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08979091042

☎️ 08979091042 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 0897.

When this phone number pops up on your Caller ID, it could be in one of these formats:

+448979091042+44 897 909 10420897 909 1042+44-897-909-1042

0897 909 1042 Tagged as:

sky sky mobile dad ilford ee kinda covid tesco mobile john grant vodafone

TimeLine of events for phone number 08979091042

  • User provided a phone number
    Jul
    2020
  • Invalid input, please provide context
    Jul
    2020
  • Unfamiliar number, seeking assistance
    Jun
    2020
  • Accidentally answered unknown foreign number
    Jun
    2020
  • Encouraging reflection on life and work
    Apr
    2020
  • Caller ID on mobile phone
    Mar
    2020
  • Called friend, wrong number appeared
    Mar
    2020
  • Concerned about unknown phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown number caller blocked successfully
    Mar
    2020
  • 08979 numbers route calls, network faults
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID issue with Sky
    Mar
    2020
  • Unwanted call from this number?
    Mar
    2020
  • Number likely safe, explain situation
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID displaying incorrect number
    Mar
    2020
  • Unexpected phone calls about boiler grants
    Mar
    2020
  • Network fault causing incorrect call display
    Mar
    2020
  • Concern about number showing error
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller abruptly ended phone call
    Mar
    2020
  • "Comment is mostly unclear."
    Mar
    2020
  • Call Sky to report issue
    Mar
    2020
  • 02 network is currently problematic
    Mar
    2020
  • Recurrence of mysterious phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Daughter called from her number
    Mar
    2020
  • Unrecognized number, be cautious
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller display showed incorrect numbers
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown spouse caller ID issue
    Mar
    2020
  • No meaningful content provided
    Mar
    2020
  • Avoid unknown calls, trust family
    Mar
    2020
  • Call displayed wrong phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Sky network call routing issues
    Mar
    2020
  • Questioning validity of phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Partner's number confusingly showing up
    Mar
    2020
  • Suspicious number on caller ID
    Mar
    2020
  • Suspicious call, likely Sky issue
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID didn't show up
    Mar
    2020
  • Mystery number from friend's call
    Mar
    2020
  • The user has number display issue
    Mar
    2020
  • Suspicious number during brother's call
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown number, ultimately my cousin
    Mar
    2020
  • Friend called from new number
    Mar
    2020
  • Suspicious unknown number appeared twice
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown number on mother-in-law's phone
    Mar
    2020
  • Wrong number, alarming call, reporting
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID displayed incorrect information
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown number appears on call
    Mar
    2020
  • Boyfriend saw my number calling
    Mar
    2020
  • Unexpected call, relative is calling
    Mar
    2020
  • Missed call, no message, suspicious
    Mar
    2020
  • Confusion about father's phone call
    Mar
    2020
  • Confused about unexpected call appearance
    Mar
    2020
  • Coworker's phone shows wrong name
    Mar
    2020
  • This is not a valid input
    Mar
    2020
  • Ignore random system fault call
    Mar
    2020
  • Unexpected call displayed unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Sister called from unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Strange call displaying wrong number
    Mar
    2020
  • Received multiple unknown calls, suspicious
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown caller posing as John Grant
    Mar
    2020
  • Mum calling back strange phone
    Mar
    2020
  • Caution: calling mother in law
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown caller, possibly scam, blocked
    Mar
    2020
  • Sky mobile strange phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Inquiring about unfamiliar phone notifications
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID showing incorrect number
    Mar
    2020
  • Backup number for network issues
    Mar
    2020
  • Surprised son, consider leaving Sky
    Mar
    2020
  • Daughter surprised by unexpected call
    Mar
    2020
  • Call from unfamiliar number, mom
    Mar
    2020
  • Beware police may be listening
    Mar
    2020
  • Sky customer facing caller ID issue
    Mar
    2020
  • Technical fault hides caller identity
    Mar
    2020
  • Warning about suspicious phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Confused by unexpected phone number
    Mar
    2020
  • Negative experience with phone calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Network issue, nothing else
