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08000232023

☎️ 08000232023 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 8000232 with a prefix of 0800.

Variations of this phone number may appear on your Caller ID as:

+448000232023+44 800 023 20230800 023 2023+44-800-023-2023

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0800 023 2023 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000232023

  • No answer, appointment message left
    Sep
    2026
  • Left message confirming engineer appointment
    Sep
    2026
  • Single ring, no caller ID
    Sep
    2026
  • Calls not ringing; likely test calls
    Jul
    2026
  • Openreach call, brief, possibly appointment
    Jul
    2026
  • Openreach genuine, installs FTTP appointments
    Jul
    2026
  • Silent call, tagged Openreach
    Jun
    2026
  • Openreach call confirming line fault
    May
    2026
  • Openreach reconfirming broadband appointment
    May
    2026
  • Openreach appointment confirmation annoyances explained
    May
    2026
  • Annoying robotic call at morning
    May
    2026
  • Annoying missed calls, no message
    Apr
    2026
  • BT Openreach confirms Full Fibre upgrade
    Apr
    2026
  • Broadband installation appointment confirmed
    Apr
    2026
  • Openreach confirms broadband installation appointment
    Apr
    2026
  • Persistent calls, likely scam, block
    Jan
    2026
  • Scam call, not my account
    Dec
    2025
  • Avoid calling business on Sunday
    Dec
    2025
  • Openreach automated voicemail confirms installation
    Dec
    2025
  • Automated BT Engineering appointment call
    Oct
    2025
  • Openreach appointment confirmed, legitimate switchover
    Oct
    2025
  • Unnecessary call about fibre install
    Oct
    2025
  • Speech unclear; number untraceable
    Oct
    2025
  • Broken speech, suspected broadband scam
    Oct
    2025
  • Caller unintelligible, abruptly disconnected
    Oct
    2025
  • Automated scam call notifications detected
    Oct
    2025
  • Reliable reminders ensure appointment attendance
    Sep
    2025
  • BT Openreach confirms tomorrow's appointment
    Sep
    2025
  • BT Openreach automated appointment confirmation
    Sep
    2025
  • Open Reach confirms engineer visit details
    Sep
    2025
  • Openreach calls, multiple; blocked
    Sep
    2025
  • Automated BT appointment confirmed correctly
    Aug
    2025
  • Openreach calling for broadband repair
    Aug
    2025
  • Frequent unknown calls; no message
    Aug
    2025
  • BT Openreach: Excessive appointment reminders
    Jul
    2025
  • Anonymous automated call after order
    Jul
    2025
  • Openreach engineer visit automated service
    Jul
    2025
  • Missed call; possible bank scam
    Jun
    2025
  • Scam call advising of fault
    Jun
    2025
  • Suspicious delivery call, press numbers
    Jun
    2025
  • Potential scam regarding a fault
    Jun
    2025
  • Unrecognized number; no message left
    May
    2025
  • Block calls easily with BT
    May
    2025
  • Appointment confirmation for broadband installation
    May
    2025
  • Suspected scam voice mail, texts
    Apr
    2025
  • Legit appointment but feels suspicious
    Mar
    2025
  • Scam number, avoid answering calls
    Mar
    2025
  • Scam call about internet fraud
    Feb
    2025
  • Suspicious call about broadband compromise
    Feb
    2025
  • Surveillance phone call apparent scam
    Nov
    2023
  • Warning about Andrew Hall scams
    Oct
    2023
  • Warning: Potential scam, should avoid
    Sep
    2023
  • Warning about BT scam call
    Aug
    2023
  • Claimed to be BT technician
    Jul
    2023
  • This is a phone number
    May
    2023
  • Andrew Hall's IP address compromised
    Mar
    2023
  • Warning: Number linked to scams
    Mar
    2023
  • Providing suspicious phone call information
    Feb
    2023
  • Phone scam about internet shutting down
    Feb
    2023
  • Fake call for Internet scam
    Feb
    2023
  • Scam caller impersonating openreach representative
    Feb
    2023
  • Received suspicious call from BT
    Jan
    2023
  • Warning about internet scam impersonation
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam from fake Openreach worker
    Nov
    2022
  • Review Openreach information online
    Oct
    2022
  • Change network from public to private
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspected scam call about broadband
    Aug
    2022
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    Jul
    2022
  • Unsolicited call requesting further contact
    Jul
    2022
  • Suspicious call about IP address
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning against scam by impersonator
    May
    2022
  • Avoid assistance from this number
    May
    2022
  • Scam call from fake Openreach
    Jan
    2022
  • Fraudulent call claiming to be Openreach
    Nov
    2021
  • Scam call pretending to be BT
