# Who Called Me Check

> Who Called Me Check (https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk) is a free "who called me" check for UK phone numbers. Give it any UK or international number and it returns the kind of line, the town a landline is registered to, what calling it costs, the telecoms company Ofcom issued the range to, and Spam / Scam / Neutral ratings plus moderated reports from people the number called.

At a glance (as of 11 November 2026):
- Size: 38,876 phone number pages, 599 area code pages and 0 published caller reports.
- Data: line type, location and range holder are matched against Ofcom's numbering plan and allocation data. Ratings and reports are submitted by people who received the call; written reports are checked by a moderator before they appear.
- Privacy and limits: personal names and addresses are never published. Because caller ID can be faked, each page describes the number itself rather than whoever used it.
- Free to use with no sign-up. Please cite individual pages by URL. Language: British English (en-GB).

## Checking a number

- [Reverse phone lookup](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-lookup): the lookup hub.
- [Number page](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-lookup/07700900456): URL pattern `https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-lookup/{digits}`. UK numbers use the domestic form with a leading 0 and no spaces (e.g. `/phone-lookup/01614960123`). International numbers use the country code without + (e.g. `/phone-lookup/12125550147`). The older `/who-called-me-{digits}` form redirects here. Any number can be requested; unknown numbers still return type, area and cost.
- [Search redirect](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/number-search?number=07700900456): `GET /number-search?number={any format}` redirects to the canonical number page (accepts spaces, +44, 0044).
- [Bulk phone number checker](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-number-checker): check up to 50 numbers at once.

## Caller questions

- [Reverse phone lookup UK](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-lookup): The free reverse lookup hub; every number page sits under /phone-lookup/
- [Scam number checker](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-number-checker): Check whether a number has been reported as a scam, and scam warning signs
- [Who called me UK?](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-called-me-uk): The main who called me check, with what each prefix means and what to do after a missed call
- [Who called me today](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-called): The UK numbers getting the most lookups and reports right now
- [Who is calling me](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-is-calling-me): Checking a caller while the phone rings, and warning signs during a call
- [Who rang me](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-rang-me-uk): Looking up a missed call and deciding whether to call back
- [Whose telephone number is this](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/whose-telephone-number-is-this): What a number check can and can't tell you about who owns a number
- [Newest caller reports](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/latest-reports): The most recent caller reports from the past 7 days

## UK number reference

- [UK phone number types](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/number-types): every prefix with call cost and typical users
- [Landline Numbers (01 and 02)](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/number-type/landline)
- [Mobile Numbers (071 to 075 and 077 to 079)](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/number-type/mobile)
- [Internet Phone (VoIP) Numbers (055 and 056)](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/number-type/voip)
- [080 Freephone Numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/080-numbers): Freephone, 0800 and 0808
- [084 Business Rate Numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/084-numbers): Business rate, 0842, 0843, 0844 and 0845
- [087 Business Rate Numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/087-numbers): Business rate, 0870, 0871, 0872 and 0873
- [09 Premium Rate Numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/09-numbers): Premium rate, 090, 091 and 098
- [070 Personal Numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/070-numbers): Personal number, 070
- [076 Pager Numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/076-numbers): Pager, 076
- [03 numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/03-numbers): 0300, 0330, 0333, 0344, 0345
- [Mobile prefixes](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/mobile-number-prefixes) and [UK mobile networks](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/mobile-networks)
- [UK area codes](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/area-codes): one page per code, URL pattern `https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/area-code/{code}-{town}` (e.g. `/area-code/0161-manchester`)
- [Number range holders](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-companies): companies Ofcom allocated number blocks to
- [International numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/international-numbers): overseas numbers reported by UK visitors
- [+44: the UK country code](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/uk-country-code)
- [101: the police non-emergency number](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/101-non-emergency-number)
- [UK emergency and helpline numbers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/uk-emergency-numbers)
- [Stopping sales calls with the TPS](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/telephone-preference-service)
- [1471: who called me last?](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/1471)
- [Directory enquiries in the UK](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/directory-enquiries)

## Scam calls

- [Common scam calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls)
- [Scam number checker](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-number-checker)
- [Fake Parcel & Delivery Calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/delivery-courier-scam): You are told a parcel could not be delivered, is being held at a depot or has customs charges to pay.
- [Fake HMRC, Police & Government Calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/hmrc-government-impersonation): Often a recorded voice, this caller says they are from HMRC, the DWP, the Home Office or the police.
- [Fake Bank Fraud Team Calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/bank-fraud-callback-scam): The caller says they work in your bank's fraud team and have spotted suspicious payments.
- [Fake Tech Support & Broadband Calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/tech-support-scam): Someone claiming to be from Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or your broadband provider says your computer is infected, your router has been hacked or your internet is about to be cut off.
- [Fake Job & Easy Money Offers](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/recruitment-fake-job-scam): A recruiter you never contacted offers flexible, well-paid work from home: rating products, liking posts or completing simple tasks.
- [One-Ring (Wangiri) Missed Calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/wangiri-one-ring-callback): A number, often overseas or premium rate, rings once and cuts off before you can answer.
- [Fake Refunds, Rebates & Grants](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/energy-refund-scam): Good news, says the caller: you are owed an energy rebate, a council tax refund, a cost-of-living payment or a free government grant for insulation, a boiler or solar panels.
- [Romance, Crypto & Investment Cons](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/scam-calls/romance-investment-scam): It can start with a wrong-number text, a dating match or a friendly message on social media.