    Mar
    2020
  • Confusion over caller ID number
    Mar
    2020
  • New experience with phone error
    Mar
    2020
  • Response was not provided
    Mar
    2020
  • Phone number showing up incorrectly
    Mar
    2020
  • Concern about privacy and security
    Mar
    2020
  • Friend's phone number appeared rogue
    Mar
    2020
  • Warning of potential scam setup
    Mar
    2020
  • Questioning how number was obtained
    Mar
    2020
  • Issue with contacts appearing incorrectly
    Mar
    2020
  • Partner ignored calls, wrong number
    Mar
    2020
  • Search inserted network numbers online
    Mar
    2020
  • Suspecting phone line misuse reported
    Mar
    2020
  • Long poor quality call number
    Mar
    2020
  • Called friend, number now disconnected
    Mar
    2020
  • False fraud alert on partner's call
    Mar
    2020
  • Blocked suspicious calls from unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Blocked suspicious calls from unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Network issue causes routing number
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID issue, can't reach provider
    Mar
    2020
  • Number displayed instead of mine
    Mar
    2020
  • Shared concern about hidden motives
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown call, assumed scam, blocked
    Mar
    2020
  • Pandemic caused increased telemarketing calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Called landline, number showed up
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID spoofing; phone hacked concern
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID error, routing number
    Mar
    2020
  • Received call, number seems suspicious
    Mar
    2020
  • Odd caller ID glitch occurred
    Mar
    2020
  • No response; considered dangerous calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Mixed number, dangerous block alert
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID error and connection issue
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown call was child's Sky Mobile
    Mar
    2020
  • Network issue, not spammers' fault
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown caller identified here first
    Mar
    2020
  • Partner's Sky mobile number unrecognized
    Mar
    2020
  • Partner's Sky number appeared suspicious
    Mar
    2020
  • Scam number flagged by authorities
    Mar
    2020
  • Friend's phone number being spoofed
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID app is scamming
    Mar
    2020
  • User claims scam with SIM
    Mar
    2020
  • Sky network issue; follow instructions
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID showed unexpected number
    Mar
    2020
  • Confused about mysterious call behavior
    Mar
    2020
  • Dad answered, unknown number appeared
    Mar
    2020
  • Missed call, callback leads nowhere
    Mar
    2020
  • Daughter called from unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID changed unexpectedly twice
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID glitch, resolved after
    Mar
    2020
  • Rang once, then missed call
    Mar
    2020
  • Silent call, marked as missed
    Mar
    2020
  • Repeated calls ignored; number blocked
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID issue with Sky_mobile
    Mar
    2020
  • Wife called; similar to comments
    Mar
    2020
  • Son questioned unfamiliar caller ID
    Mar
    2020
  • Dad called, causing confusion
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller is user's mum twice
    Mar
    2020
  • Number linked to mum’s landline
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID showed sister unexpectedly
    Mar
    2020
  • Girlfriend called; suspicious number appeared
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown number displayed, user worried
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID mismatch caused confusion
    Mar
    2020
  • Silent call, no one answered
    Mar
    2020
  • Call-centre sounds, then disconnected
    Mar
    2020
  • Received call; will now block
    Mar
    2020
  • Called twice, hung up immediately
    Mar
    2020
  • Missed call likely cold caller
    Mar
    2020
  • Friend called, number appeared
    Mar
    2020
  • Unknown caller called, hung up
    Mar
    2020
  • User confused by unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller confused partner’s calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller ID identified unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Fake caller ID, deceptive number
    Mar
    2020
  • Unexpected call from mom's number
    Feb
    2020
  • Mother called from strange number
    Feb
    2020
  • Unknown number; called back mother
    Feb
    2020
  • Caller ID showed partner's number
    Jan
    2020
  • Caller knew name, offered product
    Jan
    2020
  • Instant dial tone; invalid callback number
    Jan
    2020
  • Persistent calls, no messages, spam
    Jan
    2020
Number Of Searches: 1359 Number Of Comments: 147 First Seen: 07 January 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bexfield(Norfolk) and Northwick(Gloucestershire).