    Nov
    2021
  • Aggressive call, insisting on troubleshooting
    Nov
    2021
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    Sep
    2021
  • Contact customer service for assistance
    Sep
    2021
  • Distrustful of potential scam call
    Jul
    2021
  • Suspicious of telemarketing call
    Jun
    2021
  • Suspicious call about hacking attempt
    May
    2021
  • Received scam call about router
    Apr
    2021
  • Caution urged, suspicious bt callersons
    Mar
    2021
  • Scam call posing as BT
    Mar
    2021
  • Scam call regarding internet issue
    Dec
    2020
  • Received hostile and aggressive behavior
    Nov
    2020
  • Scam call from fake number
    Oct
    2020
  • Call from fraudulent BT agent
    Aug
    2020
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    Aug
    2020
  • Suspicious call, questionable caller behavior
    Aug
    2020
  • Fraudulent caller impersonates internet provider
    Jul
    2020
  • Likely scam call, avoid it
    Jun
    2020
  • "Scammer posing as Jason"
    Jun
    2020
  • User believes situation involves malintent
    Jan
    2020
  • Reported broadband problems, suspected scam
    Jul
    2019
  • Suspicious call from fake representative
    Apr
    2019
  • Be cautious of scam calls
    Dec
    2018
  • Warning against participating in scams
    Nov
    2018
  • Received scam call from Jennifer
    Sep
    2018
  • Received suspicious call about internet
    Aug
    2018
  • Warning: Potential IT scam detected
    Jun
    2018
  • Suspicious call from 'Henry Walton.'
    Jun
    2018
  • Received suspicious call from "BT"
    Apr
    2018
  • Warning about possible scam activity
    Apr
    2018
  • Suspicious call from "Openreach" impersonator
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call regarding computer issues
    Feb
    2018
  • Beware of internet connection scams
    Feb
    2018
  • Negative experience with scam call
    Jan
    2018
  • Suspicious call from fake Openreach
    Jan
    2018
  • Suspicious phone call with scammer
    Jan
    2018
  • BT confirmed scam allegation true
    Jan
    2018
  • Received scam call pretending BT
    Jan
    2018
  • Scammers posing as BT representatives
    Nov
    2017
  • Early morning call, no response
    Nov
    2017
  • Scammer posing as BT technician
    Nov
    2017
  • Unsolicited early morning phone call
    Nov
    2017
  • Received scam call from BT
    Nov
    2017
  • Reported scam call, avoided responding
    Nov
    2017
  • Received multiple nuisance calls, blocked
    Nov
    2017
  • Multiple nuisance calls, block numbers
    Nov
    2017
  • Frequent scam calls from BT
    Nov
    2017
  • Fraudulent calls posing as BT
    Nov
    2017
  • Received strange call, router issues
    Nov
    2017
  • Suspicious call from possible scammers
    Nov
    2017
  • Missed call from unrecognized number
    Nov
    2017
  • Wasting scammer time for revenge
    Nov
    2017
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Nov
    2017
  • Received a call from Openreach
    Nov
    2017
  • Silent call, hung up quickly
    Nov
    2017
  • Concern over scam call impersonation
    Nov
    2017
  • Received suspicious call from BT
    Nov
    2017
  • BT Openreach scam with spoofed number
    Nov
    2017
  • Frequent early morning unwanted calls
    Nov
    2017
  • Fraudulent call from noisy center
    Nov
    2017
  • Concerns over BT Openreach calls
    Nov
    2017
  • Received scam calls, wasted scammers' time
    Nov
    2017
  • Reported fraudulent number 01729468778
    Oct
    2017
  • Suspicious caller, poor communication experience
    Oct
    2017
  • Call center scam, caught them
    Oct
    2017
  • BT scam call, insulting hang up
    Oct
    2017
  • Suspicious calls, possible hacking concern
    Oct
    2017
  • Received call mini mal scam
    Oct
    2017
  • Received suspicious call from scammer
    Sep
    2017
  • Scam call, rude, hung up
    Sep
    2017
  • Caller posing as BT technician
    Jul
    2017
  • Received scam call, wasted their time
    May
    2017
  • Suspicious activity detected on account
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam caller impersonating OPENREACH
    Apr
    2017
  • Call from Steve Smith questionable
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam involving fake BT representative
    Feb
    2017
  • User described handling scam calls humorously
    Dec
    2016
  • Potential scam from supposed Openreach
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious call about broadband speed
    Sep
    2016
  • BT's complaints department confirmed
    Jan
    2016
  • Call from suspicious number, ignore
    Sep
    2015
Number Of Searches: 654 Number Of Comments: 148 First Seen: 19 September 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Culmers(Kent), Mark Causeway(Somerset) and South Reddish(Cheshire).

