01242508617
☎️ 01242508617 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 124250 with a prefix of 01242. The area code 01242 originates from Cheltenham.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01242508617
- Scam message, unresponsive, blocked numberDec
2025Persistent scam calls, no debtDec
2025Scam warning: block and reportSep
2025Scam; no connection, fake claimSep
2025Suspicious text from Oriel numberAug
2025Rebel Energy is a scamAug
2025Ignore Rebel Energy's billing claimsAug
2025Ignore Rebel Energy outstanding billAug
2025Smishing scam, Rebel Energy fraudAug
2025Warning: Scam, avoid clicking messagesJul
2025Warning about Oriel scam messageJul
2025Shares harmful links via textJul
2025Number Of Searches: 33 Number Of Comments: 12 First Seen: 10 July 2025 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Havannah(Cheshire), Llanbedrog(Gwynedd) and Trevilson(Cornwall).
01242508617 has 12 comments of which 8 x negative and 4 x neutral
01242508617 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01242508617 👆 is reported as a scam linked to fake debt claims supposedly from Rebel Energy, which is in administration. People are getting unsolicited calls, texts, and letters demanding payment for accounts they dont owe. The messages often urge recipients to click suspicious links or call certain numbers. Many have found no legit connection to the companies mentioned and warn its a smishing attempt. The number frequently leaves multiple calls and voice messages, pressuring for payment. Several users have tried contacting the company via official sites without success. Overall, its viewed as a fraudulent operation trying to trick individuals into sharing personal or financial info. Many recommend blocking and ignoring the number as suspicious and untrustworthy.
Reports on phone number 01242508617
6 monthsI reckon it was some kinda scam. Got this weird text with a random reference number and stuff. Tried reaching out to Oriel through the email on their site, but no reply at all. Didn’t bother calling the number they gave me. In the end, I just blocked the number and decided not to stress about it.Oriel6 monthsI keep getting calls from them saying I owe money, and they always leave voicemails too. I haven’t got any debts with anyone, so it’s clearly a scam.9 monthsHonestly, just ignore the call and don’t bother ringing them back. It’s definitely a scam. Best thing to do is block the number and mark it as spam.9 monthsGot a letter from Oriel saying I owe money to Rebel Energy, but I’ve been with a different electricity provider for more than a year now. Definitely a scam in my opinion.OrielRebel Energy10 monthsGot a text from someone called Oriel on 01242508617 saying to click a link for a secret digital letter. Seemed a bit dodgy to me.Oriel10 monthsGot a call from someone claiming to be Rebel Energy, but it felt like a total rip-off. Definitely a scam, so watch out!Rebel Energy10 monthsAbout two weeks back I got a call from Rebel Energy, who I found out are in administration, saying I owed them money. I also got a letter from them. Honestly, I’d just avoid answering if they ring you.Rebel Energy11 monthsDon’t bother answering calls from Rebel Energy, they’re actually in administration but still harassin folks about supposed unpaid bills. Just block the number and forget about it.Rebel Energy11 monthsJust got one of those smishing texts about some supposed debt with Rebel Energy, total scam if you ask me.Rebel Energy11 monthsWatch out, this is a total scam. Don’t go near the link in that message. Stay safe!11 monthsJust got a message saying "[my name], a private digital letter has been sent to you, please check it out here [mailvu link] or ring 01242508617" from Oriel. Total scam, don’t fall for it.Oriel11 monthsThey would send out harmful links through texts all the time.Submit Your Own Report (01242 508617)
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