08979091042 has 147 comments of which 73 x neutral and 66 x negative and 8 x positive

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08979091042 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08979091042 👆 is reported as a recurring issue predominantly affecting Sky network customers, where a specific 0897 number erroneously appears on the recipient’s phone instead of the actual caller’s number. This glitch, linked to call routing faults within the network, causes confusion and concern, with affected users often seeing unknown or suspicious numbers in place of familiar contacts. While some suspect it to be a scam or hacking attempt, the consensus is that it stems from a technical fault rather than malicious intent. Users are advised to be cautious, avoid returning calls to the displayed number, and report issues directly to their provider. Sky and network operators are reportedly investigating and working on resolutions, with some recommending SIM replacements or network resets.

Reports on phone number 08979091042

6 years
+447873049414 No idea who this is, can anyone help me figure it out?
6 years
I picked up this number by mistake, sounded like a Spanish-speaking person, not sure. The number was 08979091041.
6 years
Sometimes I just let them run through their usual spiel, then I say, as kindly as I can, "I get it, times are rough and you need the cash. We've all had to take jobs we didn't enjoy just to get by. But honestly, is this job making YOU happy? Do you clock off feeling proud you helped someone? Are you excited to start your day? Surely you deserve something better than this."
6 years
I called my mate’s mobile from my own phone and this number showed up on his caller ID. Oddly enough, I’m with Sky too.
Sky
6 years
I rang my mate on her mobile earlier and this number popped up on her screen, dunno if it’s some kinda network glitch or something.
6 years
I noticed this number popping up when I tried to call my friend...any ideas what’s going on? Is it something I need to worry about?
6 years
I didn’t pick up since it was an unfamiliar number, and after reading the other replies, I’m really happy I didn’t. I’ve gone ahead and blocked it now.
6 years
These 08979 digits are typically employed by telecom companies for redirecting calls. Ordinarily, they operate seamlessly in the background, but due to a network glitch, this number has been revealed to the recipient of the call rather than the true number of the individual placing the call.
6 years
This keeps happening to me as well. I’m with Sky. Whenever I call my son, this number shows up on his phone instead.
Sky
6 years
I'd say this number seems alright, especially with the sensible explanations in the earlier comments saying it's an issue with Sky's network. Lately, and only now and then, this number shows up when my son phones me (he's with Sky). It's definitely him, and I can't spot anything dodgy about it. Still, none of us enjoy seeing sketchy-looking numbers pop up that might be scams or something dodgy. I'll get my son to follow up with Sky about it just to be sure.
Sky
6 years
Received a rather intrusive call from this number, didn’t I?????
6 years
It was actually my nan ringing, but this number popped up instead. It doesn't always do it, and when they pick up, it is her talking. Still, it's quite puzzling and a bit worrying. She uses Sky for her phone.
6 years
They ring me every single day but never pick up when I answer. I reckon it started after I filled out a form for that new boiler grant. Those Free Boiler Grants, you know? That's when it all began.
6 years
Got a call off my Gran and the number on her phone matched this one. She was adamant it's been the same number for around 40 years. After checking the messages here, it looks like others are having the same issue, and since she's with Sky, it's probably just a glitch.
Sky
6 years
This seems to be a problem with the network when calls are made via the Sky network. The 08979 numbers are normally used by network providers to route calls, and they usually stay hidden from the person receiving the call. But because of a network glitch, this number is showing up instead of the real number of the caller.
Sky
6 years
My sis rang me and that number showed up, it's done that a couple of times now.
6 years
Seems like O2 is having some probs right now and this is what’s causing it. Both Sky and Tesco Mobile run on the O2 network too.
SkyTesco Mobile
6 years
My daughter rang me on my mobile from her home phone and this number showed up. She also has Sky as her provider.
Sky
6 years
I rang my daughter-in-law earlier and it popped up on her phone. She thought I was out when I really shouldn’t have been because of the CV restrictions. I’m with Sky as well. Does anyone know if Sky are sorting this out? Or should we be telling them about it?
CovidSky
6 years
They rang me and then just cut the call.
6 years
I rang a mate and their caller ID showed this number instead of mine. When I phoned my mobile from my landline, it displayed my home number twice, but in the middle it popped up as unknown. I'm with Sky as well. Bit worrying that.
Sky
6 years
This number 08979091042 rang my daughter but she didn’t realise it was me cos it showed up as an unknown number on her phone. Just a heads up in case you see it pop up on your caller ID. Be cautious!
6 years
