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01242800253

☎️ 01242800253 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. It is part of the phone block 1242800 with a prefix of 01242. The area code 01242 originates from Cheltenham.

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+441242800253+44 1242 80025301242 800253+44-1242-800253

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01242 800253 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01242800253

  • Number flagged as potential fraud
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller questionable; not NHS verification
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller falsely claimed NHS affiliation
    Jun
    2022
  • NHS inquiring about COVID symptoms
    Jun
    2022
  • Bogus call from alleged imposter
    Jun
    2022
  • No message received, blocked after checking
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning about various scam activities
    Jun
    2022
  • Debt company call is scam
    Jun
    2022
  • User queries about Covid situation
    Jun
    2022
  • Man posing as NHS scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Confused by unrecognized phone number
    Jun
    2022
  • Unrecognized number blocked, no response
    Jun
    2022
  • Easily noticeable, scam, disappointment
    Jun
    2022
  • Scammers caught up after holiday
    Jun
    2022
  • NHS call about jab reaction
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicion of credit investigation scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Inquire about COVID vaccine benefits
    Jun
    2022
  • Missed call, declined to answer
    Jun
    2022
  • COVID life insurance scam experience. Avoid
    Jun
    2022
  • suspicious number likely a scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Requesting life insurance provider urgently
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call asking about vaccination
    Jun
    2022
  • Unknown person falsely called me
    Jun
    2022
  • Fraudulent call claiming tax fraud
    Jun
    2022
  • Automated call from HMRC scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call regarding COVID vaccination
    Jun
    2022
  • Potential phone scam from NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Unanswered call, blocked contact afterward
    Jun
    2022
  • Asked for maiden name, married
    Jun
    2022
  • Background noise during call center
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning about suspicious phone calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Frequent calls, silent when answered
    Jun
    2022
  • Received suspicious call from NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Ignored call from potential scammer
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning about FCA/DVLA scam calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller knew name, hung up
    Jun
    2022
  • Debt collection scam from India
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call from Citizens' Advice
    Jun
    2022
  • Unsolicited scam calls posing innocently
    Jun
    2022
  • Avoided scam covid vaccine call
    Jun
    2022
  • Disliked scammer asking for information
    Jun
    2022
  • Received debt collection call, disconnected
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam debt relief call
    Jun
    2022
  • Confusion with COVID test location
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call asking personal questions
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call from alleged NHS
    Jun
    2022
Number Of Searches: 285 Number Of Comments: 44 First Seen: 02 June 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Dudbridge(Gloucestershire), Leam(Northamptonshire), Little Wyrley(Staffordshire), Lower Breinton(Herefordshire) and Mariansleigh(Devon).

01242800253 has 44 comments of which 9 x negative and 35 x neutral

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01242800253 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01242800253 👆 is reported as a persistent scam number with callers impersonating NHS or public health officials, often enquiring about COVID-19 vaccination status, side effects, and private health or life insurance. Callers frequently use UK-looking numbers but are suspected to be routed from overseas, employing high-pressure tactics and sometimes personalised details. Legitimate bodies like the NHS would already have vaccination records and do not request insurance information by phone. Many recipients report calls ending abruptly, no messages left, or receiving recorded unavailable notices when returning the number. The consensus is to view these calls as fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information or sell bogus services; therefore, blocking and reporting to authorities such as the FCA or Action Fraud UK is strongly advised.

