09 Premium-rate
09 numbers are premium-rate services. They can cost several pounds per minute and are frequently associated with scam call-back schemes — never return a missed call from a 09 number.
Questions about 09 numbers
Where do 09 numbers come from?
09 numbers are premium-rate services. They can cost several pounds per minute and are frequently associated with scam call-back schemes — never return a missed call from a 09 number.
Are 09 numbers safe to call back?
No — 09 numbers are premium-rate and can cost several pounds a minute. Never return a missed call from a 09 number.
How do I stop spam calls from 09 numbers?
Register with the Telephone Preference Service, block individual numbers in your handset, and forward spam texts to 7726. For repeat offenders, report them on GhostCallers so other users see the pattern.