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01242513505

☎️ 01242513505 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 124251 with a prefix of 01242. The area code 01242 originates from Cheltenham.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01242513505

  • Disparaging comment about Indian call centers
    Nov
    2016
  • Unsolicited call offering router replacement
    Oct
    2016
  • Promotes violence and hate towards immigrants
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Nuisance call from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Frequent scam calls from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Scammed by fake BT call
    Sep
    2016
  • Blocking number after two calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Multiple scam calls impersonating BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam calls regarding BT hub delivery
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning: Potential scam call from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call from fake Andrew
    Sep
    2016
  • Frequent unwanted calls from 'Andrew'
    Sep
    2016
  • Numerous misleading calls from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Frequent unwanted calls, Indian voice
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated calls despite TPS registration
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call from BT department
    Sep
    2016
  • Multiple scam calls, pretending helpful
    Sep
    2016
  • Receiving suspicious calls with accents
    Sep
    2016
  • Frequent scam calls from unknown number
    Sep
    2016
  • The user believes it's fraudulent
    Sep
    2016
  • Received call, line disconnected immediately
    Sep
    2016
  • Unsolicited international calls from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Received suspicious call pretending BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Possibly legitimate, safer to verify
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious calls after broadband issue
    Sep
    2016
  • Incomprehensible Indian caller from B.T
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam calls with Indian accents
    Sep
    2016
  • Ignored repeated calls, enjoys caller ID
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam calls from British Telecom
    Sep
    2016
  • Multiple nuisance calls from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Unauthorized call regarding router issues
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call, likely a scam
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspected scam call from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Feeling harassed by scam calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning about common Bitcoin scam
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning: Scammers impersonating BT extensively
    Sep
    2016
  • Accusation of fraudulent behavior
    Sep
    2016
  • Receiving frequent calls from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Wasting time with scammers enjoyable
    Sep
    2016
  • Received scam calls, threatened police
    Sep
    2016
  • Questioning safety of calling BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Call from "Max" downloading scam
    Sep
    2016
  • False tech support scam technique
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call, likely a scam
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call about router issues
    Sep
    2016
  • Multiple scam calls are annoying it
    Sep
    2016
  • Received scam calls, don't answer
    Sep
    2016
  • Persistent scam calls about router virus
    Sep
    2016
  • BT scam calls persist, avoid
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call about router issue
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated calls without messages received
    Sep
    2016
  • Unwanted calls from unknown number
    Sep
    2016
  • Too many calls yesterday, annoying
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated nuisance calls, no message
    Sep
    2016
  • Request weather details from hypnotist
    Sep
    2016
  • Ignoring potentially scam calls from Asians
    Sep
    2016
  • Annoying silent calls with accents
    Sep
    2016
  • Beware of computer scam calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Frustrating customer service experience
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning of potential scam call
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call from fake BT representative
    Sep
    2016
  • Frequent Indian scam calls received
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call, not a BT representative
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call from BT impersonator
    Sep
    2016
  • Receiving repeated unwanted calls, seeking clarification
    Sep
    2016
  • Multiple unwanted calls from impostors
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated unwanted calls, becoming annoying
    Sep
    2016
  • Unwanted calls from BT technical
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning about tech support scam
    Sep
    2016
  • Two annoying calls in hour
    Sep
    2016
  • Too many calls from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Received unwanted calls - Ex-Directory
    Sep
    2016
  • Received threat during scam phone call
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call, grandmother involved, reported
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning against dangerous scam call
    Sep
    2016
  • Receiver thwarts router scam, threatens police
    Sep
    2016
  • Unwanted call, silence, ignored it
    Sep
    2016
  • Reporting impersonation scam threatening computer
    Sep
    2016
  • Scammer posing as BT employee
    Sep
    2016
  • Reported deceptive call from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Providing random numerical sequence
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam BT call about router
    Sep
    2016
  • Fraudulent call claiming router issue
    Sep
    2016
  • Prank conversation with fake caller
    Sep
    2016
  • Unsolicited call from fake BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Received suspicious BT router call
    Sep
    2016
  • Reported persistent scam caller; blocked number
    Sep
    2016
  • Frequent international calls cause nuisance
