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01612178440

☎️ 01612178440 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Virgin Media Limited. It is part of the phone block 161217 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441612178440+44 161 217 84400161 217 8440+44-161-217-8440

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0161 217 8440 Tagged as:

o2 business o2 manchester belfast bt telephone preference service ofcom alpine business ticketmaster

TimeLine of events for phone number 01612178440

  • Fake message from Ticketmaster, untrustworthy
    Aug
    2022
  • Alpine caller, claim scam, accident
    Dec
    2018
  • Scammers pretending to be O2
    Sep
    2017
  • Message unclear, please provide context
    Sep
    2017
  • Warning about fake o2 representatives
    Aug
    2017
  • Suspicious call from alleged O2 representative
    Aug
    2017
  • Call was not from O2
    Aug
    2017
  • Suspicious company posing as O2
    Jul
    2017
  • Not O2 service; avoid engagement
    Jun
    2017
  • Unhappy with O2 customer service
    Jun
    2017
  • Genuine call from legitimate source
    May
    2017
  • Misleading location, unsolicited sales calls
    May
    2017
  • Suspicious company cold calling practices
    May
    2017
  • Receiving daily scam calls, unresponsive
    Apr
    2017
  • Avoiding potentially scammy phone calls
    Apr
    2017
  • Continuous calls for someone unknown
    Apr
    2017
  • Homophobic attitude towards LGBTQ+ individuals
    Apr
    2017
  • Five missed calls daily is annoying
    Mar
    2017
  • Stop calling me, please remove
    Mar
    2017
  • Frustrated with O2 Business calls
    Mar
    2017
  • O2 customer service contact number
    Feb
    2017
  • Frequent hang-up calls, blocking number
    Feb
    2017
  • Contact o2 for contract end
    Feb
    2017
  • Customer upset about unanswered call
    Feb
    2017
  • Frequent silent calls are creepy
    Feb
    2017
  • Block unwanted phone calls, please
    Jan
    2017
  • O2 Business legit, gave upgrade update
    Nov
    2016
  • Stop unwanted calls, please. Thanks
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious calls, likely a scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Ignored calls after discovering website
    Nov
    2016
  • Repetitive calls, poor customer service
    Nov
    2016
  • Persistent unwanted calls, won't stop
    Nov
    2016
  • Avoid pretending to be business
    Nov
    2016
  • Advice needed for nuisance caller
    Nov
    2016
  • Ignore O2 contract renewal calls
    Oct
    2016
  • User confused, seeking clarification
    Oct
    2016
  • Multiple calls from debt collectors
    Oct
    2016
  • Repeated silent calls received continuously
    Oct
    2016
  • Frequent calls about non-existent accident
    Sep
    2016
  • Company impersonation, unhelpful communication behavior
    Sep
    2016
  • Receiving unwanted calls from O2
    Sep
    2016
  • Spam calls blocked, saved number
    Sep
    2016
  • Warning about potential online scammers
    Sep
    2016
  • Ignored nuisance call from 02
    Aug
    2016
  • Caller display helpful yet irritating
    Aug
    2016
  • Question answered but no response
    Aug
    2016
  • Convincing call from O2 Business
    Aug
    2016
  • User ignored multiple calls received
    Aug
    2016
  • Receiving unwanted calls and texts
    Aug
    2016
  • Call was answered briefly, then disconnected
    Aug
    2016
  • Unknown number calls weekly, ignored
    Aug
    2016
  • Annoyed by frequent unwanted calls
    Jul
    2016
  • Asked for email, suspicious response
    Jul
    2016
  • Reputable O2 partner, satisfied customer
    Jul
    2016
  • Reputable partner, better deals direct
    Jul
    2016
  • Unknown caller, multiple missed calls
    Jul
    2016
  • Suspicious message from unknown sender
    Jul
    2016
  • Questioning provider's knowledge & intentions
    Jul
    2016
  • Frequent telesales calls, blocked number
    Jul
    2016
  • O2 renew contract through calls
    Jun
    2016
  • User blocked someone, implying conflict
    Jun
    2016
  • Phone call received, no communication
    Jun
    2016
  • 02 Business upgrade call interaction.
    Jun
    2016
  • Suspected scam from fake O2
    Jun
    2016
  • Multiple unwanted phone calls reported
    Jun
    2016
  • Ignore fake calls from O2
    Jun
    2016
  • Received silent call, ultimately blocked
    Jun
    2016
  • Response was not reciprocated
    Jun
    2016
  • Call blocking feature prevents repeated calling
    May
    2016
  • Potentially suspicious message from unknown source
    May
    2016
  • Missed call; no answer
    May
    2016
  • Question answered, no reciprocation given
    May
    2016
  • Daily frequent missed calls issue
    May
    2016
  • 02 cannot connect to number
    May
    2016
  • Phone repeatedly hung up on caller
    Apr
    2016
  • Repeated calls, then hung up
    Apr
    2016
  • Call from apparent telemarketing campaigns
    Apr
    2016
  • Skeptical of suspicious upgrade call
    Apr
    2016
  • Ignoring and blocking repeated nuisance calls
    Apr
    2016
  • Ignoring unwanted phone calls
    Mar
    2016
  • Suspicious about request for personal details
    Mar
    2016
  • Phone call ended abruptly and quietly
    Mar
    2016
  • Unwanted calls causing annoyance
    Mar
    2016
  • Frustrating silent call from unknown
    Mar
    2016
  • Suspicious of frequent telesales calls
    Mar
    2016
  • Caller not responding, call silent
    Feb
    2016
  • Ignore unwanted phone calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Telemarketing strategy for 2022
    Feb
    2016
  • Warning: Do not answer calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Recorded message: cannot connect to number
    Feb
    2016
Number Of Searches: 4042 Number Of Comments: 88 First Seen: 11 February 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Egilsay(Orkney) and Hellington(Norfolk).

