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08445715168

☎️ 08445715168 👆 is a valid (Premium Rate) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Virgin Media Limited. It is part of the phone block 844571 with a prefix of 0844.

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+448445715168+44 844 571 51680844 571 5168+44-844-571-5168

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08445715168

  • Scam using premium rate number
    Nov
    2013
  • Potential scam call recognized promptly
    Nov
    2013
  • Panicked about sick parent, frustrated
    Nov
    2013
  • Received call, hung up quickly
    Nov
    2013
  • Received identical text message
    Nov
    2013
  • Scam message, concerned about safety
    Nov
    2013
  • Scam SMS ignored, similar experience
    Nov
    2013
  • Duplicate SMS from +447472086984
    Nov
    2013
  • Received identical message from +44 number
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious hospital call, hung up
    Nov
    2013
  • Text message and phone reference
    Nov
    2013
  • Report scam calls immediately!
    Nov
    2013
  • Suspicious text; verify before responding
    Nov
    2013
  • Urgent call back needed, unknown
    Nov
    2013
  • Call received from 074630218787
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious text; concerned charges
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspicious call requesting callback reference
    Oct
    2013
  • Received text, no missed calls
    Oct
    2013
  • Criminals, not just a scam
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspicious text from similar numbers
    Oct
    2013
  • It's a scam; don't respond
    Oct
    2013
  • Concerned about personal info theft
    Oct
    2013
  • Spam texts received, ignored them
    Oct
    2013
  • Beware of scam text messages
    Oct
    2013
  • Concerned about potential phone scam
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspicious text, numerous complaints found
    Oct
    2013
  • User will report cost later
    Oct
    2013
  • Unexpected text about electricity supplier
    Oct
    2013
  • Unanswered call, urgent response needed
    Oct
    2013
  • Received spam text, same reference
    Oct
    2013
  • Scam accusations, strong negative feelings
    Oct
    2013
  • Credit card scam experience shared
    Oct
    2013
  • Deleted unwanted call immediately
    Oct
    2013
  • Ignored unknown text, researched number
    Oct
    2013
  • Received scam text with reference
    Oct
    2013
  • Felt foolish for calling
    Oct
    2013
  • Demand for urgent callback, unnecessary
    Oct
    2013
  • Avoid calling premium rate numbers
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspicious text, ignoring it completely
    Oct
    2013
  • Ignore common reference number message
    Oct
    2013
  • Inquiry about reference number 119
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspected mobile scam; no information
    Oct
    2013
  • Long hold time, unresponsive service
    Oct
    2013
  • Received scam text ending in 119
    Oct
    2013
  • Spam text message warning received
    Oct
    2013
  • NMS company unresponsive, long wait
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspicious text from unfamiliar number
    Oct
    2013
  • Possible phone scam alerting user
    Oct
    2013
  • Request for confirmation on reference
    Oct
    2013
  • Urgent message, unknown caller inquiry
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspected scam message received
    Oct
    2013
  • Making a phone call now
    Oct
    2013
  • Unrecognized number, same message received
    Oct
    2013
  • Received identical message recently
    Oct
    2013
  • Phishing scam text message received
    Oct
    2013
  • Suspected scam, similar messaging received
    Oct
    2013
  • Irritating identical message received
    Oct
    2013
  • Ignore SMS starting with "ATTENTION!"
    Oct
    2013
  • Message appears to be identical
    Oct
    2013
  • Received identical SMS after call
    Oct
    2013
  • Unable to find information, frustrated
    Oct
    2013
  • Phishing scam message confirmed
    Oct
    2013
  • Caller identified as MNS
    Sep
    2013
  • Unrecognized caller, no information available
    Sep
    2013
  • Urgent contact request with reference
    Sep
    2013
  • Uncertain about unusual phone call
    Sep
    2013
  • Irritating and wish bad luck
    Sep
    2013
Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 66 First Seen: 18 October 2013 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Canholes(Derbyshire), Silverstone(Northamptonshire) and Smethcott(Shropshire).

08445715168 has 66 comments of which 60 x neutral and 6 x negative

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08445715168 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08445715168 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving unsolicited texts from various mobile numbers, urging recipients to call a premium-rate number quoting a specific reference code. Many have mistaken the messages for legitimate contacts from insurers, utility companies, or online orders but found no authentic origin upon investigation. Callers often endure long hold times without response, resulting in wasted money and anxiety, especially among vulnerable individuals. The scheme appears designed to exploit concern by creating a false sense of urgency. Users strongly advise against returning these calls, as this leads to premium charges without genuine communication. Vigilance and independent verification through trusted sources or official channels are recommended to avoid falling victim to this fraudulent activity.

