01306 230800
Scam/FraudClaimed to be vodaphone and told me my sim was about to be locked.
4 reports
• Last report 4 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by BT and located in Basingstoke, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Positive. The number 01256593642 has been searched 48 times, with 2 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Positive
- User reports: 2 user reports
- Searches: 48
- Last reported: 7 months ago
- First reported: over 1 year ago
- Typical call time: before 1pm (94% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01256 593642
- International: +441256593642
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: BT
- Area: Basingstoke
- Area code: 01256
User Reports (2)
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Unknown Caller
06 Nov 2025
called me, upon answer it seemed like phone was trying to connect me to an operator as I got a ringing sound. line went dead. no reason for basingstoke to be calling me.
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Northampton, Ripon, Weybridge, Bexleyheath, Keighley, Stowmarket, Poplar, Cardiff, Beckenham, Birmingham, Wintringham, Beckington, London, Handcross, Swansea, Manchester, Snaresbrook, Braintree, Leigh-on-Sea, Goodmayes, Coventry
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01256 593642 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 01256 593642
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
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- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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Call Costs
Calling 01256593642 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 01256593642 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1256 593642 or 0044 1256 593642. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1256593642.