01228 791563
Also shown as:
- 01228 791563
- +44 1228 791563
AI Summary
Based on 1 community report
This Carlisle-based number appears to be running a bank fraud scam, with callers claiming that suspicious transactions like £120 train ticket purchases have been made on your account. This is a common tactic used by scammers to create urgency and panic, hoping you'll provide personal banking details or authorize payments to "secure" your account.
Real banks have proper fraud detection systems and will never call asking you to confirm transactions in this manner. If you receive this call, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly using the number on your card or statement to verify any genuine concerns about your account.
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1 total'bank fraud people' ... £120 train ticket bought blah blah blah
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About 01228 791563
What type of number is 01228 791563?
The phone number 01228 791563 (also written as +44 1228 791563) is a UK landline number originating from the Carlisle area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01228 791563 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
- 01228 791563
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- BT
- Area
- Carlisle
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 28 Jan 2026
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Location
Carlisle, United Kingdom
This number originates from the Carlisle area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.
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