Who called me from 07518 424 740?
07518 424 740 is a uk mobile number, in a block allocated by Ofcom to Telefonica UK Limited. Checked 1 time by UK users.
Quick facts
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What kind of number is 07518 424 740?
075 184 XXXXX is a UK mobile number block. UK mobiles use prefixes 071–075 and 077–079, with 076 reserved for radiopagers and 070 for personal-numbering services. A number such as 0751841234 could be active on any of the four UK mobile networks — EE, O2, Vodafone or Three — or any of the dozens of MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) that lease capacity from them, including Tesco Mobile, Sky Mobile, giffgaff, Smarty, Lebara and Voxi.
This block — 075 184 XXXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Telefonica UK Limited in 2007. Telefonica UK Limited either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 075 184 XXXXX 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 07518 424 740?
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 07518 424 740 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 07518 424 740
Block 07518 424 740 on your phone
On iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the ⓘ next to 07518 424 740 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 07518 424 740 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 075 numbers
Energy-rebate and 'green grant' scams have been linked to UK landline blocks like 075 184 XXXXX. The caller claims you're eligible for a government rebate or smart-meter grant and pressures you into giving bank details to receive it. Real government rebates apply to your bill automatically — no outbound call is needed.
See the full picture for this range on the 075 184 XXXXX block page or the 075 (UK Mobile) area code page.
Frequently asked questions about 07518 424 740
Who called me from 07518 424 740?
07518 424 740 sits in an Ofcom-allocated number block held by Telefonica UK Limited. 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 07518 424 740 a scam number?
There are currently no scam reports for 07518 424 740 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.
Which network is 07518 424 740 on?
The block containing 07518 424 740 was allocated by Ofcom to Telefonica UK Limited. However, UK mobile numbers are portable, so the current subscriber may have moved it to any other network since allocation. The prefix tells you the original allocation, not necessarily the live network.
How do I block calls from 07518 424 740?
On iPhone or Android, open your recent calls, tap 07518 424 740 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 07518 424 740 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.
