Who called me? UK caller check
Enter the number from your missed calls to see what it is and what other people say about it.
A who called me check for UK numbers
Most of us have had it: a missed call from a number we've never seen, no voicemail, and a nagging feeling it might have been important. Calling back blind isn't a great idea. It could cost money, it confirms your number is active, and it might put you on the phone with exactly the person you'd rather avoid.
Search the number above first. We'll show you the type of line, the town it's registered to if it's a landline, the network a mobile range was issued to, what it costs to call, and how people who took the same call rated it. Right now we hold 38,876 numbers and 0 published ratings, all from real people who were called.
What to do after a missed call from an unknown number
- Don't call straight back. Some numbers cost a lot to ring, and picking up or calling back tells auto-diallers your number works.
- Check for a voicemail. Real callers like the GP surgery or a delivery firm usually leave one.
- Look the number up here, typed exactly as it appears on your phone.
- Read what others reported and look at the rating and line type.
- Add your own rating so the next person has more to go on.
- Block it if it's a nuisance. Every modern phone can block a number in a couple of taps.
What the start of a number tells you
The opening digits show the type of line and what a call back is likely to cost. They don't prove who was calling, because numbers can be faked.
| Begins with | Line type | Cost to call |
|---|---|---|
| 01 / 02 | Landline | Standard landline rate |
| 03 | Non-geographic (03) | Same as a landline call |
| 07 | Mobile | Standard mobile rate |
| 0800 / 0808 | Freephone (0800/0808) | Free |
| 084 / 087 | Business rate (084/087) | Access + service charge |
| 09 | Premium rate (09) | Premium rate |
| 070 | Personal number (070) | Higher than a mobile |
| 055 / 056 | Corporate / VoIP (055, 056) | Set by your provider |
Go deeper with UK number types, match a landline to its town in the area code finder, see UK mobile networks and 07 prefixes, read about 03 numbers, or check how +44 numbers are dialled.
Did the caller say one of these?
These are the scripts we see most often. Each one links to what the scam looks like and how to handle it.
Useful numbers and shortcuts
- 1471 on most landlines tells you the last number that called.
- 159 connects you safely to most UK banks if someone claimed to be yours.
- 7726 is where you forward scam texts, for free.
- 0300 123 2040 is Action Fraud, for reporting fraud in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- The Telephone Preference Service stops live sales calls from UK firms.
- A real bank, HMRC or police officer will never ask you to read out a one-time code or move money to a "safe account".
Further reading: how to report a scam number, blocking fraud calls and UK emergency and helpline numbers.
Who called me: your questions answered
How do I check who called me in the UK?
Copy the number from your call history and enter it in the search box on this page. You'll see whether it's a mobile, landline or business number, where a landline is registered, roughly what a call back costs, and any ratings or reports from other people who got the same call.
Is this who called me check really free?
Yes. Looking up numbers, reading reports and rating callers costs nothing, and you don't have to sign up.
Will I see the name of the person who called?
Not for private individuals. We don't publish personal names or addresses. When a company is behind a number, people who were called often mention it in their reports, so the name may show up there.
Why do I get calls from numbers that look local?
Scammers and sales teams often display a number with your own area code because people are more likely to answer. This is called neighbour spoofing. The number may not belong to whoever is calling.
Can you tell me who a withheld number was?
No website can. Only the phone networks see the real number behind a withheld call. You can usually ask your provider to block withheld calls, and threatening calls should be reported to the police.
How do I stop unwanted sales calls?
Register for free with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). UK companies must then stop live marketing calls to you within 28 days. Scammers ignore the TPS, so keep blocking numbers that get through.
Where should I report a scam call?
Rate the number here so others are warned, forward scam texts to 7726, and report fraud to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or to Police Scotland on 101.