    Sep
    2016
  • Concern over non-British tech support
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call from BT scam
    Sep
    2016
  • Received scam call from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Received suspicious international call, ignoring further
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call, potential information leak
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call, blocked, avoided, ignored
    Sep
    2016
  • Serious privacy breach with BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller claiming router issue aggressively
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious caller, refused account information
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller with Indian accent scamming
    Sep
    2016
  • Annoyed by persistent call center
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated call, hung up quickly
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspected scam call from BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call, hung up quickly
    Sep
    2016
  • Persistent calls with recorded message
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller claimed to be Chris, intoxicated
    Sep
    2016
  • Possible scam call, hung up
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller display solves unwanted calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller ID solved my problem
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call pretending to be BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Competition entries cause nuisance calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam calls traced, BT informative
    Sep
    2016
  • Reported number likely scam team
    Sep
    2016
  • Pretended SKY stopped BT calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call from fake BT agent
    Sep
    2016
  • Possible scam call about router
    Sep
    2016
  • Six times scam; keyboard detects PC
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious BT call; hang up
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam calls masquerading as BT
    Sep
    2016
  • Annoying calls, air horn retaliation
    Sep
    2016
  • International calls, frustrating, barred number
    Sep
    2016
  • BT unhelpful, virus scam calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Fed up with constant phone calls
    Sep
    2016
  • Persistent scam calls despite registration
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller scams pose personal risk
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated annoying calls every hour
    Sep
    2016
  • Fake BT scam calls warning
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious Indian sales calls pretending
    Sep
    2016
  • Fake and scammers reported
    Sep
    2016
  • Caller claims BT, sounds Indian
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated calls, suspicious BT router scam
    Sep
    2016
  • Persistent mysterious calls, no message
    Sep
    2016
  • Repeated scam calls claiming BT fault
    Sep
    2016
  • Received unknown international calls twice
    Sep
    2016
  • Rejected by BT CallBlocker
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam call, ignored, upset user
    Sep
    2016
  • Suspicious call claiming BT identity
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam calls; hang up immediately
    Sep
    2016
Number Of Searches: 437 Number Of Comments: 127 First Seen: 28 August 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Benhall Green(Suffolk), Brook Hill(Nottinghamshire) and Leyton(Greater London).

01242513505 has 127 comments of which 70 x neutral and 57 x negative

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01242513505 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01242513505 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance scam number used by call centres, primarily with Indian-accented callers falsely claiming to be from BT. They allege problems with your router or internet, urging access to your computer to fix nonexistent issues and often seek personal information or remote control. Many users note multiple daily calls, poor call quality, and aggressive or rude behaviour when challenged. Despite being on the Telephone Preference Service, calls continue, sometimes from international disguised numbers. Calls frequently involve threats or attempts to coerce payment for bogus services. Genuine BT has confirmed no association with these calls and advises against engaging with them. Victims are urged to block the number, avoid disclosing any data, report to authorities, and confirm any issues directly through official BT channels.

Reports on phone number 01242513505

10 years
A bunch of complete numpties from an Indian call centre!
10 years
Somebody rang claiming to be from BT, saying there’s been some trouble with my router downloading stuff. He said he wants to send me a new one, but first he needs to wipe out all the “unwanted” data that my router’s apparently picked up.
BT
10 years
They really should bring back some proper punishment for these scam callers! We’ve got the tech to send people into space but can’t seem to track down where these annoying spammers are based to stop them. Would be great if we could just locate their office and shut it down for good. Such time-wasting pests!
10 years
This bloke has phoned me like 6 times after the initial call and just cut me off each time. He claimed he was from BT saying there was an issue with my router. Told me to switch on my computer. No proper hello or goodbye, just ended the call. Why can’t BT do something to stop these calls?
BT
10 years
I’ve had six calls from this number over the past three days. Each time, they’ve pretended to be from BT, but the voices all sound Indian. Definitely dodgy! Sounds like a scam to me.
BT
10 years
Got two calls today but I didn’t pick up. I’ve just blocked the number with Call Guardian so hopefully they don’t bother me again.
Call Guardian
10 years
This number called me three times within a couple of hours, each time with a different person who sounded Indian. One time they claimed it was about an accident we were involved in, another time they said they were from BT. They always use English names too. Pretty clear that it's some kind of scam. Even telling them I'm on the TPS doesn't seem to stop them at all.
