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01616947529

☎️ 01616947529 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161694 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441616947529+44 161 694 75290161 694 7529+44-161-694-7529

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0161 694 7529 Tagged as:

o2 vodafone manchester ethan india birmingham mcdonald ' s julie asia sky

TimeLine of events for phone number 01616947529

  • User received scam call, hung up
    Oct
    2019
  • Blocked phone number after silent call
    Oct
    2019
  • Advising against picking something up
    Oct
    2019
  • Call was not answered
    Sep
    2019
  • Ignored unknown number, possibly scam
    Sep
    2019
  • Received suspicious call from scammer
    Sep
    2019
  • Possible scammer pretending to be O2
    Sep
    2019
  • Suspicious call from alleged O2
    Sep
    2019
  • Received suspicious calls from unknown number
    Sep
    2019
  • Received suspicious call from O2
    Aug
    2019
  • Unwanted persistent calls, never answered
    Aug
    2019
  • Possible scam phone call from O2
    Aug
    2019
  • Missed 2 silent foreign calls
    Aug
    2019
  • Potential O2 phishing scam alert
    Aug
    2019
  • user provides a phone number
    Aug
    2019
  • Received cold calls on WiFi
    Aug
    2019
  • 02 Wifi spot access alert
    Jul
    2019
  • Confusion about unknown phone number
    Jul
    2019
  • Ignored unknown caller, looked them up
    Jul
    2019
  • Frequent silent calls from Manchester
    Jul
    2019
  • Ignore call/question, received fraudulent text
    Jul
    2019
  • Received calls from unwanted numbers
    Jul
    2019
  • Received call from Manchester male
    Jul
    2019
  • Contacted o2 from Waitrose WiFi.
    Jul
    2019
  • Prank call with wrong name
    Jul
    2019
  • Suspicious call: accident scam attempted
    Jul
    2019
  • Rejected incoming phone call purposefully
    Jul
    2019
  • Foreign language heard, mistaken identity
    Jul
    2019
  • Ignore calls from 02 employee
    Jun
    2019
  • Unsolicited call about son's competition
    Jun
    2019
  • Identifying as Finance at O2
    Jun
    2019
  • Incomplete and random digits provided
    Jun
    2019
  • Unsolicited call from different locations
    May
    2019
  • Suspected fraudulent call, didn't answer
    May
    2019
  • Sketchy phone call from India
    May
    2019
  • Scam call, "can you hear me?"
    May
    2019
  • Missed call, checked website, gratitude
    May
    2019
  • Warning about potential scammers
    May
    2019
  • Warning of potential scam, avoid
    May
    2019
  • Warning about scam with wifi
    May
    2019
  • Warning: Potential scam, avoid picking up
    May
    2019
  • Unknown caller with potential scam
    May
    2019
  • Scam call pretending to be O2
    May
    2019
  • Stolen data used for scams
    Apr
    2019
  • Unknown calls, partner doesn't answer
    Apr
    2019
  • O2 offer, compared tariff, Blacklisted
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call about fake contract
    Apr
    2019
  • Unwanted call, relentless sales tactics
    Apr
    2019
  • Scammer posing as O2 representative
    Apr
    2019
  • Asian cold callers are scammers
    Mar
    2019
  • Questioned how O2 obtained details
    Mar
    2019
  • Providing a phone number: 0161 694 7529
    Mar
    2019
  • Sudden break after hearing name
    Mar
    2019
  • Flagged as scam or annoyance
    Mar
    2019
  • Possible scam missed call text
    Mar
    2019
  • Unanswered calls without voicemails received
    Mar
    2019
  • Experiencing persistent unwanted calls
    Mar
    2019
  • Asking about the term "quiddy"
    Mar
    2019
  • Accusation of deceit and disbelief
    Mar
    2019
  • Received 100 Quiddys from them
    Mar
    2019
  • Request for identification on call
    Mar
    2019
  • Block frequent, persistent unknown caller
    Mar
    2019
  • Received suspicious call about promotion
    Mar
    2019
  • Call from incorrect provider, suspicious
    Mar
    2019
  • Vodafone call center sold details
    Mar
    2019
  • Warning about potential fraudulent phone calls
    Mar
    2019
  • Unrecognized caller left creepy voicemail
    Mar
    2019
  • Multiple unsolicited calls despite precautions
    Mar
    2019
  • Missed calls with no messages
    Mar
    2019
  • "Scam caller posing as O2"
    Mar
    2019
  • Excited as the first comment
    Feb
    2019
  • Caller made multiple harassing calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Reference to an Indian individual
    Feb
    2019
  • Having trouble with missed calls
    Feb
    2019
  • User wants to learn English
    Feb
    2019
  • Unknown unwanted call - potential scam
    Feb
    2019
Number Of Searches: 1818 Number Of Comments: 73 First Seen: 23 February 2019 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Crymych(Pembrokeshire), Eddington(Berkshire), Landbeach(Cambridgeshire), Ringley(Lancashire) and White Island(County Fermanagh).

