01615286939
☎️ 01615286939 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Colt Technology Services. It is part of the phone block 161528 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01615286939
- Confusing message asking for clarificationDec
2021Avoid unknown numbers, avoid scam callsSep
2021Missed call, directing to voicemailSep
2021Missed call, directed to voicemailSep
2021Criminals trying to make callSep
2021Warning of Virgin Media scamSep
2021Virgin Media hung up customerSep
2021I ignore unknown calls, irrelevantSep
2021Telecommunications infrastructure company in UKSep
2021Missed call, unanswered after three ringsSep
2021Received scam call, low patienceSep
2021Suspicious call from purported providerSep
2021Warning: Likely fraudulent transaction. BewareSep
2021Humorous suggestion for fictional addressSep
2021Claimed to be fraudulent callerSep
2021Accusation of Virgin Media misconductSep
2021BT scam claiming access warningSep
2021Fraudulent call about BT accountSep
2021Received rude call from scammerSep
2021Inquiry about BT Broadband serviceSep
2021Hello said twice, received silenceSep
2021Call disconnected after answering callSep
2021Screened call; process for unrecognized numbersSep
2021Suspicious call about broadband compromiseSep
2021Message was never leftSep
2021Concerns about potential phishing attemptSep
2021Issue with unauthorized internet accessSep
2021User criticizes poor English accentSep
2021Issue with unauthorized IP accessSep
2021Call ended after I spokeSep
2021Claimed to be Virgin MediaSep
2021Virgin Media IP security breachedSep
2021Beware of tech support scamsSep
2021Received scam call from "tech department"Sep
2021Blocked number to stop callsSep
2021Unanswered call from unidentified numberSep
2021Virgin Media scam call warningSep
2021Blocked due to previous commentsSep
2021Unanswered call from silent numberSep
2021Received scam call, cussed personSep
2021Number Of Searches: 146 Number Of Comments: 39 First Seen: 29 August 2021 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Bowness-on-Solway(Cumbria), Fankerton(Stirlingshire), Llanasa(Flintshire), Pye Corner(Kent) and White Stone(Herefordshire).
01615286939 has 39 comments of which 24 x neutral and 15 x negative
01615286939 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01615286939 👆 is reported as a nuisance number linked to numerous scam attempts, primarily impersonating well-known broadband providers such as Virgin Media, BT, Openreach, and TalkTalk. Callers often use deceptive tactics, including urgent warnings about compromised internet or account security, and attempts to gain remote access by instructing recipients to perform computer commands. Many users note poor English, heavy South Asian accents, and silence or abrupt hang-ups when challenged. The calls are unsolicited, frequently silent or disconnected, and sometimes involve rude behaviour when answered. Recipients are advised not to respond, avoid providing information, and block the number promptly to prevent further contact. This number is consistently associated with fraudulent activity and should be treated with caution.
Reports on phone number 01615286939
5 yearsGot a voicemail from 01561118643 around 10 in the morning, I think? Not sure what they wanted.5 yearsNEVER PICK UP CALLS FROM UNFAMILIAR NUMBERS, THAT'S ALL THEY WANT IS FOR YOU TO RESPOND. THAT'S WHY THEY DROP THE CALLS SO QUICK, THE HARM'S ALREADY DONE ONCE YOU ANSWER. THOSE SCAMMERS ARE THE WORST, SUCH NASTY FOLKS. JUST LIKE ME, AVOID ANSWERING IF YOU RECOGNISE NO ONE, IT'S THE SAFEST BET. TRUST ME, IGNORE IT016152869395 yearsGot a call on 9th April 2021 but missed it, saved the number anyway. It kept sending me to voicemail.5 yearsOn the 9th of April 2021, I got a missed call from a stored number and it just went straight to voicemail.Went5 yearssounds like some dodgy characters trying to ring me up!5 yearsGot a call from someone pretending to be Virgin Media about my broadband. Total scam, be careful!Virgin Media5 yearsI called what I thought was Virgin Media and when I tried to get them to tell me my password, they just ended the call on me.Virgin Media5 yearsIt said it was from BT, but it was obviously a con.BT5 yearsYesterday (2/9/21) my phone buzzed, but only three short rings. I picked up, but nobody spoke, so I just ended the call.5 yearsIf they ask for an address, just tell em 999 Letsbee Avenue - best one to give!Letsbee Avenue5 yearsSome bloke said he was from talktalk's security team, but when I questioned him, he kept saying it wasn’t the sales or help desk. I told him straight up it was rubbish and warned him all calls are recorded, and that he was trying to scam me. After that, he just stopped talking. Waited a bit then ended the call. Total scam artists!TalkTalk Security Hub5 yearsI can't say who rang me as I get loads of calls from numbers I don’t recognise. Now I just tend to let them go to voicemail. If it’s important, they’ll probably leave a message anyway.5 yearsSome bloke with an Indian accent hurriedly told me my internet was on the verge of getting cut off and I had to do something quickly! Since I was expecting a call from my doctor, I didn’t bother sugar-coating anything and told him straight up what I