Calls from 01623 940 XXX — Mansfield
Block 01623 940 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to GTT-EMEA LTD, on the Mansfield exchange (allocated 2021).
01623 940 XXX is a number block in Mansfield, in the historic county of Nottinghamshire, an area with a population of approximately 106,556. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01623 940123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01623 940 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to GTT-EMEA LTD in 2021. GTT-EMEA LTD either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01623 940 XXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Energy-rebate and 'green grant' scams have been linked to UK landline blocks like 01623 940 XXX. 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.
If a 01623 940 XXX number called you and you're not sure who it was, the safest steps are: don't return the call until you've verified it (search the full number online first), don't share personal or financial details, and register the number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) if it's a marketing call. Persistent unwanted calls can be reported to Ofcom and the ICO. To block a specific number on most UK mobiles and landlines, you can also enable network-level call screening through your provider.
FAQs about 01623 940 XXX
Is 01623 940 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01623 940 XXX is part of an Ofcom-allocated UK number block — any number starting with that prefix is a real, dialable UK number assigned by Ofcom to GTT-EMEA LTD for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01623 940 XXX number block?
01623 940 XXX is currently allocated to GTT-EMEA LTD in Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan. The allocated carrier may operate the numbers directly or sub-allocate them to downstream resellers — both arrangements are normal under UK telecoms rules.
Where is a 01623 940 XXX number based?
01623 940 XXX is associated with Mansfield. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01623 940 XXX number can technically be used anywhere a CP routes it. For most UK landlines the geographic match still holds.
How do I block calls from 01623 940 XXX?
On most UK smartphones, open the recent-calls list, tap the number, and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landlines from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media include free 'BT Call Protect'-style screening you can enable in your provider's app. You can also register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to opt out of legitimate UK marketing calls.
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