Who called me from 020 8072 4690?
This UK number is classified as Geographic landline in London. The original Ofcom range holder is TAP GATEWAY LTD (allocated Jul 2020). It has been looked up 18 times on this site, most recently on 8 Sep 2026. 8 community comments submitted on this page.
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38 visitors have voted on 020 8072 4690 so far — mostly reported as spam or scam calls.
Quick facts
Number type
Geographic landline
Area
London
Original range holder
TAP GATEWAY LTD
Risk level
Low
Searches on our checker
18
Last looked up
8 Sep 2026
Cost to call
Standard rate
International form
+44 2080724690
Lookup activity for 020 8072 4690
How often visitors have checked this number on our lookup over the last six months — a live gauge of how actively 020 8072 4690 is calling people right now.
Checks are down month-on-month (1 so far this month vs 16 last month) — activity from this number appears to be tailing off.
What kind of number is 020 8072 4690?
020 8072 4690 is a UK geographic landline number for London. Geographic codes (those starting 01 or 02) are tied to a specific town or region under Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, and this number block was originally allocated by Ofcom to TAP GATEWAY LTD.
Geographic numbers are used by homes and legitimate local businesses, but a recognisable area code is not proof a call is genuine: scammers routinely "spoof" a local number so an unknown caller appears to be a neighbour or nearby business. Judge a call on what is actually said, never on the area code alone.
Cost to call: Calls are charged at your provider's standard UK landline rate and are almost always covered by inclusive-minute call plans. There is no premium or service charge on geographic 01/02 numbers.
Is it safe to answer or call back 020 8072 4690?
Our automated assessment rates 020 8072 4690 as low risk based on its number type and range status. That is reassuring but not a guarantee — any number can be spoofed, so still treat unexpected requests for money or personal information as suspicious.
What to do if 020 8072 4690 called you
- Don't panic, and don't call back straight away. A missed call from 020 8072 4690 on its own tells you very little — wait until you know what the number is before returning it.
- Search the number. You're already in the right place — scroll up for the type, original range holder and any community reports for 020 8072 4690.
- Let unknown callers prove who they are. If it's important, a legitimate caller will leave a voicemail or contact you another way. Never share security details on an inbound call you didn't initiate.
- Block it if it's a nuisance. Use the block-and-report steps below to stop 020 8072 4690 ringing you again, and forward any scam texts to 7726 free of charge.
- Add a report. If 020 8072 4690 called you, leave a short comment on this page — your report helps the next person who looks it up.
Community comments (8)
Reports submitted by visitors who have looked up this number on our free UK Number Checker.
Claiming to be from Natwest bank, with random transaction amount and transaction reference code
Text supposedly from NatWest who I do not bank with. Phone number seemed to be from Morocco!
This is a scam number, do not reply!
Claimed to be bank
I received a text message giving me a code for a PayPal payment. "If you didn't request it, please reach us on 02080724690"
Claimed to be from Paypal, sent me a code for a non-existent transaction and asked me to call this number if I hadn't requested it.
Text message with sign in code claiming they are NATWEST and to call if you didn’t request code.
I received aText sending me a one time code & if I hadn't requested it to ring this number. I have now deleted the text as I rhink it was a scam
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How to block and report 020 8072 4690
Block or report 020 8072 4690
- You can block 020 8072 4690 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
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Frequently asked questions about 020 8072 4690
Who called me from 020 8072 4690?
020 8072 4690 is a UK geographic landline number in London. The original Ofcom range holder is TAP GATEWAY LTD. It has been searched 18 times on our checker.
Is 020 8072 4690 a scam number?
Our automated risk assessment for 020 8072 4690 is LOW based on its number type and range status. That does not guarantee any specific call is safe — always treat unsolicited requests for bank or login details as suspicious regardless of the calling number.
How do I block calls from 020 8072 4690?
On iPhone: open Phone → Recents → tap (i) next to 020 8072 4690 → Block this Caller. On Android: open the Phone app → long-press 020 8072 4690 in Recents → Block / Report spam. Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge to report them to your mobile network.
What if 020 8072 4690 texted me instead of calling?
The same lookup applies to text messages — the type, range holder and risk level on this page cover texts from 020 8072 4690 too. Never tap a link in an unexpected text: genuine banks, HMRC and delivery firms never ask you to verify details that way. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (free on all UK networks) to report them, and avoid replying — even "STOP" confirms to a scammer that your number is active.
How many people have searched for 020 8072 4690?
020 8072 4690 has been looked up 18 times on this site in the last six months, including 1 check so far this month. Lookups are falling month-on-month, suggesting call activity from this number is tailing off.
How much does it cost to call 020 8072 4690?
Calling 020 8072 4690 costs the standard UK rate for geographic landline numbers, typically included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
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