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01616762497

☎️ 01616762497 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161676 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441616762497+44 161 676 24970161 676 2497+44-161-676-2497

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0161 676 2497 Tagged as:

manchester department of transport djs djs research sally wales department for transport fraudster water company tps

TimeLine of events for phone number 01616762497

  • Scam call from blocked number
    Aug
    2025
  • Alleged survey from Department Transport
    Jul
    2025
  • Caller claimed transport dept, warning
    Jul
    2025
  • Polite female caller, likely scam
    Jul
    2025
  • Three rings then scam hang-up
    Jul
    2025
  • Scam call from DVLA, suspicious
    Jul
    2025
  • Blocked Pakistani dribbler user comment
    Jun
    2025
  • Didn’t recognize number; suspicious call
    Jun
    2025
  • Suspicious call about transport survey
    Jun
    2025
  • Suspicious call, possible scam alert
    Jun
    2025
  • Wales resident received Manchester call
    Jun
    2025
  • Suspicious call, checked online result
    Jun
    2025
  • Suspicious call, likely a scam
    Jun
    2025
  • Get a grip on your life
    Jun
    2025
  • Unwanted survey call, number leak
    Jun
    2025
  • Legitimate market research call received
    Jun
    2025
  • Potential scam caller, survey mentioned
    May
    2025
  • Received nuisance call, didn't answer
    May
    2025
  • No message left, didn't answer
    May
    2025
  • VoIP numbers often indicate scams
    May
    2025
  • Caller hung up immediately, frustrated
    May
    2025
  • Scammers call about timeshares and surveys
    May
    2025
  • Caller did not leave message
    May
    2025
  • Scam reported and blocked
    May
    2025
  • Survey call; unhappy, won't answer
    May
    2025
  • Genuine market research company confirmed
    May
    2025
  • Unsolicited call, unsure of legitimacy
    May
    2025
  • Missed call, no voicemail left
    Apr
    2025
  • Frequent hang-up calls, possible scam
    Apr
    2025
  • Caller hung up after confusion
    Apr
    2025
  • Report of survey scam activity
    Apr
    2025
  • Unknown caller, name not recognized
    Apr
    2025
  • AI scam interaction, amusing experience
    Mar
    2025
  • Blocked number labeled as spam
    Mar
    2025
  • Canceled survey call, blocked number
    Mar
    2025
  • Received silent call from PSG Research
    Mar
    2025
  • Caller linked to bank scam
    Mar
    2025
  • Suspected survey call; uncertain origin
    Feb
    2025
  • Silence when phone call answered
    Feb
    2025
  • Evening calls, presumed scam, unresponsive
    Jan
    2025
  • Possible scam call, hung up
    Jan
    2025
  • Scammers, broken English, bank compromise
    Dec
    2024
  • User reports scammer alert
    Dec
    2024
  • Inquired about age; no personal details
    Dec
    2024
  • Caller hung up; work interruption
    Dec
    2024
  • Unknown caller often sales-related
    Dec
    2024
  • Helpful conversation with legitimate researcher
    Nov
    2024
  • Received scam call, hung up
    Nov
    2024
  • Unwanted call, likely a scam
    Nov
    2024
Number Of Searches: 529 Number Of Comments: 48 First Seen: 12 November 2024 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Black Bourton(Oxfordshire), Cold Elm(Worcestershire), Felcourt(Surrey) and Oving(West Sussex).

01616762497 has 48 comments of which 14 x negative and 32 x neutral and 2 x positive

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01616762497 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01616762497 👆 is reported as a frequently unsolicited and suspicious number often linked to scam calls posing as surveys for various official bodies such as the Department of Transport, local councils, or utilities. Many users describe abrupt hang-ups, no messages left, or requests for personal information, prompting warnings to avoid engaging or returning calls. While some individuals have verified the connection to legitimate market research firms, notably DJS Research, most experiences involve mistrust due to calls coming at unusual times, lack of clear identification, or non-compliance with standard communication protocols. Caution is advised, particularly as some interactions resemble automated or AI-driven calls. Blocking the number and not responding is generally recommended to prevent potential fraud or nuisance.

