Who called me from 07979 480 518?
07979 480 518 is a uk mobile number, in a block allocated by Ofcom to Vodafone. Checked 2 times by UK users.
Quick facts
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No reports have been filed for this number yet. If 07979 480 518 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 07979 480 518?
079 794 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 0797941234 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 — 079 794 XXXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Vodafone in 1998. Vodafone either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 079 794 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 07979 480 518?
Whatever the caller ID says, remember UK numbers can be spoofed: scammers can present any number, including real ones belonging to banks and government bodies. The reliable test is never the number itself — it's what the caller asks you to do. Pressure, urgency, requests for security details or unusual payment methods are the red flags that matter.
What to do if 07979 480 518 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 07979 480 518
Block 07979 480 518 on your phone
On iPhone: open Phone → Recents, tap the ⓘ next to 07979 480 518 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 07979 480 518 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 079 numbers
Some 079 794 XXXXX calls are silent — your phone rings, you answer, and nobody is there. These are usually 'predictive dialler' calls made by call-centres that dialled more numbers than they have agents available to handle. Ofcom rules require any unanswered abandoned call to play a short identifying message; if it doesn't, you can report the caller to Ofcom.
See the full picture for this range on the 079 794 XXXXX block page or the 079 (UK Mobile) area code page.
Frequently asked questions about 07979 480 518
Who called me from 07979 480 518?
07979 480 518 sits in an Ofcom-allocated number block held by Vodafone. 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 07979 480 518 a scam number?
There are currently no scam reports for 07979 480 518 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 07979 480 518 on?
The block containing 07979 480 518 was allocated by Ofcom to Vodafone. 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 07979 480 518?
On iPhone or Android, open your recent calls, tap 07979 480 518 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 07979 480 518 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.
