01189

☎️ 01189 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01189.

You might encounter this phone number on your Caller ID in one of these formats:

+4401189+44 0118901189+44-01189

01189 Tagged as:

virgin sky visa bt states amazon reading telephone preference service balkar harjinder singh

TimeLine of events for phone number 01189

  • Received scam call about bank
    Oct
    2024
  • Reported bank fraud call received
    Sep
    2024
  • Caller hung up on voicemail
    Aug
    2024
  • Bank security call blocked, fraudulent
    Aug
    2024
  • Recognized scam caller, ended quickly
    Aug
    2024
  • Automated Amazon scam message reported
    Aug
    2024
  • Amazon scam message received today
    Aug
    2024
  • Scam call claiming Virgin mobile
    Jul
    2024
  • Beware of phone scammers
    Jul
    2024
  • Suspicious call about money transfers
    Jul
    2024
  • Received possible Visa scam call
    May
    2024
  • Frustrated with phone scam; seeks action
    Apr
    2024
  • Local number scammed me, beware
    Dec
    2023
  • Inquiry about possible scam number
    Sep
    2023
  • Suspicious silent call, annoying experience
    Mar
    2023
  • Automated VISA fraud scam report
    Feb
    2023
  • Automated VISA fraud scam warning
    Feb
    2023
  • Possible scam phone call
    Feb
    2023
  • Automated VISA fraud scam encounter
    Feb
    2023
  • Unknown number, remained silent.GLOBALS.Emit("")
    Jan
    2023
  • Unknown number, may be scam
    Jan
    2023
  • Received abusive threat, advised police
    Jan
    2023
  • Ignored call, suspected phishing attempt
    Jan
    2023
  • Computerized random dialing for marketing
    Dec
    2022
  • Unrecognized charge on visa card
    Nov
    2022
  • Illegal internet activity warning received
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspicious automated call, possibly scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Received silent call, concerned about privacy
    Nov
    2022
  • Invalid or unclear input provided
    Nov
    2022
  • Sky internet scam, do not trust
    Oct
    2022
  • Unknown caller from area code
    Oct
    2022
  • Frequent telephone scams impersonating Sky
    Oct
    2022
  • Unauthorized call from Virgin Media
    Oct
    2022
  • Suspected scam from internet call
    Oct
    2022
  • Fraud call, avoid sharing details
    Oct
    2022
  • Virgin cutting internet for illegal activity
    Oct
    2022
  • Potential scam call from "Sky."
    Oct
    2022
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    Sep
    2022
  • Two scam attempts from area
    Apr
    2022
  • No response, all trouble
    Feb
    2022
  • Suspicious of unfamiliar number calling
    Jul
    2021
  • Missed call from incorrect number
    Apr
    2021
  • Frustration with illegal calls technology
    Jan
    2021
  • Unanswered cold call received
    Dec
    2020
  • Inquiring about area code 01189
    Nov
    2020
  • Amazon Prime scam call reported
    Nov
    2020
  • Received call from unknown number
    Oct
    2020
  • Frequent cold calls from number
    Sep
    2020
  • Unwanted calls from specific number
    May
    2020
  • Lack of information, no context
    Jan
    2020
  • Scam number demanding payment urgently
    Dec
    2019
  • User claims money solicitation attempted
    Jul
    2019
  • Recorded message; suspicious internet claim
    Oct
    2018
  • Request for identifying information
    Apr
    2010
Number Of Searches: 218 Number Of Comments: 53 First Seen: 04 October 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from An Gleann Ur(Western Isles), Boughton Monchelsea(Kent), Goring Heath(Oxfordshire) and Redbridge(Hampshire).

01189 has 53 comments of which 29 x negative and 22 x neutral and 2 x positive

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01189 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01189 👆 is reported as a frequent source of scam calls in the Reading area, involving automated messages warning of suspicious bank transactions, often linked to Visa or Amazon fraud claims. Callers typically use local numbers to appear legitimate, but requests for personal details like names or dates of birth should be treated with suspicion. Many calls abruptly end when challenged, and threats or aggressive language have been reported. Scammers also impersonate internet service providers such as Sky or Virgin, warning of connection issues or imminent disconnection unless immediate payment is made. Recipients are advised not to engage, avoid sharing any personal information, and report these calls to relevant authorities. Despite widespread awareness, the number remains active, highlighting ongoing issues with telephony-based fraud.

