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01616695608

☎️ 01616695608 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161669 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441616695608+44 161 669 56080161 669 5608+44-161-669-5608

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0161 669 5608 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01616695608

  • Caller asked tenant status, withheld source
    Jun
    2025
  • Suspicious automated bank transaction alert
    May
    2022
  • Scam cold call, block number
    Apr
    2021
  • Unwanted call was blocked
    Apr
    2021
  • Message left, blocked shortly after
    Apr
    2021
  • Missed call, no message received
    Apr
    2021
  • Ignoring scam call about warranty
    Apr
    2021
  • Blocked P#### due to scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Unknown number from Manchester, didn't answer
    Apr
    2021
  • Unwanted silent call, TPS listed
    Apr
    2021
  • Lots of confusion, likely a scam
    Apr
    2021
  • User experiences scam phone call
    Apr
    2021
  • Scam call pretending Sky protect
    Apr
    2021
  • Caller asks about car accident
    Apr
    2021
  • Renew appliance insurance policy-required action
    Apr
    2021
  • Repeated washing machine warranty scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Doubted authenticity of Callum Smith's call
    Apr
    2021
  • Questioning legitimacy of car accident
    Apr
    2021
  • False accident claim telemarketing call
    Apr
    2021
  • Scammers in car accidents discouraged
    Apr
    2021
  • Received scam call about car
    Apr
    2021
  • Frustrated with unwanted sales call
    Apr
    2021
  • Reported scam call received
    Apr
    2021
  • Alleged call from AVRO ignored
    Apr
    2021
  • "Boiler room scam, block number."
    Apr
    2021
  • Suspicious call, report to authorities
    Apr
    2021
  • Fraudulent call about car accident
    Apr
    2021
  • Confused caller about missing equipment
    Apr
    2021
  • Received unexpected call about insurance
    Apr
    2021
  • Beware of insurance scam calls
    Apr
    2021
  • User blocked someone with gratitude
    Apr
    2021
  • Scam call claiming warranty expiration
    Apr
    2021
  • Blocking calls from different numbers
    Apr
    2021
  • User comment: "blocked, fraudulent."
    Apr
    2021
  • Received suspicious call about warranty
    Apr
    2021
  • Ignored call, have caller display
    Apr
    2021
  • Missed call. Caller disconnected quickly
    Apr
    2021
  • Receiving frequent unwanted calls, frustrating
    Apr
    2021
  • Suspicious call, felt like scam
    Apr
    2021
  • User received unknown blocked call
    Apr
    2021
  • Unwanted calls from Calum Smith
    Apr
    2021
  • Background noise sounded like call center
    Apr
    2021
  • Assumed scammer, number now blocked
    Apr
    2021
  • Message indicates obvious repetitive scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Thankful to avoid accident call
    Apr
    2021
  • Frequent consecutive phone calls
    Apr
    2021
  • Missed call, likely spam, blocked
    Apr
    2021
  • Checking unknown numbers before calling
    Apr
    2021
  • Silent user comment, no words
    Apr
    2021
  • Warns about potential marketing scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Unfamiliar number, uncertain about source
    Apr
    2021
  • Recently disconnected or ended call
    Apr
    2021
  • Claimed accident, argued source verification
    Apr
    2021
  • Annoying caller in damage dispute
    Apr
    2021
  • User just ended phone call
    Apr
    2021
  • Unwanted call with aggressive salesperson
    Apr
    2021
  • False alarm from washing machine company
    Apr
    2021
  • Declined to renew appliance insurance
    Apr
    2021
  • Angry fake accident scam call
    Apr
    2021
  • Caller knew personal info, scamming
    Apr
    2021
  • Caller was a scam
    Apr
    2021
  • Call left as silent - ignored
    Apr
    2021
  • User upset by telemarketer personalization
    Apr
    2021
  • Callers hang up on mobile
    Apr
    2021
  • Confusion over receiving unsolicited calls
    Apr
    2021
  • Warning about unsolicited, fake calls
    Apr
    2021
Number Of Searches: 416 Number Of Comments: 64 First Seen: 04 April 2021 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Anton(Hampshire) and Stevenstone(Devon).

01616695608 has 64 comments of which 19 x negative and 45 x neutral

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01616695608 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01616695608 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance and scam source frequently targeting recipients with calls about supposed expired warranties on household appliances or claims of involvement in recent car accidents. Callers often use aggressive or deceptive tactics, sometimes knowing partial personal details, to elicit financial information or pressure into unnecessary insurance renewals. Multiple users confirm no legitimate affiliation with these services and raise concerns over unsolicited calls despite registration with the Telephone Preference Service. The majority of contacts come from call centres with evident scripted approaches and have been universally blocked or ignored. Potential victims are advised to treat such calls with suspicion, avoid sharing sensitive data, and report the number to authorities to prevent misuse.

