01743 651482
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- 01743 651482
- +44 1743 651482
AI Summary
Based on 2 community reports
Calls from this Shrewsbury number appear to involve suspicious behaviour where the caller hangs up immediately when answered professionally. One report describes receiving a call on a work mobile, with the caller disconnecting as soon as they identified themselves as representing a company rather than speaking personally.
This pattern suggests possible reconnaissance activity, where callers are testing to see if they've reached a personal number versus a business line. Such calls are often used to build databases of active personal phone numbers for future targeting. While the limited reports make it difficult to determine the exact purpose, the immediate hang-up when answered professionally is a common tactic used by scammers or data collectors. Consider blocking this number if you receive repeated calls.
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2 totalCalled me on my work mobile (came up as Shrewsbury - don’t know anyone from there) I answered saying it was for the company and they hung up straight away. Suspect phishing.
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What type of number is 01743 651482?
The phone number 01743 651482 (also written as +44 1743 651482) is a UK landline number originating from the Shrewsbury area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01743 651482 safe to answer?
Based on 2 community reports, this number has received mixed reports from our community. The current risk score is 43% .
Be cautious when answering calls from this number. Verify the caller's identity before sharing any information.
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- Tel Number
- 01743 651482
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- BT
- Area
- Shrewsbury
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 02 Mar 2026
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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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