loads in the last few days, but no message left.
wondering if anyone else has had it or if someone really is trying to contact me from abroad, but a bit of a dodgy area code dont you think.
i am in the uk
2006-12-15 07:11:08 · 7 answers · asked by skuddafudda 2 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
There is no area code.
It's an 0800 number, but it's international. For example if you call an 0800 number sometimes you get connected to a call centre outside the U.K. If they call you it's still the same number (0800 whatever) but has the international code as they're calling from abroad.
The 00 is the code. As with all international numbers you drop the initial zero then add the code. So the number is 00 800 258 5503. It's not a scam, probably just someone trying to sell you a mobile phone, or a kitchen or some other crap like that.
EDIT: YES there is 00800, explanation is above.
2006-12-15 07:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Broward county, Florida is where area code 954 is located. It sounds as though you keep getting an auto dialer ( which is a machine that dials calls from places like call centers) and since it has your number, it will keep calling you. About the only thing you can do is turn off your phone's ringer so it won't wake you up if you are sleeping. Hope that helps.
2016-03-13 07:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call this number back just in case. It doesn't sound like a legitimate number and if you don't recognise it don't answer it. Try putting a bar on the number so they can't ring you anymore just in case.
2006-12-15 07:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by eeore 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just put the number into the ictis web page, here is what it says.
This is what we know about the number you entered (008002585503).
ICSTIS does not regulate international numbers. However the number you queried has been logged. We will share this information with UK phone companies so that they can take action they feel is appropriate to minimise consumer harm.
2006-12-15 07:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's 0800 258 it's an Alphatalk UK freephone number, but I don't know who it belongs to. Probably someone trying to sell you something. I wouldn't call it.
2006-12-15 07:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
whenever I've gotten a call from an 800 number(only twice) it's been my credit card company.
2006-12-15 07:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by Phat Kidd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam, an 00800 no phoned me several times and it is just call centres.
2006-12-15 07:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have had a few calls from a 08800, something or other number as well, did not catch the rest of the number, and, yes, they hung up, no way am i going to call them back!!. i am in essex
2006-12-15 07:17:05 · answer #8 · answered by captain jack 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
number does not exist.there are to many numbers in there and there is not a 00800 number in existance.
2006-12-15 07:16:22 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs Bond 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