01610203597
☎️ 01610203597 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01610203597
- Claiming BT Openreach, multiple calls. ScamFeb
2019Blocked number after receiving spamJan
2019Multiple suspicious dropped calls todayJan
2019Unknown caller, frustrating interaction, potential blockJan
2019Warning about potential scam companyJan
2019Asian lady from BT OpenreachJan
2019Missed calls, suspicious numbers, frustrations expressedJan
2019Multiple unanswered suspicious phone callsJan
2019Scam claim with foreign accentJan
2019Suggesting lifetime ban for violatorsJan
2019Fraudulent calls claiming to helpJan
2019Warning about suspicious phone callJan
2019Repetitive BT openworld reach callsjoJan
2019Online scam warning issued. Be cautiousJan
2019Frustrated with persistent telemarketerJan
2019Aggressive response to unwanted callJan
2019Potential scam call - be cautiousJan
2019Suspicious call from supposed OpenreachJan
2019Suspicious call from potential scamJan
2019Suspicious early call from BTJan
2019Suspicious tech scam call experienceJan
2019Ignored repeated calls, blocked the numberJan
2019Internet problem, wife intervened, hung upJan
2019lack of context, need clarificationJan
2019Potential scam; be cautiousJan
2019Number Of Searches: 146 Number Of Comments: 24 First Seen: 27 January 2019 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Bishopsgate(Surrey), Brocton(Cornwall), Chipnall(Shropshire) and West End(Lincolnshire).
01610203597 has 24 comments of which 14 x negative and 10 x neutral
01610203597 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01610203597 👆 is reported as a persistent scam with callers pretending to be from BT Openreach, often using foreign or Asian accents. They ring multiple times, claim internet or line issues, then hang up when questioned or ignored. Many describe no answerphone messages left, just silent hang-ups or rude responses. The calls are widely suspected to originate from abroad, using cloned British numbers. Victims report attempts to get personal info, with times wasted and some intimidation. The number is associated with nuisance calls and flagged by users as dangerous scams targeting internet users in the UK. Blocking the number is commonly mentioned. Overall, the number is linked to fraudulent activity and strongly advised to be treated cautiously.
Reports on phone number 01610203597
8 yearsI got loads of calls in just two days from someone saying they were from BT Openreach, but it was clearly a scam.8 yearsWatch out, these people are scammers looking to get your internet details. They use a fake UK number but are actually from Asia. When I asked which company they represented, the bloke swore at me and threw out some really rude words. Seriously, don’t trust them!Asia8 yearsGot a call from a bloke with an accent I couldn't place. When I asked for his identity, he just cut me off. Wish I could block the number, but my phone doesn't let me.8 yearsJust like loads of folks, I got a call from an Asian woman saying she was from BT Openreach and there was some issue I needed to sort out.BT Openreach8 yearsHow come BT doesn’t just shut down this number’s account and stop them from signing up again ever? It’d make sense to block them for good.BT8 yearsJust like the others, this caller had a foreign accent and said they were from BT Openreach. Total waste of time and I’d bet it’s a scam, really sketchy. Wouldn’t trust it for a second.BT Openreach8 yearsGot a ring early today but no voicemail was left, so I held off on picking up. Earlier, I also noticed calls from 01188020733 and 01957682964 within the same hour, which I think are linked. Just like before, I let the answerphone get going and still no message. Honestly, these callers should be stopped, maybe even with a good old ban.8 yearsThis number rang me twice today, saying they were from Openreach and offering help with internet issues. As soon as I told them I didn’t believe them, they just hung up straight away.Openreach8 yearsGot a call earlier today but no voicemail was left - I usually let it ring out to see if they leave something. I also got calls around the same time from 01188020733 and 01957682964 which feel like they're from the same nuisance. Again I didn't answer, waited for a message and none came through. Honestly, these sorts of callers really should be stopped, they’re such a pain.8 yearsGot a call from an Asian guy around 09.09.56 saying there’s an issue with our internet. Told him we don’t even have internet, then just hung up on him. Total waste of time.8 yearsI got two calls from this number yesterday but didn't pick up. I've decided to block it now.8 yearsI've had two calls from this number today, definitely some sort of spam. I've gone ahead and blocked it already.8 yearsGot a call around half nine in the morning from someone saying they were with BT Openreach. When I kept asking them to slow down and explain again, the bloke suddenly switched to some Asian language and then just hung up on me.BT Openreach8 yearsGot a call from some guy claiming he's from Openreach saying there's an issue with my internet. I just ended the call straight away. Checked online and looks like loads of people have had the same kind of call.Openreach8 yearsGot three calls from this number today. The first one rang right after I got a dodgy call from somewhere else. The next two times the call cut off on me, and on the third call I just chose to not pick up. Bit fishy if you ask me.8 yearsThe moment I picked up, the caller just cut off straight away. Probably trying to see if this number is actually working so they can bother me again later.8 yearsLooks like one of those dodgy internet cons to me. Wouldnt trust it at all.8 yearsI got a call from some guy who said he was from Openreach, sounded like he was Asian or something. Then later, I got another ring from a strange number beginning with 01230703591 but it was an international call. Definitely just ignore it. I checked with Openreach themselves and they told me they won’t ring you like that unless you’ve actually booked a service with them. So, don’t bother answering.Openreach8 yearsThis Asian lady from BT Openworld or Reach has been ringing me again, third time in just a couple days. It's getting really annoying.BT OpenworldReach8 yearsGot a call from some asian bloke at 09.09.56 saying there was an issue with our internet. I told him we don’t even have internet here. I just told him to buzz off and hung up straight away.8 yearsGot a call from some guy with an Indian accent claiming my router was faulty. When I started asking him proper questions, he suddenly stopped answering and hung up. What a pain in the neck!8 yearsI got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent claiming he was from BT saying my internet was having issues. Seemed dodgy to me, so I just ended the call. Most likely a scam.BT8 yearsSomeone rang up about an issue with my internet but when my wife said I wasn’t around, they just ended the call.8 yearsTotal rip off! Got a call from someone saying they were from BT Openreach, telling me my line was damaged and that I needed to turn on my laptop for them to fix it. I told them straight up I wasn’t with BT and that it sounded like a scam. As soon as I said that, they just hung up on me!BT OpenreachBTSubmit Your Own Report (0161 020 3597)
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