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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 Ecclesall(South Yorkshire), Harleston(Suffolk) and Rossland(East Renfrewshire).

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
I never bother answering calls from scammers, just let them ring out.
4 years
He started by saying my name, then made fun of it, and after that asked if I wanted to do something really inappropriate. When I told him off, he just hung up on me.
4 years
Got a call from this number saying I was picked from some ‘Government spreadsheet’ and asked about my debt amount. I asked where they got that info and the bloke just said he "just did". When they kept pressing for how much I owed, I didn’t give in - figured if it was real, they’d already know. Then the guy rudely started swearing and making weird comments about me. Proper creepy and gross. Avoid answering them, they’re total con artists and unpleasant.
4 years
They called me by my first name which was kinda creepy, then asked to speak about some debt I supposedly owed. As soon as I told them I don’t have any debts, they just ended the call, no further questions.
4 years
The person spoke with a really strong accent claiming to be from the NHS. They asked if I’d experienced any side effects from the Covid jab, then mentioned some kind of passport app. When I said I didn’t use one, they talked about sending me something. Before I could ask anything else, they just cut me off and ended the call. Feels like they were trying to get me to give away my personal details.
NHS
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from the covid jab team asking for my date of birth and other details to 'check' who I was. I told them to piss off and called them out, saying the proper NHS wouldn't ring from some dodgy number and they always send a letter first. Not daft enough to fall for that kind of scam.
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
Got a call from someone claiming to be the Covid vaccination team. They tried to chat, but they called me by my maiden name instead of my married one. Kinda fishy, so I just hung up on ’em!
4 years
This number keeps ringing me and asking for someone else - I’m definitely not the person they want. Each time they call, the phone number is only different by one digit. It’s a bit annoying!
4 years
Had a call the other day where I could hear that typical call centre buzz in the background. They just went with my first name and wanted to check if I was fully vaccinated. Said they were ringing from the health department or something like that. Bit suspicious if you ask me.
4 years
Some bloke called me saying he was from the NHS, but it just sounded dodgy to me. Didn't give him any info, felt like a scam or something. Always be careful with calls like that!
NHS
4 years
They said I supposedly owed some ASI debts and needed to sort them out... I set them straight, told them they had the wrong person and to remove me from their list, and not to ring me anymore... Honestly, sounds like just another dodgy scam to me.
4 years
Called up asking if I’ve had my Covid jab yet. I told them if they were truly from that department, they’d already know. Strangely enough, they somehow had my full name and info. No doubt in my mind it’s a total scam.
COVID

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