01612419890
☎️ 01612419890 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161241 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01612419890
- Called about wrong internet providerOct
2022Virgin tech offering suspicious helpOct
2022Questioned unknown caller claiming VirginOct
2022Unknown phone number sharedOct
2022Report scam calls to providersOct
2022Warning of potential mobile scamOct
2022Virgin Media technical support scamOct
2022Frustration with recurring scam callsOct
2022Caller posing as Virgin MediaOct
2022Unknown number, silent hangupsOct
2022Alleged broadband scam by impostorOct
2022Warning about fake Virgin MediaOct
2022Persistent and harassing telephone callsOct
2022Continuous nuisance calls from VirginmediaOct
2022Accusation of false technical supportOct
2022Asian Virgin Media caller, improve fluctuationsOct
2022No clear message in commentOct
2022Unanswered persistent ring from likely scamOct
2022Scam message claiming tax rebateOct
2022Received phone call from scammerOct
2022Number Of Searches: 49 Number Of Comments: 19 First Seen: 02 October 2022 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Annfield Plain(Durham), Kenilworth(Warwickshire), Newport(Essex), Rhoose(Glamorgan) and Sewerby(North Yorkshire).
01612419890 has 19 comments of which 10 x neutral and 9 x negative
01612419890 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01612419890 👆 is reported as a persistent scam caller pretending to be Virgin Media technical support, targeting both personal and business phones, often using multiple local numbers. Callers claim issues with broadband or Wi-Fi and try to gain access to computers. Many users find the calls frustrating and suspicious, with some hanging up abruptly when questioned. Despite blocking, the calls keep coming, causing annoyance and concerns about harassment. The scammer is described as an Asian female who is very persistent. There are also false claims involving tax rebates linked to this number. Some comments note the number is linked to a legitimate Manchester business but is used in phishing attempts. Overall, this number is strongly associated with harassment and scams.
Reports on phone number 01612419890
4 yearsI've been having a right old bother with my internet lately. Someone rang me up claiming to be from the technical team at Virgin Media. The catch? I'm not even their customer! That's precisely where the confusion lies!Virgin Media4 yearsSomebody phoned me pretending to be from Virgin tech support, saying there was an issue with my internet and asking to get into my computer. Like I’m daft or something! They keep changing their phone numbers too. I’m totally sick of these calls.Virgin4 yearsI’m so fed up with these scam calls. This morning alone, I got three calls super early. It’s like they never stop! I keep blocking the numbers but they just ring me from some other 0161 number. Can’t someone do something about this? It’s driving me mad.4 yearsSomebody called saying they were Virgin Media's tech support, but it was definitely a scam.Virgin Media4 yearsJust got fobbed off by someone pretending to be from my mobile provider, saying I could upgrade my contract. Total scam, be careful!4 yearsSomebody said they were calling from Virgin tech support, but when I asked who they wanted to speak to, they just disconnected. Bit strange, right? I thought if they were actually from Virgin, they would have had my name on file. Seems a bit dodgy to me. Ho Ho.Virgin MediaVirgin4 yearsClaimed to be from Virgin Media but sounded like a total scam, pretty obvious really.Virgin Media4 yearsJust had a call from this number and I didn’t pick up since it wasn’t saved in my contacts... We seem able to report scam emails but there’s no easy way to report dodgy phone calls. Honestly, our network providers should really step up and start blocking these scam or fake calls before they get through.4 yearsI got two calls from this same number today, and each time as soon as I said "Hello," they just dropped the call. Strange behaviour!4 yearsSomebody called claiming to be from Virgin Media, but I’m pretty sure it was just one of those typical broadband scams. Definitely not legit.Virgin Media4 yearsI keep getting calls from this number on both my work phone and mobile, even though I've told them every time that we’re not interested in what they’re offering. Honestly, it’s getting really annoying. I’m about to block the number on my phone, and I suggest you do the same to avoid the hassle. The woman calling is seriously persistent and feels like she’s edging into harassment territory now.4 yearsGot a call from someone pretending to be from Virgin Media - totally a scammer.Virgin Media4 yearsThere she goes once more, claiming to be from Virgin Media. Does she ever take a break? Honestly, it’s turning into such a pain now. I reckon it’s about time the authorities tracked her down and dealt with the proper legal stuff. Surely it’s not that difficult to find her.Virgin Media4 yearsThey didn't bother leaving a message!4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Virgin Media saying there was an issue with my internet. They said they worked for Virgin but I didn’t buy it and ended the call right away. Definitely a scam!Virgin Media4 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming to be from Virgin Media, saying my internet had issues. She told me techs were already sorting it and would be boosting my signal to stop the drops. As soon as I mentioned I’d reach out to Virgin’s actual support team, she quickly ended the call.Virgin MediaVirgin4 yearsGot a call supposedly from HMRC saying I could get a tax refund. They sent a link to click on to claim the money. Problem is, I don’t actually pay any tax! Definitely a scam, watch out everyone.HMRC4 yearsMy landline kept buzzing non stop from that number, but i chose not to pick up since it seemed dodgy. After seeing a few comments on this site, it turns out it really was a SCAM.4 yearsGot a call today from this number, which turns out to be a legitimate company based in Manchester. The person on the line, a woman with an Asian accent, claimed to be from my phone network. When I questioned why the call was coming from Manchester, she replied with something like, “Manchester - isn’t that in England?” I guess props for knowing where it is, at least. I quickly ended the call after calling her out for being a scammer.ManchesterEnglandSubmit Your Own Report (0161 241 9890)
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