Reports on phone number 01242800253

4 years
This number popped up immediately flagged as possibly linked to fraud.
4 years
I have my doubts about whether this individual was genuinely contacting me on behalf of NHS UK Health to discuss my vaccination records. He claimed he was reaching out to confirm my Covid-19 vaccination details.
NHS UK Health
4 years
I'm quite sceptical about this caller claiming to be from the NHS regarding my vaccination details. He mentioned he was checking up on my Covid-19 vaccination status, but it just doesn't seem right to me.
NHS
4 years
Got a call from the NHS asking if I had any symptoms of Covid. Bit strange but guess they’re just doing their job.
NHS
4 years
I just received a call from someone claiming to be associated with Public Health England. They inquired whether I’d received my booster vaccinations and whether I held any private health insurance. The caller mentioned that I should expect my certificate to arrive by post. The lady had quite a pronounced Indian accent. I’m quite sure this isn’t a legitimate call from Public Health England, but I’m unsure of what their motive might be.
Public Health England
4 years
They claimed they were from some debt agency - total rubbish!
4 years
Got a call but no voicemail left. Looked up the number here and decided to block it.
4 years
This number isn’t one I know, didn’t leave a message so I’ve just gone ahead and blocked it.
4 years
I ignored the call since the number looked unfamiliar.
4 years
Didn’t catch who it was, just hung up as soon as i picked up.
4 years
They said it's the credit investigation team, but given all the conflicting replies I've heard, it really feels like a total scam.
4 years
Got a call from 01242800253, someone saying they were from the NHS. They wanted to know if I’d had any reaction to a vaccine. After that, they started asking about my life insurance, which seemed a bit odd. The call was really scratchy and hard to hear properly.
NHS
4 years
Got a call from some bloke named Daniel about a Covid test I never took. Pretty strange.
Daniel
4 years
So clear this is just a rubbish scam, it’s laughable really! Absolutely pathetic!
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with the covid team - they were really pushy and kept asking who my life insurance provider was. Quite rude about it too.
COVID
4 years
I got a call from someone claiming to be with the NHS, asking to check if I had my covid vaccine.
NHS
4 years
Totally agree with what's been said here. A bloke called saying he was from the NHS and asked if I had the covid jab certificate. Then he wanted to know if I had any life insurance. When I tried ringing the number back, it just gave me a recorded message like "Sorry, this number can't be reached right now." Not really sure what the scam was about, but I reckon he was just trying to sell me life insurance.
NHS
4 years
After the bank holiday, it seems the fraudsters are back at it, got a call from some stranger and just blocked and deleted it straight away.
4 years
Someone rang me saying they were from the NHS about my covid jab and wanted to talk about any side effects. As soon as I asked them to verify my NHS number, I just ended the call.
4 years
I got a call from someone saying they were from the NHS and wanted to talk about my COVID vaccine and if I had any side effects. When I asked them to prove they were really from the NHS by giving me my NHS number, they just hung up straight away.
NHS
4 years
The phone didn’t leave any voicemail, and when I tried calling back, it was just a recorded message saying the number can’t be reached right now. Sounds like a classic scam to me.
4 years
Got a robo call claiming to be from HMRC saying I've got tax fraud issues or something, but my accountant finished all my accounts back in April. Definitely one of those scam calls trying to scare you.
HMRC
4 years
I got a call from what said it was HMRC telling me I was involved in tax fraud. They mentioned something about my accountant sorting out my accounts in April. Pretty clear to me it was just a scam though.
HMRC
4 years
Got a call from this number again, but it's just one of those covid life insurance dodges. Best to steer clear!
4 years
Got a call asking loads of questions about the covid vaccine, felt a bit odd to be honest. They seemed really keen on getting details about whether I'd had it or not. Not sure if it was legit or some kind of survey, but it felt a bit intrusive.
4 years
I picked up the phone, but there was complete silence on the other end before the call abruptly ended. I've now decided to block the number.
4 years
They inquired about me using my original surname, even though I've been wed for six years now.
4 years
I received a call that had a distinct call centre vibe in the background. The chap on the line claimed to be affiliated with the Covid Vaccination Centre.
Covid Vaccination Centre
4 years
I've had multiple calls from this number, and they keep insisting on speaking to a person I've never heard of. They purport to be affiliated with the COVID vaccination initiative, but I've completed my vaccinations ages ago, and surely the NHS ought to have my correct details on file. What's more, they requested that I confirm some sensitive information during the call. I have a strong suspicion that this is a scam.
COVIDNHS
4 years
I've been receiving calls from this number several times a day-around three or four, if I'm counting correctly. When I finally picked up, there was complete silence on the other end, and before I could even say a word, the call just cut off. Quite odd, isn’t it?
