Guides — page 6
Page 6 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.
- Identification
07482 numbers: who called me from an 07482 number?
07482 is a normal UK mobile range, but it appears often in spam reports. Here's what 07482 numbers are, why they show up in scam complaints, and how to check a specific 07482 number safely.
20 Jun 2026
- Identification
07488 numbers: who called me from an 07488 number?
07488 is a normal UK mobile range, but it appears often in spam reports. Here's what 07488 numbers are, why they show up in scam complaints, and how to check a specific 07488 number safely.
20 Jun 2026
- Identification
07537 numbers: who called me from an 07537 number?
07537 is a normal UK mobile range, but it appears often in spam reports. Here's what 07537 numbers are, why they show up in scam complaints, and how to check a specific 07537 number safely.
20 Jun 2026
- Identification
07700 numbers: who called me from an 07700 number?
07700 is a real UK mobile range — but part of it (07700 900xxx) is reserved by Ofcom for TV and film. Here's what an 07700 number means, the drama-number twist, and how to check who called you.
20 Jun 2026
- Identification
07822 numbers: who called me from an 07822 number?
07822 is a normal UK mobile range, but it appears often in spam reports. Here's what 07822 numbers are, why they show up in scam complaints, and how to check a specific 07822 number safely.
20 Jun 2026
- Identification
07828 numbers: who called me from an 07828 number?
07828 is a normal UK mobile range, but it appears often in spam reports. Here's what 07828 numbers are, why they show up in scam complaints, and how to check a specific 07828 number safely.
20 Jun 2026
- Safety
101, 111, 105 and 999: which UK number to call and when
Confused about 999, 101, 111 and 105? Here's a plain-English guide to the UK's three-digit service numbers — what each is for, when to use them, what they cost, and the other short numbers worth knowing.
20 Jun 2026
- Numbers & codes
116 numbers explained: free UK helplines (116 123, 116 000, 116 111)
116 numbers are free, six-digit UK helpline numbers for vital services like the Samaritans (116 123) and the missing-persons line. Here's what they are, who runs them, and whether they're really free.
20 Jun 2026
- How-to
118 directory enquiries: numbers, costs and cheaper alternatives
118 directory enquiry services can be surprisingly expensive. Here's how 118 numbers work, what they really cost, the price-cap rules, and the free or cheap ways to find a number instead.
20 Jun 2026
- Scam & safety
Crypto and investment scam calls in the UK: how to spot and stop them
Crypto and investment scams cost UK victims dearly. Here's how investment scam calls, texts and 'too good to be true' opportunities work, the red flags, and exactly what to do.
20 Jun 2026
- Scam & safety
Delivery scam calls and texts in the UK: how to spot and stop them
Fake 'missed parcel' texts and delivery scam calls are among the UK's most common frauds. Here's how the Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and DHL scams work, the red flags, and exactly what to do.
20 Jun 2026
- Scam & safety
DVLA scam calls, texts and emails in the UK: how to spot and stop them
Fake DVLA 'vehicle tax refund', 'failed payment' and 'driving licence' scams are common in the UK. Here's how DVLA scam texts, calls and emails work, the red flags, and exactly what to do.
20 Jun 2026