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01616629025

☎️ 01616629025 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Vodafone Ltd (C&W). It is part of the phone block 161662 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441616629025+44 161 662 90250161 662 9025+44-161-662-9025

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0161 662 9025 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01616629025

  • Nuisance call, needs assistance urgently
    Mar
    2016
  • TRUECALLER effectively filters unwanted calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Issue receiving suspicious and persistent calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Received call, hung up quickly
    Jan
    2016
  • Cold calls are annoying nuisances
    Jan
    2016
  • Persistent, unhelpful, nuisance calls weekly
    Nov
    2015
  • Unwanted call at 4.15pm. Frustrated desireption21017
    Nov
    2015
  • Excessive calls, very annoying
    Oct
    2015
  • Nuisance energy call; reported
    Sep
    2015
  • Rude behavior leads to confrontation
    Jul
    2015
  • Do not answer this number
    Jun
    2015
  • Frequent unwanted phone calls frustration
    Jun
    2015
  • Telecoms need better scam protection
    May
    2015
  • Persistent calls considered harassment
    May
    2015
  • Questioning the purpose of register
    Apr
    2015
  • Call from rude man, husband
    Apr
    2015
  • Cold calling is extremely annoying
    Mar
    2015
  • Persistent cold caller, energy costs
    Mar
    2015
  • Scam targeting vulnerable individuals mercilessly
    Mar
    2015
  • Handling aggressive sales tactics negatively
    Mar
    2015
  • Rude caller from First Energy
    Mar
    2015
  • Elderly mother distressed by calls
    Feb
    2015
  • Caller was rude and persistent
    Feb
    2015
  • Rude caller, plans to report
    Feb
    2015
  • Invasive unwanted phone call
    Feb
    2015
  • Call received, then hung up
    Jan
    2015
  • Daily harassing calls, seeking help
    Jan
    2015
  • Received strange phone call, disconnected
    Jan
    2015
  • Hang up on rude salesman
    Jan
    2015
  • Specific contacts have unique ring tones
    Jan
    2015
  • Repeated calls from nuisance company
    Jan
    2015
  • This number is a scam
    Jan
    2015
  • Suspected scam call from HMRC
    Jan
    2015
  • received telemarketing call about savings
    Dec
    2014
  • Frustrated with repeated calls daily
    Dec
    2014
  • Rude caller, poor sense of humor
    Dec
    2014
  • Received call; claimed to be "enviro."
    Nov
    2014
  • Obnoxious caller, uncommunicative behavior
    Nov
    2014
  • Heated domestic dispute voicemail warning
    Nov
    2014
  • Calls disconnect when answered, frustrating
    Nov
    2014
  • Suspected scam call, will report
    Nov
    2014
  • Caller claimed to violate TPS rules
    Nov
    2014
  • Caller hung up abruptly, rude
    Nov
    2014
  • Persistent unwanted cold calls reported
    Nov
    2014
  • Unanswered calls, office chatter heard
    Apr
    2014
  • Caller identified as Emma, giggled
    Apr
    2014
  • Annoying silent calls received frequently
    Apr
    2014
  • TPS doesn't prevent cold calls
    Apr
    2014
  • Caller disconnects without speaking
    Apr
    2014
  • Rude company called about deceased
    Apr
    2014
  • Calls causing distress and harm
    Apr
    2014
  • Annoying calls about computer issues
    Mar
    2014
  • Unwanted repeated phone calls received
    Mar
    2014
  • Avoiding unwanted calls, trying alternatives
    Mar
    2014
  • Received suspicious call from unknown agent
    Mar
    2014
  • Answer call, silence tricks system
    Mar
    2014
  • Possible scam call about vouchers
    Mar
    2014
  • Grant for windows, unwanted call
    Mar
    2014
  • Unanswered calls, possible scam center
    Mar
    2014
  • Scam call; requested personal information
    Mar
    2014
  • Suspicious window replacement call received
    Mar
    2014
  • Unwanted calls, curious about origin
    Mar
    2014
  • Unwanted automated calls from Lothian
    Mar
    2014
  • Unresponsive call, possible cold caller
    Mar
    2014
  • Received call today at 5:30
    Feb
    2014
  • Constant unwanted calls, fax tone
    Feb
    2014
  • Fax machine tone heard only
    Feb
    2014
  • Caller ID displayed this number
    Jan
    2014
Number Of Searches: 296 Number Of Comments: 68 First Seen: 14 February 2014 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Elmhurst(Staffordshire), Pakefield(Suffolk) and Rosemelling(Cornwall).