01616947529 has 73 comments of which 32 x neutral and 40 x negative and 1 x positive

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01616947529 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01616947529 👆 is reported as a persistent scam call frequently claiming to be from O2, targeting individuals who have recently used O2 or public WiFi hotspots. Callers often know the recipient’s name, creating a convincing but suspicious approach to offer deals or promotions. Common tactics include silent calls, background noise, and requests for personal or payment information. Many users report multiple calls from similar Manchester-based numbers, with some indicating involvement of overseas call centres. The calls are unwelcome, intrusive, and often linked to phishing or fraud attempts. Recipients strongly recommend ignoring, blocking the number, and avoiding sharing any details. This number is widely recognised as a nuisance and a scam, and caution is advised to prevent potential identity or financial theft.

Reports on phone number 01616947529

7 years
Someone claimed to be from Sky and asked for a bit of my time. I ended the call straight away since it seemed like a total scam.
Sky
7 years
Got a call earlier today - the line was dead quiet and then it just hung up. I did connect to some free Wi-Fi in a busy spot, but only for a short while, so maybe that's how they found me. Anyway, after seeing what others have said about this number, I’ve gone ahead and blocked it on my phone.
7 years
Best to avoid answering this one.
7 years
Answered the phone, but no one spoke. Just silence for a bit, then they ended the call.
7 years
I got a call from this number but didn’t pick up. I don’t usually answer calls from unknown numbers. Seems like it’s probably some kind of scam.
7 years
Got a call from some scammer pretending to be O2, they even mentioned the name I use to log into public WiFi. Quite creepy if you ask me!
7 years
Someone said they was from O2 and wanted my name? I told them if they Really were O2 they’d know it already. Then I just ended the call! Definitely a scam!
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with O2 and they even knew my name. Felt a bit fishy so I just ended the call and blocked the number.
7 years
Some woman said it was my "Lucky day" and that she "worked for O2" - I knew that was rubbish so I just pretended to cough and ended the call. Not long ago I was at an NHS clinic getting checked and used their free WiFi; creepy enough, that same number rang me less than 5 minutes after I joined the network so I got really spooked and didn’t answer. But today, for some reason, I actually picked up when they called again, lol.
O2
7 years
Seems like the #### must’ve scooped up my digits from somewhere like McDonald’s or some rubbish like that, cause they knew my full name and claimed to be from o2, even though I ain't got shit to do with o2.
McDonald ' s
7 years
Didnt answer it once. They rang me 4 times over just one week.
7 years
Got a call from someone saying they were with O2 and even knew my name. They tried to pitch a cheaper plan with them. I told them I wasn't interested and then they sounded properly annoyed like "You dont want a cheaper deal??" Bit suspicious but not sure what the scam would be.
7 years
Got two calls from this number I didnt answer, second one left a message that was like 40 secs of just background noise, sounded like some overseas call centre but no actual words said in the voicemail.
7 years
Just got a dodgy call pretending to be from O2, total phishing scam.
7 years
They just rang me, using the WiFi at my local doctors. Had to register through O2 with my name and number, but nobody picked up. Looks like one of those cold calls trying to drum up business.
7 years
01616947529 kept calling me, just like others mentioned. They claimed I used an O2 wifi hotspot. Seems sketchy and super irritating!
7 years
I got a call from this number too, and the only WiFi I’ve been on recently that's not mine was the NHS one at the hospital nearby, so it left me puzzled. They keep ringing me every now and then but I usually just leave it or decline the call.
NHS
7 years
I answered but just stayed quiet, he kept asking if this was Alice, kept saying hello?? I ended the call without knowing anything about the number, then blocked it. Later I looked it up like my folks do and came across this, really useful stuff.
Alice
7 years
Someone rang me asking if I was _____, i didnt say anything and just ended the call. Then like 5 mins later I got a text from “o2” who i don’t even have as my provider, talking about fraud. Seems like they try texting as well now.
7 years
0161 640 0311 keeps ringing me from loads of different Manchester numbers. They never say a word before hanging up. I just block every single one, but they just keep switching numbers. Not once have I talked to a real person.
Manchester
7 years
I've received a couple of calls from these blokes, and it’s bloody annoying!
7 years
Got a call from Manchester, bloke had an accent and actually said my name, I said yeah that's me and he asked what network I’m on, I said don’t use one and he just didn’t know what to say. He hung up pretty quick after that.
Manchester
7 years
I rang the number back and ended up speaking to some call centre for o2. They said because I was connected to the WiFi at Waitrose, I could get special deals and discounts. I told them I wasn’t interested and the woman sounded proper gutted ??! What a dumb move! I’m not even an o2 customer!