Reports on phone number 01189

2 years
This morning I got a ring from 01189259684. It looked like a local number so I picked up. Then I heard some automated message about strange activity on my bank account. After that, a bloke with a kind of foreign accent came on, asking why I was calling him (bit odd since they called me). He wanted my full name and date of birth, so I asked who he was working for. He said VISA, but when I pressed him on which bank exactly, he just hung up. Total scam, no doubt. Not sure how they manage to fake all these numbers but it’s obviously the same bunch of crooks behind it all!
2 years
Got a call from 01189757518, looked like some kind of bank scam. Watch out!
2 years
As soon as my voicemail kicked in, the caller just hung up straight away.
2 years
Got a call from some robotic voice claiming my bank’s security had been hacked or something. Hung up straight away and blocked the number.
2 years
Got a robotic call from this number 01189 402 696, claiming to be from Amazon. They left a message on my voicemail around half past noon on the 6th of August 2024. Total scam alert!
Amazon
2 years
At about 2:39pm on 06/08/2024, I got a call from 01189 948 446. The caller hung up just before my answering machine kicked in. I’ve noticed the 01189 prefix is linked to scams since we’ve had four dodgy calls today already, one from a number really close to this one.
2 years
Got a creepy voicemail from this number 01189 402 696 today at about 12:31pm (06/08/2024). It was one of those automated scams pretending to be Amazon. Proper annoying to get that sort of spam on my answerphone.
Amazon
2 years
Somebody rang my daughter’s landline pretending to be from Virgin. It was a lady with an Indian accent who claimed my daughter had too many gadgets connected. They wanted her to enter some ID number into her phone to ‘verify’ things. My daughter ended the call right away since she’s not even a Virgin customer.
Virgin
2 years
Definitely a scam, don’t trust these calls!
2 years
Got a call from 01189 597 813 earlier today. It was one of those automated voices. My missus answered it, so I didn’t catch the whole thing, but I did hear something about “two money transfer transactions” and then a bit about “press 1 to confirm” before the line just cut off. She mentioned the caller never said which bank they were with.
2 years
Got a ring from this number and it totally seemed like one of those Visa scams. The answerphone mentioned something about two hefty sums coming from overseas. Pretty suspicious if you ask me.
2 years
Just got a call from this number a few mins ago. It was some recorded voice saying I needed to reply because there were two dodgy transactions on my bank account. They never even said which bank it was supposed to be from. Honestly, with how many scams seem connected to this number, I don’t get why BT hasn’t stepped in to block it. And why aren't the cops looking into it or warning people more about this? Feels like no one’s doing enough about these things.
BT
3 years
I saw a call from 01189 and assumed it was someone nearby, but turns out 01189716789 was actually a visa scam.
Visa
3 years
Is 01189### a fraudulent activity?
3 years
My phone remained silent for an extended period. Eventually, at 8 a.m. precisely, I ended the call. It was incredibly irritating and quite possibly a scam.
3 years
Keep getting calls from 01189 668092 and similar numbers. It’s some automated scam about VISA fraud. Been happening for days with loads of different numbers ringing repeatedly. Really annoying!
3 years
Got a call from 01189668779, a dodgy automated message about VISA fraud. Total scam, watch out!
VISA
3 years
Got a call from 01189662081, said they were from VISA. Seemed a bit fishy to me.
VISA
3 years
I’ve had four calls in the past few days from different numbers all from some automated VISA scam. After wasting about 15 minutes pretending to be my old mum, I finally asked if he was connected to Balkar or Harjinder Singh - those two brothers from Kolkata known for scamming people. Right after that, he told me to get lost and slammed the phone down!
BalkarHarjinder SinghKolkata
3 years
I saw 01189831113 on my caller ID but didn't know who it was. When I answered, no one said anything and then the caller just ended the call. Quite strange!
3 years
Got a voicemail from 01189015800, no idea who it was. Didn't bother calling back, just feels like one of those dodgy scam calls to me.
3 years
Got a call from 01189668416 and they just told me to 'f**k' off and even made some threats. Proper rude!
3 years
I refrained from responding as I had concerns that it might be a phishing attempt.
4 years
Double glazing companies and others often employ a technique known as computerized random dialing.
4 years
I got a call saying my visa card was used for some online betting in the States, but the thing is, I don’t even own a visa card! Felt a bit dodgy if you ask me.
States
4 years
I received a message alerting about unauthorized online activity detected on my landline today. It instructed me to get in touch with them using the provided number: 01189###.
4 years
Got a robo call from 01189667530 saying they were with the "Fraud Department" but didn’t mention any specific Bank. They told me my Visa card was used for some online gambling in the US and said they’d blocked the payment. Then it asked me to press 1 to talk to someone about fixing it. Yeah, no thanks, not falling for that!