4 years
I received a call from an Asian woman who greeted me by my first name. She claimed to be from the NHS and inquired about COVID-19, specifically whether I had received my vaccine. I replied, "Surely you'd know that being from the NHS?" After that, I decided it was best to hang up and promptly blocked her number.
NHS
4 years
I received a call from 01242800253 yesterday, which I chose to overlook. Today, they tried again, and when I picked up, there was a slight delay before it connected - a classic sign of a call centre, if ever I saw one. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a number that’s been redirected; it appears to come from a UK landline, yet I suspect it's being routed from somewhere in Asia. A woman on the other end addressed me by my first name and claimed to be with a debt resolution company, implying I was in financial trouble - a bit cheeky, don’t you think? I firmly replied that I had no debts and inquired where they'd sourced that information. She mentioned the FSA, which just seemed absurd! I challenged her on why they’d contact them with such dubious claims, and it seemed my question caught her off guard, as she swiftly hung up. Very professional, indeed! Sure, I may have a late payment now and then, but they had no way of knowing that, and I could tell they were trying to pull a fast one. It’s infuriating, especially in these tough times when so many of us are feeling the pinch. I typically block such numbers, but this time, I think I’ll let them call me again and have a bit of fun with it if they do.
UKAsiaFSA
4 years
It seems that someone’s masquerading as the FCA or DVLA - classic scam tactics! If you don’t respond, the call disconnects since their automated systems can’t pick up on the conversation. Quite sneaky, isn’t it?
FCADVLA
4 years
They recognised my name and then abruptly ended the call. I've now added them to my blocked contacts.
4 years
A woman from India called me, referring to me only by my first name. She claimed to be aware of some debts I allegedly owed. I firmly told her I had no debts at all and promptly ended the call. It’s clear this is a dubious scheme.
India
4 years
Seems I’ve landed myself in a spot of bother with some unsecured debt, and guess who rings me up? Citizens Advice. So, there I was, repeatedly inquiring, “What exactly are you flogging?”-that’s my go-to line for these sorts of calls. The poor soul on the other end sounded quite exasperated and shot back with, “Your liver,” before they promptly cut the line. I'm half tempted to dial them back just to give kudos for their cheeky comeback-the most amusing reply I’ve had to date! Clearly, though, it’s a dodgy operation, and let’s just say the folks behind it aren’t playing quite fair.
Citizens Advice
4 years
Someone rang me up, using my name, claiming to be from the Covid 19 assistance centre… definitely seemed dodgy to me. I've received a handful of calls from so-called 'UK' numbers purporting to be from the NHS or a Covid 19 team, asking about my vaccination status. It's rather obvious that the real NHS would already have all my information on file.
Covid 19UKNHS
4 years
Received a call purporting to be from a centre concerning the coronavirus vaccine. I promptly ended the conversation without delay.
4 years
I instructed the chap who rang me to stop prying for my details and instead reveal who he was representing. Out of the blue, the line went dead. Scammers really do drive me up the wall!
4 years
Received a call from someone who mentioned my name and began talking about debts. I firmly stated that I wasn't interested, then ended the call and blocked the number.
4 years
Received a call from an unknown number; they mentioned my first name and claimed I had outstanding debts. I promptly informed them that they were mistaken, ended the conversation, and then went ahead and blocked the number.
4 years
I had a similar experience, really. Initially, I assumed it was related to my PCR test from the Covid centre. But then they mentioned my previous address, which threw me off a bit. I asked them to hang on while I did some digging, and to my surprise, they just cut the call! How frustrating!
4 years
Received a phone call claiming to be from Track and Trace. The person on the other end inquired whether I had a copy of my vaccination certificate and wanted my thoughts on the NHS app related to such certificates. They then veered the conversation towards life insurance, asking if I held any policies. I mentioned just the one through my job, but when pressed about private policies, I clarified I had none. The caller then wrapped up the conversation by expressing gratitude for my input. I've since blocked the number, as it certainly feels like a scam or some sort of phishing attempt.
NHS
4 years
I received a call from a woman who had an Asian accent, claiming to be from the NHS, stating she needed to refresh my records. She proceeded to inquire about my Covid vaccinations and then moved on to probe about any private health insurance I might hold, as well as the monthly fees associated with it. Upon realising that she was more interested in pushing a sales agenda than genuinely updating my information, especially since I had already taken care of everything through my GP's office, I decided to end the conversation and block the number. Quite the nuisance, really!
NHS

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