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01179850271

☎️ 01179850271 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Virgin Media Limited. It is part of the phone block 117985 with a prefix of 0117. The area code 0117 originates from Bristol.

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+441179850271+44 117 985 02710117 985 0271+44-117-985-0271

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0117 985 0271 Tagged as:

amazon bristol bank security bt bank payments scam

TimeLine of events for phone number 01179850271

  • Robotic voice, possible fraudulent activity
    Nov
    2023
  • Persistent callers keep changing numbers
    Nov
    2023
  • Fake bank scam warning
    Nov
    2023
  • Alert: potential scam call issue
    Nov
    2023
  • Found and blocked suspicious landline number
    Nov
    2023
  • Possible scam from impersonator
    Nov
    2023
  • Suspected scam calls from "technical support."
    Nov
    2023
  • Possible scam, missed call, blocked
    Nov
    2023
  • Unknown call, blocked after checking
    Nov
    2023
  • Automated bank security scam call
    Nov
    2023
  • Avoid scammers, they never respond
    Nov
    2023
  • Call number, detected bank scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Suspicious call posing as bank
    Nov
    2023
  • Warning: Potential scam alert
    Nov
    2023
  • Bank security message: scam alert
    Nov
    2023
  • Received bank call requesting verification
    Nov
    2023
  • Ignored automated alerts about payments
    Nov
    2023
  • 2 calls received then silent
    Nov
    2023
  • Warning: Amazon scam, money taken
    Nov
    2023
  • Received scam call alleging theft
    Nov
    2023
  • Concerns about automated banking scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Bank charge from Amazon, hung up
    Nov
    2023
  • Unidentified suspicious transaction alert scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Partial message: potential bank scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Suspicious call claiming to be bank
    Nov
    2023
  • Warning about bank security scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Bank scam using phishing techniques
    Nov
    2023
  • Morning scam call about bank charges
    Nov
    2023
  • Missed call from potential scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Blocked automated bank security call
    Nov
    2023
  • Warning about unauthorized bank payments
    Nov
    2023
  • Bank phone scam, avoid number
    Nov
    2023
  • Blocked number, didn't answer call
    Nov
    2023
  • Received scam call from bank
    Nov
    2023
  • Suspicious call from alleged bank
    Nov
    2023
  • Received call about made payments-tried identifying
    Nov
    2023
  • Automated call about suspicious activity
    Nov
    2023
  • Unauthorized payments; beware of scams
    Nov
    2023
  • Potential bank security scam call
    Nov
    2023
  • Possible fraudulent activity on card
    Nov
    2023
  • Fraudulent bank security phone call
    Nov
    2023
  • Negative feedback on card payments
    Nov
    2023
  • Missed call, mailbox full issue
    Nov
    2023
  • Received unclear phone call, disconnected
    Nov
    2023
  • Automated call about unauthorized payments
    Nov
    2023
  • Suspicious activity on credit card
    Nov
    2023
  • Complaint about used cards, hung up
    Nov
    2023
  • Expressing shared sentiment
    Nov
    2023
  • Received suspicious call about credit card
    Nov
    2023
  • Questioning why phone line remains
    Nov
    2023
  • Robotic voice from supposed bank
    Nov
    2023
  • Fraudulent call, simply hang up
    Nov
    2023
  • Automated call from false company
    Nov
    2023
  • Questioning authenticity of bank caller
    Nov
    2023
  • Identify and ignore fraudulent calls
    Nov
    2023
  • Automated call about unauthorized payments
    Nov
    2023
  • Frequent repetitive bank scam calls
    Nov
    2023
  • "Scam posing as bank employee."
    Nov
    2023
  • Message about unauthorized credit charges
    Nov
    2023
  • Hang up on suspicious calls
    Nov
    2023
  • Hung up, same as before
    Nov
    2023
  • Automated, payment, scam, suspicious call
    Nov
    2023
Number Of Searches: 101 Number Of Comments: 62 First Seen: 17 November 2023 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Aley Green(Hertfordshire), Middleton(Argyll and Bute), Plocrapol(Western Isles), Swinnie(Scottish Borders) and Underdale(Shropshire).

01179850271 has 62 comments of which 25 x negative and 37 x neutral

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01179850271 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01179850271 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving automated calls from an unverified source claiming to be "bank security." Callers allege suspicious transactions on your bank or debit card, often citing payments from well-known companies like Amazon for varying large sums. The robocalls prompt recipients to press buttons to confirm or dispute charges, aiming to elicit sensitive information. No genuine bank details or personal identification are provided, and attempts to engage result in disconnections or silence. Numerous users confirm blocking the number after recognising the scam and advise caution, highlighting that legitimate banks would not operate in this manner. The calls are intrusive, repetitive, and should be ignored or blocked immediately to prevent fraud or identity theft.

