Phone Number Scam Checker — Who Called or Texted Me?
Had a call or text from a number you don't recognise? Check it with ScamAdvisory's free phone number checker. Scammers spoof caller ID to look like your bank, HMRC, a delivery company or even the police, then use urgency and fear to get you to move money or share codes. Our check looks at what the wider community has reported about a number and returns a plain-English summary of any concerns raised. Warning signs of a phone scam include being asked to transfer money to a “safe account”, read out a one-time passcode, pay a fee to release a parcel, or press a key to speak to an agent. Genuine organisations won't pressure you or ask for full passwords and PINs. Enter the number to see what others have flagged, and if anything feels wrong, hang up and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or the back of your card.
Warning signs of a phone scam
- Pressure to move money to a “safe” or “new” account
- Requests to read out a one-time passcode or PIN
- A fee demanded to release a parcel or claim a refund
- Threats of arrest, fines or account closure
- Caller ID that claims to be your bank, HMRC or the police
- “Press 1 to speak to an agent” recorded messages
How to check a phone number
- Don't share codes, PINs or passwords
- Note the number that called or texted you
- Enter it into the checker to see community reports
- If unsure, hang up and wait a few minutes
- Call the organisation back on an official number you trust
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ScamAdvisory provides risk signals and safety guidance to help you decide. It does not make legal, financial or law-enforcement determinations — always verify with official sources before you act.