BTTelephone Preference Service
10 years
Got 4 calls within 2 hours from this number. First one sounded just like others saying they were from BT, so I just ended the call. Then they rang back 3 more times but no one spoke, just silence. All from the same number 01242513505. Pretty annoying!
BT
10 years
Got a call from a UK number saying they were from BT wanting to check my router. Might be legit, but better to ring BT on their official number myself. If it turns out to be a scam, I’ll report it to Action Fraud.
UKBTAction Fraud
10 years
I received numerous calls today from someone claiming to be delivering a new BT hub on Friday. They kept on about whether my computer was switched on so they could demonstrate the supposed issue. Then, they asked me to navigate to a certain website, which instantly rang alarm bells and made me suspicious of a scam, so I hung up. I then went to the official BT website and rang a number, but the message I got was that they had been attempting to reach me and would try again shortly. Since then, I've had more calls from the same number.
BT
10 years
Some bloke from India saying he's calling from B.T. went on and on about my router. I couldn't make out what he was saying cause the connection was really bad and kept telling him but he just hung up on me like it was my fault.
B. T.India
10 years
Some bloke with an Asian accent ringing up saying he’s from BT tech support, saying my router’s all messed up and could be infected with viruses. Told him to email me since he already has my info and he just hung up.
BT
10 years
Got four calls in less than two hours. The first bloke said his name was 'Andrew', had a thick Indian accent and claimed to be ringing from BT Internet. When I asked what the call was about, he just hung up.
Andrew
10 years
BT really needs to put an end to these calls. They ring non-stop and then just drop the call.
BT
10 years
Like a few others mentioned, I got a call from a bloke with what sounded like an Asian accent on this number. The call quality was awful, which got me worried straight away so I just ended the call. They rang back a few hours later but I ignored it and have no plans to pick up if they call again.
10 years
Received a phone call earlier from this number. The chap on the line had an Indian accent and claimed to be from BT technical support. I had a strong suspicion it was a scam, so I told him as much, and he promptly hung up. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!
10 years
Received a trio of phone calls today, all purporting to be from British Telecom. I recognise this as a scam, so I promptly hung up.
British Telecom
10 years
I received a call initially claiming to be from BT, saying there was an issue with my router. Since then, I've had no less than four calls, but whenever I pick up, there’s nobody on the other end. Strangely enough, my broadband decided to go on a break for around half an hour right after that first call. Quite the coincidence, wouldn’t you say?
BT
10 years
So this number rang me up, asking if I was having a good day and then said they were from BT's technical team. I told them straight that they were total bull and to get lost. They just dropped the call. The bloke sounded Asian. 0124 25 13505
BT
10 years
Received a couple of calls from this number in the last thirty minutes. Just let them ring out... Caller ID is a brilliant feature, I must say! Ha!
10 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent claiming he was from BT, saying there was some issue with my router. The line was terrible and it didn’t sound right. He asked me to download some software to sort out the problem. I hung up straight away and looked up the number, turns out loads of people reported dodgy stuff from it today.
BT
10 years
Totally a scam, no doubt about it.
10 years
Got a call earlier from someone saying my computer had a virus and if I turned it on, they’d help fix it. Said they were with BT, but as soon as my husband, who’s pretty tech savvy, started asking simple virus questions, they just ended the call.
BT
10 years
I've received three calls from this number today-two from blokes and one from a lady, all speaking with a pronounced Indian accent. Following what I've seen from others, they claim to be from BT's tech support, warning me about viruses on my computer and issues with my internet. I told them I wasn’t buying any of it and to quit harassing me!
BT
10 years
Got called 4 times within an hour. The person had an Indian accent. Total time waster.
10 years
Classic BT scam again. Kinda depressing there’s still folks out there who get tricked by this rubbish.
10 years
Scammer speaking with an Asian accent, taking advantage of elderly and gullible people.
10 years
Had about 7 calls today, some guys and girls with Asian accents. They said they were from BT and were concerned about our broken router.
10 years
Got a call from a woman with an Indian accent saying she was from BT's tech support. The classic scam spiel about my router having issues and so on. Usual nonsense really.
BT
10 years
Loads of calls from people pretending to be BT. They keep ringing over and over.
BT
10 years
I received a call from this number earlier today. I answered after it rang three times and greeted them with a 'Hello,' but the connection dropped straight away. Quite peculiar, really.
