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01242800257

☎️ 01242800257 👆 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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01242 800257 Tagged as:

cheltenham nhs india citizens advice philip williams citizens advice bureau fca covid moosewala public health england

TimeLine of events for phone number 01242800257

  • Received scam call at 11:13am
    Mar
    2023
  • Blocking missed call number on website
    Jun
    2022
  • Received suspicious vaccination-related phone call
    Jun
    2022
  • Repeated silent calls, suspected scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Numbers scam blocked and reported
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious scam using maiden name
    Jun
    2022
  • Persistent annoying calls, number blocked
    Jun
    2022
  • Ignoring repeated calls, blocking number
    Jun
    2022
  • Fabricated COVID isolation phone call
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call from NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Verified COVID vaccine side effects warning
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed to be fraudulent
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call posing as NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam COVID helpdesk calls reported
    Jun
    2022
  • This response is not applicable
    Jun
    2022
  • Unanswered calls from potential scams
    Jun
    2022
  • Label as scam; block immediately
    Jun
    2022
  • Persistent scam callers from Cheltenham
    Jun
    2022
  • COVID help desk likely scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Block 01242 800257 phone number
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning: potential scam alert mentioned
    Jun
    2022
  • Scammer claimed to verify vaccinations
    Jun
    2022
  • Unsolicited call from NHS Database
    Jun
    2022
  • Fake caller from Covid center
    Jun
    2022
  • Received abusive comments, fought back
    Jun
    2022
  • Unrelated sequence of numbers listed
    Jun
    2022
  • Multiple missed calls without message
    Jun
    2022
  • Strange call from foreign accent
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam caller pretending to help
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspected Indian call center scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Hung up on Indian call
    Jun
    2022
  • Unwanted pressure to impulse buy
    Jun
    2022
  • Frequent scam call center frustration
    Jun
    2022
  • Rude caller insulted me, unprofessional
    Jun
    2022
  • Never-ending scam problem needs government intervention
    Jun
    2022
  • Negative experience with rude caller
    Jun
    2022
  • COVID line asking about life insurance
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious silent calls indicate scamming
    Jun
    2022
  • Debt agency call; suspicious activity
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call center pretending authority
    Jun
    2022
  • NHS call turned rude, suspicious
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspected NHS track and trace scammers
    Jun
    2022
  • Personal attack with use language
    Jun
    2022
  • COVID-19 center questioned vaccinations supplied
    Jun
    2022
  • Call from fake COVID center
    Jun
    2022
  • Received a recent phone call
    Jun
    2022
  • Claimed affiliation with Citizens Advice
    Jun
    2022
  • Asian male from investigation company
    Jun
    2022
  • Credit investigation call from male impersonator
    Jun
    2022
  • Received repeated scam calls, including abuse
    Jun
    2022
  • Received call from potential scammer
    Jun
    2022
  • Abusive debt collector, misleading claims
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspected scam regarding nursery debt
    Jun
    2022
  • Fraudulent behavior; rude response received
    Jun
    2022
  • Missed calls, no voicemail left
    Jun
    2022
  • Unanswered call from unknown number
    Jun
    2022
  • Possible scam regarding owed money
    Jun
    2022
  • Unsolicited debt help call complaint
    Jun
    2022
  • Call rang twice, then blocked
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call about debt
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call, blocked number
    Jun
    2022
  • Beware of persistent debt collection scam
    May
    2022
  • Debt collection scam, beware of calls
    May
    2022
  • Suspicious claim from a caller
    May
    2022
  • Claims Indian man debt company
    May
    2022
  • Suspicion of sinister intentions and deceit
    May
    2022
  • User mentions potential scam suspicion
    May
    2022
  • Inquired about credit investigation source
    May
    2022
  • Questioned unsolicited credit investigation call conduct
    May
    2022
  • Cheltenham number, possible scam call
    May
    2022
  • Suspecting scam regarding Cheltenham number
    May
    2022
  • Scam call from "credit company"
    May
    2022
  • Received scam call impersonating credit company
    May
    2022
  • User states owing money for cab
    May
    2022
  • User comments on potential debt
    May
    2022
  • Debt collection scam phone call
    May
    2022
  • The user noticed a scam
    May
    2022
  • Uncertain about their identities
    May
    2022
  • Ignore calls from said scam
    May
    2022
  • Unanswered call, deleted caller's number
    May
    2022
  • Derek mimicked caller, UK money
    May
    2022
  • Unnerving debt call from local number
    May
    2022
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    May
    2022
  • Played music, blocked unwanted calls
    May
    2022
  • Warning about potential scammers
    May
    2022
  • Debt collector hung up abruptly
    May
    2022
Number Of Searches: 379 Number Of Comments: 83 First Seen: 27 May 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Gargunnock(Stirlingshire), Haylands(Isle of Wight) and Northfield(Edinburgh).

