Calls from 01751 53 XXXX — Pickering
Block 01751 53 XXXX is allocated by Ofcom to Mars Communications Limited, on the Pickering exchange (allocated 2009).
01751 53 XXXX is a number block in Pickering, in the historic county of North Yorkshire, an area with a population of approximately 6,830. Standard landlines in this area use the format 01751 531234, with the first part being the dialling code and the rest being the local number.
This block — 01751 53 XXXX — was allocated by Ofcom to Mars Communications Limited in 2009. Mars Communications Limited either operates the numbers directly or sub-allocates them to resellers and downstream carriers, which is why a single 01751 53 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.
A common UK scam pattern uses blocks like 01751 53 XXXX for 'tech support' calls: a caller claims to be from Microsoft, BT, or your antivirus provider, and tries to get you to install remote-access software. No legitimate UK tech-support team will phone you out of the blue and ask to take control of your computer.
If a 01751 53 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 01751 53 XXXX
Is 01751 53 XXXX a real UK phone number?
Yes. 01751 53 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 Mars Communications Limited for use on the UK public telephone network.
Who owns the 01751 53 XXXX number block?
01751 53 XXXX is currently allocated to Mars Communications 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 01751 53 XXXX number based?
01751 53 XXXX is associated with Pickering. UK geographic numbers historically indicated the location of the line, although VoIP services and number-portability rules mean a 01751 53 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 01751 53 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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