Calls from 01989 317 XXX — Ross-on-Wye
Block 01989 317 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to API Telecom Limited, on the Ross-on-Wye exchange (allocated 2012).
01989 317 XXX is a number block in Ross-on-Wye, in the historic county of Herefordshire, an area with a population of approximately 10,582. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01989 317123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01989 317 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to API Telecom Limited in 2012. API Telecom Limited either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01989 317 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.
The HMRC-impersonation scam continues to be the most-reported telephone scam in the UK, and blocks like 01989 317 XXX 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 01989 317 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 01989 317 XXX
Is 01989 317 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01989 317 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 API Telecom Limited for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01989 317 XXX number block?
01989 317 XXX is currently allocated to API Telecom 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 01989 317 XXX number based?
01989 317 XXX is associated with Ross-on-Wye. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01989 317 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 01989 317 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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