01242800257 has 83 comments of which 26 x negative and 57 x neutral

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01242800257 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01242800257 👆 is reported as a persistent scam originating from Cheltenham, involving callers impersonating NHS, Public Health England, Citizens Advice, debt recovery, or Covid helpdesk representatives. Callers frequently inquire about Covid vaccination status or personal medical details, then shift to selling life insurance or debt-related services. The calls often involve rude, abusive language, and some come from individuals with Indian or South Asian accents. Many recipients report multiple calls from similar or incrementally altered numbers, silence upon answering, and refusal to provide legitimate credentials or comply with data protection regulations. Users strongly advise against sharing any personal information and recommend blocking the number immediately. The calls cause significant nuisance and distress, with little sign of official intervention to curb this fraudulent activity.

Reports on phone number 01242800257

3 years
Got a call from 01242 804790 around 11:13 in the morning. They hung up just as my answerphone started. Totally a scam.
4 years
Got a call I didn’t answer, looked it up here and now I’m going to block it straight away.
4 years
They keep calling from numbers that look almost the same, sounds like a scam to me - I've just blocked them all.
4 years
I got a call from someone claiming to be from Track and Trace. They said they could tell I'd had the vaccine and asked if I had my vaccination certificate. Then out of nowhere they started grilling me about any health issues for some kind of database. When they tried to find out if I had insurance, I just hung up.
Track and Trace
4 years
This number keeps ringing me, but as soon as I pick up, nobody says a word. Such a pain! I thought it was dodgy before, but I’m convinced it’s a scam now.
4 years
I received a call purporting to be from the NHS regarding vaccine data security. They used my birth name, which set alarm bells ringing for me - it’s clearly some sort of fraudulent activity!
NHS
4 years
This number keeps ringing me up but never bothers to leave a voicemail. I’ve had to block it now, such a pain!
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming it was about coronavirus isolation. Felt a bit dodgy straight away, seemed like a scam to me. Definitely wouldn’t trust that kind of call.
4 years
Some bloke with an Indian accent called claiming he was from the NHS. I just told him to get lost, hung up straight away, and blocked the number afterwards.
NHS
4 years
This number keeps ringing me but I never pick up, I’ve just gone ahead and blocked it now.
4 years
Got a ring from a Cheltenham number but didn't pick up. Checked it out here and saw it was probably a scam, so figured better not to bother.
Cheltenham
4 years
These lot are proper scammers. Every time I block one number, they ring me from another Cheltenham number. Just keep an eye out and don't pick up.
Cheltenham
4 years
I received a call purporting to be from Public Health, asking me to verify whether I'd received my COVID vaccinations. I refrained from answering either way. When I inquired about how they had obtained my number and expressed my frustration over these unsolicited calls, the caller told me to f**k off. This is actually the second time this week I've heard from this number. I will definitely be blocking and reporting them.
Public Health
4 years
Total rip off.
4 years
They said they were from some Covid support line but it was obviously dodgy. I’ve had a few calls from a Cheltenham number, the last three digits keep changing by one - got calls ending in .052, then .053, .054. When I told the bloke there’s no Covid help desk and called him out on being a scammer, he just started shouting a load of swear words at me, proper rude!
Cheltenham
4 years
Got a call asking if I’d experienced any “side affects” from my covid jab. I mentioned straight away that the call was being recorded for action fraud. Not long after, the caller cut off the call… bit fishy if you ask me 🤷🏻‍♂️
4 years
What a total w**k scam call. Just blocked them straight away.
4 years
Someone rang claiming to be from Public Health England to check my medical records. I called them out saying it sounded like a scam, and they just told me to get lost and shove off.
Public Health England
4 years
