+44 179 272 261 2
Risk level: High
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Number with prefix 179. Review community reports, risk and comments below before answering or blocking. Browse numbers with prefix 179
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'
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 It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.
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Operator information
- Country:
United Kingdom- Prefix:
- +44
- Type:
- Other
- Operator:
- EE, O2, Vodafone, Three
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Community comments
2This 'Chris' guy called again! Said he was from my energy company in Swansea...lol, I'm in London! Total scam, obviously. Blocked!
This 'Chris' guy called again! Said sumthin bout energy, but he's from Swansea and I'm in Manchester! Total scam, blocked!
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.
