topic Re: Voicemail Number link in Mobile Services

Voicemail Number link

rolfe66 — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:55:47 GMT

When i get a message to say i have a voicemail the number 22201 was a link. There is no link now just the numbers so i need to come out and into keypad then dial the number. For the life of me i cant find a setting to turn it back on or even remembering turning it off

Re: Voicemail Number link

bristolian — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:34:29 GMT

This is a voicemail issue at network level, there is no setting to enable/disable this.

You can dial your voicemail by calling 222, or speed-dial 1, from your mobile. New messages are then played out by default.

Re: Voicemail Number link

rolfe66 — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:21:05 GMT

Thank for that Bristolian but if you say the number is 222 then why in the text would it say 22201?

Re: Voicemail Number link

rolfe66 — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:27:55 GMT

Now looking back on this number. All the voice messages from this person who i know the numbers differ. 22249, 22257, 22262, 22274, 22275, then the next batch are all 22201.

Re: Voicemail Number link

Jon_K — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:27:34 GMT

Hi @rolfe66.

Dialling 222 is just the number to access your voicemails.

It would take you to your voicemail inbox.

Jon

Re: Voicemail Number link

rolfe66 — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:23:32 GMT

Yeah i realise that Jon but what all the other numbers and why tell me to click or dial 22201 and all the other numbers in the txt and why say click when there is nothing to click

Re: Voicemail Number link

Jon_K — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:27:47 GMT

I'm not sure why you're being asked to dial those numbers, @rolfe66.

222 is the correct number to dial.

Jon

Re: Voicemail Number link

RonnieGarrod — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:53:31 GMT

I have noticed this too, if you had several voicemails come in during the day they would have a message each and they would have a different number in each (22201, 22202, 22203 and so on).

These numbers would show like a hyperlink and you could click them to go directly to that particular voicemail.

If you call these numbers now they still work from the phone keypad so i'm thinking this is a samsung OS issue where the messaging software is no longer showing the number as a link.

Re: Voicemail Number link

vintage_radio — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:27:24 GMT

Google says 22201 is a scam text

Re: Voicemail Number link

bristolian — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:33:53 GMT

Do you have a screenshot or photo of the Google search claiming 22201 is a scam number?

I can't replicate it, and it's not!!

Re: Voicemail Number link

vintage_radio — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:11:42 GMT

AI Overview

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The 22201 number is commonly associated with scam text messages, often appearing as a fake alert indicating a missed call or new voicemail, particularly targeting EE users in the UK. It mimics legitimate voicemail notifications, using various similar numbers (22202, 22203) to trick recipients into calling a potentially premium rate number.
Key Information About 22201 Messages:
Context: These messages often state a voicemail was left and prompt you to call back.
Risk: They are considered fraudulent/scam messages, sometimes appearing as a "quick link" in a fake text.
Legitimate Alternative: The genuine EE voicemail service is accessed by calling 222 or pressing 1.
Action: If you receive a message from 22201, do not call the number back and delete the message.

Re: Voicemail Number link

Michael_D — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:26:09 GMT

Hi @vintage_radio.

The AI overview will pick up from multiple sources, which may not be 100% accurate. For example, if someone has posted that it was a scam message, the AI may pick this up.

22201 is a genuine number as part of the EE voicemail, but you can also just dial 222 to get access to any messages.

Michael

Re: Voicemail Number link

bristolian — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:38:23 GMT

@Michael_D wrote:
The AI overview will pick up from multiple sources, which may not be 100% accurate. For example, if someone has posted that it was a scam message, the AI may pick this up.

Just on the Google search result point, I've got numerous screenshotted examples of the so-called "AI" search results being plain wrong.

My personal favourite was that the British Grand Prix was being held at Silverstone in Malaysia, on the weekend of the Chinese Grand Prix.

More recently, it claimed that Premier Sports were simulcasting all the England Rugby games that are shown exclusively by ITV.

Re: Voicemail Number link

Michael_D — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:40:50 GMT

They are some great ones @bristolian. I always take everything it says with a pinch of salt, before scrolling down to read the genuine links below.

AI has its benefits but certainly isn't ready to take over yet.

Michael