Reports on phone number 01616695608

1 year
Got a call asking whether I own my place, rent privately, or live in council housing. Wouldn’t tell me where they’d got my number from.
4 years
I received an automated notification claiming that my bank has processed two transactions: one for £600 and another for quite a few thousand pounds. However, when I attempted to return the call, I was met with a “number not recognised” message-very strange indeed!
5 years
Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, didn’t pick up and it went straight to my filter. Pretty sure it was a dodgy scam. Blocking it now.
5 years
Stopped a random call I didn't ask for.
5 years
Left a message but got blocked afterwards.
5 years
Just got a call from P####, definitely a scam, blocked straight away!
5 years
Some bloke called me, claiming I’d been in a car crash. I told him I hadn’t, then he asked if it happened within the last two years. I was like, are you hunting for people involved in car accidents or what? Haha. Ended up blocking the number - just another dodgy scam, honestly.
5 years
Got a call from some bloke with a thick London twang saying our washing machine warranty had expired. We had a laugh, thinking he meant our mate’s machine, and told him they weren't around anymore. I reckon that threw him off a bit! Our washing machine’s been going about 15 years now, but we kept that quiet. The whole thing felt a bit dodgy, so I’m sure it was a scam.
London
5 years
Just received a call from 01616695608, and it’s yet another dodgy attempt to pull a fast one.
5 years
Got a voicemail from someone saying they were from AVRO energy. They told me to call back to give my electricity reading and sort out a payment. Decided to just ignore it.
AVRO
5 years
People who scam others with fake car accident calls really shouldn't be let near phones at all!
5 years
Another one this week trying to get me to renew a washing machine guarantee. So dull and obviously a scam. Can't believe how many calls I'm getting about this!
5 years
Got a call but no voicemail or anything.
5 years
I got a call from 01616695608 telling me my Sky protect subscription was up. I told them that couldn't be right because we pay by standing order every month. Then, the line just went dead. These scammers are always trying something dodgy! 😡
Sky
5 years
Got a call from some bloke named Callum Smith! Asked if I'd had any accidents in the past couple of years. Nope, not me - I'm pretty careful with my driving, haha. Maybe he's got the wrong person or mixed up with someone else on the insurance? Don’t think so! I only drive my van, so it can't be me. The guy was quite polite mind, quite young too, but definitely not legit. Just some lad pretending, I guess.
Callum Smith
5 years
Got a call but no one spoke. I’ve already signed up with the TPS, so not sure what that’s about.
Preference Service
5 years
Got a really annoying call from some company trying to sell me warranties for my appliances, which I don’t even have or need. The person calling was pretty clueless and just kept going on about extending warranties, even though all my appliances are well over ten years old. Total waste of time!
5 years
I got a call from 0161 669 5608 but I had no clue who it could be. I don’t know anyone in Manchester, so I just let it ring out.
Manchester
5 years
Got a call about an accident claim from the last three years. When I said I hadn’t had one, the caller guessed maybe another person living with me did and went ahead pretending it was me! Told him if he rang a fourth time I’d report him. He hung up pretty quick after that. Blocked the number straightaway.
5 years
Just got a dodgy call, definitely a scam.
5 years
Got a call from a woman claiming my washing machine's warranty had expired. I told her I don't even have a warranty for my machine that's 4 years old and that it sounded like a scam. I asked her to take my number off their list and stop bothering me. She hung up right after! Definitely a waste of time.
5 years
Got a call telling me I was involved in an accident with my car, but it was completely fake.
5 years
Today, 14th April 2021, about 10:52 am, I had a ring from 01616695608. The person on the other end started talking about my car being in an accident or something. Pretty sure it's one of those scams, so I just hung up straight away.
5 years
This number was just a boiler room scam, don’t bother answering and make sure to block it.
5 years
I received a phone call claiming they were looking into a car crash I supposedly was part of. I informed the caller that I hadn’t been in any such accident, and, rather abruptly, she just terminated the call. Given that my family has connections with the police, I made sure to report this peculiar encounter to them. If you happen to receive a similar call, I strongly advise you to steer clear of divulging any financial information.
5 years
Received a call concerning Sky equipment that I'm not even in possession of - unless they were referring to my Piper Cherokee aircraft, of course!
Sky
5 years
I received a call today regarding the expiration of our washing machine insurance. I informed them that another provider has us sorted until the autumn season. When I inquired about their name, I couldn’t quite catch it. They abruptly ended the call as soon as I questioned their reason for contacting me.
5 years
A lady called me, somehow had my name and postcode. She said that the insurance on my fridge freezer and washing machine had lapsed and could be reinstated on the spot. The truth is, I don't have insurance on them! I told her to send the paperwork my way and that I'd think it over before making any decisions. To be honest, I’m highly sceptical that I’ll see anything come through my door!
5 years
I received a phone call from someone claiming they were looking into a car accident I supposedly had a hand in. Despite my insistence that I haven’t been in any sort of collision, the caller abruptly ended the conversation. Given that my relatives are affiliated with the police, I decided it best to inform them about the encounter. If you get a similar call, steer clear of sharing any personal financial information!
5 years
