Calls from 01259 37 XXXX — Alloa
Block 01259 37 XXXX is allocated by Ofcom to Nodemax Limited, on the Alloa exchange (allocated 2008).
01259 37 XXXX is a number block in Alloa, in the historic county of Clackmannanshire, Scotland, an area with a population of approximately 19,625. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01259 371234, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01259 37 XXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Nodemax Limited in 2008. Nodemax Limited either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01259 37 XXXX prefix can be used by many different organisations. You can verify any allocation against Ofcom's National Telephone Numbering Plan, which is updated weekly.
The most common cold-call pattern reported for UK geographic blocks like 01259 37 XXXX is the 'utility supplier' scam — a caller claiming to represent your energy or broadband provider and asking you to confirm bank-account details to renew or 'protect' an existing tariff. Legitimate UK providers will never ask for full security details on an outbound call.
If a 01259 37 XXXX 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 01259 37 XXXX
Is 01259 37 XXXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01259 37 XXXX 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 Nodemax Limited for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01259 37 XXXX number block?
01259 37 XXXX is currently allocated to Nodemax Limited 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 01259 37 XXXX number based?
01259 37 XXXX is associated with Alloa. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01259 37 XXXX 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 01259 37 XXXX?
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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