0897 909 1042 showed up on my phone but it was actually my wife ringing me from her Sky mobile. No idea why her real number didn’t show though, bit strange!
6 years
I usually don't pick up calls from numbers I don't recognise, only my family have my number. Lucky I didn't answer this time.
6 years
I called my mobile using the sky landline and this number appeared on the screen.
Sky
6 years
Seems like there's a problem with the Sky network causing this. These 08979 numbers are normally used by providers to route calls and stay hidden. But because of some glitch, the number is showing up for the person getting the call instead of the caller’s real number.
Sky
6 years
My other half called me and this is the number that showed up? Proper confused about this.
6 years
Got a call from a number that looked like my mum’s - we chat daily - so I mentioned it to her but she said she didn’t call. After reading others’ comments, seems like it might be an issue with Sky since she uses them for TV, broadband and phone. Not really sure what else I can try apart from asking her to contact Sky and report the problem?
Sky
6 years
So my other half rang me from her mobile while she was at work. Then this number 08979091042 popped up as a missed call in a text alert, even though I was still on the phone with her. I've got call waiting set to beep if someone else rings, but it never made a sound, just showed the missed call text. Weird, right?
6 years
Today, both a mate and my optician got in touch and the number that came up on my phone was 08979 091 042. Does anyone know if there's a legit reason for this happening?
6 years
why is my number showing up as 08979091042 all of a sudden? is this something to do with sky mobile??
Sky Mobile
6 years
My mum rang me the other day - we chat all the time - but this number popped up. I mentioned it to her and she had no clue about it. From what I’ve read in other comments, sounds like it could be something to do with Sky (she gets her phone, TV and internet from them). I’m not sure what else to try except ask her to contact Sky and let them know there’s a problem?
Sky
6 years
My cousin rang me and I saw the number but felt something was off, so I didn’t pick up. Then when my cousin phoned again a few minutes later, I realised it was them.
6 years
A mate of mine called and this popped up, but that’s definitely not her number!
6 years
I got a call from a mate and this number showed up on the screen.
6 years
I got a call supposedly from my brother, but the number showing was different from his usual one. It made me think it could be some kind of scam trying to spy on our chats. When he rang me back, his real number showed up properly.
6 years
We tried calling our daughter and normally her phone shows "Mum and Dad" but this time a strange number popped up instead. When we hung up and called her back, our own number showed up correctly like usual. Not sure who that number belongs to but it doesn't seem like a technical glitch to me. Feels more like it could be a scam or something fishy going on.
6 years
I rang my boyfriend and he said this number showed up instead of mine on his phone.
6 years
got a missed call from this number earlier but no voicemail left, so not bothering to ring back!
6 years
Got a call from this number and picked up, but it was my elderly mother in law on the line, definitely not her usual number. A bit worried now since we're quite far away. Not sure what the best step is.
6 years
My 88 year old mother in law gave me a ring, but this number showed up which isn’t hers. I’m planning to report it to Sky first thing in the morning, it was quite unsettling, especially with all the stress from the pandemic already.
Sky
6 years
My mother in law, who’s 88, gave me a ring but this number popped up instead, not hers. Im gonna report it to Sky tomorrow ‘cause with everything going on with the pandemic it’s just another stress we don’t need. The number was 08979091042.
Sky
6 years
A mate rang me and this number showed up, so I just ended the call. Then he called again and the right details popped up.
6 years
I tried calling my husband and this number popped up on my screen: 0897 909 1042, but it’s definitely not mine. I’ve been trying to reach Sky to find out what’s going on but no luck so far. Has anyone else seen this happen or knows what might be causing it?
Sky
6 years
Just got a call from this number, picked up and it was my dad, how does that even happen???
6 years
I got a call from this number and it turned out to be my sister-in-law. I asked her if she’d switched her phone number but she said she hadn’t. Just a bit confused coz my phone showed 08979091042 and when I picked up, it was definitely her on the other end. After reading all these comments, I’m quite worried now, what’s going on exactly?
6 years
Some bloke I used to work with called me to check if his phone was working properly coz it wasn’t letting him make calls. This number popped up on his screen instead of the one I’ve saved for him. Then, like a second after, he called me again and it showed the correct number, the one I have saved. Pretty sure it's some kind of tech glitch.
6 years
I reckon this is something wrong with the system. Probably best just to ignore it if it rings. Real people usually leave a voicemail or ring again. Hopefully, the glitch will sort itself out by the time they get back in touch, since the issue seems to come and go. I wouldn’t suggest calling this business rate number back.
