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Possible scam when buying a phone?

  • July 8, 2025
  • 5 replies
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I just spoke to the live chat when upgrading my phone, they said they’d call me to finalise the upgrade and I did get called.

Had to put in my bank details to the phone number 0800 049 0250, is this legitimate?

5 replies

Tom
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 8, 2025

Hi ​@will384 

 

The number 0800 049 0250 is an iD Mobile number, it’s completely safe.

 

Tom


  • New Contributor
  • July 1, 2026

I had several calls from this number asking for my card number and security number off the back… when I wanted to upgrade. Finally got through to complaint depart who said they would not ask this and it was scammers so now surprised it’s their number… I’ve changed provider.


Hosai W
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 2, 2026

Hi ​@Steph14,

Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused to you, I can confirm that the number for the iD Mobile sales team is  0800 049 0250.

Thanks,
Hosai


  • New Contributor
  • July 3, 2026

Instead of helping me upgrade they continued to charge me for my usage and I got a bill for £82 on a £7 plan


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 3, 2026

Hi ​@Steph14,

 

I've just sent you a private message to help get this sorted.

 

To find it, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select ‘Private Messages’.

 

You can also use this direct link to your inbox: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview 

 

We'll speak to you there.

 

Thanks,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team