01242 785527
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- 01242 785527
- +44 1242 785527
AI Summary
Based on 1 community report
This Cheltenham-based number has a moderate spam score. The single report available describes a potential subscription renewal scam targeting NatWest customers. The caller claimed a payment was made last year and requested authorisation to renew a £140 subscription. The recipient rightly became suspicious, having no record of the original payment and declining to authorise anything. Always be cautious of unsolicited calls requesting payment details or authorisations, especially if they refer to unfamiliar transactions. If in doubt, contact NatWest directly using their official channels to verify the information.
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1 totalThe caller said that a payment was made on a NatWest card on the 15th of April last year and wanted permission to renew a £140 subscription. I don't have any record of this payment from last year and said no to authorising any payments from my account.
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About 01242 785527
What type of number is 01242 785527?
The phone number 01242 785527 (also written as +44 1242 785527) is a UK landline number originating from the Cheltenham area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01242 785527 safe to answer?
Based on 1 community report, this number has received mixed reports from our community. The current risk score is 62% .
Be cautious when answering calls from this number. Verify the caller's identity before sharing any information.
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- Tel Number
- 01242 785527
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- Voxbone SA
- Area
- Cheltenham
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 15 Apr 2026
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Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
This number originates from the Cheltenham area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.
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