Suspected spam calls from this number often evade basic caller ID checks, prompting swift blocks among recipients unfamiliar with the Alton area code. Reports highlight a pattern of unsolicited outreach, including voicemails and texts urging callbacks for vague 'further information', alongside explicit nuisance pitches for solar panels. Such tactics align with common telemarketing ploys, where persistence borders on harassment. To safeguard against these, enable spam filters on mobiles, verify any follow-up messages through official channels, and report to Ofcom if intrusive. Blocking remains the quickest defence, reducing unwanted interruptions without engaging dubious sources.
The number 01420358720 was flagged as potential spam, so I didn’t answer and blocked it, as I don’t know anyone in Alton.
The call was flagged as a suspected scam and went unanswered. A voicemail and a text were left, requesting a callback for more details.
I took it because mates share the area code, but it turned out to be a solar‑panel nuisance call, so I blocked it.
