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+44 142 232 451 0

Risk level: High

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Debt
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AI Analysis

Limited information: Multiple debt collection reports with suspicious tactics.

Likely purpose: Likely purpose: Possibly fraudulent collection of unverified or false debts.

Most common user complaints

  • Unsolicited texts about non-existent debts
  • Threats of legal action or debt collectors
  • Lack of knowledge about debtor when contacted
  • Persistent daily texting
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AI analysis: 10 Jul 2026

Information based on community reports and automated analysis. It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.

Web research

A search of publicly available UK caller identity resources indicates that the number 0142 232 4510 (UK geographic Halifax) has been flagged in user generated reports as a debt collection or harassment type caller by multiple users.

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A search of publicly available UK caller identity resources indicates that the number 0142 232 4510 (UK geographic Halifax) has been flagged in user generated reports as a debt collection or harassment type caller by multiple users. The consensus in community sourced listings suggests potential nuisances or impersonation in some cases, and there are mentions of interactions related to debt collection, with some reports alleging unsolicited contact and misrepresented debt claims. Overall, there are online reports associating this number with debt collection activity, but exact legitimacy cannot be confirmed from these sources alone; proceed with caution when deciding to answer. 1. Type and likely owner: Geographic UK landline number (Halifax area). Multiple reports describe it as debt collection related, implying a business or agency contact rather than personal mobile use; some entries suggest CRS or similar agencies. The pattern aligns with institutional/commercial debt collection use rather than a residential line. 2. What people say online: User driven reports on platforms that aggregate caller experiences label this number as debt collection or harassment, with some stories about unwanted messages or calls and misattributed debts; several entries caution about the legitimacy of the debt claims. 3. Association with scams or unwanted calls: Reports commonly categorize it as debt collection, which can involve pressure tactics, but there are also warnings about illegitimate claims in some user posts. The available anecdotes suggest potential unwanted contact, though not definitive fraud evidence across all reports. 4. Public exposure/leaks: The number appears in public facing caller lookup and spam report databases where users rate calls; no clear indication of a confirmed data breach or leaked dataset solely for this number, but it is present in public directories and complaint driven sites. Exposure seems limited to caller lookup platforms and forums rather than a confirmed data breach. 5. Advisability of answering: Given the recurring reports of debt collection activity and potential misrepresentation, answering or returning calls is not advisable; if contact is necessary, initiate via official channels from recognized creditors rather than responding to unsolicited calls.

Checked · 16 Jul 202610 sources
GB

United Kingdom

Operator information

Country:
GBUnited Kingdom
Prefix:
+44
Type:
Other
Operator:
EE, O2, Vodafone, Three

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Community comments

15
Anonymous
12 Apr 2024

The darker side of Halifax? Aggressive and persistent chasers on behalf of JC International, finally followed by "a discount". No idea what this is about.

Anonymous
28 Jul 2023

No idea who CRS is and Nor do I know anyone who lives in Halifax, Did not answer and Blocked there number.

Anonymous
20 May 2023

Started texting a few months back without any indication of the debt source so I ignored them. Recently started offering a 'large reduction' but I ignored that too. Now are saying that action for recovery is imminent. I looked back at my records and found the original debt which I had responded to without any reply from that company. They have now sold that debt on, hence the chasing. I finally contacted them via their online chat and rather than lots of typing I arranged for a timed phone call. I am now hoping that either their generous discount is VERY low or that they will agree on a small monthly payment. So far they do seem efficient and responsive. Generally, I would say that if a real debt exists or not, it is always best to respond rather than just hope that it will go away because once things escalate it is very hard to de-escalate.

Anonymous
20 May 2021

Text me everyday for over 6 months now!! Saying I owe money to a company I’ve never heard of!! Blocked their number but the sneaky people keep sending the texts anyone know how to 100% block them?

Anonymous
29 Feb 2020

They text me every day and call me every other day for debt collection from 5 lamp ltd company that I ve never heard before. Saying I have to give them back 248 pounds. Is annoying. Now it shows spam when they call.

Anonymous
27 Jan 2020

Keep texting every day threatening legal action on behalf of a company who closed down years ago and actually owe me money!

Anonymous
6 Aug 2018

Kept sending text messages to me claiming that I owed money to LaRedoute (whom I have never been associated with), followed by claiming to have passed my details onto the CRS for immediate collection. Do not ring them, as this is fake.

Anonymous
19 Apr 2018

CRS debt recovery calling from Halifax . I dont answer and put them on block

Anonymous
23 Jun 2017

Chasing me for a company I have never used. Told them to do one :-)

Anonymous
24 Mar 2017

Tons of texts everyday about a supposed debt to an electric company we don't use. Action will be taken. But had these texts for over a year now and when we call they just want our bank details. =/

Anonymous
5 Jan 2017

Threatening text

Anonymous
31 Aug 2016

They keep sending me unsolicited texts telling me "immediate action" needed to stop them sending debt collectors. when i try and contact them, they know nothing about my personal data etc. I'm reporting them to Police Scotland "101" as possible scam/fraudsters.

Anonymous
10 Feb 2015

Gonna get you lol

Anonymous
18 Jun 2014

Collection agency

Anonymous
15 Apr 2014

Collection agency. So supposedly. They knew nothing about me and wanted to get their money. I've never heard of those.

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Signal summary for +44 142 232 451 0

+44 142 232 451 0 belongs to the 142 prefix and is classified as Debt. This page combines no approved reports and 15 public comments to explain the risk level.

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Who calls from +44 142 232 451 0?
+44 142 232 451 0 is a phone number with the 142 prefix in United Kingdom. It has been reported 15 times by the community as a possible unwanted call. Check the comments to find out who might be behind this call.
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