Reports on phone number 08445715168

10 years
Received the exact same message and the same sort of antics as everyone else here. Quite convinced this is some sort of scam!
10 years
Hello there! I've been trying to get in touch with you. It's really important that we speak today. Could you please give me a bell on 08445715168 and mention reference number 776119? Cheers!
10 years
Received the same text message (as mentioned in previous comments), but we did get a call from the number 01612778191, which we decided not to answer since it’s unfamiliar to us.
11 years
Called this number with my mobile and then again with our landline. I've never encountered anything like this before, so I'm a bit baffled. Not certain how to approach the situation!
11 years
We received the exact same message on our mobile. Naturally, we gave it a call and can confirm that it's a scam attempt.
12 years
Neither do we! It’s wise to steer clear of any text messages that kick off with "ATTENTION!"
12 years
Absolutely, my mum had a similar experience, but I can't seem to dig up any information regarding this number. There's no way I'm giving it a ring, how frustrating! xxx
12 years
I haven't the foggiest who this might be.
12 years
It's utterly frustrating, isn't it? They just keep calling and it's becoming a right nuisance! One can only hope they run into a bit of misfortune themselves!
12 years
I received a call from someone identifying themselves as from MNS.
13 years
Received an utterly similar message - so maddening! We genuinely thought there was some significance to it. Just hoping for a call back soon!
13 years
This morning I received the identical message. Seems like the whole point of the scam is that it’s likely a premium number, so every time you call, you're basically adding credit to their balance through your call costs.
13 years
Got a call and then a text right after, it freaked me out because my mum's seriously unwell. I was left hangin’ on hold and never got to speak to anyone. What kind of scam is this? Feeling really stressed and shaken now.
13 years
This number has been calling me quite regularly for the last few weeks, so I decided to look it up. I missed a call from 07456816027 on 13th Nov around 1:43 pm and left a voicemail mentioning 'Insurance'. Shortly after, at 1:48 pm, I received a text saying, "ATTENTION! We have been trying to reach you, it's important to speak with you today. Please call 08445715168 with reference 109010. Thank you." Thinking it was my insurance company trying to get in touch, I called back. After waiting on hold for nearly a minute, I got suspicious as when I researched, the only related business I found was NMS based in Africa. Looks like a scam to me.
NMSAfrica
13 years
Got a call around 15:40 today, but I ended up hanging up after a couple minutes.
13 years
Got the exact same text as others are saying from this number +447472086984.
13 years
Got a text from 07463021787 around 1.23pm saying I should urgently ring them back as they’d been trying to contact me. They mentioned a ref number, 10910, but it just felt dodgy so I didn’t bother replying. Definitely looks like a scam to me.
13 years
I just got a call from the number 074630218787.
13 years
got a text at 13.51 on 16th november 2013 saying something like: IMPORTANT! We’ve been trying to get hold of you, it’s crucial we talk today, please ring 08445715168 with reference 109010 Thanks…… Because i’d been buying quite a few things online lately and my sick mum got scared and phoned the number. She waited on hold for some time, then finally hung up. Turns out it was a scam. I’m so worried now.
13 years
Got a message like that too! I was a bit worried it might be the hospital, so I rang the number. Thankfully, I ended the call pretty quick when I realised it wasn't.
13 years
Got a message at half past twelve on 19/11/2013, then a call from 07456816027. The number 08445715168 came up with Ref 10910. Same story really.
13 years
On the 15th of November 2013, about 12:23 pm, I got a message from +447456816027 telling me to urgently ring 08445715168 regarding reference number 109010. At first, I figured it might be linked to an Argos purchase I made earlier that day. Glad I looked up the number on Google before I called back!
ArgosGoogle
13 years
Received a text from +44 7463 086704, pretty much the same message as everyone else.
13 years
Total rip-off!!! Do not call back when they ask you to.
13 years
I received a message from the number 07472080726 as well.
13 years
Got a text saying to ring back ASAP but no clue who it was or what for. Bit confusing, really.
13 years
Got a message from this exact number too, with ref #776119 on it. I tried ringing back but just got stuck on hold with a message saying all agents were busy. Ended up hanging up, but now I’m a bit anxious about the cost on my phone bill.
13 years
Got a call from some scammer who wanted me to ring them back and gave some sort of reference number, but they never said what it was about or why. Pretty suspicious if you ask me.
13 years
They haven't stopped doing this yet. Everyone calls it a scam, but honestly, calling them criminals fits better. I got a message too and assumed it was about an unpaid electricity bill, so I called back. Sometimes I really can't believe I fell for it!
13 years
Got a text from 07463579989 but there weren't any missed calls left on my phone. Figured if they wanted to chat, they could ring me back, so I'm just gonna look into the number first.
13 years
Today I got a message from 07463468766 asking me to ring 08445715168. Foolishly, I called it thinking it was about my UTR number. Now I'm anxious like a few others here! Have they managed to access my private details from my phone? Can someone from this website clarify what's happening? Or are we just all reporting the exact same number without any response?
13 years
I just had a call from one of these numbers too. Deleted it straight away!
13 years
Received a message using a reference number that looked like it was from my bank, so I tried ringing back but quickly ended the call because it didn’t seem right. Later, I looked it up online and found loads of people saying the same thing. I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number now.
13 years
Got a text from an 08445 number telling me to ring them back. Total scam, don't fall for it. Just bin the message straight away!
13 years
Got a text saying it’s really important to get in touch with them today. Anyone know who this number belongs to or what it’s about?
13 years
Got a message like that too and honestly, I haven't got a clue who they are.
13 years
Just got a text from them today at 11:30am. I phoned back and ended up waiting on hold for about 10 minutes. After that, I just gave up.
13 years
Got a couple of texts from 07643 642845, kept mentioning the same ref number as a lot of other folks have said. Definitely spam, so I just blocked it.
13 years
Honestly, I felt daft. I waited on hold for a couple mins before deciding to look it up on Google, since it seemed a bit fishy. Proper silly of me!
13 years
Avoid calling this number at all costs! It’s a premium line and they’ll hook you on hold while charging you for no real reason.

