01242800254

☎️ 01242800254 👆 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.

Various renditions of this phone number may appear on your Caller ID as:

+441242800254+44 1242 80025401242 800254+44-1242-800254

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01242 800254 Tagged as:

nhs cheltenham india covid track and trace uk

TimeLine of events for phone number 01242800254

  • Random number sequence, no context
    Jun
    2022
  • Received suspicious call from scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Request unsolicited, block unrecognised number
    Jun
    2022
  • Insurance scam sounds aggressive
    Jun
    2022
  • Unwanted, harassing phone calls reported
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious NHS caller, potentially dangerous
    Jun
    2022
  • Received unpleasant vaccine appointment calls
    Jun
    2022
  • They claim to know debt
    Jun
    2022
  • Questioned privacy during vaccine interaction
    Jun
    2022
  • Missed call from unknown number
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller inquiries, refused evidence, disconnected
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed to be NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Possible scam number, be cautious
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious vaccine verification phone call
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call from Track and Trace
    Jun
    2022
  • Too late to answer phone
    Jun
    2022
  • Midnight call from suspicious number
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed debt, called liar
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call from unrecognizable source
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call, likely spam. Foreign
    Jun
    2022
  • Unexpected Hindi speakers on call
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspected COVID-related scam, avoid sharing
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call asking personal questions
    Jun
    2022
  • Received multiple spam calls despite precautions
    Jun
    2022
  • Unexpected midnight call from helpdesk
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious persistent post-vaccination check calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed from COVID-19 help
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspected spam or call center
    Jun
    2022
  • Ignored suspected spam calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Invasive questions during screening call
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicion of potential fraudulent activity
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call pretending to help
    Jun
    2022
  • Advised of possible fraud risk
    Jun
    2022
  • Lottery scam call, rude behavior
    Jun
    2022
  • No one answered upon callback
    Jun
    2022
  • Doesn't know anyone in Cheltenham
    Jun
    2022
Number Of Searches: 196 Number Of Comments: 35 First Seen: 01 June 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Asterley(Shropshire), Kimberworth Park(South Yorkshire) and Tregew(Cornwall).

01242800254 has 35 comments of which 24 x neutral and 11 x negative

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01242800254 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01242800254 👆 is reported as a highly suspicious and likely scam number, often masquerading as NHS or government services related to Covid-19 vaccinations or debt assistance. Callers frequently ask intrusive questions about vaccination status, health, family, and life insurance, then become aggressive or abruptly end the call when challenged. Many report foreign accents, particularly Indian, and calls at unusual hours, including midnight. The number may be used for phishing attempts or harassment, with some victims experiencing follow-up scams related to life insurance. Users are advised not to answer, refrain from sharing any personal information, and block the number promptly. Overall, these calls are unsolicited, unverified, and potentially harmful.