This bloke with an Asian accent who said his name was Daniel gave me a ring about some washing machine warranty that had expired. I told him mine was already knackered, and then he tried going on about covering other appliances under warranty too. I asked if he was a fan of YouTube just to waste time, then ended the call. When I rang the number back, a robotic voice came on saying it was about sales and marketing. After reading a few comments here, I reckon it’s some sort of scam or dodgy deal. I’ve blocked the number now.
DanielYouTube
5 years
After I’d finished eating, I went ahead and blocked the number. Turns out, I’ve been getting calls from a bunch of different numbers too.
5 years
01616695608 rang me and from the noise in the background it was obvious it was a call centre. The bloke said the warranty on my fridge and washing machine had expired. When I asked for the exact length of the warranty and when it ended, the guy, who had an Asian accent, just said “today”. I told him it sounded like a scam to get my bank details. He actually had the cheek to say I was being rude! Thankfully, he hung up before I could really give him a piece of my mind. BEWARE - this is a dodgy scam call.
5 years
I put it straight on the blacklist, scam for sure.
5 years
I ended the call because there was loads of noise in the background, sounded like a hectic call centre.
5 years
I have a block on it because of marketing scams.
5 years
Got a text saying I missed a call from this number, but I didn’t ring back right away. I always make sure to look up the number first, especially if it's showing as private. After seeing your warning, I went ahead and blocked it. Really appreciate the heads up, cheers!
5 years
This number rang me earlier but I chose not to pick up since my phone shows who’s calling.
5 years
My phone rang but I couldn’t get to it quick enough to pick up, and there was no voicemail or message after. Since I don’t have contacts in Manchester, I’m guessing it was some sort of cold call or scam. I’ve just blocked the number now.
Manchester
5 years
This is definitely a scam, they left a voicemail just repeating "hello, hello, hello" over and over again. Very suspicious.
5 years
Blocked another caller, cheers for the heads up.
5 years
No clue who was behind 01616695608 calling me.
5 years
This number keeps ringing me nonstop!
5 years
I reckon it’s a scam, they just cut me off mid-call.
5 years
Got a call but they didn’t say anything or leave a voicemail, so I’m pretty sure it’s just a scam. I’ve blocked the number now.
5 years
They rang me like five times back to back.
5 years
I got a call from a blocked number, no idea who it was.
5 years
Got a call but nobody spoke, then they just ended it after a brief moment.
5 years
Every time I asked where they had gotten my info from, they just kept ringing me again and again. Some bloke kept insisting that I’d been in a car accident in the last couple of years and said he got my details from my insurance firm. It was proper annoying. The guy said his name was Calum Smith.
Calum Smith
5 years
I got a call telling me I'd been in some kind of accident. Luckily, that isn't true at all! Feels good to know I'm safe.
5 years
I’ve just ended the call.
5 years
She insisted I was involved in an accident and got quite defensive when I inquired about how she came by my name and phone number.
5 years
I received a call regarding a small bump I had on the road. When I mentioned the incident where my vehicle turned over, the chap on the line was all, "Oh, not that one!" I thought to myself, "Surely, there's no other." What a bother! Just another annoying caller.
5 years
I’ve just ended the call.
5 years
A lady rang me up, clearly aware of my name and address. She prattled on about my household appliance service plan nearing its end. When I challenged her on the validity of her claims, she lashed out with some rather unpleasant words. Quite an unpleasant experience, to say the least!
5 years
I keep receiving calls from someone named Alex, claiming that my washing machine service is overdue. Quite frustrating, as it genuinely isn't, yet it seems like I’m inundated with these kinds of calls every single day!
Alex
5 years
I reached out to sort out my appliance insurance, which apparently lapsed three days back, according to their records. I requested that they send the details in writing. Honestly, the appliances in question are quite ancient at this point, so I'm not inclined to go through the hassle of insuring them anyway!
5 years
I received a call from someone insisting that I had been involved in an accident. They became quite irate when I hinted that it might be a dodgy scam call.
5 years
A lady rang me up, and to my surprise, she was aware of my name and even mentioned my old address. She claimed that one of my kitchen gadgets was on the brink of expiry. I wasted no time and hung up, immediately blocking her number by dialling 1572 with BT. It’s shocking to think that these deceitful individuals continue their underhanded tactics even in these challenging times. How come they have the audacity to stoop this low?
5 years
I've just ended a call...complete con artist!
5 years
I’ve just ended a call and didn’t say a word.
5 years
I had a rather peculiar encounter with someone named "Adam Wilson," who somehow had my name and home address at his fingertips. It concerned some kitchen gadgets or the like. Just a tad baffling, honestly. I must admit, I got slightly irked when he told me off for being impolite. How very odd!
Adam Wilson
5 years
Keeps cutting off! Those relentless blokes have been giving my mobile a right old go as well!
5 years
It's quite amusing, but he just rang me as well! I can't quite fathom why we keep receiving calls from these UK numbers when I’m on the TPS list! What’s the point of signing up if it doesn’t seem to make a difference?
UKTPS
5 years
I've received a rather dubious call from an ambulance chaser, spinning a yarn about a fictitious accident. I do hope that any genuine companies using this number don’t require to get in touch, as I’ve had to block it. Perhaps you might want to inquire with Gamma Telecoms regarding their clientele if you find yourself in that position.
Gamma Telecoms

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