01616629025 has 68 comments of which 57 x neutral and 11 x negative

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01616629025 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01616629025 👆 is reported as a persistently intrusive and nuisance number often linked to cold calling and scams, especially related to energy savings and home services. Many recipients, including vulnerable individuals, report frequent daily calls despite being registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Callers typically refuse to identify themselves clearly, hang up abruptly, or use aggressive or rude tactics. Attempts to call back usually result in fax tones or silence, suggesting automated call centres or scams. Users advise blocking the number, employing call filtering technologies, or using call screening services to minimise disruption. Overall, it is considered unwelcome, potentially fraudulent, and a source of considerable distress for those affected.

Reports on phone number 01616629025

10 years
Our caller ID displayed this number.
11 years
Just answered the phone when it rang, said hello, but there was loads of noise and then they hung up. I’ve got a disability and it’s really hard for me to keep getting up every time the phone rings. Can anyone tell me if this number is known for bothering people? Would really appreciate some help.
11 years
My phone never even rings when these people call because of a feature called TRUECALL built into it. I got this BT phone and it comes with this blocking service for free. If the number is saved in your contacts, the call comes through as normal. But if it's an unknown number, the phone asks the caller to say their name before you hear anything. Most end up hanging up right there. When someone does say their name, my phone finally rings and announces who’s calling in their own voice. Then I can choose to press 1 to answer or 2 to decline. It’s been a brilliant way to stop all those annoying calls. Honestly, get yourself a phone with TRUECALL - I did and it’s been a lifesaver!
11 years
Heads up about this number! For the past 4 months, they've been ringing me nonstop, attempting to hack into my t###er blocker by guessing wrong pins. I'd seriously recommend blocking this number to stop them from getting into your phone line. Stay safe everyone!
11 years
They rang me today around half past one, but I ended the call before anyone said anything. I’ve already put a complaint in with TPS.
Telephone Preference Service
11 years
What a pain, got a random call outta nowhere! Total annoyance!
11 years
For more than half a year, they've rung me up at the exact same hour each week. I'm always out working when they phone, so I've never picked up, and there's never a single message left on my answerphone either. Proper annoying lot, they are!
11 years
Got a call at 4.15 pm on 20/11/15, left nothing but silence when I picked up the answering machine. We’ve signed up to block any sales or cold calls, so how do these guys keep managing to ring us?? It’s just really frustrating!!22727
11 years
They ring me like 4 or 5 times daily, it's so irritating.
11 years
Had another annoying energy sales call today. Once I mentioned we’re on the TPS list and they shouldn’t be calling us, they just cut off. Feels like the new rules against these telemarketing scams aren’t doing much - definitely worth reporting them.
TPS
11 years
Total arsehole... I told him I was gonna pop round his workplace and shove the phone somewhere unpleasant, and then he just cut me off.
11 years
Got a call from a man asking if I was the house owner. I told him I was the daughter and asked what he wanted, then he just ended the call. Feeling annoyed, I tried calling back from both my mobile and landline, only to be met with this awful high-pitched sound that was really painful to listen to. The number actually showed up on my caller ID instead of saying "private" or "unknown." Thought it might be legit at first, but calling back was a really bad idea! Stay clear of this number!
11 years
every day, they call me at least three times. whenever i pick up, they just hang up straight away. honestly, sick of this now.