6 years
Its happened to me more than once, i rang my daughter and this number 08979091042 showed up, its not my number tho, what is going on here?
6 years
This number showed up when my sister was trying to call.
6 years
08979091042 - got three calls from this number, two yesterday and one earlier today. Weirdly, my phone's call blocker labelled it as "John Grants Mobile" which I find pretty odd. I didn’t pick up any of the calls since I don’t know anyone named John Grant, and in my usual call history, it just shows as an unknown number.
6 years
Got three calls off this number - two yesterday and one earlier today. Weird thing is, my call screening app shows the name “John Grants mobile” for it. But on my usual phone call log, it just shows up as unknown. Didn’t pick up any of the calls and have no intention of calling back.
John Grant
6 years
I called my mum and she got back to me on this number. Gonna ask her to switch her phone off then on again, bit strange.
6 years
I called my mother in law on this number, so just watch out with it.
6 years
I rang my mobile using my landline and this popped up? I’m with Sky for my landline.
Sky
6 years
I called me son on his mobile today from my landline and he was well surprised when he picked up and it was me. Usually when I ring him, his phone shows “mum and dad” but this time it didn’t which caught him off guard. We have our landline through Sky but we’re thinking of switching providers as we’re a bit fed up.
Sky
6 years
I ignored this number cause didn’t recognise it. Reading the comments, seems loads of Sky users got calls from it and reckon it’s a scam. I’m not with Sky myself, so I’ve just blocked the number now.
Sky
6 years
I'm with Sky Mobile too, and recently 08979091042 showed up on my wife's phone when I rang her from mine. She picked up and the call went through just fine to me. Still, I'm worried if anyone tries to call that number back, it might lead to trouble. I can't help but think Sky's system might have been compromised.
Sky MobileSky
6 years
I reckon this is some sort of spare number the networks ring from when there's a problem with the mobile towers. It was actually my mum calling and she’s with Vodafone.
Vodafone
6 years
I just rang my mum and she told me this number popped up on her caller ID instead of mine, what’s happening here??!
6 years
I just called my daughter, and she said this number popped up on her phone, so she was pretty surprised when I answered. I’m with SKY as well.
6 years
I’m a SKY user aswell and when I rang my daughter today, the number that showed on her phone was 08979091042 which is weird.
6 years
When you see this number pop up on your caller ID, it usually means the police or customs are listening in or recording your messages because they’ve tapped into your line. Try dialing 0102 before the number to stop it.
6 years
It's just a digit string employed by telecom firms to direct calls to the correct places. Occasionally, a glitch occurs, and this number emerges in place of the actual caller's identity. This means that virtually anyone could be on the other end of that line!
6 years
My daughter got a call from this number at 9.59pm and it showed up on her phone. I looked it up on Google and it seems to be really dodgy. Tried calling back but no luck. Loads of folks have marked this number as dodgy stuff. Watch out and consider reporting it if they ring you.
6 years
So this number popped up when a mate rang me earlier and I almost didn’t pick up. It was actually someone I chat with all the time, so I’m a bit confused as to why the number showed up like that. Has anyone else had this happen or know why?
6 years
Got a call from 08979091042, didn’t pick up since I didn’t know the number. Later checked the voicemail and it was actually my Mum! She called from her landline, she’s with Sky but I’m on a different network. Bit confused about how that happened.
Sky
6 years
So I rang my mother in law earlier and this number showed up on her phone instead of mine. She was a bit confused and asked if I’d got a new number. Can anyone explain what’s going on?
6 years
I use sky mobile, and recently when I called my partner, the number that showed up on her phone wasn't my regular number but this one. She was still able to pick up and knew it was me luckily. I’m not sure why it switched like that, but when I rang her again to check, my usual number appeared. With all the trouble I’ve been having the past few days trying to get my phone to connect with others, I guess it’s just some tech glitch they’re working on sorting out.
Sky
6 years
Didnt pick up the phone.
6 years
Its just a problem with the network, nothing else really.
6 years
I rang a mobile from my landline and the person answered saying the number showing on their phone was 08979091042. I ended the call and rang again, then it showed the right number. The day before, I had an automated call claiming to be from Amazon Prime which somehow got past my Sky Talk Shield. I reported both calls to Sky but honestly, the guy I got through to couldn't have cared less. He just said the scam number "was likely piggy backing on my number"!!
Amazon PrimeSky TalkSky
6 years
