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08445715189

☎️ 08445715189 👆 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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+448445715189+44 844 571 51890844 571 5189+44-844-571-5189

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08445715189

  • Regulators need to block scammers
    Nov
    2013
  • Spam text from Vodafone number
    Nov
    2013
  • Appreciates site, avoided potential scam
    Nov
    2013
  • Same reference as others, funny!
    Nov
    2013
  • Warning about suspicious text message
    Nov
    2013
  • Checked site first, warn friends
    Nov
    2013
  • Frustrated by persistent phone calls
    Nov
    2013
  • Received scam text, not legitimate
    Nov
    2013
  • Definitely a scam, don’t call
    Nov
    2013
  • Scammer called, hung up quickly
    Nov
    2013
  • Received scam text, same message
    Nov
    2013
  • Received scam call, feeling worried
    Nov
    2013
  • Grateful for advice on scammers
    Nov
    2013
  • Suspicious message, won't call back
    Nov
    2013
  • Long hold time caused frustration
    Nov
    2013
  • Angry about high phone costs
    Nov
    2013
  • Scam call, avoid answering
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious call, hung up
    Nov
    2013
  • Avoid calling back; it's fraudulent
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious, unresponsive text message
    Nov
    2013
  • Scam indicated by anonymity
    Nov
    2013
  • Avoid giving names, causes hassle
    Nov
    2013
  • Warning: potential scam callers identified
    Nov
    2013
  • Unknown caller, won't answer number
    Nov
    2013
  • Immediate call request, suspected scam
    Nov
    2013
  • Received random text, no reply
    Nov
    2013
  • Blocking and reporting random texts
    Nov
    2013
  • Do not return the call
    Nov
    2013
  • Scam message with reference number
    Nov
    2013
  • Suspicious text, reporting to Vodafone
    Nov
    2013
  • Avoiding calls, suspecting scams
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious message, won't respond
    Nov
    2013
  • Seeking ways to stop spam messages
    Nov
    2013
  • Same reference number received at work
    Nov
    2013
  • Avoid this number, high rates
    Nov
    2013
  • Received scam message, won't respond
    Nov
    2013
  • Avoid this number; it's a scam
    Nov
    2013
  • Forward spam texts to 7726
    Nov
    2013
  • Suspicious call, do not respond
    Nov
    2013
  • Ignore recent text message received
    Nov
    2013
  • Suspicious text message received
    Nov
    2013
  • Unresponsive, generic message, no contact
    Nov
    2013
  • Ignored text message, no response
    Nov
    2013
  • Received spam call and message
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious text, likely scam
    Nov
    2013
  • User left rude message, seeking revenge
    Nov
    2013
  • Do not respond, it's a scam
    Nov
    2013
  • Frequent unwanted calls, no responses
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious text, didn't call
    Nov
    2013
  • Suspicious text; won't respond back
    Nov
    2013
  • Received identical text, ignoring response
    Nov
    2013
  • Same text received, using Vodafone
    Nov
    2013
  • Avoiding responding to suspicious number
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious text asking to call
    Nov
    2013
  • Received text, call reference number
    Nov
    2013
  • Frustrated with scam calls/texts
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious text, deleting message
    Nov
    2013
  • Mistaken text sent, awaiting charges
    Nov
    2013
  • Received identical text, no response
    Nov
    2013
  • Received mysterious text, curious identity
    Nov
    2013
  • Expensive premium number mistake reported
    Nov
    2013
  • Received identical text message
    Nov
    2013
  • Urgent contact message received today
    Nov
    2013
  • Received spam message, blocking number
    Nov
    2013
  • Received suspicious reference number text
    Nov
    2013
  • Unsolicited text, no response intended
    Nov
    2013
  • Working for Vodafone, received message
    Oct
    2013
  • Received call from Vodafone too
    Oct
    2013
  • Vodafone customer expresses frustration
    Oct
    2013
  • Waiting on SMS confirmation, frustrated
    Oct
    2013
  • Vodafone customer received identical message
    Oct
    2013
  • No response after requested callback
    Oct
    2013
  • Duplicate messages received multiple times
    Oct
    2013
  • Received identical message on O2
    Oct
    2013
  • Received identical text, hung up
    Oct
    2013
  • User curious about caller identity
    Oct
    2013
  • Please stop calling us
    Oct
    2013
  • Avoid calling, it's a scam
    Oct
    2013
Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 78 First Seen: 02 November 2013 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bourne Brook(Staffordshire) and Droop(Dorset).