Reports on phone number 01616762497

11 months
Got a call from a blocked number, turned out to be a scam.
12 months
Someone called saying it was a survey from the Department for Transport.
Department for Transport
12 months
I use call screening and caught a blokes voice mentioning the Department of Transport before I ended the call. About what poster No. 13 said, if they give you a number to ring back to ‘check’, just don’t bother calling it. Honestly, some people never learn!
Department of Transport
12 months
A woman called me, sounded quite nice and said it was for a transport survey that’d take about 15 to 20 minutes. When I asked if she could call back later, she was polite enough about it. Still, I’ve ended up blocking the number because I reckon it’s probably a scam.
12 months
They called, let it ring three times, then just ended the call - definitely a scam.
1 year
My landline got a call from this number, which I thought was odd since I’m ex-directory and don’t know how they found me. It was a woman’s voice pretending to be from the DVLA, and they called after 6pm! Who does that? Definitely a scam, so I just ignored it and hung up.
DVLA
1 year
Another dodgy call from someone in Pakistan. Straight to the block list.
Pakistan
1 year
Didn't answer the call since I didn't know the number and let it go to voicemail. Thing is, they never left any kind of message, which seemed a bit dodgy to me.
1 year
Got a call supposedly for a Dept of Transport survey. When I asked how they got my number, the person couldn’t tell me, so I just hung up.
Department of Transport
1 year
I picked up the phone since I was waiting for someone to ring me. The caller wanted me to take part in a quick survey about my travel plans, promising a £10 reward. I got an instant feeling something wasn’t right, especially with all the scam alerts flying around nowadays, so I just ended the call. Later on, I figured it was probably a scam - to give you that £10, they’d likely be trying to get your bank details or home address. Watch out folks!
1 year
Got a call from a Manchester number even tho I'm in Wales, no idea why. I just ended the call as soon as I picked up.
WalesManchester
1 year
Got a call from this number but missed it, so I looked it up here thinking it might be a scam. I'm from Wales too, which seems to be a common place for these calls to pop up.
Wales
1 year
Phone rang a couple of times then they cut off. Reckon it might be a scam.
1 year
Oi, whoever this is - Sally, Tina, or whatever - you really need to sort yourself out!
SallyTina
1 year
This posh sounding woman called claiming she got my number off the council, which is mad cos our number’s ex-directory. She said it was about some survey or something. We just hung up straight away, not having any of it.
1 year
Got a call earlier about some survey thing, sounded a bit dodgy to me. Seems like one of those scam calls if you ask me.
1 year
Saw 'Possible nuisance?' on caller ID, so I didn’t pick up or respond.
1 year
I didn’t answer and they never bothered to leave a message.
1 year
Didn’t bother leaving any voicemail. If it’s a VoIP number, it’s most likely some kind of scam call.
1 year
When I picked up, I just said, "Who's this then, ringing from Manchester? Make it quick." They didn't hang about and just cut me off straight away. If I ever track down who passed my number to them, I might end up behind bars for a long time. That's all I've got to say on that.
Manchester
1 year
They called but didn’t say anything or leave a voicemail.
1 year
I keep getting calls from them about surveys for my local council, but before that it was all about timeshares. Honestly, they seem like total scammers to me.
1 year
Marked it as a scam and blocked the number straight away.
1 year
Got a call from 01616762497, they claimed it was some kind of survey. Told them I was too busy to talk. If they ring back, I'll give them a piece of my mind!
1 year
Got a call yesterday but couldn’t pick up, was tied up. They didn’t leave any voicemail either. Not sure if it’s genuine or just some random spam, but it was totally unsolicited.
1 year
I looked up DJS Research on the internet and also verified their MRS registration, which the MRS confirmed meant they were a legit market research firm. After that, I answered their call and did the survey about my neighbourhood when they rang me back.
