Calls from 01252 578 XXX — Aldershot & Farnham
Block 01252 578 XXX is allocated by Ofcom to Vodafone, on the Aldershot & Farnham exchange (allocated 2021).
01252 578 XXX is a number block in Aldershot & Farnham, in the historic county of Hampshire, an area with a population of approximately 121,000. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01252 578123, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01252 578 XXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Vodafone in 2021. Vodafone either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01252 578 XXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
Calls from 01252 578 XXX sometimes link to 'parcel undelivered' or 'card details expired' courier scams. The caller asks you to confirm a delivery address or re-enter card details on a follow-up SMS link. Real UK couriers (Royal Mail, DPD, Evri) handle these via the apps you signed up to, not by phone.
If a 01252 578 XXX number called you and you're not sure who it was, the safest steps are: don't return the call until you've verified it (search the full number online first), don't share personal or financial details, and register the number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) if it's a marketing call. Persistent unwanted calls can be reported to Ofcom and the ICO. To block a specific number on most UK mobiles and landlines, you can also enable network-level call screening through your provider.
FAQs about 01252 578 XXX
Is 01252 578 XXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01252 578 XXX is part of an Ofcom-allocated UK number block — any number starting with that prefix is a real, dialable UK number assigned by Ofcom to Vodafone for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01252 578 XXX number block?
01252 578 XXX is currently allocated to Vodafone in Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan. The allocated carrier may operate the numbers directly or sub-allocate them to downstream resellers — both arrangements are normal under UK telecoms rules.
Where is a 01252 578 XXX number based?
01252 578 XXX is associated with Aldershot & Farnham. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01252 578 XXX number can technically be used anywhere a CP routes it. For most UK landlines the geographic match still holds.
How do I block calls from 01252 578 XXX?
On most UK smartphones, open the recent-calls list, tap the number, and choose 'Block this caller'. UK landlines from BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media include free 'BT Call Protect'-style screening you can enable in your provider's app. You can also register your number with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to opt out of legitimate UK marketing calls.
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