08445715189 has 78 comments of which 68 x neutral and 10 x negative

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08445715189 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08445715189 👆 is reported as a widespread scam primarily targeting Vodafone users, where recipients receive unsolicited texts urging them to call a premium-rate number quoting a reference code. The message falsely claims the sender has tried to contact them and insists on urgent communication. Many victims who call back incur significant charges and lengthy waiting times without meaningful contact. Legitimate organisations typically identify themselves clearly, unlike this operation. Users are advised not to respond, block the numbers, and report the spam to their network provider. Forwarding the messages to 7726 (SPAM) is recommended to help networks combat such scams. Exercising caution and verifying unknown contacts online can prevent financial loss and distress.

Reports on phone number 08445715189

10 years
Steer clear of calling them when you receive a text; it's nothing but a scam. You'll end up waiting in a lengthy queue and faced with outrageous charges.
10 years
We're with Vodafone ourselves and have just received the same message. Is anyone else experiencing this with Vodafone too?
Vodafone
10 years
I've just received a message that was word for word the same. Ridiculous, isn't it? I hung up shortly after a couple of minutes!
11 years
I was simply intrigued about who might have been calling me.
11 years
I received a text earlier today mentioning that they needed us to call back regarding a reference. We requested them to get back to us, but we’re still waiting for a response.
11 years
Please refrain from calling us again.
11 years
Received the very same message three times! Quite peculiar, isn't it?
11 years
It appears that we've come across some rather dubious communications likely from Vodafone. Can't shake off the feeling that we might be dealing with a bit of a scam here!
Vodafone
11 years
I received a text message along with a reference number and was left waiting for 3 minutes and 53 seconds before I decided to hang up.
11 years
Absolutely, we’re in the same boat. Our team is with Vodafone, and we received that message on our company phone.
Vodafone
12 years
I've just received the exact same message as well, and I'm currently with O2.
13 years
I’m also with Vodafone and I just received a call from that number.
Vodafone
13 years
back in november 7, 2013, i got a text telling me to ring some reference number 440978. honestly, these kinds of calls should be cracked down on by the authorities. they need to be stopped, block their numbers and maybe even track them to some remote spot like a desert where they can't bug anyone. people need some peace from these pests...
Sahara
13 years
I got the exact same text on Thurs 7/11/13 from +44 7456 803633. It said something like "ATTENTION! We tried reaching you. It's urgent we talk today. Please ring 08445715189 and quote ref 277898. Thanks." Noticed loads of others here have the same ref number too. Plus, everyone mentioning their provider so far on this thread seems to be on Vodafone. I’m with Vodafone as well, so maybe it’s linked to them somehow.
Vodafone
13 years
I just got that exact voicemail too. It said something like, "IMPORTANT! We've been trying to reach you. You really need to call us today on 08445715189 with your ref number 440978. Cheers." Honestly, I'm glad I came across this site first, so I ended the call straight away.
13 years
I got a text from 07456875306 saying to call back urgently. Told my hubby and son about it since they’ve both been job hunting and sending out tons of CVs. They might’ve thought it was a genuine reply. Such horrible people messing about like that.
13 years
Haha, looks like I'm not the only one with this weird reference number 277898. Anyone else got the same? Feels like we should get something for this coincidence! ;-)
13 years
Received a message from 07456791369 saying something like we’ve been trying to get hold of you blah blah blah. Then it asked me to ring back with reference 440978. Total rubbish and looks like a dodgy scam to me. They never tried reaching me in the first place, just some mug trying to fool people. Complete muppets!
ALERT
13 years
Got a call from this number earlier today. Lucky I looked it up here before answering. Make sure you tell people you know about it!
13 years
Same thing happened to me. They called both my landline and mobile, but I didn’t stay on the phone for more than a minute. There has to be some method to block these annoying pests!
13 years
I gave them a ring but ended up waiting for ages on hold, so I looked them up here and then decided to hang up.
13 years
Dodged a bullet by looking this number up first - it’s a total scam no doubt.

Got a message that said:

IMPORTANT! We've been trying to get in touch with you, it’s urgent you ring us today. Please phone 08445715189 and mention your reference 277898. Cheers.

