone, don't know why they are calling when they are not and never will be my network provider I've blocked the number now
Constant telephone calls from this number in the past week!!
Have had two missed calls from this number in recent days. If the general consensus here is that it is Vodafone, all I can put it down to is that I was due to upgrade my EE phone on the 12th July only I got an early upgrade. Suspect it's someone who has bought contract expiry information and is targeting new customers.
also keep ringing me ... I have never had opportunity to pick up on the call thanks to the above I will add to blocked number now
Annoying sales call number apparently
I am with EE so dont know why they keep ringing me been 5times today and its only 2.40 p.m.
Claims to be Vodafone ... but I'm not with Vodafone so it is illegal for them to be cold calling me. 8pm FFS! If you do business with cold callers you are asking to get scammed so beware!
I received 2 calls from this number within a couple of minutes of each other. The caller said nothing on the first call, then the second call merely said "you're funny". I am currently recovering from an operation - I do not have a vodafone telephone and do not want sales or prank calls from them or anyone else!
Calls me at least 3 times a day. I never answer but I did call the number back from a landline, and it does appear to be vodafone ( a recognised recorded message ).
Hi this is not a scam it is Vodafone seeing if they can offer you a better deal they ask you these questions to see if you are who you say you are they have been messaging me and emailing me to keep me updated with my package it will be delivered by dpd they work the same way as o2 does so everyone this is NOT A SCAM
This is a genuine number calling about renewing my contract with Vodafone. Mindful of above advice I at first declined to give information, however what he wanted to know is in the public domain anyway so I answered. I now have my contract renewed 20% cheaper than it was before, with unlimited data. It is being backed up with hardcopy via post. The guy was pleasant and helpful and I am happy with what has happened.
I happened to be speaking to Vodafone today and mentioned the numerous calls I have had from this number, who when they got through to me today claimed to be from Vodafone and wanting my personal details to verify me before speaking to them - I refused. Vodafone advised this is not their representative and not to give any personal data. It is a scam.
i was just called by these people and I'm only a kid. by the comments I've read I know that they are from vodaphone and call multiple times. I've only been called once but if they call again I will block the number. because I don't appreciate people calling me. my provider isn't even vodaphone it's tesco mobile.
Yer it keeps calling me and I'm on three but when ever I answer no one talks so I've just block them
When I asked who was calling they said Vodafone. A bit of general chit chat, asked if I was happy with the service then a minute later asked which phone company I was with!! I said well, you just told me you were from Vodafone so you should know I am with Vodafone!!! Was asking for pin number and 1st line of address. I said to email me as I didn`t give out information by phone. Next time this number comes up on my phone I will leave him nattering to himself.
I am receiving a call everyday from this number. It is a nuisance call.
Keep ringing me and each time I tell them I am not with them and never will be . Next time they ring I will tell them in no uncertain terms to do one .
"Twiggy" from Vodafone rang this afternoon. Sounded cheery enough, but was left speachless when I told her - in no uncertain terms - to go away. I am not with Vodafone, and, at this rate, never want to be!
Yes they've called me too and I'm only a kid! If they call again I'm gonna get mad. REAL mad.
received call today, says calling from Vodafone... Asked for line of address, I said hold on if you Vodafone then you know I have pin set... Of yes I can see that, what's your 1st, and 3rd digits.... Gave them Random numbers as had my suspicions by then. He then goes, that's correct, thank you! Hell it was not, so told him to never to call back. Now caller blocked.
Beware - they asked for 'security' for 1st and 4th digit of my Vodafone four digit PIN number then said they were not recognised and asked for 2nd and 3rd numbers. I said 'no' was not providing security info and surprise surprise they pressed on anyway. I think this is a scam
This is a 'partner' company to Vodafone. Whenever I have contact with Vodafone customer service I always get a call or ten from them. It's very tedious having to deal with pushy sales calls every time. Number will be blocked.
So its Vodafone is it!! I have an account with them and spoke to someone briefly who told me their name but not the name of the company, I informed them that I do not do any business with cold callers but seeing that they had my number they might also have my address so they could write to me. This was a week ago and since then I have received 7 calls twice I have had 2 calls on the same day. I now regard them as nuisance calls and if they persist I will change my provider.
This number has been ringing me for the past week! About 4 times a day and im on O2 for gods sake dont know why vodafone is trying to contact me but i refuse to answer. if it is still happening in a week i will pick up and be VERY horrible lol
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Bridgend, Manchester, Cambridge, Finchley, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Stockport, Bedford, Colchester, London, St Austell, Birmingham, Moodiesburn, Sheffield, Livingston, Warrington, Durham, Bradford, Eastleigh, Leeds, Lydford
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Calling 08080996746 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.
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Local UK callers can dial 08080996746 directly.
International callers should dial +44 808 099 6746 or 0044 808 099 6746. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)8080996746.