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01242800258

☎️ 01242800258 👆 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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+441242800258+44 1242 80025801242 800258+44-1242-800258

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01242 800258 Tagged as:

nhs covid uk citizens advice gatez gates cheltenham sanjeev joe credit investigation bureau

TimeLine of events for phone number 01242800258

  • Credit check agency denied credit appeals
    Jun
    2022
  • NHS call to verify vaccination
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning about possible phone scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Unknown number, not answered, blocked
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam calls not to answer
    Jun
    2022
  • User thinks it's a scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Frustration with frequent unwanted calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Uncle's debts from credit agency
    Jun
    2022
  • Call from local number, hung up
    Jun
    2022
  • Questioned vaccination status, potential scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning about possible scams
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller claimed from credit bureau, unfamiliar
    Jun
    2022
  • Unwanted calls on vaccination certificate
    Jun
    2022
  • Not enough information provided
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call from fake organization
    Jun
    2022
  • Complaint about persistent debt caller
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious foreign call, blocked number
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning: potential scammer - avoid!
    Jun
    2022
  • Ask how they got number
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call, caller used profanity
    Jun
    2022
  • Reference to possible vaccine fraud
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call about vaccinations
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call posing as vaccination inquiry
    Jun
    2022
  • Ignoring and blocking recurring nuisance caller
    Jun
    2022
  • Scam call posing as advice
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller ID'd as a scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Beware of fake NHS calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Number terminated due to service breach
    Jun
    2022
  • Received rude behavior, conversation abruptly terminated
    Jun
    2022
  • Multiple calls from different numbers
    Jun
    2022
  • Spam call about Covid NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Alleged fake NHS vaccination department
    Jun
    2022
  • Blocking suspicious numbers, ongoing issue
    Jun
    2022
  • Indicating excessive, unsolicited messages
    Jun
    2022
  • Caller from NHS hung up immediately
    Jun
    2022
  • Call ended abruptly, may breach terms
    Jun
    2022
  • COVID vaccination center phone scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Scammers don't answer phone calls
    Jun
    2022
  • Inappropriate, disrespectful, and annoying behavior
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning: aggressive, harassing phone scammers
    Jun
    2022
  • Called about unknown debt. Disconnected quickly
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call from fake NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Received scam call from impersonator
    Jun
    2022
  • Numerous numbers in various formats
    Jun
    2022
  • Warning on potential computer scams
    Jun
    2022
  • Received suspicious call, likely scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Repeated spam calls, constantly changing number
    Jun
    2022
  • Beware if location appears frequently
    Jun
    2022
  • Claim to be NHS Covid
    Jun
    2022
  • Unknown number called multiple times
    Jun
    2022
  • Covid vaccine department contacted quickly
    Jun
    2022
  • Multiple wrong number calls, annoying
    Jun
    2022
  • Background noise; confirmation of vaccination
    Jun
    2022
  • Potential impersonation of the NHS
    Jun
    2022
  • Claim of debt repayment scam
    Jun
    2022
  • Suspicious call asking about vaccination
    Jun
    2022
Number Of Searches: 365 Number Of Comments: 55 First Seen: 05 June 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Colshaw(Staffordshire), Monmarsh(Herefordshire), Pilhough(Derbyshire) and Thorney Hill(Hampshire).

01242800258 has 55 comments of which 24 x negative and 31 x neutral

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01242800258 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01242800258 👆 is reported as a persistent scam operation using local UK numbers to impersonate NHS or credit/debt agencies. Callers frequently request personal information about COVID-19 vaccination status or debts, often mispronouncing names and displaying rude or threatening behaviour when challenged. Many report hang-ups, instant disconnections, or suspicious automated messages when returning calls. The numbers often change slightly but follow a similar pattern, with multiple attempts per day. Users advise not answering or blocking immediately, as these calls seek to extract sensitive data under false pretences. It is recommended to treat these calls as fraudulent and not engage, emphasising that official government or NHS communications will not made in this manner.

