Couldn't really understand the caller as she spoke quietly and quickly, but I think it was something to do with my telephone land line and billing. I assume it was a scam call.
4 months ago[report]
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Questions about 0142 048 0240
Is 0142 048 0240 safe to answer?
0142 048 0240 currently scores 49 out of 100 for spam risk (moderate nuisance risk), based on 1 community report. Visitors most often describe this number as a nuisance caller. The calls are probably legal but unwanted, which is what the TPS and your phone’s spam filters are for.
Who called me from 0142 048 0240?
0142 048 0240 is a geographic landline number associated with Alton. The area code shows where the number was originally issued. Line owners are not published in a public directory. The community reports on this page describe what callers said when they answered.
How many times has 0142 048 0240 been reported?
It has 1 community report, the most recent 4 months ago, and has been looked up 236 times.
Can I find out who owns 0142 048 0240?
No public directory links a UK phone number to a person. The area code shows where the number was originally issued. Line owners are not published in a public directory. If a call involved fraud, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 and give the number to your network provider.
How much does it cost to call 0142 048 0240?
Standard geographic rate (usually included in UK call bundles). Call charges depend on your own provider, so check your tariff if you plan to call back, and never ring a premium number you do not recognise.
How do I block 0142 048 0240?
Open your phone app’s call history, select 0142 048 0240, then choose Block this caller on iPhone or Block number / Report spam on Android. Landline users can usually block the last caller with a network code or a call blocker handset. Step-by-step instructions are in the blocking section of this page.
What should I do if I already answered and shared details?
Stop further contact, note the exact time of the call, and tell your bank immediately if you gave card, account or one-time passcode details. Change any password the caller mentioned and report the call to Action Fraud. Your report helps the next person who looks this number up.
How is the spam risk score calculated?
The score combines the type of each report (scam, nuisance, legitimate or unknown), how many reports exist, and how recent they are. Small samples and older reports are pulled towards a neutral midpoint so one old report cannot brand a number. The full method is published on our methodology page.
Which area does 01420 cover?
01420 is the area code for Alton. You can browse every number reported in this range on the 01420 area code page.
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