Is this number a scam?

Enter the number that called or texted you to see whether other people have reported it as a scam.

Check a number before you trust it

Scam calls and texts depend on you acting before you've had time to check. This page reverses that. Put in the number and you'll see every rating and report other people have left about it, along with what the number itself tells you: whether it's a mobile, a town landline, a premium-rate line or an overseas number.

A number with lots of Scam ratings is a clear warning. But a clean record doesn't make a caller genuine, so use the warning signs below too.

How to read the result

ScamMost people who were called say it tried to defraud them. Don't answer, call back or share anything. Block it.

SpamUnwanted sales calls, surveys or recorded messages. Annoying rather than criminal, but still worth blocking.

Mixed reportsPeople disagree. Read the individual reports to see what the caller actually said.

NeutralPeople say the caller was genuine, such as a delivery firm, surgery or business.

UnratedNo reports yet. That's not the same as safe, so judge the call on what's being asked.

Scam warning signs, whatever the number

If the caller	Scam risk
Asks for a one-time code, PIN or password	High
Tells you to move money to a "safe account"	High
Wants you to install an app or let them into your computer	High
Threatens arrest, fines or court action	High
Asks for payment in gift cards or cryptocurrency	High
Says you've won a prize or are owed a refund	Medium
Rang once and hung up, from 09, 070 or abroad	Medium
Recorded message telling you to press 1	Medium

If you've already shared details or sent money, call your bank on 159 straight away.

Scam calls we see most

Fake Parcel & Delivery CallsYou are told a parcel could not be delivered, is being held at a depot or has customs charges to pay. The mess... Fake HMRC, Police & Government CallsOften a recorded voice, this caller says they are from HMRC, the DWP, the Home Office or the police. You owe t... Fake Bank Fraud Team CallsThe caller says they work in your bank's fraud team and have spotted suspicious payments. To protect your mone... Fake Tech Support & Broadband CallsSomeone claiming to be from Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or your broadband provider says your computer is infe... Fake Job & Easy Money OffersA recruiter you never contacted offers flexible, well-paid work from home: rating products, liking posts or co... One-Ring (Wangiri) Missed CallsA number, often overseas or premium rate, rings once and cuts off before you can answer. Wangiri is Japanese f... Fake Refunds, Rebates & GrantsGood news, says the caller: you are owed an energy rebate, a council tax refund, a cost-of-living payment or a... Romance, Crypto & Investment ConsIt can start with a wrong-number text, a dating match or a friendly message on social media. Over days or week...

Scam number questions

How do I check if a phone number is a scam?

Enter the number in the box at the top of this page. You'll see whether other people have rated it Scam or Spam, what the caller told them, and what kind of line it is. Then think about what the caller asked for: requests for codes, passwords, payment or remote access are scam signs whatever the number.

Is this scam number checker free?

Yes. Checking numbers and reading reports is free, with no sign-up.

What if the number has no reports?

It shows as Unrated. That means nobody has reported it yet, not that it's safe. New scam numbers appear all the time, so judge the call by what the caller wants.

Can a genuine number be used by scammers?

Yes. Caller ID spoofing lets scammers display a real bank's or a local number. If a call claims to be from your bank, hang up and dial 159 or the number on your card, even if the number on screen looks right.

I think I've been scammed. What should I do?

Call your bank straight away on 159 or the number on your card, then report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 (or Police Scotland on 101). Change any password you shared.

How do I report a scam number?

Open the number's page here and tap Scam, then describe the call if you can. Forward scam texts to 7726 for free.