01612178440 has 88 comments of which 14 x negative and 68 x neutral and 6 x positive

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01612178440 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01612178440 👆 is reported as a persistent caller often claiming to be O2 Business or affiliated with O2, frequently making unsolicited sales or contract renewal calls. While some users confirm it as a legitimate O2 partner conducting upgrade offers and contract discussions, many find the calls intrusive, with no answer or immediate hang-ups when answered, causing frustration. Reports of cold calling, repeated calls despite blocking, and requests for personal information raise suspicions of scam or aggressive telemarketing tactics. Users advise caution, recommending ignoring or blocking the number if unsure, and verifying directly with O2 Business for contract-related matters. Overall, the number is associated with telemarketing that can verge on nuisance calls, though not conclusively fraudulent.

Reports on phone number 01612178440

4 years
Got a call claiming to be from TICKETMASTER saying my payment didnt go through. They even had some details about the dates and who I bought the tickets for. Definitely dont trust it.
TICKETMASTER
8 years
They claimed to be from Alpine and mentioned an accident I supposedly had but I wasn’t at fault. I haven’t been in any accident so they were definitely trying to scam me. I just ended the call.
Alpine
9 years
Got these fraudsters pretending to be O2, but clearly they're not the real deal. They used to ring me up to 8 times daily before I put a block on them, now they're switching numbers and trying again.
9 years
Definitely not 02
9 years
Some folks are calling claiming to be from o2, but they're not legit. Best to avoid them altogether.
9 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from o2 business, asked for my full name. I told them to share their first name first, and then I might give my last name. They said they couldn’t give me any details and just ended the call.
O2 Business
9 years
Definitely not O2. Total scam call.
9 years
It wasnt actually O2, but they kept sayin they were O2. When I asked more they said they work for O2's business side. I really dont buy it tho. Their sneaky way of doing things makes me think theyre dodgy and should be treated with caution.
9 years
This number claims to be connected to O2, but it’s definitely a scam. It's best to steer clear of them. If you receive a call, simply hang up and block them immediately!
9 years
So annoying how they ring and then either hang up or won’t pick up. Definitely not renewing my O2 contract!
9 years
Yep, it’s O2 - I’ve got an account with them, so the call wasn’t a bother. I looked up the number since I got a dodgy call the day before, also from a Manchester number, with someone pretending to be O2 but clearly wasn’t legit.
Manchester
9 years
O2 Business says they’re got an office in Manchester but they’re really just in Belfast, bit cheeky. Keep getting unwanted sales rings from them.
BelfastManchester
9 years
Got a call from a firm that says they're from Belfast but the phone number was actually from Manchester. They were trying to push business mobile deals. Just a cold call out of the blue.
ManchesterBelfast
9 years
I keep getting calls on my mobile every single day. No matter how often I try to block the number, it just doesn't work. What's more, when I ring them back, there's no response. It certainly feels like I'm being targeted by a scam!
9 years
They’ve rang me a few times over the last couple days. I’m not picking up cause I saw on here it’s either dead air or some sort of scam. If they buzz me again, I’ll just block the number.
9 years
I've been bombarded with calls from this number and a few others that appear to alter their digits just a touch. I've received calls from 0161 217 8440, 0161 814 7921, 0161 814 7583, 0121 535 6463, then it was 020 3092 5737, and to top it off, 07464 027483. Each time, they’re insisting on speaking to someone named Bailey Ruth-though I may be getting the spelling a bit off. But before I can get a word in, they simply hang up! Quite baffling, if you ask me.
Bailey Ruth
9 years
They've got really obvious homophobic views.
9 years
Havent answered yet but they keep calling me like 5 times daily.
9 years
I would appreciate it if you could cease these calls. I’ve requested to be taken off your list countless times now.
9 years
I keep getting calls from O2 Business on this number every single month, asking for the account holder. It’s not me, and I always tell them the right person and the right contact number. Does it actually help? Nah, they just don’t stop ringing me. It’s so bloody annoying.
9 years
Just silence on the other end, and they cut off right away. Proper frustrating. Happening about twice a week lately. I'm chucking them on my block list as we speak.
9 years
This is a helpline for O2 customers.
10 years
If this actually O2? Why bother ringin customers only to just drop the call the moment you pick up? Makes no sense!
10 years
