Most reported 06XX numbers
20 numbers with prefix 06
What does the 06 prefix mean in France?
Numbers starting with 06 are mobile phone numbers in France. This prefix was one of the first assigned to mobile lines when the GSM network was rolled out in France in the 1990s. Today, 06 numbers are used by the four major national operators — Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile — as well as many virtual operators (MVNOs). A call from an 06 number may come from an individual, a business, or an automated calling service.
Suspicious calls from a 06 number: what to do?
Receiving a call from an unknown 06 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 06 details
- Line type
- Mobile
- Operator(s)
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free
- Format
- 06X XX XX XX
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