10 years
This number has called me four times today (Wednesday 28 September). Each time it was a different guy, all with English names but speaking with a heavy Asian accent. They kept saying they were from BT and had spotted an issue with my internet router. They said they’d sort the router out tomorrow but needed to access my computer right away. When I told them I suspected it was a scam, they just hung up. I’ve now blocked this number on my phone (can block up to 10 numbers). I checked with BT and they confirmed these calls weren’t from them.
BT
10 years
Another one saying they’re from bt - got 5 calls yesterday, and already 2 today. I know the number now, so I just hang up straight away.
10 years
I've received calls from this number a staggering five times today! Does anyone know how to put an end to it? We’re already registered with the Telephone Preference Service.
Telephone Preference Service
10 years
On the 27th of September, I got 7 calls from 11.30 in the morning until about 6 in the evening. The caller ID showed an international UK number 01242-513505. They said they were from BT, mentioning some issue with my router signal that was apparently picked up by my computer. When I answered the first call, I asked the guy, who spoke badly and had an Asian accent, for his BT employee ID but he quickly hung up. After that, I just blocked the rest of the calls.
UKBT
10 years
Got a call from someone saying he was Andrew from BT, saying he’s delivering a new router tomorrow because mine is faulty (which it definitely isn’t). Another scam for sure, sounded like he had a strong Indian accent. I just ended the call.
AndrewBT
10 years
Got a call from this number yesturday, some bloke saying our computer had issues. My partner just told him to sod off. Then they rang again and I spoke to a “Mark” claiming he was with BT. I told him I had his number and would report it to the coppers. He ended the call sharpish.
MarkBT
10 years
I enjoy toying with them a bit. A good natter and a cuppa is always in order. Just remember, don’t comply with any of their requests. The more time they spend on the line, the higher their costs will rack up. I like to put on the act of being a hard-of-hearing elder.
10 years
Got a call this afternoon from a man with an Asian accent who said he was from BT. He claimed that every time I used the internet, there were error messages on their end and my computer was causing issues, but he could fix it if I logged on and did what he said. I told him if I ever had any internet problems, I'd ring BT myself. He sounded quite polite and said, "Alright madam, no worries," before ending the call. Later, I looked up the number on Google and found out all about these scams!
BT
10 years
I'm an older bloke and these constant calls about this scam are really getting on my nerves - I've already reported it to OWL Watch.
OWL Watch
10 years
Hey, someone rang me two times saying there was an issue with my router. I told them I’m not with BT and they asked who my provider was. I said I didn’t want to share that info and then they just hung up. The call quality was awful, sounded like it was coming from miles away.
10 years
Heads up: did you get a call after ringing the genuine BT number? If so, sounds like the BT tech support from India might have shared or sold your info to these callers. Can you really trust BT?
BTIndia
10 years
Got a call today around 15:40 (27th Sept 2016) from someone claiming there was an issue with errors on my router, something about my IP address being wrong. I just told them to goodbye and ended the call.
10 years
Got another call today at 4:09pm. This bloke said his name was Edward this time (before he said John) and claimed he was with BT, saying there was an issue with my router and that I’d downloaded some rubbish files onto my computer. He offered to help me sort it out. I told him I didn’t have a router or a computer, and he just said “Oh, alright then, goodbye” and hung up. I’m not saying this will definitely stop the scammers calling back, but if you say you don’t have a router or PC, they can’t really continue the chat.
EdwardJohnBT
10 years
I received a call from a chap named Edward, who asserted he was from BT, saying there was an issue with my router. When I requested some verification of his identity, he abruptly ended the call. Definitely a scam - be cautious!
EdwardBT
10 years
Had a few calls like this saying they were from BT about a problem with my router. On one call, I told them straight up it was a scam and they actually tried to deny it! Still got another call after that. They really want me to get on the computer, suspicious if you ask me. Total scam artists!
BT
10 years
I've received calls from this number a staggering five times over the last three hours! Each time, I've opted to let it ring through to voicemail. Oddly enough, despite their apparent eagerness to get in touch, not a single message has been left. Quite peculiar, isn't it?
10 years
I've had three calls from this number now. A chap with a distinctly Indian accent claimed he was calling from BT, insisting there was an issue with my Wi-Fi and asking if I was in front of my computer. I recognised it as a scam immediately. Do yourself a favour and steer clear of this number!
