Most reported 08XX numbers
1 number with prefix 08
What does the 08 prefix mean in France?
Numbers starting with 08 are special service numbers in France. Depending on the sub-prefix, they may be free (0800, 0805, 0809), paid at a standard rate, or premium-rate (0899). They are used by government agencies, company helplines, and customer service departments — but unfortunately also by scammers who exploit the special billing to generate fraudulent revenue. Always check the call cost before dialing an 08 number.
Suspicious calls from a 08 number: what to do?
Receiving a call from an unknown 08 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 08 details
- Line type
- Special number
- Operator(s)
- Varies by sub-prefix
- Format
- 08X XX XX XX
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