Reports on phone number 01179850271

3 years
I got a weird message on my voicemail from a robotic woman’s voice. Then a few hours later, someone called me from 07976 200118 saying there’d been some dodgy use of my visa card. Quite fishy if you ask me.
3 years
Got a call saying there was over £1000 taken from my bank account, but it turned out to be a scam.
3 years
Got two calls today from people saying they were tech support. Since I'd already had a few calls like that before, I figured it was just another scam, so I just hung up straight away.
3 years
My BT landline just got a call from this number. Checked it out here and decided to block it straight away.
3 years
Someone called saying they were from my bank but never mentioned which one or even confirmed who I was. Felt a bit dodgy to me.
3 years
Scam alert! Just received a dodgy message claiming, "£300 was withdrawn from your account for an Amazon purchase... Press 1 for assistance..." It's a complete con! Beware of these fraudulent bank security tricks!
ScamAmazon
3 years
Got a call from an automated voice pretending to be from bank security - total scam, no doubt about it.
3 years
It feels like a never-ending battle. Every time I manage to block one number, they pop up again using a different one!
3 years
Got a robo call warning me about some dodgy activity on my bank account, but they never said which bank it was or asked who I was. Seemed fishy to me, definitely think it was a scam.
3 years
They gave me two calls but both times it was dead silent on the other end.
3 years
I got a call from this number saying it was my bank, but when I rang my actual bank, there were no transactions or anything unusual. Definitely not a genuine bank number.
3 years
Just noticed my bank's missing about £300, all because of a dodgy Amazon scam! So frustrating!
Amazon
3 years
Got a ring from this number yesterday. They claimed some money got taken from my account by Amazon. It was obviously a scam, so I just ended the call straight away.
Amazon
3 years
This was totally a con.
3 years
I've tried calling back a few numbers and the people on the other end either dont pick up or switch off their phones. Definitely scams.
3 years
Got a call from a woman’s recorded voice claiming to be from the ‘security team at the bank’, warning me about a couple of dodgy transactions. This isn’t the first time I’ve had one of these scam calls, kinda annoying really.
3 years
Got a call saying there were suspicious transactions on my bank account. Total scam trying to steal my info.
3 years
Got a call from this number on my home phone but didn’t answer because I’ve had dodgy calls from Bristol in the past. So, I just blocked it straight away.
Bristol
3 years
Got a call from a recorded voice claiming to be from my bank's security team saying there were dodgy transactions on my account. They told me my card’s been blocked. Definitely sounded like a phone scam to me.
3 years
Got a call but they didn't leave any voicemail. After reading the reviews here, sounds like a scam. Decided to just block the number.
3 years
Got a voicemail supposedly from my bank’s security team. Turns out it was just a scam.
3 years
About an hour back, I had a missed call from this number on my voicemail, but no message was left. Since I didn't recognise the number, I thought I’d look it up here first. After reading what others said, I’ve gone ahead and blocked it.
3 years
Got a call today about some supposed charge on my debit card, saying to press some button to talk to an agent. I listened for a bit, then just ended the call. Classic scam stuff, nothing new really.
3 years
Got a robo call with a woman’s voice saying there’d been a couple of payments sent out from my bank, but I just didn’t bother with it.
3 years
Got a robotic call about some bank transfer thing but they never said my name or which bank it was about. Feels like a scam to me. Honestly, I’m concerned that elderly or more vulnerable folks might fall for this.
3 years
Got a call again from this number today - it’s definitely a bank scam.
3 years
I caught just a bit of their message, and it definitely seemed like one of those bank scams.
3 years
Somebody called claiming to be from a bank fraud dept, said loads of money was being spent on Amazon from my card. I just hung up straight away.
Amazon
3 years
Got a call saying my bank card had been charged 3 times this morning, and they asked me to press some buttons to verify the transactions. Definitely a scam from a fake bank number - they really need to shut this down.
3 years
Got a recorded call claiming to be from my bank, but they didn’t say which one! They asked me to confirm some payments. Bit fishy if you ask me.
3 years
Got a call from a woman saying she was "Bank Security," telling me there were two transactions on my account earlier today - one from Amazon and another was some kind of money transfer. It was so clearly a scam, just annoying rather than anything threatening. Total waste of my time, really.
Bank SecurityAmazon
3 years
Got called from 01179850271 - some bank security scam trying to pull a fast one! Stay clear, it’s dodgy.
3 years
Received a call on my landline on the 23rd Nov from a different landline number. I didn't answer it. Got a voicemail warning about some bank card scam.
3 years
I received an automated call purporting to be from my credit card provider. The message urged me to press 1 if I wished to authorise a payment or 2 for further assistance. I chose to terminate the call instead.
3 years
Received a call about twenty minutes back, claiming there had been transactions made on my debit card. They promptly cut the line when I requested them to confirm who they were.
3 years
I received a rather dodgy automated call claiming there was some suspicious activity linked to my card, mentioning overseas transactions without specifying which card or bank. They prompted me to press one for further discussion. It struck me as odd since I know very well that our bank would never handle things in this manner, so I simply hung up.
