+44 179 272 261 2

Risk level: High

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High
Risk level
Scam
Category
0
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Last report

AI Analysis

Limited information: This UK number has been reported for harassment, with the caller claiming to be 'Chris' from an energy company in Swansea, targeting individuals in different UK locations (London, Manchester). The discrepancy in locations and the callers' persistence suggest scam attempts.

Likely purpose: Scam, specifically targeting UK residents with false energy company claims to potentially extract personal or financial information.

Most common user complaints

  • Scam energy company call
  • Caller claims to be from Swansea, targeting other UK locations
  • Persistent calls from 'Chris'
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AI analysis: 10 Jul 2026

Information based on community reports and automated analysis. It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.

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Checked · 2 Sept 2026
GB

United Kingdom

Operator information

Country:
GBUnited Kingdom
Prefix:
+44
Type:
Other
Operator:
EE, O2, Vodafone, Three

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Community comments

2
Anonymous
10 Dec 2024

This 'Chris' guy called again! Said he was from my energy company in Swansea...lol, I'm in London! Total scam, obviously. Blocked!

Anonymous
20 Nov 2024

This 'Chris' guy called again! Said sumthin bout energy, but he's from Swansea and I'm in Manchester! Total scam, blocked!

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Signal summary for +44 179 272 261 2

+44 179 272 261 2 belongs to the 179 prefix and is classified as Scam. This page combines no approved reports and 2 public comments to explain the risk level.

Frequently asked questions

Who calls from +44 179 272 261 2?
+44 179 272 261 2 is a phone number with the 179 prefix in United Kingdom. It has been reported 2 times by the community as a possible unwanted call. Check the comments to find out who might be behind this call.
Is +44 179 272 261 2 a spam number?
According to the community, +44 179 272 261 2 has 2 reports, which suggests it is likely spam. Check the risk score and comments for details.
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