TimeLine☎️ 88673 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 88673.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 88673
- Received scam alert from British GasFeb
2025User claims it's a scamJul
2024Suspicious text message from 88673May
2023Often high prices, poor serviceApr
2023Fake British Gas meter readingApr
2023Questioning legitimacy of British Gas updateFeb
2023British Gas meter reading spamFeb
2023Unsolicited text message from SmartOct
2022Numbers do not provide contextOct
2022Suspected scam, seeking guidance urgentlyOct
2022Doubtful of £5 charge notificationSep
2022Questioning premium rate text serviceSep
2022British Gas meter reading issueMar
2022Suspicious text from British GasFeb
2022Payment issue for smart planOct
2021Annoyed by repeated text messagesDec
2019Suspicious text, may report scamJul
2017Frustrated with persistent text messagesOct
2016Inquiring about British gas companyNov
2011Received SMS from British GasAug
2011Request for recognition of sourceJul
2011Number Of Searches: 126 Number Of Comments: 19 First Seen: 25 October 2014 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Ancaster(Lincolnshire) and Larrick(Cornwall).
88673 has 19 comments of which 7 x negative and 12 x neutral
88673 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 88673 👆 is reported as a scam number frequently sending messages pretending to be British Gas, especially about smart card details or meter readings. Many users say they get unexpected texts asking for meter readings or top-ups despite already being up to date or no longer customers. Some fear being charged premium text fees and others find the messages suspicious and confusing. Lots of people warn not to respond or click links, with some repeatedly receiving these unwanted texts even after reporting. Several people, including older users, express concern about being tricked or scammed. Overall, the consensus is to treat this number as untrustworthy and likely connected to fraudulent activity.
Reports on phone number 88673
1 yearI just switched over to British Gas and was told I’d get a text with my smart card info. So when I got some messages asking for £55, I added it without thinking much. Turns out, after checking with British Gas, they told me it was a scam all along. Proper dodgy!British Gas2 yearsTotally a scam, just don’t bother answering.3 yearsGot a text from 88673 saying "Welcome to Smart Pay as you Go," followed by a card number for electricity - 982617063580628073. It just said I'd need it to top up, but didn’t really explain anything else. Seems a bit dodgy to me.3 yearsI keep getting texts claiming to be from British Gas asking for meter readings. Thing is, I cancelled my service with them more than a year ago. Just ignoring these messages now.British Gas3 yearsGot a message about a meter reading update from British Gas. Not really convinced it's genuine, so I’m avoiding any replies or clicking on any links. Planning to report it just to be safe.British Gas3 yearsGot a message from British Gas asking for a meter reading, but it showed up as spam on my phone.British Gas4 yearsGot a message from this number earlier with some kind of code for topping up a Smart Electricity Card? I’m actually with British Gas, never signed up for Smart or anything like that! Totally confused.British Gas4 yearsAs an older lady, I must admit I’m not too savvy when it comes to these scams. However, I've got a strong suspicion that this number has just pulled a fast one on me, and I’m rather at a loss regarding what steps to take next.4 yearsI’m guessing it’s one of those texts that charge £5 each time you reply, so I just left it unanswered.4 yearsGot a call claiming to be from British Gas asking for meter readings, which I’d already provided ages ago. Feels like it might be some kind of premium rate text scam, to me.British Gas4 yearsJust switched to British Gas and they’ve called asking for meter readings. Thing is, when I check my account online, it says everything is all up to date already. Bit confusing, really.British Gas4 yearsGot a call saying it was British Gas, asking me to send them my meter reading by text. Not really sure if it’s some sort of scam or legit? From what I’ve read here, I might end up paying like £5 if I reply. Bit wary about it all now.British Gas5 yearsIt showed up as Smart Pay As You Go on my caller ID, but I never actually got in touch with them.7 yearsI've received numerous texts from this number, and I keep getting rid of them. I'm really quite tired of it!9 yearsI've just had a peculiar message from the number 88673. I'll certainly be reporting it. I'm a customer of this service but it struck me as odd that they would send such a short text. I definitely won't be returning the call they suggested. It feels very much like a scam unless they can demonstrate otherwise!10 yearsI’m absolutely fed up with the incessant texts from this firm. I’ve already reached out to the gas company to report it, yet the messages just keep flooding in. It's rather frustrating, to say the least!11 yearsI received a text message from this number, and it turns out it was from British Gas.British Gas11 yearsWe simply wish to take a moment to acknowledge when this message was received from British Gas.British Gas12 yearsCould this have been a call from British Gas, perchance?British GasSubmit Your Own Report (88673)
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