12 years
BT and other phone companies claim they can't block these calls since they supposedly can't trace who’s making them. But it’s pretty strange that their systems can still show the caller’s number and even charge me for it, while they say they have no clue. Honestly, it’s about time these telcos got their act sorted and put an end to these calls. The people behind them seem pretty dim, just reading from a script without answering anything. You can tell the heads of those firms aren’t much sharper either. Anyway, now that we’ve got the number, maybe it’s time for a bit of payback. ;-)
British Telecom
12 years
This number keeps ringing me almost every day even though I don’t pick up. It’s getting pretty annoying and honestly feels like they’re harassing me.
12 years
All we seem to receive is the noise of a fax machine.
12 years
Does anyone actually find that preference register helpful? I don’t see the point in it at all. I signed up ages ago but still get loads of random calls every day. Feels like it’s just there for show, no real difference!
12 years
Some bloke called and was really pushy, kept asking to speak with my husband. Before my husband even got the chance to pick up, the bloke just ended the call.
12 years
These cold calls are so irritating, honestly they’re just pathetic! There really ought to be stronger laws to put an end to this nonsense. It drives me crazy!!!!!
12 years
On the 24th of February, 2015, I got a pretty pushy call from someone trying to sell me ways to cut energy bills. The caller said he was in the area talking to a neighbour and wanted to have a quick chat with me too. I told him I’d prefer if he could just post me some details about any savings, but he said he couldn’t send anything by mail. After that, I just ended the call.
12 years
Total rip off - these nasty people just wanna scam money off folks who are easy targets. We should track down where they are and keep calling them nonstop, maybe even cut off their phone services.
12 years
Had a really irritating experience with a pushy salesperson. They were way too aggressive and it just put me off completely. Not the kind of call I wanted at all.
12 years
Picked up the phone at my partner's place and got asked if I was the owner. I said no and asked who was calling. The bloke said he was with First Energy. I told him the owner wasn’t home and to not bother ringing back. He just grunted “OK, fine” and as he hung up, I swear I heard him mutter something like “b*******d.” Lovely!
First Energy
12 years
This number has been ringing my 88 year old mum non stop and it's really upsetting her. She's on the no call list but it seems like they just don't care about it at all. After hearing the news recently, I'm hoping these kinds of firms finally get hit with some proper fines.
12 years
I had an interesting encounter with a chap who was rather pushy about speaking with the account holder. When I mentioned that they weren’t around and asked if he’d like to leave a message, he stubbornly declined to cooperate and wouldn’t even disclose his identity. When I threatened to report him if he called again, he had the audacity to hurl insults at me, calling me a W**ker, no less! He went on to claim that the Telephone Preference Service doesn’t apply to him since his company supposedly obtains lists from businesses that we’ve willingly provided our contact details to. It really is a pity there isn’t a way to block these calls like we can do with mobile devices!
Telephone Preference Service
12 years
Got a proper rude chap calling from this number, honestly, what a muppet. I’m definitely gonna report him.
12 years
Got a call from a wrong number, felt a bit annoying if you ask me.
12 years
When I answered the call from 0161 662 9025, I only heard a few beeps before they just put the phone down! Really strange behaviour.
12 years
For the past week, this number keeps leaving me voicemails every single day and it's really annoying me. I rang them back once, but it just sounded like some fax machine or an automated system. I don’t know how to stop these calls - they feel like harassment. Anyone got advice on what I can do?
12 years
This morning, on the 22nd of January, I received a call from this firm. When I answered, I could hear a young woman chatting away to someone in the background. As soon as I quipped, "Is there a gathering happening there?" the line went completely silent.
12 years
On 15/01/20, some pushy "sales bloke" rang me up and was pretty rude. I just ended the call straight away.
12 years
I’ve set up different ringtones for my mates, family and anyone else I actually want to pick up for. So, when my phone rings with the usual boring tone, I just let it ring off. If it truly matters, they’ll leave a voicemail and I can catch it then. Most of the time, those calls just don’t bother leaving anything.
