01245 981426
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- 01245 981426
- +44 1245 981426
AI Summary
Based on 5 community reports
This Chelmsford-based number is being reported for nuisance calls, with several people saying the caller claimed to be from mobile networks like EE or Three. The goal appears to be probing about your SIM or wifi setup, often after a brief or no response, and these calls frequently end with silence or a hang-up. There’s no strong consensus from upvotes yet, but five reports and a spam score around 70/100 suggest a notable risk. Red flags include Impersonating telecom providers and poor English. If you get a call like this, do not engage, hang up and block the number. If you’re worried about your SIM, contact your provider directly using official contact details.
5 verified reports
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Most helpful reports
5 totalAsking what network I was on. I asked her who she was and what she wanted to know, and she told me she did not want to tell me...... Does this sound genuine???? hung up
Silence then hung up
Said they were from EE and told me there was an issue with my SIM card. I didn't stay on the call to listen to any more.
Said they were from 3 mobile, I hung up.
Very bad English, said he was with three network and wanted to know how my wifi was doing. I then hung up.
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About 01245 981426
What type of number is 01245 981426?
The phone number 01245 981426 (also written as +44 1245 981426) is a UK landline number originating from the Chelmsford area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01245 981426 safe to answer?
Based on 5 community reports, this number has been frequently reported as spam or a potential scam. The current risk score is 70% with 1 report marking it as spam .
Exercise extreme caution if you receive a call from this number. Do not share personal or financial information.
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- Tel Number
- 01245 981426
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- BT
- Area
- Chelmsford
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 22 Feb 2026
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Location
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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