Fraud DepartmentStates
4 years
My phone started to ring, and upon answering, I found myself met with silence. The caller kept saying "hello," but there was no response from the other end. In a little while, the phone call abruptly ended. I was puzzled as to how they managed to obtain my phone number, considering that I am enrolled as an ex-directory subscriber.
4 years
Got a call from 01189 669356, someone pretending to be from Sky internet saying my connection was unsafe. They started quizzing me about the lights on my router, but I refused to share any details. When I asked what steps I needed to take next, they told me to enter an email address and then expected me to provide info from that email. I told them I wasn’t going to open the email or give them anything, and they just ended the call. Definitely a scam, so don’t hand over any info if you get this call.
Sky
4 years
I recently received a phone call from a number that I wasn't familiar with. It caught me by surprise, as I don't typically receive calls from that particular area. The number displayed on my phone screen was 01189###.
4 years
In the past couple of days, I've had three calls claiming to be from Sky internet, but it was obvious they were scams.
Sky
4 years
Some bloke called claiming to be from Virgin, told me that there were 12 people using my internet connection. I'm on the telephone preference service, so I'm really annoyed they managed to get hold of my number!!!
VirginTelephone Preference Service
4 years
Got a robo call from 01189661759 saying I had to pay for my internet immediately or it’d get disconnected. Didn’t buy it, so I ended the call and phoned my actual internet company to check. Turns out it was a scam, just as I thought.
4 years
I received another call on my landline from the number 01189. They didn't leave a voicemail, and when I tried calling them back later, nobody answered. It's quite evident that this is a fraudulent scam. It's essential to steer clear and refrain from sharing any personal information in order to protect yourself.
4 years
I recently received a phone call from 01189###, claiming to be from Virgin and notifying me that my internet service was going to be disconnected. The reason they provided for this was unidentified individuals engaging in illegal activities using my network.
Virgin
4 years
Someone called saying they were with Sky and that my internet wasn't safe. I told them I’d just ring Sky myself to sort it out, they said alright, and then I ended the call.
Sky
4 years
Got a call from 01189 639491 earlier, some lass said she was from BT saying my internet was slow and there was a problem. I played along, asking how she even knew that stuff. Then I joked, "Does my router send you a smoke signal or something whenever it’s feeling off?" She ended up hanging up on me! What a load of rubbish.
BT
4 years
I've been targeted for scams twice from individuals in this vicinity.
4 years
no answer, just loads of hassle
5 years
Got a call from an unknown number on my phone, and I’ve got a feeling it’s some kind of scam. I don’t know anyone in Reading, so it seems pretty suspicious. Seeing loads of reports about it here just makes me more certain it’s dodgy!
Reading
5 years
I got a call from 01189811167 and when I rang back, they just said they dialled the wrong number. Bit annoying really!
6 years
How do these bloody scammers keep pulling this off even with all the tech we’ve got nowadays? With the tons of recorded calls, you’d think someone could actually do something about it by now.
6 years
I receive cold calls with no response.
6 years
Anybody know which area code 01189 belongs to? I've been getting loads of spam calls from that number lately.
6 years
Beware of a potential scam related to Amazon Prime accounts! Some people have reported receiving automated phone calls from a robotic voice originating from the number 01189 ...###.
Amazon Prime
6 years
Today at 8:00 AM, someone called me. I received another call on September 13th at 2:00 PM as well.
6 years
I engage in a significant amount of cold calling, especially within the 01189 area.
6 years
I keep receiving persistent calls on my landline, and the number is 01189 ###.
7 years
I have no idea who this is, I didn’t answer when they called me from 01189384182.
7 years
Please be aware of a scam number, 01189 ###, claiming that payment is required or your internet will be disconnected.
7 years
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Asking for funds
8 years
The individual who called, possibly through a recorded message, conveyed the following information: "The security of your internet has been breached. We have attempted to reach you numerous times. Press 1 now to be connected with a technician." Once I heard this, I promptly ended the call and proceeded to my laptop. Interestingly, for a brief moment, a message appeared on my screen implying that the internet connection had been interrupted and to try again. However, it quickly reestablished itself. Clearly, it was a scam.
Press 1
11 years
Could anyone enlighten me as to the identity of this individual?

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