Scam/Fraud
07 Aug 2025
Claiming debt
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Community rating:
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2 user reports
First reported 7 Aug 2025
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Last reported
1 year
ago
User Reports (2)
Unknown Caller
07 Aug 2025
Left a message on answering machine. Appears to be a debt collector based in Blackpool? Should this number be blocked as a scam call?
Reported caller:
Ceri Jones
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01253 386462 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 01253 386462
- 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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