I've just received a phone call claiming to be from the NHS. When I expressed my scepticism, the bloke on the other end had the audacity to hurl some unpleasant insults at me! Definitely a scammer! What a complete numpty!
NHS
4 years
Been getting calls from a number that changes slightly each time, they claim to be from some sort of COVID support line. After asking if I was vaccinated, they got rude once I told them there’s no such thing as a COVID helpdesk. Definitely a dodgy scheme.
4 years
Definitely block 01242 800257 - total nuisance!
4 years
Received a call claiming to be from the NHS, attempting to cross-check the information they supposedly hold on me. There was a complete lack of introduction and not a single word about GDPR or any data protection measures. Quite concerning, really!
NHS
4 years
This chap claimed to be calling from a Covid jab centre. When I inquired how he’d obtained my information, he mentioned it was from a register. He abruptly ended the call when I mentioned I hadn't received the vaccine. Quite suspicious!
4 years
They kept ringing me a bunch of times but I never picked up, and they never left any message either. I ended up blocking the number, but then they called me from a different one.
4 years
I got a call from a number almost the same as a few I’ve seen before, just one digit off. They started off saying they were checking on covid side effects, but then quickly switched and tried pushing life insurance on me. Absolutely not interested!
4 years
Got a call from some bloke from India who just started shouting abuse at me, saying stuff about that well-known Indian singer Moosewala - all kinds of nasty words. I had to give back a bit of what he was dishing out. He was just laughing it off. If you think you’re some hardman, then say who you are, you muppet. It’s mental how these tossers get away with that kind of behaviour.
IndiaMoosewala
4 years
Inquired whether I'd had the COVID vaccine, then proceeded to hurl abuse at me for wanting to know the origin of his call. Seriously, get a proper job, you complete numpty!
4 years
I got a call from 01242 800257 and the person on the other end was really rude, started swearing at me. They sounded like they might be from India, but I couldn't say for certain. Honestly, something should be done to deal with these sorts of callers.
India
4 years
I keep blocking numbers but theres always a new one calling next. It's like these scammers never quit! Someone in the government really ought to do something about this, it’s driving people mad. Wish they'd put an end to all these annoying calls for good.
4 years
I've been getting loads of calls where no one says anything on the other end - classic sign of a scam group trying to get through.
4 years
Got a call from some Covid helpline and they were trying really hard to find out who my life insurance was through. Definitely seemed fishy to me.
Covid
4 years
It's just ridiculous how these call centres never stop ringing, always trying to rip us off. I don't get why there’s nothing in place to stop this. Honestly, I’m so fed up with it now. Every time I block one number, another one pops up.
4 years
Got a call from some Indian guy who called me Mr and used my first name, said he was with the covid helpdesk or something. Then he started going on about life insurance out of nowhere. I ended up telling him off with some pretty rude words and hung up straight away. Even after blocking the number, they just keep ringing me from the exact same number! How does that even happen? So annoying!
4 years
I received a rather unusual call the other day. The caller claimed to be from the NHS and was inquiring if I’d had my vaccinations and whether I experienced any adverse reactions. However, the conversation took a strange turn towards discussing life insurance. When I politely declined to divulge any details about my insurance provider, the response I got was shocking-they told me to "ram it!" Absolutely outrageous!
NHS
4 years
I recently received a phone call from this number, claiming to be a debt collection agency. I informed them that I had noted their contact details and intended to file a complaint with the authorities. Interestingly, I got a call from a similar number the day prior, differing only in the final digit.
4 years
This bloke kept ringing me up loads, but only this once did he actually say a word, sounded like he had an accent from abroad or summat.
4 years
I was informed that they were verifying vaccination records, so I inquired about what details they had on file. They wouldn't give me a straight answer. In the background, I could hear another person on the line mentioning they were from the Citizens Advice Bureau. It all sounds like a dodgy call centre scam. Quite disgraceful, really.