12 years
Over the past few days, I've had a handful of calls from a firm claiming they're based somewhere in Essex, maybe Colchester? Really getting on my nerves now, nonstop pestering from these lot.
ColchesterEssex
12 years
Got a call from this number and checked with the Home Office - they confirmed it’s a total scam. They’re definitely not from any visa service. Please make sure to report this to the proper authorities.
Home Office
12 years
Got a ring from what sounded like a hectic call centre. When I mentioned we’re on the TPS list, the person said they were with HMRC and needed to verify my address. Tried calling the number back but all I got was a fax noise. Pretty dodgy if you ask me.
Telephone Preference ServiceHMRC
12 years
Got a call from a person trying to chat about how to save cash. Definitely one of those telemarketer calls.
12 years
This number keeps ringing me up on my phone, sometimes like four or five times daily, and it's driving me mad. Does anyone know how I can put an end to this?
12 years
Got a call today from some bloke who was pretty rude, asking if I owned the house. I told him I was a burglar, and he replied that he was calling about a government scheme to help people be more eco-friendly. I joked that I’m already green enough since my name’s Kermit. He didn’t find it funny at all and just ended the call. Clearly, he could do with learning to take a joke.
Kermit
12 years
This number called me out of the blue, so I asked who was speaking. The guy just said "enviro" or something like that. I told him I wasn’t interested and ended the call. At least now I’ve got a company name they seem to be using.
Enviro
12 years
I got a call from this really annoying bloke who refused to tell me the reason for ringing.
12 years
Got a voicemail the other day that sounded like some sort of argument at home - something about a girl being pregnant and it was quite a heated thing with a couple of men talking. Didn’t really pay attention to the whole message before I ended up deleting it.
12 years
Every time I pick up, the call just cuts off. It’s so annoying, especially since we’re on the TPS and listed as ex-directory.
12 years
Got a ring from someone claiming to be from a local firm, offering £50 off vouchers for boiler or central heating servicing. I decided to entertain it and now I’m waiting on another call from them sometime today. I’ll update with the company’s name once I find out more.
12 years
I answered a call from this number and after a moment, a man asked if I owned the property. He said he was ringing for 1st Energy or something similar, targeting customers below 75 years old. I told him I’m registered with the TPS and that he’s not allowed to call me. He insisted that if I was on TPS, then the call shouldn’t have gone through. I explained that they’re supposed to check the TPS list first before making calls. He then claimed they’re using some new database, saying something about updates. I just said I wasn’t interested in arguing and ended the call. I’ve since blocked this number so it won’t bother me again.
1st EnergyTelephone Preference ServiceTPS
12 years
I answered the call then quickly ended it.
12 years
This firm keeps ringing me up even though I’m signed up with the TPS. When I told the bloke to take me off their calling list, he claimed it wasn’t against the law unless you’re ex-directory or on the TPS. I told him I am on the TPS, but he just brushed it off like I was making stuff up on the spot. Honestly, these companies and others like them should be stopped from doing any cold calls at all. They’re such a nuisance.
Telephone Preference ServiceTPS
13 years
Got a couple of calls earlier today, but when I answered, there was nobody there to actually talk to me. All I could really hear was noise in the background, like people chatting away at some busy office.
13 years
Got a call from this number asking for the homeowner. I asked who it was, and the caller said “Emma.” Then she just started laughing and suddenly ended the call. Weird stuff.
Emma
13 years
Been getting loads of calls where nobody picks up, really frustrating to deal with.
13 years
I always assumed the TPS blocked unwanted calls to my personal phone. This number is a total pain though, and I definitely don't want them ringing me again. Such a hassle!
TPSPreference Service
13 years
They just cut the call straight away.
