Use the full area code before the local subscriber number.
UK geographic telephone code
01772 area code: Preston
The 01772 dialling code is associated with Preston.
How to dial Preston
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 01772 numbers
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appears as a call from Preston and a recorded message says you have been called from Verix (?) none of our agents are available to take your call. THEY CALLED ME!! Once a week, so far.
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Not saying who's the number apart from Preston but no name
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Claiming to be BT / Openreach (searched the number but no reports / confirmation) Saying a lot of reports from businesses in the area had been made regarding the line dropping out , we are the only business in the area - then started asking about the account etc, possible sales call?
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This person didn't leave a message
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This person didn't leave a message
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left no message potentially spam
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sky scammer, courtesy of starmer.
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Caller claimed my Sky equipment insurance was up for renewal, I don't have such insurance. Obvious scam hoping to obtain bank details. Called out their scam and they hung up.
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A scam call saying they were from Sky Assurance Insurance and wanted me to 'renew' my insurance policy with them - we dont have any policies like this. A foreign woman who was obviously reading from a script and trying to get me to pay for something we dont have anyway
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Rang for 10 seconds and then stopped, no message left. Unsure who it is
Source and review
This page uses Ofcom telephone area codes area-code information retrieved on 3 September 2026.