08000232023 has 148 comments of which 21 x positive and 48 x neutral and 79 x negative

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08000232023 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08000232023 👆 is reported as a mixed bag with many users receiving automated or prerecorded calls from Openreach regarding broadband faults or engineer appointments, often related to genuine broadband upgrades or repairs. However, numerous reports strongly indicate frequent scam calls impersonating Openreach or BT, typically featuring foreign accents, vague warnings about internet security breaches, or demands for remote computer access. These scam callers often use the genuine Openreach number to appear legitimate but pressure recipients to provide personal details or follow suspicious instructions. Users report multiple calls daily, silent calls, and no messages left, making it frustrating. While some calls are confirmed as legitimate service updates, a significant portion of calls from this number are scams aiming to defraud or gain unauthorised access.

Reports on phone number 08000232023

5 days
I didn’t pick up, but they left a voicemail to confirm the engineer’s visit we had already arranged.
5 days
I left a voicemail just to confirm the appointment with the engineer that we'd set up.
7 days
Call came through just the one time and then they hung up straight away. No name or ID showed up.
2 months
This number called us twice but the phone didn’t actually ring either time. We’d been having issues with our phone line, and an engineer was due to come out, so I’m guessing these could have been test calls. Both calls were really short, nowhere near enough time for a real conversation. Luckily, the line's been sorted now.
2 months
I got a call from what looked like a legit Openreach number, but they didn’t ring long enough for me to pick up properly, so I assumed it was dodgy. Pretty sure it was about an appointment I booked with EE just yesterday.
EE
3 months
I answered but all I could hear was silence on the other end. Waited about 20 seconds, then just ended the call. The number showed up as Openreach on my caller ID.
3 months
Around 6.06pm, I got a call from 0800023202. It was a recorded voice claiming to be from Openreach saying there was a fault near our house. They mentioned an engineer would call to sort it out and said we didn't need to stay in. The day before, we got a call on the mobile from someone who said they were with Openreach checking our line - our landline had been down for a bit, we'd reported it and it was fixed. This recent call didn’t seem dodgy and our Talk Talk internet has been a bit patchy lately anyway.
Openreach
4 months
Got a call from Openreach they just wanted to double check my appointment for the broadband install.
Openreach
4 months
Just got a bunch of reminders from Openreach about my broadband upgrade - first a letter, then an email, and now an automated call! Feels like they’re making absolutely sure I don’t forget. By the way, for anyone still thinking Openreach is just another name for BT, it’s actually the company that runs the network itself. Other providers like Sky just use their services. Bit of a blast from the past, huh?
OpenreachBTSky
4 months
Received a call around 8.30 in the mornin'. Didn’t pick up since it’s way too early and figured it was some spam. Tried calling back with 1471 and caught just a bit of a robotic voice saying something like “press 3 to hear options”. Proper irritating and pointless.
