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    About 0800 phone numbers

    Freephone • Learn what 0800 and 0808 freephone numbers are used for, see trending freephone calls, and what to do if you receive an unexpected call.

    What are 0800 numbers?

    0800 and 0808 numbers are freephone numbers – calls to these numbers are free from all UK landlines and mobiles. They are typically used by businesses for customer service lines, government helplines, and charities to encourage contact without cost to the caller.

    What people commonly report

    Numbers using this prefix are usually associated with legitimate organisations offering free-to-call services. However, some users report receiving calls from these numbers as part of marketing campaigns.

    Trending 0800 numbers

    No recent activity for this prefix yet.

    What to do if you're unsure

    • 1.Don't answer calls from numbers you don't recognise. Legitimate callers will usually leave a voicemail.
    • 2.Never give out personal or financial information to unsolicited callers.
    • 3.Search the number on CheckItFirst to see what others have reported.
    • 4.Report suspicious calls to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) if you believe you've been targeted by a scam.