BT
10 years
Had a call from this number earlier today. The chap on the other end claimed to be from BT, insisting he needed to sort out my router. When I expressed my doubts about his legitimacy, he abruptly cut the line. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
BT
10 years
They rang me like 5 times yesterday! Just ignored it. Proper annoying.
10 years
Got another call from that same number today around 5:15 pm. The bloke called himself Max this time. Same nonsense as before about my router sending rubbish files to my computer. Told him again I don’t own a router or a PC. He just ended the call.
Max
10 years
01242513505 keeps ringing me, saying my router is sending a virus to my PC.
10 years
I keep getting calls from this number +44 1242 513505, which is meant to be from Gloucester. Sounds like some call centre with loads of noise in the background. Whenever I pick up and talk, they just hang up. If I stay quiet, same thing - they hang up. Tried asking who they are and what they want, but no answer, just the phone going dead. Really don’t see the point in calling if they won’t say anything. If they keep it up, I’m defo reporting them to the TPS.
GloucesterTPS
10 years
HEY, heads up. These folks callin' from Madagascar. Just ask 'em about the weather over there, and they'll stop botherin' ya.
Madagascar
10 years
I received five calls from this number today. When I picked up the phone for the first time, they remained silent, and even when I switched on the answering machine, there was no message left. They're quite bothersome, to say the least!
10 years
(Part 3) These scammers keep pestering my 78 year old mum, but luckily she’s quite sharp and just tells them her son sorts her computer and then hangs up. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TELL ALL YOUR MATES AND FAMILY - it only takes one moment of carelessness and they can take over your computer and access everything on it.
10 years
Had about five calls today, all sounding like they're from somewhere in Asia. We all know it’s dodgy and just ignore them (we always look at the caller ID first). Fingers crossed they get tired and stop soon!
10 years
Got a couple of calls today and several last week from the same number. I pick up and there's just silence at first. Then I hear “Hallo hallo” spoken in an Indian accent before they hang up! It’s really rather annoying, to say the least.
10 years
Got a call from some bloke saying he was from BT - total scam. Seriously, BT, you need to sort this mess out and put a stop to these dodgy calls. No surprise Yahoo got hacked with all this nonsense going on. What are we even paying BT for if it’s just to be hassled by these annoying fraudsters?
BTYahoo
10 years
I've received around 15 calls this past week, all from what seems to be an Indian call centre. Each time, it’s a different person on the line. They introduce themselves with an English-sounding name but their accent gives them away. They claim to be from BT, saying they’ve spotted issues with my router. They went on about how I’ve been downloading viruses that are supposedly slowing down my computer. I decided to have a bit of fun and asked a couple of them about the weather in Bangalore; one hung up straight away, while another insisted that I must be from India - it looks like I hit the nail on the head regarding their location. It’s all rather laughable, really - such incompetent scammers! They’ve been utterly unconvincing, and I can’t fathom why they would persist with these repeated calls.
BTBangaloreIndia
10 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with BT saying there was an issue with my router and if I turned it on, they could fix it straight away, plus a new router would be sent on Monday. I’m not even a BT customer, so I told him what I really thought and then blocked the number so they can’t bother me again.
BT
10 years
Got a call from someone with an Asian accent saying they were from BT and wanted to sort out my router by accessing my computer. I told them I don’t even own a computer, and they just ended the call straight away. BT really ought to shut down their account and report them to the police.
BT
10 years
Got a call from some Asian guys saying they were from BT and my router was telling them I had loads of viruses and my PC was at risk. I told them I didn’t believe it and they just hung up. They’re trying to get you to let them remote into your computer, then they’ll ask for money to "fix" the so-called viruses. There’s nothing wrong with your computer, it’s just a scam to steal your info and card details. BT really should do more to stop this happening and help protect their customers, especially older and more vulnerable people.
BT
10 years
Someone said they were from British Telecom. This was the third or maybe fourth time they rang me today, so I finally picked up. Told them I was tied up and then just ended the call. Honestly, this one’s proper annoying!
BT
10 years
They rang me three times yesterday and already twice today. It's getting a bit much now! I picked up once yesterday, and they went, "Hello, how are you?" I just replied, "Sorry, I can't talk right now" and hung up.
