Scam/Fraud
10 Jan 2023
This is a well reported Scam form many sites.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
5 user reports
First reported 14 Jun 2022
·
Last reported
over 3 years
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0114 299 2491
- International: +44 114 299 2491
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Magrathea Telecommunications Limited
- Area: Sheffield
- Area code: 0114
Reported categories
Based on 5 public user reports
Scam/Fraud
80% (4)
Unknown Caller
20% (1)
User Reports (5)
Scam/Fraud
12 Dec 2022
When called the number disconnects without answering. 01142 992490 is the same. on O1442 992492 there is an exchange message stating that the number called has not been recognised. Suggestive scam or fraudulent call.
Unknown Caller
14 Nov 2022
No one on line after answer
Scam/Fraud
23 Jun 2022
The latest scam - free medical alert pendants - don't give them any information whatsoever.
Scam/Fraud
14 Jun 2022
Aggressive, unsolicited cold call about medical alarms for elderly people.
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0114 299 2491 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
- Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 0114 299 2491
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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