Reports on phone number 01242800258

4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from a credit checking company, I told them I wasn’t interested and then just blocked the number.
4 years
Can't remember his name, but he claimed to be from some Credit Agency saying my uncle owed money and wanted to sort it out. He actually got hold of my Grandma first, lucky I answered the phone when he called.
4 years
Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, didn’t pick up and they didn’t bother leaving any voicemail or message. Just blocked it straight away.
4 years
This bloke called saying he was from some debt collection firm. I asked him what made him think I owed anything. He got proper rude after that. When I told him to remove me from their list, he flat out refused. He kept pestering me, so I just hung up and blocked the number in the end.
4 years
Got a call pretending to be from the NHS, began by asking something about my covid jabs. After a bit, they switched to talking about life insurance, which felt really dodgy. They keep ringing non stop, but the number changes every time, makes it super frustrating!
NHS
4 years
A foreign woman called me, claiming she knew my name because Citizens Advice had updated their Covid vaccination records. It’s baffling how they would even have my details! Anyway, I didn't stick around for answers-hung up and blocked the number right away. Quite the strange experience, really!
Citizens Advice
4 years
This 01242 800258 number keeps ringin me non-stop, like every few minutes all day long! I block it over and over but they still find a way to ring me. Honestly, I’ve no clue where these annoying calls are even coming from. It’s proper harassment, can’t take it any more. What a nightmare!
4 years
Totally a scam, don’t trust it!
4 years
Totally a rip-off artist!!!
4 years
Got a call from +441242800258, the guy claimed he was with the Credit investigation bureau. What threw me off was that he couldn’t even tell me my last name, really odd if you ask me.
Credit Investigation Bureau
4 years
So this guy called me claiming his name was "Sam," but he definitely didn’t sound like he was from around here. He told me I had to get a certificate proving my vaccination. I told him there was no need, since I just download mine whenever I need it. Then he went on about how the government supposedly required it. I told him that was nonsense and he just ended the call. Today I noticed another missed call from the same number. I’m done with it now and blocking the caller.
Sam
4 years
Somebody rang claiming they were from Social Care and Health, saying they needed to check on my vaccine details. They didn’t use my name once and when I asked who they were, all they said was they were verifying their records. Felt like I was just talking to a wall, so I told them to sort their own files out and ended the call without sharing anything personal.
Department of Social Care and Health
4 years
I tried calling this number again, and I was greeted with a recorded message stating that the number has been discontinued because of a service violation!
4 years
I got a call from this number, so I answered and asked who it was. Instead of giving me a straight answer, they just started yelling "IDIOIT" at me and then hung up. Definitely a total scam, no doubt about it.
4 years
I picked up the phone but there was just silence and then the call dropped after a few moments. When I tried calling back, I was met with an automated voice saying the number’s been disconnected because of possible terms of service violations, and it might have been redirected from abroad.
4 years
total junk, just spam calls all the time!
4 years
I got a call from 01242800258 again but didn’t pick up, seemed like a scam. They’ve tried ringing me a few times before. Honestly, these people need some serious help, something’s definitely not right upstairs with them ####
4 years
Just got a call about some Covid jab offer, sounded totally dodgy to me. Anyone else had these fake vaccine calls? Honestly, they’re wasting their time trying to scam me!
Covid
4 years
This number, 01242800258, has been ringing me all week but I never pick up. They keep switching numbers too. I just block them as soon as they call.
4 years
Got a call claiming to be from the Covid vaccine team, but it was a bogus NHS number. Definitely a scam.
Department of Covid vaccinations
4 years
It looked like a local number so I picked up, but the moment I did, they just ended the call!
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be the NHS, asking if I’d had both my Covid jabs.
NHS
4 years
Oh, it’s that bloody “Sanjeev” guy ringing again trying the vaccine scam! I warned him straight up that if he dares call me one more time, I’m gonna slice off his bollocks.
Sanjeev
4 years
Definitely a scam, don't trust it at all.
4 years
They keep calling from a bunch of numbers that look really alike. I don’t pick up ’cause it seems dodgy. Just blocked another one right now. This has to stop!
4 years
I got a call from this number, asked them who they were, and they just called me an idiot before hanging up. Definitely a total scam.
4 years
Every time I pick up, I just ask them where they got my number from since it’s barely been used. They end up hanging up straight away - it’s really effective!
4 years
I got a call asking if I'd had my vaccine, but they kept messing up my name - it’s just Joe, not that tricky! They said it was some kind of courtesy call, but then told me I needed a certificate because of government rules. Definitely a scam, no doubt about it.
Joe
4 years
This number keeps ringing me non stop. Every time I block it, they just switch up the last two digits and call again. Now, I just ignore and block straight away. Don't bother picking up!
4 years
I got a call from some bloke going on about checking if I was vaccinated. Honestly, he was really impolite. I ended it pretty quick by telling him to shove it where the sun doesn't shine.
4 years