Reports on phone number 01242800254

4 years
They rang me and used my first name, saying they were from the NHS and asked if I’d had my Covid vaccines, which I said I had. Then they asked if a letter about it had arrived in the post, which I said no to. After that, they mentioned something about me having Life Insurance, which I definitely don’t. When I denied it, they just ended the call quite fast. Luckily, I didn’t share any personal info, and honestly, if they had asked for stuff like that, I’d have known it was dodgy and hung up immediately.
NHS
4 years
Got a call from 01242 800255, no idea who that was. Just some random, unwanted number. Immediately put it on my block list!
4 years
Intrusive and unwelcome telephone calls.
4 years
Really bad experience, got calls from Cheltenham with nearly the same numbers, one ending in 255 and the other in 254. They said they were from a vaccine helpline, but when I questioned them, they were rude and told me to get lost. Totally unpleasant!
Cheltenham
4 years
Got one of those pushy insurance scams ringin me up, real annoying.
4 years
Earlier today, I received a rather suspicious phone call from an individual purporting to be affiliated with the NHS. This chap, who had an accent suggesting he was from India, bombarded me with all sorts of queries regarding myself, my family, and our health backgrounds. It quickly became apparent that he wasn’t being genuine at all. I’ve got a nagging feeling that he could pose a threat. So I urge everyone to stay vigilant and protect your personal information!
NHSIndia
4 years
Got a call from 01242 800254 while I was driving so couldn’t pick up. Later, when I got home, I tried calling back but it only rang a couple of times before going to voicemail saying the number can’t be reached. Decided to block it after that.
4 years
Got a call telling me they knew about my debts - absolute rubbish!
4 years
Got a call and after a short silence, this voice came on, sounded like it was from an Asian lady saying she was from the NHS. She started talking about my vaccine status, saying I was fully immunised, then asked if I had any reactions. When I asked who they really were and why they wanted my details, I just hung up. Seems dodgy, probably a scam.
NHS
4 years
Got a call right at midnight but didn’t answer, seemed fishy and probably a scam to me.
4 years
I decided not to pick up but tried ringing the number back. When I did, it said, “Sorry, the number you’ve called isn’t available right now.” Seems like one of those dodgy “spiffing” calls, probably a scam if you ask me.
4 years
Got a call from a bloke asking about my family's Covid jab and if we had any symptoms. When I questioned him, he just ended the call straight away.
4 years
Got a call from a guy with an Indian accent claiming he was from the NHS.
NHS
4 years
This guy claimed he was calling from some Covid jab centre and started by asking if I’d had all my shots, then if I’d done any recent Covid tests. Next thing, he’s asking about my life insurance and who I’m covered with, even about my partner’s details. I just kept turning his questions back on him by answering with questions of my own - he didn’t seem too happy about that!
Covid
4 years
This guy rang me claiming to be from some debt consolidation thing, even used my old surname. He reckoned I had unsecured debts, which is just not true - cleared everything up ages ago. When I told him he had the wrong name and that I had no debts, he just called me a liar, insulted me, and then suddenly cut me off. Proper rude.
4 years
The voice sounded like it was from some call centre in India, not Cheltenham at all. They said they were from Track and Trace, but then started quizzing me about vaccines and if I’d had any issues. After they asked if I had life insurance, I just ended the call. Felt a bit fishy to me.
Cheltenham
4 years
Got a weird phone call the other day, the voice wasn’t local at all. Pretty sure it was just some kind of spam.
4 years
Answered the call and caught a few guys chatting away in Hindi, laughing quite a bit. But just like that, they ended the call after barely 20 seconds.
4 years
Totally a scam, just block it. I’m in the so-called vulnerable group from the covid days and this call definitely isn’t legit. They say it’s about health insurance or covid updates, but it’s not from any UK official. Don’t give them any of your details, it’s not safe.
UK
4 years
Got a call from someone who said they were from the NHS, asking if I’d had all my jabs and if I had a vaccine certificate. Then out of nowhere, they began grilling me about my life insurance and who I held it with. I told them that life insurance isn’t anything the NHS should be asking about, but he kept insisting he needed to know the details. I told him it was none of his concern and then he just hung up. Pretty sure the call actually came from India, even though the number looks like it’s from Cheltenham.
NHSIndiaCheltenham
4 years
Just got a call like that too... I told them to get lost since I've had a similar experience not long ago. Last time, I foolishly gave them the benefit of the doubt for a few minutes, and when they brought up life insurance, I accidentally mentioned which company I’m with! A few weeks after that, I started receiving calls pretending to be from my insurer about changes to my policy. I always make them answer my own security questions, and wouldn’t you know it, they couldn’t even say what my policy number was and just hung up! Since then, I’ve blocked loads of numbers that keep bugging me. Honestly, these lot are the worst kind of lowlifes 🤬
4 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from Track and Trace, but then they began asking me about my vaccine experience and if I had any issues with it. After that, they started asking weird questions about my life insurance. I just ended the call right away.
Track and Trace
4 years
Got a call from 01242800254 right at midnight. Seriously, who on earth has a helpdesk ringing people at that time? It's well creepy.
4 years
I got a call from someone claiming to be part of a covid-19 help team, they wanted to know if I’d had my vaccine. When I asked them what exactly the covid-19 help desk was, they just cut the call straight away.
4 years
I reckon it was probably a spam number, didn’t even bother answering it.
4 years
I kept getting calls for days asking how I was feeling after my jab. They were pretty pushy and it honestly felt a bit dodgy, like it might be some kind of scam.
4 years
Got a call from 01242800254 right at midnight - who on earth calls about "helpdesk" stuff at that time? Strange.
4 years
no answer when i pick up probs just spam or some dodgy call centre ringing for commission not bothered to block tho
4 years
That was odd. The caller first inquired if I've caught covid and about my vaccination status, then suddenly started asking about life insurance. I just ended the call.
4 years
Sounds dodgy to me.
4 years
Got a phone call from some lot claiming to be a government-backed charity meant to help with debts lol.
4 years
+441242800254 Got a call but didn’t pick up, felt fishy. Looked up the number on this site and it said "Likely Scam". Easy decision from there.
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming a person who supposedly lives here had won the lottery. Thing is, that name isn’t anyone I know. When I called him out on it, he suddenly turned pretty rude and then just ended the call.
4 years
Got a missed call and tried ringing back but no one picked up.
4 years
Got a call from a Cheltenham number but didn’t pick up since I don’t know anyone there.
Cheltenham

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