DJS ResearchMRS
1 year
Had my caller ID on but didn't answer, and they never left a message.
1 year
Just got one of those calls that drops as soon as you answer, definitely betting it’s some pricey line if you try ringing back. Seems like these calls come in waves, right? Like, nothing at all for ages, then suddenly they bombard you for weeks on end. Anyone else seeing the same pattern?
1 year
Got a call from a woman claiming to do a survey for PIC pension or something. I just told her I had no clue what she meant and she ended the call pretty quick.
1 year
Got a call from someone claiming to do a survey, but it was just a scam. Stay careful!
1 year
Got a call on my landline that’s got call blocking set up, so it has to say their name before I pick up. A woman said she was Tina James, but I don’t know anyone by that name, so I didn’t answer. They also didn’t leave any voicemail.
Tina James
1 year
Absolutely a scam, no doubt! I got a call from someone claiming to be "Sally, a sweet elderly lady" from "DJEarth." But it turned out to be some kinda AI thing. It only responded in a set way and could barely handle anything outside its script. Honestly, it was a bit of a laugh trying to throw it off and see how it'd react.
SallyDJEarth
1 year
Loads of people are saying this is from a legit survey company, but my phone marked it as spam so I just ended up blocking the number.
1 year
Got a call from someone claiming to do a survey for South Cambs Council but hung up halfway through. Decided to block the number with 1572.
South Cambridgeshire Council
1 year
Got a call from this number today (4th March 2025) on my landline. I answered but stayed silent, and there was no one talking on the other side, so I hung up. Later, I used 1471 and an automated message identified the caller as PSG Research Ltd.
PSG Research Ltd
1 year
My phone showed it as spam so I just ignored the call - happy I did after reading some reviews here saying it might be a bank scam.
1 year
Letting Google Assistant answer this number first, I was a bit surprised when they stayed on the line instead of just dropping the call. They claimed to be conducting a survey for the Cambridgeshire Council about rubbish collections. Since I actually live in Cambridgeshire, it made some sense, but it was odd because the call came from a Manchester area code. In the end, I just ended the call.
GoogleCambridgeshire CouncilCambridgeshireManchester
1 year
When I answered, there was complete silence on the other end.
1 year
Evenings are when they usually call, but we dont pick up anymore. Since they don't leave any messages, I'm guessing it's just some kind of scam.
1 year
This number called me a couple of times today, 28th January 2025. I ended up hanging up both times because it felt like one of those scam calls.
2 years
Had a call from someone who sounded like a scammer, just chit-chatting in what seemed like dodgy English, saying my bank was in trouble and I had to move money ASAP. I just told them to jog on, nice and quick!
2 years
Total con artist!
Fraudster
2 years
They called saying they were from Water Co. and just asked my age range. Didn’t share or ask for any other personal info.
Water Company
2 years
Some guy from DJS called to ask about water, but as soon as I said I was busy at work, he just cut me off without saying a word.
DJS
2 years
Got a missed call from someone I didn’t know. Left a voicemail but no actual message which is a bit odd. Normally, if it's legit, they’d say their name, company, reason for calling or some kind of reference number. If none of that’s there, 9 times out of 10 it’s just another sales or marketing call ignoring the TPS rules.
TPS
2 years
I got a call from a really nice woman about some research DJS Research was doing. After hanging up, I looked them up on the web and it turned out they’re a genuine company. So, I decided to assist her with the survey. Everything went smoothly, no problems at all.
DJS Research
2 years
Got a call about some water quality survey, but when I told them I wasn’t up for it, they just hung up on me.
2 years
I got a call from an unknown number and decided not to answer it. They never bothered to leave a voicemail either, so I’m pretty sure it was just some sort of spam or a marketing call I didn’t ask for.

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