0121 8125280
Also shown as:
- 0121 812 5280
- +44 121 812 5280
AI Summary
Based on 6 community reports
This Birmingham-based number has a high spam score and several reports indicating suspicious or scam activity. Callers claim to be from various companies, including GoCompare, Octopus Energy, and even Booking.com. A common tactic reported is trying to raise monthly direct debit payments by claiming government changes to energy costs, even when users are already in a contract. Cold calls like this are a common sign of energy scams. Some users report unusual caller ID messages or racial abuse. It's best to avoid answering calls from this number. If you are an Octopus Energy customer, contact them directly through their official website to verify any changes to your account.
6 verified reports
Cumulative spam score based on all reports up to each month. Higher percentage means higher reported scam risk. Cumulative spam score based on all reports up to each week. Higher percentage means higher reported scam risk. Cumulative spam score based on all reports up to each day. Higher percentage means higher reported scam risk.
Most helpful reports
6 totalIndian sounding bloke told me he was from GoCompare. I put the phone down. They dont call you.
Phone rang and the screen showed the number and said "maybe Mike"?? Didnt pick up the call and the missed call said "Mike cal8ng you from both compare"??? Never saw such a message before!
Two calls over two days. EE flagged as probably nuisance. I dont answer calls from numbers that arent in my contacts list.
Energy scam. Phishing
Said they were from Octopus Energy and needed to put up my monthly DDR, because of the government changing Energy costs. I told him I was already in a contract but he said the government put the changes up and Octopus could not run at loss. He knew my name and Energy provider
Scam call, saying they're booking.com, with racial abuse
Share Your Experience
Help others by reporting what happened
About 0121 812 5280
What type of number is 0121 812 5280?
The phone number 0121 8125280 (also written as +44 121 812 5280) 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 812 5280 safe to answer?
Based on 6 community reports, this number has been frequently reported as spam or a potential scam. The current risk score is 90% with 4 reports marking it as spam .
Exercise extreme caution if you receive a call from this number. Do not share personal or financial information.
More on nuisance calls
Safety Score
Details
- Tel Number
- 0121 812 5280
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- Gamma Telecom Holdings
- Area
- Birmingham
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 22 Jan 2026
Protection Guides
How to Block This Number
Step-by-step instructions for iPhone, Android, and landlines
Silent and Abandoned Calls
Your phone rings, you answer, and nobody speaks. What causes silent and abandoned calls in the UK, when to worry, and how to report them to Ofcom.
HMRC Tax Scam Calls
How fraudsters pretend to be HMRC and threaten arrest over fake tax debts, or offer bogus refunds to steal your details. How to spot them and what to do.
Bank Impersonation Calls
How fraudsters pose as your bank's fraud team, spoof their number, and trick you into moving money. What to look out for and what to do.
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
This number originates from the Birmingham area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.
Call Types
Breakdown of reported call reasons. Larger segments and bars represent a bigger share of reports.
Is this your number?
Claim ownership to manage reports
We'll verify ownership via callback or documentation