Scam calls

[Jimbob1]

I have had 13 calls in the last few days from 020 3986 followed by various numbers. Apart from physically blocking the number each time they call is there a way I can stop all 020 3986 numbers?

[Bambino · Accepted solution]

@Jimbob1 You can't block numbers from a specific prefix. You just have to block them manually, unfortunately.

Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open any links or enter any information.
O2 advice here:

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages

[Jimbob1]

Hi Bambino,

many thanks for your help. I have done what you suggested & reported it. I guess I'll just keep blocking them! 

[encoderX]

Hi 🙃 Worth noting as alot of phones allow you to block even partial numbers, like mine so would block what you want 👍 HTH.

[Aaron_]

You can get some apps such as Mr. NUMBER I think its called, which you can block numbers from.