Honestly, don’t ring them - it’s bound to charge you loads and it’s just a rip-off.
13 years
Got a text from someone saying they’d been trying to get hold of me and to ring back with ref 277898. Honestly, this scam has just made me feel awful, and now I’m worried about a massive bill from my mobile provider.
13 years
This is ridiculous, they charge an absolute fortune and it needs to end immediately. I’m so annoyed by this, these people have no idea how struggle feels or how little some of us have. I really hope they get caught and face serious consequences. The number they called from was +447453064250 and the message said: Attention We’ve been trying to get in touch, it’s really important to speak with you. Please ring 0844515189 quoting reference 277898. Seriously, someone do something about these scammers!
13 years
I called back after searching the number online and they hung up on me pretty fast. Got me too!
13 years
Got the same message earlier, total rip-off!
13 years
I just received that message too and rang back from my office phone since I’m waiting on an insurance claim update. After reading about it, I quickly ended the call! What a bunch of sneaky scoundrels.
13 years
Got a voicemail saying I had to ring back right away - total scam alert!
13 years
Really thankful for this site and its tips! I got a message saying ATTENTION something or other, and I nearly replied before I decided to google it first. Looks like you’re meant to reply and that would annoy a lot of folks. Cheers to the advice here - I steered clear of responding. Absolutely awful scammers these days.
13 years
Avoid answering this number, it's definitely a scam. I was put on hold for about two minutes while my husband tried to verify the number for me. As soon as I caught on, I hung up straight away.
13 years
Don't bother giving their name, it’s just a headache dealing with them constantly ringing you up.
13 years
Got some weird message from a random number, no way I'm ringing them back.
13 years
Got a message just now, didn’t bother replying!
13 years
This number called me as well. It felt a bit off since there was no name or anything in the message, so I quickly looked it up online and ended up on this site. My advice? Best not to answer.
13 years
Got a text outta nowhere sayin its important I call and give some reference number. Nah, gonna just bin that message straight away.
13 years
Just got a message telling me to call this number: "URGENT! We've been trying to reach you, it's really important we talk today. Please ring 08445715189 and mention ref 440978. Thanks."
Since I’m not a fan of picking up or replying to unknown numbers, I looked it up online first. I’m planning to report it to Vodafone later today.

