01226 663490
Also shown as:
- 01226 663490
- +44 1226 663490
AI Summary
Based on 1 community report
This Barnsley number has been flagged as suspicious following a report where the caller claimed to be someone called "Simon," insisting that the recipient or their partner had previously called about a will — something that hadn't actually happened. This is a common cold-call scam tactic, where callers fabricate a prior contact to seem legitimate and catch people off guard. Will and estate-related scams can be used to extract personal information or lead into financial fraud. With a spam score of 80/100, this number warrants caution. If you receive a call from this number, do not engage with the caller or provide any personal details, and consider blocking it.
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1 totalWed 29 April - I answered and he said he was Simon and that you or your partner called about a will - which didn’t happen. Beware.
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About 01226 663490
What type of number is 01226 663490?
The phone number 01226 663490 (also written as +44 1226 663490) is a UK landline number originating from the Barnsley area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01226 663490 safe to answer?
Based on 1 community report, this number has been frequently reported as spam or a potential scam. The current risk score is 80% with 1 report marking it as spam .
Exercise extreme caution if you receive a call from this number. Do not share personal or financial information.
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Details
- Tel Number
- 01226 663490
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- BT
- Area
- Barnsley
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 29 Apr 2026
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Location
Barnsley, United Kingdom
This number originates from the Barnsley area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.
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