Guides — page 15
Page 15 of 15. Long-form, citation-rich guides on UK telephone numbering, common scam patterns, and how to identify any UK caller using free public data.
- Safety
Is 070 a mobile number? UK 070 numbers explained (and the scam)
070 numbers look like UK mobiles but they're not. Calls cost up to 50p/min and scammers use them for ring-back fraud. Here's how to spot, block and report one.
12 Apr 2026
- Number types
How 0800 freephone numbers work in the UK
Who pays for an 0800 call, how routing works, the difference vs 0808, and why scammers use freephone numbers too. UK 2026 explainer.
12 Apr 2026
- Number types
What 0843, 0844 and 0871 cost — and why they exist
Service charges, access charges and how to spot expensive 'business-rate' numbers in the UK. Includes 2026 price ceilings and free-alternative finders.
12 Apr 2026
- How it works
AI internet check vs database lookup compared
Why combining structured Ofcom data with an LLM-powered web search is more accurate than either signal alone for UK reverse phone lookup.
12 Apr 2026
- Safety
How to block UK spam calls (2026 guide)
Network blocklists, iOS / Android settings, third-party apps and the TPS register — what actually works to stop UK spam calls in 2026.
12 Apr 2026
- How it works
How Ofcom allocates UK phone numbers
Inside the National Telephone Numbering Plan: blocks, sub-allocations, porting, status flags, and the weekly numbering data feed that powers UK reverse lookups.
12 Apr 2026
- How it works
Range Holder vs current provider explained
Why the network on caller ID often differs from the Ofcom-listed Range Holder, and how to use both signals together when you're trying to identify a UK caller.
12 Apr 2026
- Safety
How to report a scam call in the UK (2026)
Action Fraud, 7726, your bank, the regulator — who to tell, in what order, and what they actually do with the report.
12 Apr 2026
- Safety
Common UK scam-call patterns (2026)
The eight most common UK call-scams in 2026, with red flags, real examples, and the right response for each. Includes Action Fraud and 159 reporting routes.
12 Apr 2026
- Lookup
Who called me? UK reverse phone lookup guide
Identify any unknown UK caller in seconds. Free Ofcom range-holder lookup plus a live AI internet check — no signup, no premium tier. Works for 01, 02, 03, 07 and 08 numbers.
12 Apr 2026