5 months
It’s so frustrating when a telemarketer rings and then doesn’t bother to leave a message. Had one from BT about an installation and they just didn’t leave any info - bit daft really, you’d think they’d know better than to do that! Proper annoying 😡
BT
5 months
Just got a call from BT Openreach, they were letting me know about the Full Fibre upgrade coming to my area soon.
BT Openreach
5 months
Got a call from Open Reach today just to confirm my broadband setup appointment.
Open Reach
5 months
Had a call from Openreach today to verify my broadband installation slot.
Openreach
8 months
Tried calling a landline but it seems they’ve cut their service, yet this number just keeps calling me back. Sounds like someone’s pretty desperate if you ask me. Can’t say for certain it’s a scam, but I’m telling you, it definitely is. Best to just block the number straight away.
8 months
Got a call claiming to be from Openreach saying they wanted to arrange my broadband. Thing is, my broadband provider isn’t Openreach, plus the account isn't even under my name, so pretty sure it’s a total scam.
Openreach
9 months
Tbh, ringing a company on a Sunday feels a bit off, particularly when they're only open weekdays from Monday to Friday. Not really a great idea!
9 months
Got a voicemail from Openreach, seems like it's an automated message checking in about my broadband setup or switch.
Openreach
10 months
Got an automated ring from BT Engineering, checking in about my appointment.
BT Engineering
11 months
Got a voicemail from Openreach about an engineer visit to set up fibre broadband for the BT Digital Voice changeover. Before this, I’d already gotten about six texts telling me the date and time - they must be sending loads just to make sure the engineer doesn’t turn up to an empty house. The BT DV switch isn’t some kind of scam, it’s actually a legit nationwide update.
OpenreachBT Digital Voice
11 months
Got a call from EE/BT/Openreach about a fibre install appointment I supposedly have. I'm a bit confused because they've already sent me loads of texts from both EE and Openreach, even gave me an option to reschedule. Not sure what the call was for really.
EEBTOpenreach
11 months
Picked up the phone but had no clue what they were trying to say, then they just dropped the call.
11 months
The voice was really hard to understand. When I reached out to BT and Openreach before, they couldn't find any record of that number at all.
BTOpenreach
11 months
The voice was all jumbled and I couldnt make out much, but Im pretty sure this number has rung me up previously. Sounds like a dodgy broadband scam, trying to hijack your internet service. Watch out!
11 months
Got a robo call today about an engineer visit for BT Openreach, but I never arranged anything like that. Seems like some clever scam going on here. Also got about 8 or 9 texts all about this supposed service I’m not even signed up for. Definitely a dodgy scam if you ask me.
BT Openreach
12 months
I keep getting texts and emails from Openreach about an engineer visiting, yet they still called to remind me. Honestly, with all their notifications, I'd be mad to miss the appointment!
Openreach
12 months
Got a call from BT Openreach today just to confirm my appointment is set for tomorrow.
BT Openreach
12 months
Got a call from BT Openreach, it was an automated message double checking my appointment for tomorrow.
BT Openreach
1 year
Got a call from Open Reach's automated line, just verifying when the engineer is going to show up for the appointment.
Open Reach
1 year
Calls kept coming through claiming to be Openreach. Was getting loads of them, so I just blocked the number.
1 year
Got a phone call from BT Openreach’s appointment service because of a problem I reported with my office line via my internet supplier. The automated voice gave me the time of the appointment, pretty much clear enough - seriously BT, being in telecoms, couldn’t you make that robot voice sound less robotic? Still, it gave me all the details I needed so I’m rating it as okay.
BT OpenreachBT
1 year
Received a call from Openreach about fixing my internet connection.
Openreach
1 year
This number keeps ringing me, often at weird hours both day and night. I usually don’t answer since I have no clue who it is. They just let it go to voicemail but never actually say anything or leave a message. Pretty annoying to be honest.
1 year
Got a million texts from BT Openreach about my Broadband booking, all trying to make sure I don’t forget it. Then they phoned me and left a message just to remind me again. The appointment's actually for tomorrow, so I’m bracing myself for a flood of more texts and calls before then... it’s a bit much really.