13 years
Some bloke from a firm named Select rang up looking for my grandad who’s passed away. I told him straight away and asked him to take my grandad off their list. Couple of hours later, the same company rings again, this time asking for my nan. I explained to the same guy that my nan’s got dementia, and he just said, “It’s not my problem your grandad’s dead and your nan’s ill,” then just hung up. If I can track down where they’re based, I swear I’ll go round and sort him out properly. Absolute bloody wanker.
Select
13 years
My dad has bad anxiety and depression, plus some paranoia, and these constant calls are really doing him no good. I just can’t understand what good could possibly come from this kind of harassment. Can anyone explain why they would keep ringing like this? It’s just making his health worse.
13 years
This number keeps ringing me up, trying to sort out my computer issues. It's quite annoying, honestly.
13 years
They keep ringing me like 3 times every day which is proper annoying. I've already told them to put me on the call preference list, but they just don’t listen and carry on calling. Such a pain!
13 years
Got a call while I was out today but decided not to answer. Thinking I might just pick up the phone, leave it hanging, and hope their system eventually drops my number. Worth a shot, I guess.
13 years
On Monday, the 24th of March at approximately 1:40 PM, I got a rather peculiar phone call from this number. An individual named Callum was on the line, asking me, "How are you feeling?" I replied politely with, "I'm fine," only for him to abruptly hang up on me. After a quick search, I discovered that the number is tied to a fax line. I'm quite irked by this whole affair, as it seems to be a flagrant waste of both my time and my company's resources. Given that my number is ex-directory, I can't fathom how they even obtained it in the first place. It's left me rather frustrated, to say the least.
Callum
13 years
I rang BT and they told me the best thing to do is pick up the phone but then just leave it resting at your ear without saying a word! Apparently, these calls come from a call centre that automatically dials numbers nearby. If you stay quiet, their system assumes the line’s disconnected and removes it from their list. Plus, the call shows up on your phone bill as well!
BT
13 years
Got a call from some bloke claiming to be with a firm called Select, said they were working nearby. Asked if I'd be interested in vouchers for kitchen, bathroom or window stuff. They said they’d ring back if I agreed. Smells like a scam to me, definitely hanging up next time!
Select
13 years
I picked up the phone, and this chap informed me that I was eligible for a grant to install new windows. When I replied that I had no interest in replacing my windows, he insisted that there would be no costs involved. Curious about how he managed to get my number, given that I'm signed up with the BT preference service, he seemed rather taken aback and then abruptly ended the call.
13 years
I keep gettin calls from this number, and when I pick up it sounds like a call centre but no one actually speaks. Tried calling back once and all I got was some fax machine noise. Weird!
13 years
Today I got a call where they knew my name and even my address without me saying a thing. They kept asking for my date of birth and some personal financial stuff too. They said they had sent a letter and to call back after I’d read it. Anyway, I later found out this number is linked to a scam, so I tried ringing back and all I got was a fax machine noise...
13 years
This number's been ringing me non stop and I have no idea where they got my number from, I’m not owing anyone money and I’m not one to believe in stuff like that.
13 years
Got a phone call earlier about some kind of deal on window replacements. I told them I'm on the TPS list, but they didn't really seem to care. They said they use an auto dialler and that someone would ring me again, saying I didn't have to buy anything if I didn't want to. Felt pretty sketchy to me.
Telephone Preference Service
13 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with Lothian Market Research. Had no clue why they were ringing me, sounded like an automated system ignoring the TPS list. The bloke on the phone said his name was Fred, but that was the only info he would give, saying it was all he was ‘allowed’ to share. Pretty sure the same firm rang me just the day before and I already told them not to bother calling again.
Lothian Market ResearchFred
13 years
I tried calling them back but got nothing but a fax noise. You could hear someone breathing on the line but no one spoke, with some voices in the background like it might be a call centre. After about a minute, the call just ended on their side.
13 years
I got a ring from this number about 5.30 this evening.
13 years
They keep ringing us repeatedly, yet all we hear is the sound of a fax machine. Quite peculiar, really. Some people need to find a hobby or something more meaningful to do!

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