Is this a scam number ?

kah22

I’ve been called by a Leeds number that I don’t recognise and, therefore, didn’t answer 0..0.4.4.1.1.3.3.2.0.3.7.1.5 (sent this way to break any link) and I’m wondering is it a scam number

I’ve ran the number through two of the online checkers but to no avail and was wondering if anyone here had come across it.

I was thinking of texting them and asking who they were but when I thought about it I thought it was defeating the objective !

Any help?

Kevin

Neil_Jones

That isn't a Leeds number. That's a mobile number, its starts 07. Leeds phone numbers start 0113.

kah22

Sorry got that wrong initially and didn’t get it edited in time ☺️ it should have read 0..0.4.4.1.1.3.3.2.0.3.7.1.5

Ian011

Caller ID cannot be relied on to identify who is calling. This is because numbers can be spoofed. If it was important they would have left a message.

Neil_Jones

Easiest solution:

Ignore it. Caller ID can be spoofed as above and just because it claims to be from Leeds or Outer Mongolia doesn't mean it is, it could have come from your next door neighbour for all you know.

If in any doubt as to the legitimacy of any number, don't answer it. Simple as. Anybody genuine will either leave a message or call back later.

DreamMachine_2

Apparently an area code number can be purchased from BT and used by someone outside of that area or country to make it look like they have a business in your local area, not very ethical of BT

Queenriderbrekke

https://who-called.co.uk/Number/01133203715

Looks like cold calling/insurance

Ian011

Fixed it for you ...

DreamMachine wrote: »

Apparently an area code number can be purchased from BT [or any one of the other multiple hundreds of telecoms providers and resellers] and used by someone outside of that area or country to make it look like they have a business in your local area.