Every mate and family member told me that when I call them from my Sky mobile, it comes up as 0897909104. I contacted Sky and they just said they’d look into it but 4 days on, still no update. My phone calls are still getting redirected to this weird number and I’m starting to worry my phone’s been hacked. Feels like my provider isn’t doing anything to sort it out.
SKY
6 years
Be careful, this looks like it might be a scam setup!
6 years
I think this number might’ve somehow got access to my phone.
6 years
They called from a hidden number, I’m wondering how on earth they managed to get my contact details.
6 years
I called my mate and this dodgy number showed up on her phone. Now she’s having trouble reaching me whenever she tries to call!
6 years
I rang a mate and they said the number that showed up was 08979091042, but now that number’s nowhere to be found, it’s disconnected.
6 years
Whenever I try to call my mates it shows this number instead of their usual one.
6 years
Just like everyone else is saying, what the hell is happening?! Is someone else using my number or what???
6 years
Just try googling those numbers with the network name, you'll see what's going on here.
6 years
Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, but since there was no voicemail left, I figured it was probably just a telemarketer or a scammer, so I went ahead and blocked it.
6 years
A mate of mine from Ilford rang me, and we chatted for about 42 minutes. Odd thing was, the number that popped up on my phone was 08979091042, not her usual one. The call itself was pretty rubbish quality too, kept cutting out. Strange!
Ilford
6 years
I had pretty much the same sort of thing happen to me and I’m honestly a bit worried about how they manage to pull it off and what their real intentions might be?
6 years
My mum just had this happen to her, she called me and the number showed as 08979091042. I didn’t pick up the first time, but then she called again right after, and this time it actually showed up as Mum on my phone. I've decided to block any more calls from that number now.
6 years
My partner has Sky Mobile as well and when this number showed up, I picked up thinking it was going to be some kind of joke. Turned out it was them! Weird thing was, my phone showed it as possible fraud while it was ringing??
Sky Mobile
6 years
Tried ringing my partner but he didn’t pick up at all. Then I used another phone to call and he said he ignored it, thinking it was some sort of telemarketer because the number that showed up wasn’t my normal one... Honestly, I’m baffled as to how this even happened.
6 years
I’ve noticed that whenever I ring someone, this number 08979091042 shows instead of my own caller ID. I’m with Sky Mobile and it’s really starting to worry me. I’m not sure what’s going on or how to fix it. Tried reaching out to Sky’s customer service but just can’t get through to anyone. Has anyone else had this problem?
Sky MobileSky
6 years
This number showing up is just a glitch with Sky’s network. Instead of the actual caller’s ID, you get this one. Basically, these 0897 numbers are used by networks to handle call routing between themselves. Nothing dodgy, just technical stuff.
Sky
6 years
My mum just had a call from the number 08979091042. I ignored it at first, but then she called me back right away and that time it showed up as 'mum' on my phone. I’ve gone ahead and blocked that number now so it can’t ring me anymore.
6 years
Just rang my hubby on our home phone and he told me this number popped up on his mobile. We use SKY for our landline.
6 years
Tried ringing a mate, but their phone showed this number instead of mine. Bit odd really.
6 years
Sometimes, due to technical glitches, the number you see isn’t the real caller’s but one used internally by phone companies to manage call routing. It’s just a behind-the-scenes thing, not the actual person calling.
6 years
Last night, I tried ringing my daughter, but her phone showed this strange number instead of mine or ‘Mum.’ She almost ignored the call, surprised when it was actually me on the other end. I’ve gone ahead and blocked that number now, but I’m a bit worried my iPhone might have been hacked. I’m using Sky Mobile, if that matters.
Sky Mobile
6 years
I guess it's the coronavirus that’s causing this, with so many people working from home now to keep away from others.
6 years
I got a call on my mobile but when I picked up, nobody said a word. Heard that others have also got calls from this number and reckon it’s quite dodgy. Wouldn’t trust it much.
6 years
I'm with Sky and when I rang my boyfriend, my own number popped up even though I never changed any settings. Strangely, instead of him being able to pick up, the call just kept saying it was connecting but never actually went through.
Sky
6 years
Got a call from a number claiming to be Sky. When I rang them back, they told me to block it because it’s unsafe.
Sky
6 years
My dad tried calling me from his Sky landline and this number showed up instead. I told him to end the call, then I rang him back on his usual number and it worked fine. Later, he called me again and his proper number appeared. Quite odd, really.
Sky
6 years
Its a number networks use to connect calls, not a scammer. Sometimes there’s a problem between networks and it shows this number instead of the real one. So its just a fault with the network, nothing dodgy going on.

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