About CheckItFirst

    An independent information service designed to help UK residents verify unknown phone calls, messages, and references before responding.

    Independent

    Not affiliated with any banks, government bodies, or service providers.

    Community-Powered

    Aggregated, anonymous reports from real people help inform decisions.

    Privacy-First

    No login required. We don't store personal information.

    Our Mission

    With phone scams and fraudulent messages on the rise, we believe everyone should have access to quick, reliable information to help them make safe decisions.

    CheckItFirst provides a simple way to look up phone numbers and see aggregated reports from others who have received calls from the same numbers.

    How We Work

    • We use publicly available data from Ofcom to classify UK phone numbers
    • Users can report their experiences anonymously using structured buttons
    • Reports are aggregated to show patterns without identifying individuals
    • We never share personal data or allow free-text comments

    Disclaimer

    CheckItFirst provides general information only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted reports. Always verify important information through official channels.