BT OpenreachBroadband
1 year
I got a call from this number a few hours after placing an order for a Vodafone broadband and landline package (upgrading from FTTC to FTTP). I thought it was going to be someone from Vodafone or maybe Openreach, but the call was automated and the message was really unclear. They never said who they were, so it ended up feeling like a weird anonymous call.
VodafoneFTTCFTTPOpenreach
1 year
Had a call from BT Openreach's automated system about when my engineer would be coming round. Pretty handy! 👍
BT Openreach
1 year
I got a missed call with no voicemail. It’s happened before, usually on a Sunday morning, where someone rings pretending to be from my bank’s security team. They say there’s been some payments requested from my account, like one tiny charge from Amazon and then a much bigger bank transfer. Typical scam stuff really.
Amazon
1 year
Got a call from 08000232023 today. When I picked up, all I got was a recorded message about some kind of fault outside, but it didn’t explain what sort of fault or which service it was about. Didn’t feel right at all. My flatmate got suspicious and just ended the call. Honestly, I’d suggest everyone else do that too - seems like a total scam.
1 year
I got this weird call about some delivery and it was all jumbled. They told me to hit one button to accept it or another to say no, which just felt kinda dodgy.
1 year
Got a call from this number saying there was some kind of problem with my account, but sounded fishy like a scam to me.
1 year
I didn't pick up since the number was unfamiliar, and there was no voicemail left either.
1 year
If you want to stop that number from calling you again, just dial 1572. It's a service from BT called call protect. When you call, listen carefully to the message and make sure it’s the number you want to block. That’s all there is to it.
1 year
Got a call from Openreach, they were just double checking the time for my full fibre broadband installation.
Openreach
1 year
This number left a voicemail message for me that was about 21 seconds long, but I’ve not listened to it yet. A little while ago, I also got a couple of messages which claimed to be from Openreach, from +447701407770, about some appointment that I never arranged. It mentioned installing Sky broadband and had the wrong postcode in it. I haven’t checked any of these messages because I reckon it’s some sort of scam.
OpenreachSky
1 year
This number left me a voicemail with a recorded message about an appointment with Open Reach. They actually had all my info right, including the date and time of the appointment, so it seems genuine. Still, the fact they used a robotic message and called a few times makes me wary. I wouldn’t share anything extra they don’t already know, just to be safe.
2 years
This is a scam for sure. If you check, the Google listing isn’t under Openreach, it’s actually on some kind of forum site. I’d steer clear and not pick up if this number rings you. My advice is to only trust what BT officially sends or arranges. Big thanks to everyone who’s been reporting this nonsense.
GoogleOpenreachBT
2 years
Totally a scam call. They rang me claiming to be from BT Openreach, saying my internet had been left "open". I mentioned I was wary of phishing calls, so the caller tried to reassure me by giving a personal network ID of 888DCA60 (which others here have reported too). I told them I’d double-check by ringing BT Openreach myself on another phone. Right after that, they just cut the call. Later, I googled 888DCA60 and found out it’s linked to loads of scams, from fake network IDs to bogus Microsoft account numbers. Definitely not to be trusted!
BT OpenreachMicrosoft
2 years
Got a call from an Indian woman named Olivia claiming my internet was at risk. She asked me to confirm the call by ringing the number herself. As I grew more cautious, she gave me a code, 888DCA60, supposedly my connection ID. Once I started asking more questions, she just ended the call. I reported this dodgy call to [email protected].
USOLIVIA
3 years
SCAM alert. I tried to get their name and phone number but they kept talking over me (classic red flag). They then gave me an 0800 number which just disconnects immediately. They claimed my computer software was at risk. Best thing is to just hang up and block that number.
3 years
Andrew Hall calls again - total scam!
Andrew Hall
3 years
Definitely a scam, best to stay clear.
3 years
SCAM ALERT! My elderly mum and dad received a call from someone who said he was Andrew Hall from BT. He claimed their internet was public and everything they do online could be watched, including banking details being at risk. He wanted to “fix” the problem for them. They even gave a supposed BT staff ID and an 0800 023 2023 number to call back. Luckily, they were suspicious and checked with me before doing anything. It’s awful how these scammers target vulnerable people like that! How do they get away with this?