thought of him, no filter at all!5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Virgin Media but smelled a scam straight away. Don’t trust those callers!Virgin Media5 yearsGot a call earlier today from a woman saying she was from BT, saying someone was trying to get into our Wi-fi. Felt like a total scam to me.BT5 yearsGot a call on my home phone from a woman who said she was with BT tech support. She mentioned my mobile number and asked if I was the account owner. Funny thing is, I’d just got a message telling me to ring them back urgently to stop scammers because my account might be at risk. I told her I don’t actually have a mobile, and jokingly asked if we could meet up since she sounded quite nice, then suddenly the call dropped.BT5 yearsI picked up and told the person that I couldn’t chat just then because I was working. This bloke got proper rude and asked me why I even picked up then. So I told him not to be cheeky and that I’d be reporting the number. Honestly, if this number rings you, just block it - it’s definitely scammers.5 yearsGot a call from someone with a strong South Asian accent, loads of background noise, talking about my BT Broadband.BT Broadband5 yearsSome woman with a strong Indian accent said she was calling from openreach and told me someone abroad was messing with my internet connection. It didn’t sound right at all so I just ended the call.5 yearsSomeone said they were from Virgin Media about my internet, but when I asked them for my IP address, they just ended the call straight away.Virgin Media5 yearsAs soon as I picked up, the call just dropped and went silent.5 yearsI said hello a couple of times but got nothing but quiet in return. Just a bit of a mumble was heard before the line suddenly went dead.5 yearsI got a call saying they were from "Firgin Media" about some1 trying to get into my internet after warnings were sent. They couldnt really answer simple things like "how come u got the alerts but i didnt?" and when i asked them to prove who they were, they just ended the call.Virgin Media5 yearsSomeone rang me saying they were from Virgin Media about my broadband being compromised and wanted me to get on my computer. I asked them for a number I could ring back on to check it was legit, but they just ended the call. Felt really dodgy to me.Virgin Media5 yearsThey didn't bother to leave any sort of message.5 yearsIf I don’t know the number, I usually just let it go to voicemail, that way I can decide if it’s worth calling back or not.5 yearsTheir english accent was really off, hard to understand at all.5 yearsGot a call from Virgimedia saying my IP was being used by another person. When I asked them to send me the details by email or letter, they just cut the call straight away.Virgimedia5 yearsI ended the call straight away once I started talking.5 yearsI got a call from someone acting like they were from Virgin Media, said they wanted to sort out my internet. Bit dodgy if you ask me.Virgin Media5 yearsSomeone called claiming to be from Virgin Media about my IP address being used by someone else. When I told them I’d ring Virgin Media back to check, they just ended the call. Real dodgy behaviour if you ask me.Virgin Media5 yearsI got a call from a woman who claimed to be from Virgin Media, saying someone was accessing my PC without permission. She then handed me over to a bloke. I quickly realised what was going on. They started telling me to press the Windows key plus R, then type C.M.D. and Netstat. After that, the line cut out, and they rang back about six times. When I called them out on it, they finally hung up. Total scam, no doubt.Virgin MediaC. M. D.Netstat5 yearsMy home phone in Nottingham rang about 3pm on the 2nd of September 2021. The voice on the other end was an Indian-accented woman with awful English, claiming to be from some kind of tech support. I told her straight up I’m not a customer and not looking to switch. She kept saying I didn’t need to be with Virgin Media, even after I said I wasn’t with them at all. When I asked how they managed to get my number, she just hung up suddenly.NottinghamVirgin Media5 yearsGot a call from Virgin Media, so I just blocked the number straight away to stop them ringing me again.Virgin Media5 yearsOn 2nd September 2021 at 3:15 in the afternoon, the phone went dead just before anyone said anything. I could make out some noises in the background that reminded me of a call centre.5 yearsGot a call recently from someone pretending to be Virgin Media - total scam, trying to trick me into giving my details. Be careful, folks!Virgin Media5 yearsAnswerd and nothing but silence, glad I checked other reviews and saw this was most likely spam so blocked it straight away.5 yearsGot a call from a blocked number but nobody said a word. Just silence on the other end.5 yearsI got a call from someone who sounded like a woman with a Pakistani accent. She even used my first name, which was a bit creepy. I just told her to jog on and blocked the number straight away. Didn’t bother hearing her out at all. Definitely one of those dodgy scam calls - no clue how they even got hold of my number.PakistanSubmit Your Own Report (0161 528 6939)
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