Vodafone
13 years
Got the same message earlier. Honestly, wasn’t planning on replying anyway, but cheers for letting me know what this number’s about.
13 years
Got the exact same text with the same reference number. No way I'm calling back. If it’s really that urgent, they can ring me instead! There’s so many scams going about these days!
13 years
Sent a quick text earlier asking them to ring back and mention the ref number given above.
13 years
Got a text on my work phone from a number I don’t usually share with anyone but work colleagues. Looks like they’re just texting random people. Haven’t called back and will be blocking the number, also gonna tell Vodafone about it.
Vodafone
13 years
Honestly, I’m done with these scam calls and texts. Won’t bother answering or returning any of them anymore - just too exhausting.
13 years
Just got a text asking me to get in touch with them, with the same ref number 440978 - definitely a dodgy scam. Proper firms usually say they’re from like Bank of Scotland or something clear like that. Also, I had a missed call on my landline plus my phone rang just before from 'no caller ID' - pretty sure it's linked to this scam lot as well.
Bank of Scotland
13 years
Just got a message like loads of others saying they’ve tried reaching me and it’s crucial to chat today with a certain number and reference - no way I’m ringing back!
13 years
Hilarious, I actually got the exact same call on my work phone, and they used that same reference number you mentioned!
WORK
13 years
We got the exact same text from them... any idea how to block these for good???
13 years
Got a message telling me to ring them, said they needed to talk to me today and gave a reference number to mention. No chance I’m calling back!
13 years
Got a message not long ago from 07456818435 telling me to ring 08445715189 with reference number 440978 - total spam, definitely a scam!
13 years
Got the exact same message earlier. Thought I'd call back to give them a piece of my mind, but then I got thinking it could be one of those dodgy premium rate numbers, so I ended up hanging up.
13 years
Just got a text saying they’ve been trying to get hold of me, gave a reference number and said it’s really important to talk today. Sounds similar to what others have mentioned here.
13 years
Just got a message from +44 7456 791369 saying, "URGENT! We've been trying to reach you, please call 08445715189 today and quote ref 440978." Before that, I had a call from 0843 832 0162, but I didn’t pick up since I didn’t know the number. No way am I ringing back that number they gave - it’s obviously some premium rate line charging loads every minute. Honestly, these people should seriously find a decent job they can actually be proud of instead of pestering others like this. Absolute rubbish!
13 years
Got the same thing on my phone, defo don't call them back.
13 years
Got a text like that too, saying something like URGENT, we’ve been trying to reach you and need to talk today. It was sent from 07456 841910 and told me to use ref 440978 if I called 0844 571 5189. Since no one has actually rang me, I checked online first. Honestly, I’m not ringing them back, dodgy if you ask me.
13 years
Got a text from these guys today, claiming it was some urgent info with a dodgy 'reference number' attached. I’m not even gonna bother ringing them back, just blocked the number straight away.
13 years
WARNING! They’ve been trying to reach me, saying it’s urgent to talk today. They want me to ring 08445715189 and mention reference 440978. Thanks for this website! I went ahead and replied to the message, which was silly of me. Definitely sounds like a scam, so I’d say just ignore the message and don’t bother calling that number.
13 years
I just received a text with the same reference number, telling me to ring them up. Has anyone else got one like this?
13 years
Got the exact same message here. Decided not to reply either.
13 years
Just got a message saying they tried to get hold of me and want me to call back with a reference number. What a bunch of rubbish! There wasn’t any missed calls, so they clearly didn’t make much effort to reach me. I never phone back numbers I don’t recognise. If they’re legit, they’ll just call me again, simple as that.
13 years
Got a message from EE saying they've been trying to get hold of me or something like that... total scam!
EEBEWARE
13 years
If you receive one of these, just send it straight to your network provider. I read this tip on moneysavingexpert.com about stopping spam texts. Basically, all the major networks offer a no-cost way to report them. You just need to forward the whole message, including the sender's number, to 7726 - which stands for SPAM. It's really straightforward and helps keep the nuisance under control.
13 years
They never told me who they were, which made me instantly think it was some kind of scam!
13 years
Avoid ringing this number, it costs around £1.50 every minute.
13 years
Received a txt from +44 7456791369 saying they’ve been trying to reach me and its urgent to call 08445715189 with a reference number. Instead of dialling the 0844 number, I called back the 07456791369 part (removed the +44) but no one picked up even when my phone rang. Looks like a total scam to me.
13 years
Don’t bother returning their call. My partner answered and ended up waiting on hold for about ten minutes until I got in and told her to just end the call. She ended up being charged £22.38. Definitely a scam.
13 years
I did the same thing. Sent a message back by accident, asking who it was since it seemed important. Didn’t ring them though. Couple minutes later I figured I’d messed up and decided to check this site to warn others. I’ll update once the phone bill arrives and see if they charge me for the message.
13 years
I called the mobile number from the message and left a cheeky but polite reply. Bet it’s some mug glued to their PlayStation while they try to scam folks. Anyone know how to send charges back their way at a higher rate?
13 years
Avoid calling them back, it’s all just a load of scams. Stay clear!
13 years
Got a message like that too, no clue who it was from. I’m not going to bother calling the number back. Usually if it’s a credit card company, they’ll call you directly before anything else.
13 years
Got a text from +447456852573 earlier saying: IMPORTANT! We’ve been trying to reach you, it’s really urgent to talk today. Please ring 08445715189 and mention reference 440978. Cheers.
13 years
Just got a text from that number, best to just ignore it!
13 years
I got that exact message too, and I’m with Vodafone as well.
Vodafone
13 years
Got a text the same way, asking me to ring them back with a reference number.
13 years
Got that exact message too recently :-/
13 years
I got a random text from these people saying it’s really important I call them back. I’m not planning on replying at all.
13 years
Just got a text about 3 mins ago from some random number, no clue who they are! Who even is this?
13 years
Over the past day, I’ve received calls from this number twice - once on my work phone and another on my personal one. Totally ignoring them!
13 years
Got the usual message about trying to reach me with a reference that matched another person saying no! I did ring back but kept my number private and gave the company name as nms? Still no one picked up to chat to!
NMS
13 years
I just had this exact thing happen to me! I was stuck on hold for about a couple of minutes before I caught on that it was one of those pricey premium line numbers. Ended up costing me like 50p or something. Sounds like a smart way for them to make quick cash off folks like me who don’t spot the trick straight away! The company went by "NMS", but honestly, no clue who they even are...
13 years
I just got the exact same message, no way I’m replying to that.

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