3 years
Received an automated call claiming there were two unauthorised transactions from my bank account. They prompted me to press 1 to approve or 2 to chat with a representative. Clearly just another scam, so I ended the call immediately.
3 years
I received a call claiming to be from my bank's security team, stating there were various transactions made with my card. I didn’t stick around and hung up immediately.
3 years
Allegedly, this call was from my bank, but it turns out that there’s been some unauthorised activity on my card.
3 years
Had a call that appeared to be from my bank's security team, claiming that multiple transactions had been made using my card. Felt quite uneasy about it, so I ended the conversation quite abruptly.
3 years
Just like the other folks here, I’ve experienced the same issue with card payments being siphoned off - it’s a complete con. I ended the call abruptly!
3 years
The phone rang a mere three times before someone answered with a greeting, then the line went silent. When I tried to return the call, I received a message stating that their voicemail box was full and unable to accept any new messages.
3 years
I’m not quite sure who was calling, but I’ve made a note as mentioned before. I attempted to ring the number, however, the line was crackly and then cut off. I’ll be adding this to my blocked contacts list.
3 years
I distinctly heard a computerized voice claiming to be from my 'bank', notifying me about two suspicious transactions. They mentioned a £300 charge from Amazon and some other 'international' payment. I decided to terminate the call.
Amazon
3 years
As reiterated by several individuals, my credit card appears to have been charged on two occasions for rather hefty sums, which raised my suspicions. I confronted the caller, suggesting that they might be the fraudster behind it all, and they abruptly ended the conversation.
3 years
Received a call suggesting my cards had been utilised, but they disconnected the moment I began to inquire further. Quite suspicious, I must say!
3 years
I’m in the same boat!
3 years
Received a phone call from this number inquiring about my credit card details. When I challenged the caller to provide the name of my bank, they were utterly clueless. At that point, I decided it was best to hang up.
3 years
Similar to the comments made previously, I’m puzzled as to why BT won’t take action to disconnect this phone line. It's quite baffling, really!
BT
3 years
I received a call featuring a distinctly automated voice claiming to be from ‘bank security’. They mentioned they had noticed two suspicious transactions, one for £300 from Amazon and the other labelled as ‘international’. I promptly decided to terminate the call.
Amazon
3 years
It’s quite apparent that this call is a scam, so I’d recommend not engaging and simply disconnecting.
3 years
Just received a rather dodgy automated call purporting to be from my credit card provider. They were asking me to hit 1 to approve a payment or 2 if I wished to get in touch. I opted to end the call instead.
3 years
I received an automated robocall that claimed to be from "bank security" - but which bank, I ask? Perhaps they should be a tad more specific if they’re attempting to commit fraud. The message went on about some questionable transactions, mentioning a £300 charge from Amazon and a whopping £1100 from an overseas payment, asserting that I’d "never used these services before." Well, that's a bit rich! It’s not as if I’ve never heard of Amazon - it's practically a staple in most British households these days! If only it hadn’t been some mindless robocall, I would have relished the chance to tell them where to stick their nonsense!
Amazon
3 years
Definitely a dodgy call, best just to put the phone down.
3 years
I received a robotic phone call claiming that two transactions had been deducted from my bank card, one for over £300 and another for over £1,000. I decided to cut the call short. My bank would never contact me in such a manner, and I doubt any legitimate organization would either!
3 years
Just had a call, wouldn't you know it? Twice in the span of 20 minutes! They say they're from my bank. It sounded like a pre-recorded message. Quite the nuisance, really!
3 years
I received a rather dubious call from someone purporting to be from 'Bank Payments', who was eager to get my go-ahead for settling two bills from companies I’ve never engaged with before. They rattled off amounts of £300 and £1000, which immediately set off alarm bells. It soon dawned on me that this was likely a scam, especially since my bank doesn’t have a division like that! To make matters worse, the caller had a rather polished English accent, making it all seem that bit more credible.
Bank Payments
3 years
I received a recorded message claiming there had been charges on my debit card-one for £1000 and another for £3000. As these were definitely transactions I hadn't made or even encountered before, they instructed me to press 1 to approve or 2 to talk to a representative. Naturally, I didn’t touch a single button.
3 years
Received a dodgy call wanting me to verify some questionable transactions on my bank card. Best to just put the phone down and ignore it.
3 years
Like the comment above, the call was abruptly terminated.
3 years
Received an automated message claiming that £300 was deducted from my account along with another payment, urging me to call back. I ended the call straight away and checked my bank details; thankfully, nothing had been withdrawn. I suspect this is yet another scam.
3 years
Got a call from a recorded bank security alert. Just went ahead and blocked the number.

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