Most reported 05XX numbers
13 numbers with prefix 05
What does the 05 prefix mean in France?
Numbers starting with 05 are the landline numbers of South-West France, covering Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie. Major cities include Bordeaux, Toulouse, Pau, Bayonne, Limoges, and Clermont-Ferrand. Calls from a 05 number may come from individuals, local businesses, or call centres in this region, though like all landlines they can also be used via VoIP from any location.
Suspicious calls from a 05 number: what to do?
Receiving a call from an unknown 05 number does not necessarily mean it is dangerous — but it pays to stay vigilant. Best practices: do not call back an unknown number without identifying it first. Never share personal information, banking details, or passwords over the phone, regardless of what the caller claims. If the call seems suspicious (pressure tactics, urgency, requests for money, identity impersonation), hang up immediately. Report the number on TelCheck to help the community. If you have been a victim of fraud, file a report online at cybermalveillance.gouv.fr or directly with law enforcement.
Prefix 05 details
- Line type
- Landline
- Operator(s)
- Fixed-line operators
- Region
- South-West France
- Format
- 05X XX XX XX
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