020 4569 0840
Scam/FraudI also received a text message today saying that my Apple Pay card had been added to Ella’s iPhone and to call this...
17 reports
• Last report 2 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited and located in Cheltenham, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Neutral. The number 01242802478 has been searched 267 times, with 1 user comment helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Neutral
- User reports: 1 user report
- Searches: 267
- Last reported: 12 months ago
- First reported: 12 months ago
- Typical call time: before 11am (93% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01242 802478
- International: +441242802478
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Magrathea Telecommunications Limited
- Area: Cheltenham
- Area code: 01242
User Reports (1)
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Spam
28 Jul 2025
This number calls me three times a week between 2 and 3pm. When I answer, the caller hangs up.
Caller: Ear of Sauron
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Kilwinning, Benwell, Warmley, Winsford, Bacton, Ashford, Kennington, Maghull, London, Kings Lynn, Wembley, Tottenham, Totnes, Middlesbrough, Lowestoft, Romford, Liverpool, Faversham, Leeds, Easton-in-Gordano, Tanfield
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01242 802478 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 01242 802478
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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Call Costs
Calling 01242802478 from a landline may cost up to 16p per minute. Many providers charge a 23p call set-up fee. Call packages often include these types of calls. You might not incur additional charges for calling this number, depending on your provider.
Dialling Instructions
Local UK callers can dial 01242802478 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1242 802478 or 0044 1242 802478. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1242802478.