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01256 209 042

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User comments about this number

There are total of 7 user comments about calls from 01256 209 042. Last comment has been made . The overall rating for 01256209042 is DangerousRead Disclaimer

reported 01256 209 042 as Dangerous
Unsolicited calls.

reported 01256 209 042 as Dangerous
Jane called again with the same repetitive sales style introduction. Completely unwanted call and sounded like an automated or heavily scripted operation.

reported 01256 209 042 as Harassing
Received another call from someone calling herself Jane asking "can you hear me?" and claiming to be a local energy adviser. Sounded like another scripted sales approach and I ended the call quickly.

reported 01256 209 042 as Neutral
No msg left.

reported 01256 209 042 as Harassing
Female voice asked if I could hear her and then there was only silence.

reported 01256 209 042 as Dangerous
Claimed to be my energy advisor despite the area code making no sense. Another exhausting scam call.

reported 01256 209 042 as Harassing
Nobody answered after the call connected.

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