Risk Level
High Risk
Spam Score
80%
🇬🇧

01260 460596

Also shown as:

  • 01260 460596
  • +44 1260 460596
Congleton Geographic
1
Report
1mo ago
Last Reported
9
Lookups
3w ago
Last Lookup

AI Summary

Based on 1 community report

This Congleton number has received a report describing a caller claiming to be from an energy provider. The person reportedly became verbally abusive when the recipient refused to provide personal information, which is a major warning sign. This behaviour matches common energy scam tactics where callers pressure people into sharing details or arranging payments under false pretences.

Legitimate energy companies won't call unexpectedly asking for sensitive information, and they certainly won't become abusive if you decline to engage. If you receive a similar call, hang up immediately. Contact your actual energy provider directly using the number on your bill if you have concerns about your account. Never share personal or banking details with unsolicited callers.

Community Reports

1 verified report

Spam Score Over Time
Low Medium High

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.

Current Score
80%
16 Aug · High risk
Peak Score
80%
3 Aug · High risk
Peak Activity
0
3 Aug · 0 reports, 0 lookups
Current Score
80%
10 Aug · High risk
Peak Score
80%
13 Jul · High risk
Peak Activity
7
13 Jul · 1 reports, 6 lookups
Current Score
80%
Aug 2026 · High risk
Peak Score
80%
Jul 2026 · High risk
Peak Activity
10
Jul 2026 · 1 reports, 9 lookups
Reports received: 0 (7 days) 0 (30 days) 1 (90 days)

Most helpful reports

1 total
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Anonymous Spam 1 month ago

Claimed to be from energy provider Indian person once i refused to give information they became very abusive

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About 01260 460596

What type of number is 01260 460596?

The phone number 01260 460596 (also written as +44 1260 460596) is a UK landline number originating from the Congleton area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.

Is 01260 460596 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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Safety Score

80%
Risk Score
Safe 0
Unknown 0
Suspicious 0
Spam 1
Based on 1 report · How is this calculated?

Details

Tel Number
01260 460596
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Network
Voxbone SA
Area
Congleton
Type
Geographic
First Seen
14 Jul 2026

Location

Congleton, United Kingdom

This number originates from the Congleton area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.

Call Types

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Most reported
Unknown
1 of 1 reports (100%)
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