Before you even think about ringing any premium numbers, ask yourself:

Am I really expecting a call about something important?
Would a legit company send a message without mentioning my name or their business?
If I Google this number, do I see a company I actually know or deal with?

Don’t be daft and dial numbers you’re told to, unless you’re happy wasting your cash.
13 years
Got a message today saying: "Hey! We’ve been trying to get in touch with you. It’s really important you call us today. Ring 08445715168 and mention ref xxxxxx. Cheers." The text came from +44 7463579989. What a load of rubbish!
13 years
I got a text from the number +44 7463 555 672 saying something like, "IMPORTANT! We've been trying to reach you. It's really crucial we talk today. Ring 08445715168 and mention your reference xxxxxx. Cheers." Thought it was a bit suspicious myself.
13 years
Is the last three numbers of the reference 119 for everyone else too? Just wondering if I'm seeing the same or if mine is unique.
13 years
Just got a random text I didn’t ask for. Spotting a pattern here - looks like everyone else on this site’s getting the same Reference-776119. Definitely spam.
13 years
Got a call from some company named NMS or something, left me hanging on hold forever and no one picked up. I did try dialling 141 before my number to hide it but no luck.
NMS
13 years
Just got a message telling me to call 08445715168 immediately with a ref number 776119. Was wondering if everyone is getting these from the number 07463555308? Seems a bit suspicious to me.
13 years
Its all a con, dont bother calling back cause itll end up costing you loads. Just ignore it!
13 years
Is it just me or do all the refs seem to finish with 119? I've noticed it a few times now and wondered if there's something up with that!
13 years
Got a text from this number with the identical ref code just now. Lucky for me, I always avoid replying to numbers I don’t know and decided to look it up online before doing anything.
13 years
About three years back I got a call like this and rang the number, only to find out it was my own credit card company. Turns out, someone had run up thousands on my card without me knowing :-( I guess I was a bit daft to fall for it as well! Oh well!
13 years
I got a message asking me to call back, and like a fool I actually rang them but ended up hanging up after just a few seconds. After reading the comment above about someone’s credit card being drained for thousands in a scam, I’m proper worried now. What’s the best thing to do? Please help!
13 years
I reckon those messages are from scammers, just got one myself.
13 years
Got the exact same message as others, with that same reference number. Best to just not bother with it.
13 years
Just got a message like that. Was waiting for a call from the new electricity company I switched to. The bit about being in a queue and having to press something felt weird. Decided to look up the number and stumbled on this page. No clue how much money I might have lost because of it.
13 years
What a bunch of total muppets. Definitely just some scam going on here. Proper plonkers.
13 years
I’ll update in a couple days with how much it ended up costing :-/
13 years
Got a message saying: "urgent! we've been trying to reach you. it's really important to talk with you today. ring 08445715168 and mention ref xxxx119. cheers." The text came from +44 7463468766.
13 years
Just got that exact message too??? Weird!
13 years
21 Oct 2:45pm
"Urgent! We attempted to reach you today, it’s vital we talk as soon as possible. Please call 08445715198 and mention reference 776119. Cheers."

I texted back "If it was so urgent, why didn’t you call me?"

Got nothing back.

13 years
Got the exact same text, with the same reference code as many others have mentioned. Definitely looks like another one of them scams.
13 years
I think it might be one of those dodgy mobile scams, especially if you ring it from your phone :-( I looked up the business online but couldn’t find anything at all!
Google
13 years
Got a message from +44 7463468766 saying, "URGENT! We’ve been trying to reach you. It’s really important you get in touch today. Ring 08445715168 and use ref XXXXXX. Cheers." Sounds like one of those phishing scams to me. Definitely not calling back.
13 years
Got the exact same message, but the reference number finished with 119. Pretty clear it's a scam.
13 years
I got a text saying they tried to get hold of me urgently and that I need to ring back with reference 776119. If it’s really that urgent, why don’t they just call me instead of texting? Makes no sense!
13 years
Got a message from +447463579989 which started with ATTENTION! Seriously, when has a proper company ever yelled ATTENTION to catch your eye? Seems dodgy to me. No way I’m going to bother with this!
13 years
I'm calling them this second!

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