Citizens Advice Bureau
4 years
Got a call from what sounded like an Indian call centre, seemed dodgy so I just ended the call.
4 years
I got a call from some call centre in India, sounded fishy so I just ended the call straight away.
4 years
They pretended to be from NHS Track and Trace, inquiring about my Covid vaccination status. When I asked them to confirm some NHS information, they abruptly refused and cut the call. Definitely a scam!
NHS Track and TraceNHS
4 years
A rather obnoxious individual began to hurl expletives at me.
4 years
They said they were calling from the Covid-19 centre and began to grill me about the vaccinations I've received. Quite peculiar! 🤔
4 years
Received a rather suspicious call from this number earlier; an Asian gentleman on the line insisted he was from the Covid-19 Vaccination Centre. The moment I mentioned it seemed dodgy to me, he promptly rang off. Do keep your wits about you with this number!
Covid - 19 Vaccination Centre
4 years
Claimed to represent Citizens Advice.
Citizens Advice
4 years
I’ve just received a call from this number.
4 years
I got a call from a man with an Indian or Pakistani accent, wanting to know my last name. When I asked who was calling, he just repeated if he was talking to me. I told him to identify himself first, and he claimed to be from some credit investigation company. Figured it was dodgy, so I ended the call. He rang back straight away, and the moment I answered, he shouted some horrible swear words at me, then hung up. After that, he kept ringing me non-stop until I finally blocked the number.
4 years
Got a call from a guy who sounded either Indian or Pakistani, asking me for my last name. I wanted to know who exactly I was chatting to, but he just asked if it was me again. I told him he should say who he was first, and he claimed it was some credit investigation. I wasn’t falling for it and ended the call. He rang back immediately and as soon as I answered, he started shouting “you bloody motherf****r”. I swore back and slammed the phone down. After that, he wouldn’t stop ringing, non-stop, until I finally blocked the number.
4 years
What a shocking experience! It's absolutely outrageous. When they didn't receive the information they were after, I was told to ' shove off' in rather colourful language. Unbelievable!
4 years
I received a call about debt assistance, but I don't actually have any debts. The whole conversation felt as though the caller was lounging about in his bedroom.
4 years
I received a rather odd phone call today, during which the person claimed I had some money owing to me. It all felt a bit dodgy, if I'm honest. Could be a scam, I reckon.
4 years
Received several persistent phone calls from a supposed debt collection agency, Jacobs Enforcement. Every time I tried to end the conversation, they rang back with ferocity. Things took a nasty turn when I requested some proper identification and details - they became quite aggressive.
Jacobs Enforcement
4 years
Had a call from a man with an Asian accent saying he was from some credit investigation team. Very suspicious if you ask me.
4 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent saying he was from some credit check company.
4 years
I received a couple of missed calls just moments apart, yet there was no voicemail left behind.
4 years
Got a call from an unidentified number, but they didn't pick up when I tried to respond.
4 years
Definitely gave off dodgy vibes. They claimed I owed money to a nursery.
4 years
Received a call that only rang a couple of times before it disconnected. Did a bit of digging on the number and have since added it to my blocked list.
4 years
Received a call earlier claiming that the government was going to wipe out 70% of my unsecured debts. I instantly recognised it as a scam, so I ended the conversation and blocked the number straight away.
4 years
Received a call today claiming that the government was going to wipe out 70% of my unsecured debts. I quickly realised it was a con, so I ended the call and blocked the number. No time for scams!
4 years
Total rip off, watch out!
4 years
Got a call from some guy saying he was from a debt relief firm, sounded like he was trying to sort out my finances or something. Definitely seemed dodgy though!
India
4 years
Got a call from an Indian guy who said he was with some debt help firm!
India
4 years
Some bloke called me up sayin’ I owe money for a cab or summit like that. Definitely feels dodgy to me.