Andrew HallBT
3 years
They claimed to be from BT Openreach's tech support team.
4 years
I've just got a call from someone called Andrew Hall claiming my IP address was compromised. Anyone else get this or know if it's a scam? Seems fishy to me.
Andrew Hall
4 years
This number is a total SCAM!!! I checked with BT themselves and they said its linked to BT broadband fraud. Watch out, folks!
BT
4 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Indian accent who said he was from BT and that my internet had some kind of issue. He told me to get on my computer and fix it but I said I was tied up at the moment. When I asked for a number to ring back, he gave me 08000232023. Then I tried 1471 and got a different number, 02086042783. Quite fishy if you ask me.
4 years
SCAM ALERT. Got a call from a woman with a foreign accent claiming she was from Open Reach, saying our internet was at risk because our IP was exposed. She warned the connection would be cut off in 72 hours. I’m quite tech savvy and something about it felt off. I asked for her phone number to check it out later, she gave me one but turned out she’s not actually employed there. Seems like a total scam to me, so be careful and don’t get caught out.
Open Reach
4 years
Got a call from a bloke called Ban Hart claiming he was with Openreach, saying my IP address had been exposed and wasn’t secure. He mentioned that our internet speed would be throttled for 6 hours and asked me to check my IP address online. I told him I’d check with our IT department, asked for his number which was 0800 023 2023, but the call dropped right after.
Ban HartOpenreach
4 years
Got a call from someone named Benhart claiming I had unpaid bills with Openreach. When I told him I worked as a receptionist, he just brushed me off saying I wouldn’t know anything because I’m "only staff" and then he suddenly ended the call!!! Definitely a scam.
Benhart
4 years
Some bloke named Richard Townshend rang me claiming to be from BT, saying my IP address was public and at risk, and I had to secure it immediately. I told him my Wi-Fi is password protected, so I wasn’t worried. He kept insisting my IP was public and that I didn’t know its status, so I needed to check. I told him I knew exactly what my IP was, so no need. Then he said again I didn’t know the status, so I asked for his phone number - dead silence. I asked a second time, saying I’d ring him back. Eventually, he gave me 0800 023 2023 and hung up straight after. Yeah, right...!
Richard TownshendBT
4 years
BEN HART CALLED CLAIMING TO BE FROM OPENREACH SAYING MY INTERNET WAS AT RISK. TOTALLY A SCAM.
Ben HartOpenreach
4 years
BEN HART CALLED CLAIMING TO BE FROM OPENREACH SAYING MY INTERNET WAS HACKED. TOTALLY A SCAM.
Ben HartOpenreach
4 years
ITS PROBABLY OPENREACH, CHECK GOOGLE FOR DETAILS ####
OpenreachGoogle
4 years
Talking about the network out loud isn’t safe, it should really be set to private.
4 years
Got a call today from a lady speaking with an Indian accent, saying she was from BT and there was a problem with my internet that she could sort out. She wanted me to switch on my computer, but I told her it wasn’t a good time right now. She left me a number, 0800 032 2032, which I checked and it’s an Openreach line. However, I couldn’t quite confirm if the call was legit or not through their system. My gut says it was probably a scam, so I’m not responding to it.
BT
4 years
A bloke rang saying he was Richard Townsend from BT, saying my IP was visible to others. He phoned from 0141 475 4801 and wanted me to help sort out my system's security. When I asked him stuff about my setup, he couldn’t answer any of my questions.
Richard TownsendBT
4 years
Got a call from 0161 6421242 saying I should ring back about internet being public. When I asked for more details, they couldn’t tell me anything!
4 years
Somebody said they were from BT and told me my IP had switched from private to public. They wanted me to do stuff on the phone, probably trying to get into my computer remotely. Pretty dodgy if you ask me.
BT
4 years
Avoid answering calls or taking any offers from this phone number.
5 years
Got a call from a lady on my phone claiming to be from Openreach. She said someone had hacked into my broadband and was using it, so she wanted to send me a security link to click on my phone to stop it. When I asked her to prove she really worked for Openreach, she just talked over me and when I told her I wouldn’t give any info without checking with Openreach first, she just hung up. Total scam, watch out!