Somebody called saying they were from a COVID vaccination site, but when I asked who they wanted to speak to, they just ended the call. Definitely a scam, sounds like it was an India-based call centre.
India
4 years
Got a call from 01242800258, said it was the NHS about Covid. Had a very similar ring yesterday asking for my accident insurance info. Surely just a scam. Didn’t give out any details at all.
NHSCovid
4 years
Somebody phoned me sayin they were from Citizens Advice here in the UK, and they started askin if I’d taken my covid vaccinations. I asked where exactly in the UK they were callin from since Citizens Advice usually only contacts locals. Then I told them if they hung up, I’d know it was a scam... and sure enough, they just hung up on me.
Citizens AdviceUK
4 years
Got a call supposedly regarding my Covid jab record. The bloke couldn’t say my name right, called me "Gatez" instead of Gates, making it clear he wasn’t local, even though the caller ID showed Cheltenham. Reminded me of a recent scam call where they tried to get info about my health insurance. Definitely dodgy, so I blocked the number straight away.
GatezGatesCheltenham
4 years
Got a call supposedly about my Covid jab status, but the guy kept saying my name “Gatez” instead of Gates, so I figured straight away he wasn’t from the UK, even though the number showed Cheltenham. Felt like the same kind of dodgy call I had recently, which ended up asking questions about my health insurance - total scam. I’ve blocked the number now.
GatesGatezUKCheltenham
4 years
Fraudsters never answer the phone.
4 years
The blighter not only called out my name but had the audacity to mock it, before making an utterly vulgar suggestion about his own nether regions. When I gave him a piece of my mind, he promptly hung up. Quite the charmer, wasn't he?
4 years
I received a call from this number, and the individual on the other end inquired about my financial situation, claiming I had been flagged from some ‘Government List’. Naturally curious, I probed into how they had acquired this information, and they simply replied that they ‘just knew’. They insisted on finding out the specifics of my debt, which I outright refused to disclose - if this were genuine, they ought to have that information at hand. The chap on the line then had the audacity to make lewd remarks, suggesting he'd ‘have his way with me’ and made some revolting comments about my appearance. Utterly disgraceful! Please, steer clear of this lot! They’re nothing but fraudsters and exceptionally unpleasant individuals.
4 years
They addressed me by my first name and wanted to have a chat about some payment I supposedly owed. But the moment I mentioned that I didn’t owe anything, they ended the call abruptly. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
4 years
I received a call from someone with a thick accent claiming to be connected with the NHS. This person inquired whether I had experienced any side effects from my Covid vaccinations, then proceeded to ask about a passport application. When I mentioned that I didn’t possess one, he mentioned he would send me some information. Just as I was about to ask for clarification, he abruptly ended the call. I can’t shake the feeling that he was attempting to butter me up to extract some personal details from me.
NHS
4 years
I received a call from someone claiming to be from the COVID vaccination team, asking for my date of birth and other personal details to 'confirm my identity'. When I pointed out that the actual NHS wouldn't ring from such a suspicious number and would instead send a letter, they basically told me to shove off and insulted me. I'm not gullible; I can spot a scam from a mile away!
COVIDNHS
4 years
Got a couple of calls from someone who said they were from the NHS, sounded Asian. The moment I started asking questions, they just cut off the call. Suspicious as anything.
4 years
I didn't pick up. Usually, when the number shows a location, it’s probably a waste of time. Like 90% chance it’s nothing useful.
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be the NHS about Covid-19 side effects, asking for my personal details. The accent sounded like it was from an Indian call centre, so it didn’t feel right at all. I just ended the call straight away. Feels like a total scam to me.
NHSCovid19
4 years
They keep ringing me, I put the number on block but then the very next day it’s coming from another one. So annoying!
4 years
I’m not familiar with this number; I reckon it’s the second or third time it's popped up in the last couple of months.
4 years
Got a call from someone trying to trick me with a virus scam. Bit annoying, honestly.
Scam
4 years
Someone just told me they were calling from the nhs about covid.
NHSCOVID
4 years
Looks like they're using a bunch of numbers like 0113 5112163, 01200439618, and 01200439616 to make their calls.
4 years
It was the Covid vaccination team that rang me. Absolutely certain about that! They addressed me by my maiden name instead of my married one, so I promptly hung up on them.
4 years
It’s rather peculiar; they seem to be altering their number by just a single digit each time, all in pursuit of reaching the same individual - a person I am most certainly not.
4 years
I received a call that sounded like a typical call centre environment, and the person only asked for my first name while inquiring about my vaccination status. They stated they were with the health department.
4 years
Purporting to represent "the NHS"
NHS
4 years
Received a call from someone claiming it was about some debts I allegedly owe. I made it clear they had the wrong person and instructed them to remove my details from their records immediately. I suspect this is yet another dodgy scam attempt, typical these days.
4 years
I received a call inquiring about my vaccination status for COVID. I found it odd because if they were indeed from the relevant department, they should already have that information. Interestingly, they did seem to have my name on file, which is a bit concerning. It’s pretty evident this is a dodgy scheme.
COVID

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