4 years
Got a call saying it’s from CAB about some debt I supposedly have.
Citizens Advice Bureau
4 years
Got a call from a guy who sounded Asian, said it was about some debt. He asked for my name, but when I said I wasn’t the person he named, he kept pushing, almost reading something off a sheet to get more info. I told him I don’t owe any money or have loans, then he started getting rude, saying I was wasting his time. I told him it was definitely a scam, and he hung up. Watch out for this number, I’ve blocked it.
4 years
I got a call from a man with an Asian accent, talking about some kind of debt. He kept asking for my name, and when I said I wasn’t the person he was looking for, he just kept going, reading stuff from a screen or paper trying to get more info out of me. I told him straight up I didn’t owe anything and didn’t have any loans. Then he started getting rude, calling me a waste of his time. I told him it sounded like a scam and he hung up on me. Watch out for this one, I've blocked the number now.
4 years
Got a call from a Cheltenham number, they claimed to be from Citizens Advice and started asking about my Covid jab status. When I asked why they were ringing my mobile, they just ended the call. Feels like some sort of scam to me.
CheltenhamCitizens Advice
4 years
Got a call from a Cheltenham number claiming to be Citizens Advice. They wanted to talk about my covid jabs and when I asked why they were ringing my mobile, they just cut the call. Sounds like a scam to me.
CheltenhamCitizens Advice
4 years
The caller claimed to be from ‘credit investigations’. I asked where they got my details from in line with GDPR rules and they just ended the call.
4 years
They called saying it was about ‘credit checks’. When I asked how they got my number under GDPR rules, they just ended the call straight away.
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Philip Williams - sounded like he had a thick Indian accent - saying I was due a refund from a credit firm. Apparently, he only needed a quick minute to confirm my bank info so they could send me the cash. Sure, as if! Told him to post any paperwork and ended the call. Then he rang back saying the call dropped. He called twice more after that. Blocked the number now.
Philip Williams
4 years
Some bloke called me saying he was Philip Williams from some finance firm, but his accent was super heavy Indian. He claimed I had some money waiting for me, just needed to confirm my bank details. Yeah, as if! I told him to send me a letter instead and hung up. Then he rings back saying maybe we got disconnected haha. He rang another couple times after that. Safe to say, he's properly blocked now!
Philip Williams
4 years
I received a couple of calls from this number, and the person claimed I was in debt to the FCA. I asked him to provide the details in writing, and just like that, the line went silent. Seems like a scam to me!
FCA
4 years
They purport to be affiliated with Citizens Advice, but their story shifted dramatically once I mentioned I was already liaising with the CAB. It became clear they were just a bunch of scammers!
Citizens AdviceCAB
4 years
I haven’t a clue who they are.
4 years
Received a call today from someone purporting to represent the FCA, alleging I had some unresolved personal debts. I’d recommend disregarding such calls entirely and consider blocking the number. Better safe than sorry, I reckon!
FCA
4 years
I didn’t pick up the call and ended up removing the number once I looked up who it was that rang.
4 years
Had a chat with someone from UK Money Advice, and I must say, Derek's got an accent that could slice through steel! He just kept echoing everything they said, like a parrot, until they finally realised they were wasting their breath and hung up. Quite the entertaining exchange, really!
UK Money AdviceDerek
4 years
I received a call from this number claiming I owed money, but as soon as I denied it, the line went silent. Quite unsettling, especially seeing as it’s a local Cheltenham area code!
Cheltenham
4 years
Definitely a scam - best to hang up right away!
4 years
I cranked up some tunes and there was absolutely nobody on the line. So, I hung up and decided to block the number.
4 years
Total con artists!
4 years
I received a call concerning some alleged debt, and when I pressed them for my identity, they stumbled over their words and promptly disconnected. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!

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