10 years
They've called me three days straight claiming to be from BT tech support. I keep saying I'm not interested, but they just wont stop.
BT
10 years
22nd Sept, about 11:08am, got a call from a guy with an Indian accent claiming he was from B.T. How on earth did he find my number? I’m ex-directory! I shouted “Goodbye!” and slammed the phone down. This makes the fourth time I’ve received a call from one of these places since the start of September.
B. T
10 years
this number has called me 3 times today claiming to be b.t. cant they just shut it down or somethin??
10 years
Had a guy with a heavy Indian accent claiming he was from BT saying my computer and router were full of viruses, second time in a couple days. I told BT about it and they just told me to report it somewhere else. Nah, BT, they’re pretending to be you lot - you should be sorting this out, not me. I’m the paying customer here!
BT
10 years
Got two calls from 01242513505 in just one hour. Proper irritating!
10 years
I told him, “Go on, try touching my computer!” and that doing that would be a serious crime. Plus, I mentioned the call was being recorded. Little did he know, I’d already set my PC to max security, blocking all incoming traffic, and I’d called the police on my phone. I put the call on speaker so the officers could hear everything. Then the officer said, “Sir, this is Detective Inspector whatever,” and the bloke immediately hung up! This is definitely a scam! Very risky call - just hang up!
D. I
10 years
Got a call from this number earlier today, same as always. I answered but no one said a word. It was silent for ages, so I just ended the call.
10 years
They rang me earlier sayin they were from BT and that my router was having loads of errors. Told them it wasn’t true and have put a complaint in with the TPS.
BTTelephone Preference Service
10 years
Some bloke phoned me and started threatening after I said “go on then, try messin wit my PC!” Told him touchin it would be a serious crime and by the way, the call’s being recorded (he had no idea I’d already set my PC security to max, so no incoming stuff gets through). I also called the police on my mobile and put the call on speaker so they could hear everything. Then a cop said, “Sir, this is DI whatever,” and the guy just hung up straight away! This is definitely a dodgy scam! Be careful and just hang up if you get a call like this!
10 years
Got a bloke on the phone with a strange accent and awful English, said his name was Jacky and claimed to be from BT. Totally sounded like a con so I told him he’s breaking the rules by cold calling and ended the call quick. Why on earth dont our phone companies block these prats?
JackyBT
10 years
Got a call from an Indian bloke saying he was from BT, telling me my router was sending out weird messages. I just ended the call and blocked the number straight away.
BT
10 years
Somebody said they were from BT, saying my router was breaking down bit by bit. They asked if I had a computer, I said no, not even a laptop. Then I told them I just use broadband for my telly. After that, they just ended the call.
BT
10 years
Someone rang me saying they were from BT, saying there was a problem with my router and asked for personal info and all. I spoke to BT proper afterwards and they said they can't help with this. I'd have thought they are the ones who manage the landlines though. Can we get these fake calls sorted please?
BT
10 years
I received a call today, and funnily enough, this same number buzzed me about three weeks ago when I was out and about. The person on the other end claimed to be from BT, mentioning there was an issue with my router. They even asked if I was at my computer. Confused and not really grasping what they were on about, I decided it was best to hang up.
BT
10 years
Got a call from a lady with an Asian accent saying she was from BT about some issue with our wifi/router. I told her we actually use TalkTalk, and she switched, saying it was a TalkTalk line instead and blamed a bad connection. I pushed her to confirm, then told her we’re actually with BT, and if there were a problem, my work network would catch it. She then asked if I wanted help fixing it, and I just said no. She ended the call right away! Always amusing to play along with these lot.
BTTalkTalk
10 years
Blocked the number and flagged it. These scammers have been calling me non-stop, reckon it's about time they got shut down and dealt with properly.
10 years
Got a call from this weird guy claiming to be from BT, saying my Wi-Fi router was giving error messages. He kept pushing even after I kept telling him this line doesn't have internet. After telling him a few times, he finally just hung up.
BT
10 years
I just got a call from a bloke with a thick Indian or Pakistani accent. He said, "Hello Mr Grant. My name's Rav. How are you today? I'm calling for British Telecom." As soon as he said that, I ended the call.
