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01234 978016
AI Summary
Based on 1 community report
This Bedford number, routed through Belgacom International Carrier Services, appears to be involved in utility company impersonation scams. The single report describes callers claiming to be from EON, then switching their story to British Gas when challenged. When questioned further, they became argumentative rather than simply hanging up—a common tactic used by scammers trying to pressure or confuse victims into compliance.
Legitimate utility companies won't change their identity mid-call or become defensive when you verify their claims. If you receive calls like this, hang up immediately and contact your actual energy supplier directly using the number on your bill. Never provide personal or banking details to unsolicited callers, regardless of what company they claim to represent. Consider blocking this number.
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Called a business saying they were our electricity supplier. They first said they were from EON, and I told them we don't use EON. Then they said I had misheard and they were actually calling from British Gas. I mentioned we aren't supplied by them either, and then they became argumentative.
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- Last report received
- 16 Mar 2026
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- AI summary last generated
- 04 Sep 2026
- Last materially updated
- 04 Sep 2026
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About 01234 978016
What type of number is 01234 978016?
The phone number 01234 978016 (also written as +44 1234 978016) is a UK landline number originating from the Bedford area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01234 978016 safe to answer?
Based on 1 community report, this number has received mixed reports from our community. The current risk score is 56% .
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
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Safety score
1 reportHow this score was worked out
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Details
- Tel Number
- 01234 978016
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- Belgacom International Carrier Services SA
- Area
- Bedford
- Type
- Geographic
- Coverage
- Bedford and the surrounding area
- Cost to call
- Standard landline rate
- First Seen
- 16 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.
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Location
Bedford, United Kingdom
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