01888370117
TimeLine☎️ 01888370117 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 1888370 with a prefix of 01888. The area code 01888 originates from Turriff.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01888370117
- Scammer from India requesting detailsJan
2026Energy spam call unansweredDec
2025Scam caller pretended British GasDec
2025Caller falsely claimed EDF identityDec
2025Multiple threatening calls reported policeDec
2025Scam warning; hang up immediatelyDec
2025Scam call used fake British GasDec
2025Utility scam, as others mentionedDec
2025SSE impersonation scam, left years agoNov
2025Caller rude, hung up abruptlyNov
2025Meter issue, supplier known, threatNov
2025EDF scam number, block immediatelyNov
2025Electric scam; number blockedNov
2025Suspicious call pretending as British GasNov
2025Utility scam calls; blocked numbersNov
2025Persistent scam calls requesting meter readingsNov
2025Repeated calls; scam, blocked numberOct
2025Possible scam, unidentified callerOct
2025False EDF claim, harassment callsOct
2025No answer, likely spam, blockedOct
2025Caller asked, hung up immediatelyOct
2025False EDF call, suspicious emailOct
2025Skeptical about company's replacement claimOct
2025Fake electrical company scam callSep
2025Number Of Searches: 18 Number Of Comments: 23 First Seen: 26 September 2025 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Belvedere(West Lothian), New Brighton(Merseyside) and Silchester(Hampshire).
01888370117 has 23 comments of which 11 x negative and 12 x neutral
01888370117 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01888370117 👆 is reported as a persistent scammer targeting businesses and individuals with calls about electricity meters, often pretending to be from major energy companies like British Gas, EDF, SSE, or Octopus. Callers sometimes use fake details, foreign accents, and pressure tactics, claiming meters need changing or threatening disconnection. Many report multiple calls in a short time, aggressive or confusing behaviour, and no genuine verification when asked. It’s commonly described as a nuisance, dangerous, and concerning especially as vulnerable people could be tricked. Several users have blocked the number, reported it to police, and warned others. The number is associated with fraudulent activity, utility scams, and repetitive cold calls with no legitimate service behind them.
Reports on phone number 01888370117
6 monthsGot a caller from India trying to get my personal info, totally a scammer.India7 monthsGot a call today from some energy company, I didn’t pick up. Probably another spam call.7 monthsThey rang me earlier saying they were from EDF, but it's clear they’re switching up the company names to trick people.EDF7 monthsTotal scam, just ignore and block the number straight away.7 monthsMy workplace has been getting nonstop calls from this number - like 13 times today alone - with threatening messages towards me and everyone working here! I've already contacted the police about it.7 monthsI got a call from this number claiming to be British Gas, saying they needed to sort out my salon’s utility meters. Totally felt like a scam to me. Definitely not legit.British Gas7 monthsLike a lot of folks have said before, this sounds exactly like one of those utility scams.7 monthsGot a call from someone saying they were SSE Energy, my old electricity company. Thing is, we stopped using them ages ago. Definitely seems like a scam to me.SSE Energy7 monthsGot a call from someone saying they wanted to talk to whoever handles electricity stuff. When I tried to ask where he was calling from, he just yelled the same thing right back at me. Then he just hung up on me.7 monthsSomebody rang up saying my meter had to be replaced, and surprisingly they even knew who supplied my electricity. When I said no thanks, they threatened to switch off my power. Proper shady!7 monthsGot a call from someone claiming to be EDF, but you can immediately tell it's dodgy since they speak with a foreign accent, not the usual one you'd expect. They keep ringin' from the same number trying to pull the same con. Best just block it and be done with it!EDFBest7 monthsGot a call from an electric company scam, so I just blocked the number straight away.7 monthsGot a call where someone wanted to talk to the boss of the business. I told them he’d be back soon and asked what they wanted. They said they needed our electricity meter reading and claimed to be from British Gas, our provider. Thing is, we’re not even customers with British Gas. So I corrected them, told them they had the wrong info, and just ended the call. Felt a bit dodgy to me.British Gas8 monthsI tried calling back but no one picked up. When I looked up the number on the internet, it came up as some sort of utility scam. A few other strange numbers rang me too, all mentioning something about utility fees. I asked where they got my number from, but they just kept mumbling nonsense. I ended up hanging up right away and blocked all those dodgy contacts. Honestly, if you don’t recognise the number, it’s best not to answer and maybe look it up online first.8 monthsThis has been going on for more than a year now - got a call 8 times in just 20 minutes asking for my meter reading. Total SCAMMERS, seriously watch out folks!9 monthsI got a call from them about six times... sounded like an Indian lady who barely spoke any English. She kept going on about needing to replace my British Gas meter. When I told her I wasn’t a customer there, she switched and started talking about Octopus instead. I’m not with them either. Ended up hanging up and blocking their number straight away.9 monthsGot a call from someone who started asking how I was but never told me their name. Felt a bit fishy, might have been a scam.9 monthsI got a call from someone saying they were from EDF and that they were taking over our energy supply from SSE Energy, which isn’t correct. They wanted to know our meter readings. Since they aren’t actually our supplier, I told them to stop phoning me.EDFSSE Energy9 monthsMy work phone rang and when I picked up, the person asked how I was doing. I asked who it was straight away, but they just ended the call then and there. Didn’t get any details after that.9 monthsI answered but heard nothing on the other end. Pretty sure it was one of those annoying spam calls. So, I’ve just blocked the number.9 monthsReceived a call claiming to be from 'EDF' about changing my meter because of unusual and high readings. Asked for an email confirmation and the address they gave me isn't actually from EDF.EDF9 monthsAnother firm popping up saying they’re here to swap meters.9 monthsSomeone called saying they were from the electricity firm about a problem with a new meter. When I asked for more details about the company, they couldn’t give any and just ended the call. I've since reported the number.Submit Your Own Report (01888 370117)
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