## Advice articles

- [Who Do Phone Scammers Pick On, and Why?](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-are-mostly-and-prime-target-scammers): Phone scammers choose their targets on purpose. See which people in the UK get the most scam calls, what makes them a target, and the habits that put callers off.
- [The Scam Calls UK Households Get Most Often](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/most-common-scam-call-types): The scam calls that turn up most in the UK, from fake bank fraud teams and HMRC threats to parcel, broadband and one-ring calls, and what to do when one comes in.
- [The Psychological Tricks Phone Scammers Rely On](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/common-tricks-used-by-scammers): Phone scammers are trained to push buttons: urgency, authority, fear and kindness. How each trick works on a call, and what to say or do to break the spell.
- [Where to Report a Fraudulent Phone Number in the UK](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/how-to-report-fraud-phone-number): Who to tell about a fraudulent phone number in the UK: your bank, Action Fraud, Police Scotland, 7726, the ICO, Ofcom and your phone network, depending on what happened.
- [How to Report a Scam Phone Number or Text](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/how-to-report-scam-phone-numbers): A step-by-step guide to reporting a scam phone number or text in the UK: what to write down, how to use 7726, where to report fraud and how to warn other people.
- [How to Block Scam and Nuisance Calls on Any Phone](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-to-block-fraud-phone-calls): Step-by-step ways to block unwanted calls on iPhone, Android and UK landlines, plus network spam filters, the TPS and call blockers for older relatives.
- [Protecting Your Family From Scam Calls](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-to-protect-from-scam-calls): A practical plan to protect parents, grandparents and teenagers from scam calls: house rules, safe words, phone settings and what to do if someone has already been caught.
- [Mobile Numbers and Small Business: Getting It Right](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/impact-of-mobile-numbers-on-work-business): How sole traders and small firms in the UK use mobile numbers for work, the pros and cons of one phone or two, and how to stay safe from business-targeted scam calls.
- [What Your Mobile Number Is Really Used For](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/unlocking-the-power-of-mobile-numbers): Your mobile number now unlocks banking, email and apps. Why it has become a key to your digital life, how criminals try to steal it, and how to keep it secure.
- [Easy Ways to Remember a Mobile Number](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/mobile-number-stand-out-to-make-secrets): Simple tricks for remembering your own and other people's mobile numbers: chunking, patterns, rhythm and stories, plus why it is worth knowing key numbers by heart.
- [Choosing a Phone Number Lookup Site: What to Look For](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/phone-lookup-service-find-the-best-services): Not all reverse phone lookup sites are equal. What a good UK lookup service should show, the warning signs of a poor one, and why you should never pay to "reveal" an owner.
- [Using Your Mobile Number Safely Online](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/optimize-your-mobile-number-usage): Every time you give out your mobile number it can end up on a marketing or scam list. When to share it, when not to, and simple settings that keep your number private.
- [How to Find Your Own Mobile Number](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/find-mobile-number-sim): Forgotten your own mobile number? How to find it in your iPhone or Android settings, with your network's short code, on your SIM packaging or your bill.
- [Where Do All These Unknown Calls Come From?](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/where-do-unknown-calls-come-from): Why you get calls from numbers you don't know: auto-diallers, data breaches, marketing lists, spoofed numbers and genuine callers. And how to tell them apart.
- [Who Called Me Check: How It Works and What It Can Tell You](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/who-called-me-check-everything-you-need-to-know): How Who Called Me Check works: where our number data comes from, how ratings and reports are moderated, what a lookup can and can't tell you, and how to add a report.
- [Legitimate Ways to Find Someone's Phone Number](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/tricks-to-find-phone-numbers): Practical, legal ways to find a phone number for a business, organisation or person in the UK: official websites, directories, 118 services, mutual contacts and more.
- [Reverse Phone Lookup: What It Can and Can't Do](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/pros-and-cons-of-using-a-reverse-phone-lookup): A balanced look at reverse phone lookup in the UK: how it helps with unknown calls and scams, where its limits are, and how to get the most from a free number check.
- [Who Is Calling Me From an Unknown Number?](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/whos-calling-you-from-an-unknown-number): Getting calls from a number you don't know? How to work out who is calling, what "No Caller ID" and withheld mean, and when to answer, ignore or block.
- [Seven Reasons to Check a Number Before You Call Back](https://whocalledmecheck.co.uk/reasons-to-use-phone-number-finder-services): Seven good reasons to look up an unknown number before returning a missed call, from avoiding premium-rate charges to spotting scams and helping other people.

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