Scam/Fraud
09 Jul 2025
Text message: Hi Mum, my new nmbr x This is false, be careful
Reported caller:
not left
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Community rating:
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2 user reports
First reported 8 Jul 2025
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Last reported
1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 07742 289437
- International: +44 7742 289437
Number details
- Number type: Mobile
- Number range allocated to: Telefonica UK Limited
User Reports (2)
Scam/Fraud
08 Jul 2025
They said you text messages pretending to be your son. saying that this is my new phone number
Reported caller:
Your son
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- Find the number 07742 289437 and tap the info icon (i)
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