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012271739 Nigeria Phone Number Lookup

Identified as Scammer Original

The number 01 227 1739 is a Nigeria landline / fixed line tied to the 01 area code, which serves Lagos. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with Nigerian fixed-line service range, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 012 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 65% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.

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+234 1 227 1739 · Nigeria
The number 01 227 1739 is a Nigeria landline / fixed line tied to the 01 area code, which serves Lagos. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with Nigerian fixed-line service range, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 012 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 65% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.
Name Scammer Original
Country Nigeria (+234)
Line Type Landline / Fixed Line This looks like a Nigerian fixed-line number rather than a mobile line. Nigerian landlines use geographic area codes such as Lagos, Abuja, and other regional exchanges.
Location Lagos Area code / prefix: 01 Timezone: Africa/Lagos
Carrier Nigerian fixed-line service range Prefix-based carrier data can change after number portability.
Number Formats 12271739 012271739 01 227 1739 +234 1 227 1739 +23412271739
Safety Score
Likely Safe
189 total reports · 135 safe · 54 spam/scam + Report Number
Validity Length matches the expected Nigeria numbering plan
Views 2,234 lookups

Risk Assessment

Signals WhoseNo can infer from the number structure, nearby reports, and known scam patterns

Low Risk (24/100)

No strong scam signals were detected from the available prefix data.

40 Prefix Reports
65% Negative Share
Stable Prefix Trend
  • The surrounding prefix shows more negative than positive reporting patterns.

Known Pattern Matches

No country-specific scam pattern was matched from the current local rule set for this number.

What To Do

If the call was unexpected, verify the caller independently before sharing private details.

Harassment · 40% Unknown · 30% Scam suspicion · 13%

Community Reports for 012271739

Showing 11-20 of 31 community reports about this Nigeria number

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Anonymous
2 years ago · Jun 24, 2023 at 10:23 AM WAT

This number should stop calling me for some body loan I didn't know about pls you people didn't Verified from me before giving out dey loan

Anonymous
2 years ago · Jun 23, 2023 at 09:12 PM WAT

She call me with this number 012271739 he talk about loan but i will never callected any loan from any one

Female
2 years ago · Jun 21, 2023 at 04:13 PM WAT
Scam suspicion

She call me about one loan that the person should repay back or the come after me

Anonymous
2 years ago · Jun 19, 2023 at 12:46 PM WAT
Unwanted call

She called and said something similar to what everyone said on this comment.

Male voice
2 years ago · Jun 19, 2023 at 12:38 PM WAT
Harassment

The person told me that my BVN has been blacklisted and that I’ve been reported to a police department.

Anonymous
2 years ago · Jun 15, 2023 at 07:35 PM WAT
Harassment

Keep telling me about loan and guarantor

Anonymous
2 years ago · Jun 15, 2023 at 01:28 PM WAT
Harassment


This number as being call telling me that I have been reported to the nearest police station

Anonymous
2 years ago · Jun 14, 2023 at 11:47 AM WAT

D number also keep calling & say all kind of trash before ah know he ll cut d call,God go punish u for all d harassment

A male
2 years ago · Jun 13, 2023 at 01:46 PM WAT
Harassment

Hi is harrasing me to pay a loan I didn't know about

A female voice
2 years ago · Jun 11, 2023 at 05:58 PM WAT
Harassment

I could not hear the voice clearly but I think the information was about a loan and she said that they will block my line, this is the second time she's calling me and doesn't allow to say a word she will end up the call.. I have not collected loan before in my life ?

Prefix Neighborhood

Other numbers in the 012 range that already have community reports.

Nigeria Activity

Recent reporting patterns across WhoseNo for this country.

4 Reports In 7 Days
5 Reports In 30 Days
  • Scam suspicion (40%)
8138867592 · 2 reports 7037659308 · 1 report 0 · 1 report

Area Code / Prefix Info

The 01 area code is commonly associated with Lagos.

  • Major places: Lagos
  • Timezone: Africa/Lagos

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about 012271739

01 227 1739 is a Nigeria landline / fixed line with country code +234. It is tied to the 01 area code serving Lagos. The number prefix is associated with Nigerian fixed-line service range. WhoseNo has 31 community reports for this number.

Review the community reports above for first-hand feedback from people who were contacted by this number. Across the wider 012 range, about 65% of tracked reports are negative.

The prefix suggests the number was originally issued to Nigerian fixed-line service range (landline). Nigeria supports number portability, so the current operator can be different from the original assignment.

01 227 1739 belongs to Nigeria (country code +234). The area code 01 is associated with Lagos. Major places in that footprint include Lagos. The local timezone is Africa/Lagos.

01 227 1739 is classified as a landline / fixed line. This looks like a Nigerian fixed-line number rather than a mobile line. Nigerian landlines use geographic area codes such as Lagos, Abuja, and other regional exchanges.

Review the reports above before calling back. If multiple users describe spam, fraud, or identity checks, treat the call as suspicious.

On iPhone, open Phone > Recents, tap the info icon next to 01 227 1739, then choose Block this Caller. On Android, open the Phone app, select the call, open the menu, and choose Block or Report spam. Unexpected fixed-line calls can still be spoofed, so verify banking and identity requests independently. Report persistent telecom complaints to your operator first, then escalate unresolved issues to the NCC Consumer Portal or NCC contact channels. If the caller seeks card details, BVN, OTPs, or bank transfers, contact your bank immediately and report fraud through national cybercrime channels.

To call 01 227 1739 from outside Nigeria, dial your international access code or +, then 234, then the national number: +234 1 227 1739

How To Block This Number

Device steps plus any carrier or regulator guidance available for this number

Quick Advice

Use your device’s built-in blocking tools first, then escalate to your operator or regulator if the calls continue.

iPhone On iPhone: Phone > Recents > tap the info icon beside the number > Block this Caller.
Android On Android: open Phone > tap the call > More options > Block or Report spam.

Network / Regulator Options

Carrier-specific Unexpected fixed-line calls can still be spoofed, so verify banking and identity requests independently.
Complaint channel Report persistent telecom complaints to your operator first, then escalate unresolved issues to the NCC Consumer Portal or NCC contact channels. If the caller seeks card details, BVN, OTPs, or bank transfers, contact your bank immediately and report fraud through national cybercrime channels.

Lookup Summary

01 227 1739 is listed on WhoseNo as a Nigeria landline / fixed line. The active prefix maps to Lagos. The prefix is associated with Nigerian fixed-line service range. WhoseNo currently shows 31 reports for this number.

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