0121 285 3127
Unknown CallerSilence when I picked up
5 reports
• Last report about 1 hour ago
This number is a landline operated by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited and located in Shrewsbury, England. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01743817242 has been searched 519 times, with 7 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 7 user reports
- Searches: 519
- Last reported: 5 months ago
- First reported: 7 months ago
- Typical call time: before 1pm (91% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 01743 817242
- International: +441743817242
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Magrathea Telecommunications Limited
- Area: Shrewsbury
- Area code: 01743
User Reports (7)
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Spam
30 Dec 2025
Has called 5 times over the last few /weeks and never leaves a voicemail. Clearly suspicious. I have reported as spam, nuisance call.
Spam
18 Dec 2025
Has called every 3-4 days since mid-November. Never leaves a voicemail. Obviously spam or scam.
Spam
08 Dec 2025
Calls regularly, never leaves a voicemail. I have no dealings with anyone in Shropshire, so clearly spam.
Unknown Caller
17 Nov 2025
claimed to be from nationwide bank.
Caller: woman
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Huddersfield, Fordham, London, Elland, Birmingham, Oldham, Nottingham, Coventry, Bexleyheath, Hitchin, Carmunnock, Aylesbury, Tottington, Hucknall, London (Colindale), London, Speke, Wingerworth, Basford, Hardingstone, Sutton
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 01743 817242 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 01743 817242
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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SpamReceived a weird voice mail saying hello how are you - didn’t sound real Spam - don’t answer and block
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Scam/FraudPicked up and not a sound was heard. When I said hello they hung up.
1 report
• Last report about 6 hours ago
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Calling 01743817242 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 01743817242 directly.
International callers should dial +44 1743 817242 or 0044 1743 817242. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1743817242.