Use the full area code before the local subscriber number.
UK geographic telephone code
01743 area code: Shrewsbury
The 01743 dialling code is associated with Shrewsbury.
How to dial Shrewsbury
Use +44 and remove the leading zero from the area code.
An area-code match describes the number range, not the caller's identity or current physical location. Caller ID can also be spoofed.
Recent reports for 01743 numbers
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I'm called by this , reasonably local, number most weeks, but no voicemails are left my phone/network offers it as spam
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Robocaller
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The phone rings but when I answer there is no response
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The number calls, then hangs up the moment I answer.
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Caller hung up when answered, hence, AUTO CALL, seeing if someone would pickup, then your number is short listed for a follow up call, this time by a real person, you answer it, you will be in DANGER of being scammed by a real professional scammer, with fake convincing story of why you should do as they ask. Hence a loss of money from your bank account is most likely - WARNING - If anyone wants to talk to you, they will leave a message - make sure your answer machine is working and you will never miss a genuine call, any calls you don't no, never answer them or call them back, if you are unsure, ask family members to help - SCAMMERS they are looking for vulnerable people/victims - You don't no who is calling you, you do not recognise the number, DONT ANSWER IT – If its a genuine caller, they will leave a message on your answer machine with their details, if you don't recognise their details, phone a friend or family member to seek help.
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Got a call from that outfit. Did not answer. Sounds like a scam
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Trying to find information. Saying they can upgrade my Virgin account. Strange, I do not have a Virgin, so then askes who I'm with.DO NOT TRUST.
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Spam call. Do not answer
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Caller wanted to talk about my Vodaphone account. Spam!
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Caller hung up when answered, hence, AUTO CALL, seeing if someone would pickup, then your number is short listed for a follow up call, this time by a real person, you answer it, you will be in DANGER of being scammed by a real professional scammer, with fake convincing story of why you should do as they ask. Hence a loss of money from your bank account is most likely - WARNING - If anyone wants to talk to you, they will leave a message - make sure your answer machine is working and you will never miss a genuine call, any calls you don't no, never answer them or call them back, if you are unsure, ask family members to help - SCAMMERS they are looking for vulnerable people/victims - You don't no who is calling you, you do not recognise the number, DONT ANSWER IT – If its a genuine caller, they will leave a message on your answer machine with their details, if you don't recognise their details, phone a friend or family member to seek help.om
Source and review
This page uses Ofcom telephone area codes area-code information retrieved on 3 September 2026.