Openreach
5 years
A woman said she was calling from BT, saying my internet was running slow and they wanted to fix it. She asked me to do a speed test. When I questioned her, she kept insisting BT handles all broadband, so I didn’t need to be a customer with them. She said the number she rang from wouldn’t pick up and gave me another one to call back. The number she rang me on was local, 01937526181. She started getting a bit pushy but calmed down once she saw I wasn’t going to do what she said.
BT
5 years
Got a call from this number claiming there’s an issue with my broadband. The person was really pushy, telling me to put all my gadgets in front of the computer so he could check the speed. I kept saying I was about to leave, but he just kept going on saying he’s an IT tech and it needs sorting. I asked for his number to double check, but he argued back saying he’d call me again at the same time. I said no thanks and he gave me 08000232023, but when I dialled 1471 to see who last called me, the number showing up was 01530483578. Very suspicious!
5 years
Some bloke claimed he was from BT but I’m not even with them. The real risk comes when you let these con artists get remote access to your PC or hand over any of your private or bank information.
BT
5 years
A woman called saying she was with Open Reach and asked me to check my internet speed while sat at my computer. Since my broadband is fine, I asked her for her number so I could ring my provider first and then get back to her. She didn’t sound pleased at all!
Open Reach
5 years
A woman called saying she was from Openreach, offering to increase my internet speed. It sounded a bit fishy, so she wanted me to ring an 0800 number to confirm she was genuine. I told her to leave me alone and ended the call. I live somewhere with pretty slow internet, so I guess some folks might fall for it.
Open Reach
5 years
I got a phone call from a bloke saying he was with BT Openreach, but his accent was super thick Asian and it was hard to catch everything he said. Apparently, he told me someone was attempting to hack my IP address. I asked if I could ring him back and he rattled off the BT customer service number. When I mentioned I'd call later, he kept pushing that he could fix it right then. In the end, I just ended the call.
BT Open ReachBT
5 years
This number called me on my home phone and I ended up putting the phone down on them about four times. They kept going on about firewalls and asked what gadgets were linked to my router. They couldn't give me any proper info about my Virgin Media account or anything. I told them to stop calling but it felt like they wouldn’t let me end the call. Then the bloke said if he hung up, my internet would stop working... then he just cut the call. Total scam, watch out!
Virgin
6 years
They said they were from BT Openreach and were really pushy. It’s easy to fall for it, especially since my internet’s been slow lately.
BT
6 years
Got a phone call a couple minutes ago from someone claiming my phone line was at risk and that they had to set up some kind of firewall protection. They tried to get me to answer questions about how I use the internet, but I didn’t want to give any info. They said they were from BT Openreach, but it was pretty obvious they weren’t. Had a thick Asian accent and felt like a total scam to me. Ended the call straight away.
BT Openreach
6 years
Just got a call from 01792 514252, total rip-off claiming there was an issue with my internet. When I said my line speed was fine, they quickly switched to some other nonsense. Why aren't these scammers getting fined?
6 years
Got given this number after some guy in the call centre started threatening me, saying he’d sort me out if I turned up at his office and nonstop calling me horrible names. Then he shoved me onto his mate or maybe his boss, who didn’t behave any better. Really awful experience with this Indian call centre, all seems like some dodgy Openreach and BT scam.
IndiaOpenreachBT
6 years
The number didn’t show up on my phone. When I asked, she gave me what sounded like a legit Openreach number. She claimed my line had some illegal messages and was infected, threatening to disconnect it within 24 hours. That was a pretty sneaky trick and almost caught me out. She then tried to get remote access to my mobile. I said I’d call back later and she was a bit pushy about it but eventually gave me an 0800 number. Her English was quite poor and she called herself ‘Janet’. Really unpleasant call.
OpenreachJanet
6 years
They said they were ringing from BT Openreach. Used the name Jennifer Morgan but had a strong Asian accent. Said it was about slow internet speeds. I asked for the supervisor’s name and was put through to "Steve Martin" who also spoke with a thick Asian accent. When I asked where they were located, they said 81 Newgate, London. It’s a complete scam. Just hang up and don’t give them any info. Report it straight away to Action Fraud.
