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0121 2163846
AI Summary
Based on 2 community reports
This Birmingham number, which appears to be with Virgin Media, has been reported twice for calls related to council tax. Both reports indicate the caller tried to obtain payment over the phone. As council tax is typically managed by local authorities and direct payment demands are unusual, it's best to be cautious. If you receive a similar call, do not provide any personal or financial details. It's advisable to contact your local council directly using their official contact information to verify any queries about council tax.
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2 moderated reports
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Most helpful reports
2 totalSubmitted by users and shown as written, so wording and spelling are their own. Each report is checked before it appears.
About council tax and tried to get payment over the phone
Called me about the council tax
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How this page was checked
This page is generated dynamically from community reports and lookup activity, and changes as new reports arrive. The risk score is based on community reports about calls and texts from this displayed number. It is not based on official records of who owns the number.
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- AI summary
- Generated from approved community reports only
- Last report received
- 30 Mar 2026
- Last reviewed
- Reviewed automatically from current approved report data
- AI summary last generated
- 05 Sep 2026
- Last materially updated
- 05 Sep 2026
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- Last lookup:
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- AI summary last generated:
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- Last reviewed:
- the most recent human moderation or editorial review, where available.
- Last materially updated:
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Sources and safety guidance
- Community reports about this number, screened before they are published or counted. How moderation works
- Ofcom numbering allocation data for the network this range belongs to
- Safety guidance aligned with UK scam-reporting advice, such as Report Fraud (formerly Action Fraud) guidance, forwarding spam texts to 7726, and the 159 banking helpline where relevant. Where to report a nuisance call
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About 0121 216 3846
What type of number is 0121 216 3846?
The phone number 0121 2163846 (also written as +44 121 216 3846) is a UK landline number originating from the Birmingham area in West Midlands . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 0121 216 3846 safe to answer?
Based on 2 community reports, this number has received mixed reports from our community. The current risk score is 63% .
Be cautious when answering calls from this number. Verify the caller's identity before sharing any information.
What this data can and cannot tell you
The reports on this page come from members of the public about calls and texts that showed this number. Caller ID can be spoofed, so the person contacting you may not be the genuine holder of the number, and a legitimate number can be misused. Before paying anything or acting on a message, check the claim with the organisation involved using contact details from its official website or letters, never the ones in the message itself.
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Safety score
2 reportsHow this score was worked out
Each report rates the number as safe, unknown, suspicious or spam. The score combines those ratings, giving more weight to clear scams, and each person counts once. A number only reaches high risk once several people have independently reported it. Scores of 70% and above count as high risk, 40% to 69% as medium, and below 40% as low; a low-risk number reads Maybe Safe once someone reports it as safe. More about spam scores
Why this number is rated Medium Risk
This number is rated Medium Risk because community reports are mixed: 2 of 2 describe spam or suspicious activity, while 0 describe a legitimate or unknown call, and several reports describe the same hMRC or tax scam.
Ratings reflect screened community reports, not official records. How the spam score works.
Confidence: Medium
Based on 2 community reports with repeated matching details. Confidence describes how much report evidence sits behind this page, and is separate from the spam score.
Caller ID can be spoofed, so reports may describe misuse of the displayed number rather than the registered number owner.
Details
- Tel Number
- 0121 216 3846
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- Virgin Media
- Area
- Birmingham
- Type
- Geographic
- Coverage
- Birmingham and the surrounding area
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- First Seen
- 26 Mar 2026
Network shows the operator this number range is allocated to, which is public information from Ofcom. The caller may be on a different network if the number was moved or spoofed. First Seen is the date this number first appeared on CallerCheck.
What To Do Now
Steps that fit the hMRC or tax scam pattern reporters describe.
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Do not use payment links
Do not pay a tax demand through a link in a text, email or phone call.
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Sign in to GOV.UK directly
Check your real tax position by signing in to your account at GOV.UK, typed into your browser yourself.
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Report it
Report HMRC impersonation through the official reporting routes on GOV.UK, and forward scam texts to 7726.
Already paid or shared bank details? Call your bank straight away using the number on the back of your card, or dial 159 to be connected to your bank securely.
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Call Types
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Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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