I had a chat with O2 business, turns out it’s a firm O2 uses to ring up folks whose contracts are nearly up. O2 told me to get in touch with them directly instead.
O2 BusinessO2
10 years
They keep ringing me nearly every week but no one ever speaks when I pick up. It’s honestly kinda weird.
10 years
This number just won't leave me alone-it's been ringing my mobile incessantly. I really need to get it blocked!
10 years
Yep, it’s definitely O2 business. They rang me to update me on the upgrade I’d requested and seemed to know all the details, so I’m pretty sure it’s legit, not some scam.
10 years
I would be grateful if you could halt these calls to my mobile. I've encountered quite a few already. Cheers!
10 years
This number keeps pestering me with calls. I'm starting to suspect it's a scam!
10 years
They’ve rung me thrice this week, and I’ve just let it go to voicemail each time, especially after looking up the number on this brilliant site!
10 years
This number has been calling me nonstop for ages. When I do pick up, there's a huge pause so I end up hanging up straight away. Today I just chose not to pick up at all because I’m tired of the disturbance whether I’m at work or home. If it’s really 02 behind this, their way of dealing with customers is awful and just makes me more annoyed. I’m definitely switching my contract as soon as I can.
10 years
This number has been ringing my phone incessantly for the past few weeks. They never pick up, yet they persist in trying to get through.
10 years
They keep ringing up saying they’re from 02 business - just ignore them! Total scam!
10 years
What steps can I take to eliminate this persistent nuisance calling me?
10 years
I received a call from O2 regarding my contract renewal, as mine is due to expire soon. When I picked up, there was no response at all, so I've decided to dismiss their calls for the time being. Quite frustrating, really!
10 years
I've received numerous calls from this number over the past week, with the latest one coming in at 15:40 on the 10th of October, 2016. Initially, I picked up the phone and a lady on the other end began to talk about some personal matters that apparently concerned me. To my dismay, she refused to reveal her identity or the name of her organisation, which made me quite wary, especially since I couldn't provide her with a reference number she was after. I made it clear that I wasn’t comfortable sharing any private information and promptly hung up. Since then, I've heard from others who’ve had similar experiences with this number, and it turns out they’re actually debt collectors!
10 years
I keep receiving calls from this number, but when I pick up, there's nothing but silence on the other end. What a nuisance!
10 years
This number has been calling me daily for the past week, and today alone, it’s already hit me up three times. I’m starting to wonder if they’re itching to inform me about a car crash I’m blissfully unaware of. What a laugh!
10 years
Said they were from O2 Business but got all dodgy when I asked for the offer to be sent over email, seemed keen to end the call asap. Blocked the number, will reach out if I really need to.
O2
10 years
Got rung twice in the past couple days. Marked it as spam and blocked it straight away.
10 years
Total scammers, watch out!
10 years
Looked up the number, seems like it's that 02 Business lot once more. Ignored the call since they've rung me loads of times already.
10 years
The phone regularly rings my landline and mobile. While the caller ID feature is quite handy, it still manages to be a bit bothersome at times.
10 years
Picked up the call, yet there was nothing but silence on the other end.
10 years
I can confirm this is definitely from 02 Business. I’ve just ended my contract after being with them for 11 years. Since then they keep calling me non stop offering cheaper deals instead of my £28 monthly plan. I told them over two weeks ago to stop calling but they just keep on ringing.
10 years
Got multiple calls from this number, just let them ring out.
10 years
Loads of times I've got texts saying I missed a call from this number, even when I was holding the phone! When I actually answered, they tried to sell me an upgrade even tho I just got one a few weeks earlier, and they didn't even recognise me. I've told them a bunch of times to remove me from their list and now I've just blocked the number.
10 years
I picked up the call, but to my surprise, they just dropped the line.
10 years
I’ve no idea who this number belongs to, so I’m steering clear of answering. They keep ringing me like clockwork every week!
10 years
Sick of this number keepin' ringing me. I just ignore it now. Proper annoying they are!
10 years
They claimed to be from o2 asking if I wanted an upgrade. I told them to send the info by email. Then they asked for my address, saying they didn’t have it, and I said if they were legit they’d already have that info.
10 years
