070 Personal Numbers
Personal number · starts 070 · 070 numbers are personal numbers, not mobiles, and calling one can cost much more than calling a mobile. Be careful about returning a call to an 070 number you don't know.
What 070 numbers are
An 070 number looks like a mobile but isn't one. It's a personal number that passes the call on to another phone, and calling it can cost quite a bit more than calling a real mobile.
That look-alike quality is exactly what makes 070 numbers handy for call-back scams: people ring back thinking it's an ordinary mobile. If an 070 number you don't know has called or messaged you, look it up before calling.
- Kind of number
- Personal number
- Begins
- 070
- Usually used by
- People and businesses that want one number forwarded to whichever phone they are using
- We hold
- 49 numbers, 0 reports
Cost to call: 070 numbers are personal numbers, not mobiles, and calling one can cost much more than calling a mobile. Be careful about returning a call to an 070 number you don't know.
Things to watch out for with 070 numbers
- Remember that 070 is not a mobile. Check it before you call it back.
- Calls to personal numbers are often charged at a higher rate and may not be in your bundle.
- Be suspicious of any message asking you to ring or text an 070 number you don't know.
Check a list with the bulk checker, see the scam calls going around, or find out how to report a scam number.
070 numbers people have checked
Questions about 070 numbers
Is an 070 number a mobile?
No. It's a personal number that forwards calls to another phone. Real UK mobile numbers start 071 to 075 or 077 to 079.
How much does it cost to call 070?
Often a fair bit more than calling a mobile, and frequently outside your bundle. Check your tariff before you call.
Why do scammers use 070 numbers?
Because people call them back assuming they're mobiles, and end up paying a higher rate.
Can I find out who owns an 070 number?
Not from the number itself. Look at its page here for reports from other people who've had calls from it.