Who called me from 0118 374 0253?
0118 374 0253 is a geographic landline number from Reading, in a block allocated by Ofcom to Virgin Media. Checked 1 time by UK users.
Quick facts
Community reports for 0118 374 0253
No reports have been filed for this number yet. If 0118 374 0253 called you, you can add the first report below — it's anonymous, takes seconds, and helps the next person who searches this number decide whether to pick up.
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What kind of number is 0118 374 0253?
0118 374 XXXX is a number block in Reading, in the historic county of Berkshire, an area with a population of approximately 233,000. Standard landlines in this area use the format 0118 374 1234, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 0118 374 XXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Virgin Media in 2003. Virgin Media either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 0118 374 XXXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Is it safe to answer or call back 0118 374 0253?
Keep in mind that a phone number is a clue, not proof of identity. UK caller IDs can be forged (spoofed) by VoIP systems anywhere in the world, and legitimate numbers are sometimes hijacked for short scam campaigns then abandoned. Judge each call on its substance: a genuine organisation will happily let you hang up and call back via the number on its official website.
What to do if 0118 374 0253 called you
- Don't act on the call alone. If the caller claimed to be your bank, HMRC, a courier or a utility, hang up and contact the organisation on a number you find yourself — never one the caller gives you. For banks, dial 159.
- Never share security details. Full passwords, PINs and one-time passcodes are never requested by legitimate UK organisations on an outbound call.
- Don't return a missed call you don't recognise. One-ring 'wangiri' scams rely on call-backs, sometimes routed to premium-rate lines.
- Report what happened. Use the report form above to warn other UK users, and report fraud attempts to Action Fraud (or 101 in Scotland).
- If money or details were given, contact your bank immediately on 159 and report to Action Fraud.
How to block and report 0118 374 0253
Block 0118 374 0253 on your phone
On iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the ⓘ next to 0118 374 0253 and choose Block this Caller. On Android: open Phone → Recents, tap the number and choose Block/report spam. Landline customers of BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media can enable free network-level call screening in their provider's app, which stops the call before the phone ever rings.
Report 0118 374 0253 to the authorities
Report scam calls to Action Fraud (England, Wales & NI) or call 101 in Scotland. Persistent nuisance or silent calls go to Ofcom, and unlawful marketing calls to the ICO. Scam texts can be forwarded free to 7726. Registering with the Telephone Preference Service (tpsonline.org.uk) cuts legitimate UK marketing calls.
About 0118 numbers
Numbers in blocks like 0118 374 XXXX are sometimes spoofed by overseas call-centres using VoIP. Spoofing makes a foreign call appear to come from a UK landline — including the area code where you live. If you don't recognise the number and the caller asks for any personal data, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you know is genuine.
See the full picture for this range on the 0118 374 XXXX block page or the 0118 (Reading) area code page.
Frequently asked questions about 0118 374 0253
Who called me from 0118 374 0253?
0118 374 0253 sits in an Ofcom-allocated number block held by Virgin Media, associated with Reading. No community reports have been filed for it yet — if it called you, you can add the first report on this page and help the next person who searches it.
Is 0118 374 0253 a scam number?
There are currently no scam reports for 0118 374 0253 on this site, but absence of reports is not a guarantee — scam campaigns rotate numbers constantly. Judge any unexpected call by its behaviour: urgency, requests for security details, or unusual payment methods are the warning signs.
Where is 0118 374 0253 calling from?
0118 374 0253 is associated with Reading in the UK numbering plan. Bear in mind VoIP routing means a geographic number can technically be answered anywhere, and spoofed caller IDs can misuse real local numbers — so treat the location as an indicator, not a certainty.
How do I block calls from 0118 374 0253?
On iPhone or Android, open your recent calls, tap 0118 374 0253 and choose 'Block this caller'. Landline customers of BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media can enable free network-level call screening in their provider's app. To cut legitimate marketing calls, register free with the Telephone Preference Service at tpsonline.org.uk.
Should I call 0118 374 0253 back?
Only if you recognise it or were expecting the call. Returning unknown missed calls is exactly what 'wangiri' one-ring scams rely on, and some call-back traps route to premium-rate lines. Look the number up first (you're in the right place), and if it matters, the caller will leave a voicemail or try again.
