Calls from 01955 69 XXXX — Wick
Block 01955 69 XXXX is allocated by Ofcom to Magrathea Telecommunications Limited, on the Wick exchange (allocated 2004).
01955 69 XXXX is a number block in Wick, in the historic county of Highland, Scotland, an area with a population of approximately 7,155. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01955 691234, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01955 69 XXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Magrathea Telecommunications Limited in 2004. Magrathea Telecommunications Limited either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01955 69 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.
The HMRC-impersonation scam continues to be the most-reported telephone scam in the UK, and blocks like 01955 69 XXXX are sometimes spoofed for these calls. HMRC will never threaten arrest, demand payment by gift card or cryptocurrency, or use a 'press 1 to speak to an officer' menu. If in doubt, hang up and contact HMRC on the number printed on their gov.uk page.
If a 01955 69 XXXX 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 01955 69 XXXX
Is 01955 69 XXXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01955 69 XXXX 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 Magrathea Telecommunications Limited for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01955 69 XXXX number block?
01955 69 XXXX is currently allocated to Magrathea Telecommunications Limited 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 01955 69 XXXX number based?
01955 69 XXXX is associated with Wick. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01955 69 XXXX 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 01955 69 XXXX?
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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