RavGrantBritish Telecom
10 years
Guy, maybe Indian, asked me how I was. I replied with 'what’s it about?' He went on about some issue with my BT router, mentioned a virus or something. I just told him 'Buzz off, you weirdo' and ended the call. That was around 13:19 today. Got another missed call at 14:30 which I didn’t pick up. I’m just gonna ignore any more calls from that number. It showed up as an international call, but with a 01242 area code.
BT
10 years
Whenever I call BT tech support, it’s always someone Asian on the other end and then I start getting loads of calls from numbers like 01242513505. I even went and got a BT call blocking phone that screens numbers and stops dodgy calls, but seriously, wouldn’t it be better if BT had a fully British call centre where the staff were properly checked first? They should really put their customers before anything else.
BTAsia
10 years
Received a call not long ago. When I asked this chap, who identified himself as being from BT, about my account number-which he ought to see on his end-he flatly stated that he wasn't permitted to disclose that info! At that point, I decided to cut him off.
BT
10 years
01242 513505 got a call from a man with an Asian accent saying he was from BT, telling me there was a problem with my router. I knew that wasnt true because the BT engineer came yesterday and set up a new one. My internet’s working perfectly, so I told him to erase my info and never call back. He then got really angry and said he’d mess with my line in a couple of hours! Wasn't a nice experience at all!
BT
10 years
This number rings multiple times every day and never leaves any voicemail. It's getting quite annoying since it's stopping me from getting important calls. The 01242 area code is Cheltenham, but it shows up as "international" on my call log.
Cheltenham
10 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent claiming to be from BT tech support, said there was an issue with my router. I just ended the call straight away, seemed like a scam to me.
BT
10 years
This number keeps ringing me twice a day. I figured it was some kind of scam, so I told the bloke with a strong accent to buzz off. I’ve blocked the number now and just let it go to voicemail - best not to bother with it.
10 years
I had an unexpected phone call today, the 20th of September, from someone claiming to be from BY. When I pressed him for some form of verification, he just cut off the line. The chap had a distinctly Indian accent. Seems like there might be a breach of some sort within BT regarding our information!
BYBT
10 years
Hello again! Just a short while has passed-about ninety minutes, to be precise-when I got another ring from this number. This time it was a woman's voice, and the moment I mentioned I'd already had a chat with someone earlier, she promptly cut the line. Quite peculiar, isn’t it?
10 years
I got a ring earlier from a bloke named John, claiming to be from British Telecom, and he had quite the accent that sounded Indian. He was trying to alert me about some technical issue with my computer. The chap insisted that I turn it on so he could instruct me on the next steps. I pretended I had already fired it up, but the truth is, I hadn’t touched it at all. He then asked me to check the control key in the bottom left corner. I reckon he caught on to my little ruse since he promptly hung up. I really do suspect it’s a bit dodgy and could very well be a scam!
JohnBritish Telecom
10 years
Got a call and as soon as I heard it was from a call centre, I just hung up. But then they called me back like six more times! I’m just leaving the calls unanswered now, but it’s quite irritating.
10 years
Received a call at 3 PM today from someone with an Indian accent purporting to be from BT. They mentioned that there were issues with my Wi-Fi. However, when I asked for my account number to verify their legitimacy, they couldn’t provide it and swiftly ended the call.
BT
10 years
I've been getting loads of calls from different numbers but same recorded message from 01242 513505 telling me to leave my name and number as they're not available. Over the past week, this has happened around 40 times. I've even tried blocking the numbers but they just keep ringing me from new ones. It's really annoying.
10 years
Got a call today from a guy with an Indian accent claiming to be from BT. He said there was an issue with my router, but when I asked for a number to get back to them, he just cut the call immediately. Bit suspicious if you ask me.
BT
10 years
Claimed to be Chris from BT, but he had an Irish lilt to his voice and came across as a bit tipsy.
ChrisBT
10 years
Received a call from someone purporting to be from British Telecom. I'm fairly certain it’s yet another scam regarding a supposed issue. This isn’t the first time I've encountered this.
British Telecom
10 years
Has anyone else here ever signed up for a contest and given out their address and phone number, hoping to be contacted if by chance they win? I have, and all I got was tons of annoying calls. Apparently, some firms go as far as selling your info... and believe it or not, even your own council might be involved in that. Next time you’re filling out your details for the electoral register, watch out for a box to tick if you want to keep your information private and stop it from being passed around.

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