BT OpenreachJennifer MorganSteve MartinNewgateLondonAction Fraud
6 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from BT about issues with my router, they gave me the BT number 0800 0232023 but the call actually came from 0033 5819 6878. Felt a bit dodgy to me.
BT
6 years
some bloke rang me saying he was from BT Openreach, the number that popped up on my phone was 01433992487. when I asked where exactly he was calling from or to confirm my business name, he couldn’t answer a thing. ended up hanging up on me once he saw I wasn’t buying it at all.
BT Openreach
6 years
Scam alert. Got a call from these lot, claiming to be from my internet company, asking me to get on my computer and follow their steps. Absolutely no chance I'd do that! My actual provider would never request something like that and I wasn’t having any issues like they said. Watch out, these callers are dodgy!!!
6 years
Pretty sure this was a scam call.
6 years
Scammer alert, said his name was Jason, complete fraud, wanted to get into my computer, definitely had an Indian accent.
Jason
7 years
This defo looks like a scam to me.
7 years
Some bloke from India called, like others mentioned. He said there was an issue with BT broadband and wanted to get into my PC. I told him to prove he was from BT by giving me my account info. He said he couldn’t or he’d lose his job. I pushed him and he gave me an 0800 number. So I did 1471, and he’d called from 019381952174, not a UK number, maybe somewhere in Asia. Definitely a scam.
BTUK
8 years
Some bloke rang saying he was James from Openreach. I’m pretty sure he won’t be ringing me back.
JamesOpenreach
8 years
Got a call saying 7 IP addresses were snooping on all my private info. They said if I followed their instructions, they’d fix it, otherwise they'd shut off my internet! I pushed back enough and she eventually gave up. I’ve played along with these calls before to see their game - they want you to let them into your computer so they can mess with settings and basically hack everything. Luckily, I knew when to quit. Gotta admit, they seem well trained and convincing. Just hang up - watch out for these scams!
8 years
total scam, avoid getting involved.
8 years
Today I got a call from a lady named Jennifer Redlum claiming to be from my internet provider. She said someone had broken into my account and asked me to open my computer so she could guide me through fixing it. Something felt off so I hung up and looked up the number online. Glad I did, as it turned out to be a total scam.
Jennifer RedlumGoogle
8 years
Totally a scam call from IT folks.
8 years
I got a call from someone saying he was Henry Walton, supposedly working for BT Openreach tech team. He kept pushing, telling me his phone number, address, and some ID to prove who he was. Then he mentioned a ‘unique’ consumer number and asked me to turn on my computer to verify it. I wasn’t having any of it, so I just hung up. He rang again later, but I didn’t even answer that time!
Henry WaltonBT Openreach
8 years
Got a call today (27/04/2018) from this number, with the guy claiming to be from BT Open Reach. He told me hackers were trying to get into their internal network. When I asked his name, he said Brian Walsh and gave a BT ID: BT08127. Bit odd since he had a noticeable Asian accent. He couldn’t confirm any of my details or who I was, saying they don’t share that info over the phone. That’s rubbish. Any legit company should verify themselves and know your name, address, or account number. Not sure what his intentions were, but I told him I’d look into it and then I ended the call.
BT Open ReachBrian Walsh
9 years
Totally a rip-off!
9 years
Today, I got two calls from someone claiming to be "Henry Walton" from Openreach, speaking with a strong Asian accent. He tried to talk about my router and asked me to hit Windows key + "R" on my PC - I wasn’t having any of it and said no. The number he rang from was 080002322023, but when I checked 1471, it showed up as 01949 850435. Honestly, Openreach needs to do better and stop these dodgy calls!
Henry WaltonOpenreach
9 years
I got a call from someone claiming to be from Openreach, saying there was something wrong with my computer. I kept saying I had no issues, but they kept passing me around to different people. Even when I told them they weren't my internet provider, they didn't stop asking about my router and computer. When I asked for their name and phone number, they just ended the call. Bit dodgy if you ask me!
Openreach

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