Had a chat with these folks and also rang O2 business straight about them. Turns out, they're an authorised O2 partner, so when they say they're "calling on behalf of O2," it's legit. O2 Business mentioned they're swamped with upgrade requests and sometimes outsource part of their list, so they’re not sketchy or anything. Still, when I played both off, the O2 Business team I reached at 8002 actually gave me a much better offer. Bit of a surprise!
Business
10 years
I been in touch with these people and also O2 Business themselves about the situation. Turns out this company is a legit partner of O2 with proper permission to say they’re “calling for O2,” which makes sense. O2 Business told me they’re swamped with upgrade requests and sometimes outsource parts of their lists, so these callers aren’t dodgy or anything. But when I compared offers between them and O2 Business directly (I rang the 8002 number on my phone), O2 Business had way better deals. So yeah, bit of a surprise there...
O2 BusinessO2
10 years
No idea who it was, loads of missed calls from this number.
10 years
They were claiming to be from o2 business, bit fishy if you ask me.
10 years
They said they're from O2 but didn’t have a clue who I was or any of my details? Then straight away asking if I wanted a new phone and where I live. Weird.
10 years
They've been ringing me nearly every day this week. Telemarketers, but I'm not the person with the o2 account, still they keep harassing me. I've had to block their number now.
10 years
Saw the comments down here - my O2 deal ended and they sent me a text asking if I fancied a chat about renewing. I said yes and got to pick a time that suited me. So, even if they are cold calling, it feels like they’re legit O2 people.
10 years
I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number.
10 years
I picked up the call, but they just disconnected without uttering a single word. How odd!
10 years
They claimed to be from O2 Business, wanting to discuss upgrade deals. I told them I’m not the account owner, so they asked me for the name and number of the person who is. I said, if you’re O2, surely you’ve already got that info. Then they just ended the call.
O2 BusinessO2
10 years
Said they were from O2 Business. When I told them I wasnt the account holder, they asked who was. I told them to check the address on the invoices they sent, clearly they were clueless. Definitely not O2, just fraudsters.
10 years
Got called three times in just two days this week, even though I’m on the TPS. Reported it to Ofcom and all that, hoping they’ll put a stop to it soon (fingers crossed).
Telephone Preference ServiceOfcom
10 years
They ring me up like 3 times daily, saying they’re from 02. Done with it, blocked em! ;)
10 years
Picked up the phone but no one spoke. Hung up and blocked.
10 years
Picked up but no one there on the other side.
10 years
CLAIMING TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH O2 BUSINESS ACCOUNTS. I reached out to BT for clarification, and they advised me to disregard the calls, saying they couldn’t verify any connection to BT. However, they were aware that I was up for an upgrade.
BT
10 years
Kept gettin calls even though I blocked the number.
10 years
Only rang once and when I answered no one was there.
10 years
Picked up but no one said a word on the line.
10 years
I keep getting loads of missed calls every day!
10 years
Got a pre recorded voice from 02 saying they couldn’t reach this number.
10 years
0161 217 8440 Called me loads but just hangs up every time.
10 years
0161 217 8440 keeps calling me over and over. I've just ended the calls every time.
10 years
Got a call from what seemed to be O2 business, but they just cut off as soon as I picked up. It felt like one of those dodgy call centres cos there was a bit of silence before anyone said anything.
O2
10 years
Someone rang saying they were from 02 Business, wanting to check my info because I was apparently eligible for an upgrade. But I’ve only just started a 3 year contract a few months ago. Felt a bit dodgy to me, and he got a bit flustered when I asked him a few questions.
O2 Business
10 years
I've blocked and ignored this number loads of times already.
10 years
I usually dont pick up when they call. They’ve tried ringing me a couple of times this week.
10 years
O2 called me, but it felt dodgy when they started asking for my personal info even though we were discussing a business account.
10 years
I received a call from a mobile, but it was oddly quiet right before the line cut off.
10 years
They keep ringing my phone nonstop. Such a pain!
10 years
Got a call that was completely silent, much like the one Mike mentioned. It's really annoying, isn't it? - caller: unknown
Mike
11 years
Same number keeps calling, looks like some sort of sales pitch or maybe one of those ppi scams.
11 years
Had a call where there was just silence on the other end-couldn’t catch who it was since no one replied.
11 years
Honestly, best to just let it ring out.
11 years
02 calling with some telemarketing stuff.
11 years
totally fake call, dont answer!
11 years
Got an automated call from 02 saying they’re having trouble reaching this number.
O2

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