Waitrose
7 years
Some bloke phoned askin for Mr Hunt (thats not me tho). Jokingly I once logged into free wifi at Liverpool and Manchester airports usin the name Mike Hunt (say it quick and you'll see why). Bet this scammer got it from there. I just told him wrong number and ended the call.
HuntLiverpoolManchesterMike Hunt
7 years
Got a call from this number telling me I’d been in a car crash. I told them I was speaking to the local police and then they just hung up straight away.
7 years
I answered the call and heard people talking in some language I didn’t recognise. When I said hello, a man asked in English “Is this Julie?” I told him no. He asked again, “Julie, right?” and I just said no once more. Then he went, “Sorry, wrong number.”
Julie
7 years
I just ignored the call.
7 years
Got a bloke on the phone who said he was Mike from 02, but I wouldnt trust him for a sec. Best thing to do is just pick up, tell em to jog on, and then end the call.
Mike
7 years
I got a call looking for my son Ethan. I asked who was calling and they said Ethan was at McDonald's and had joined some competition with O2. I told them that's my son, then they asked if he's under 18. I asked why they needed to know and then just hung up. He’s not even with O2, so just watch out for this one.
EthanMcDonald ' s
7 years
They claimed to be calling from O2’s Finance team.
O2
7 years
Got another call from these lot today, this time they said Manchester, but I’m almost certain it was Bosnia the last time. Blocked their number now.
ManchesterBosnia
7 years
My mobile alerted me that this was potentially a scam call, so I chose to ignore it entirely.
7 years
Bit dodgy, got a call like that while I was at work today. I chose not to answer and waited for the voicemail. It was some bloke with an Indian accent mumbling something in a foreign language before hanging up. If they seem to know your name, it might be from your pre-recorded voicemail message that kicks in when you don’t pick up. Best to check if your name’s in there. Don’t worry too much, it’s just amateurs trying to scam you into handing over cash or your account details. Just tell ‘em to f### off and hang up if you have to :)
7 years
Got a call but ignored it. Looked them up on this site, cheers for the help!
7 years
Total scammer, watch out!
7 years
Its a scam, better not to pick up.
7 years
This call is definitely from a scammer. Be super careful if you're using McDonald's wifi. They seem to have got my details from there and tried to get me to switch from O2. I’m gonna report it to the shop. Just block the number and don’t share anything with them.
McDonald
7 years
Total scam, just ignore the call!
7 years
From what I gathered, this bloke rang me and somehow knew my name, then started talking about something to do with 0². I thought, "why not just send a text if it’s legit?" so I ended the call. It felt dodgy straight away when he asked if I was (my name), so I just said "yeah" but all the warning bells were going off. He mentioned some kind of deal or offer and that’s when I decided to cut it off. Honestly, this was the first time I’ve ever had a scam call and I’m only 13, so I was proper scared. Seriously, don’t answer or share any details.
7 years
Total scam, just ignore it. They said they were from 02 and wanted to chat about my contract. I’ve never had an 02 contract in my life.
7 years
Vodafone’s call centres in India got hacked and my info got sold to some dodgy lads in Birmingham - all with thick Asian accents - saying they have this amazing “one time offer with another company”. They were oddly clear on how much they knew about me. Tried telling Vodafone and the cops, but they didn’t seem bothered at all. Almost managed to get the bloke to spill his address. Guess it saved me a trip and stopped him getting a smack!
VodafoneIndiaBirmingham
7 years
My other half's been getting calls from this number, but she never picks up and now after seeing these comments, she definitely won't be answering.
7 years
Got a call from O2 saying they had a deal and wanted to go over my tariff. They even got half my name right. Added to the blacklist straight away.
O2
7 years
This bloke keeps ringing me up saying I can get a free SIM card deal, just gotta cover the postage. Not sure how he got hold of my details but it’s a bit unsettling.
7 years
Got a call from someone pushing an O2 deal. They actually knew my proper name and all, but I told him I wasn’t interested and that I'd look up their deals online or visit a shop if I wanted. The guy was really pushy and kept pestering me. In the end, I just had to tell him goodbye and hang up because he wouldn’t take a hint.
7 years
I've come across a fraudster posing as someone from O2. They’re likely to request your card information. Beware!
7 years
These calls usually come from scammers based in Asia. They claim to have a special offer with O2. Then they ask for your card details to ‘sign you up’ for O2. Once they have your bank info, they use it to commit all sorts of fraud. I got caught out by this a few months back. Honestly, if you get an unexpected call from someone with an Asian accent, it’s probably a scam.
Asia
7 years
They said they got my info because I’d used O2 wifi before. I told them off cause they wouldn’t stop ringing and asked where they got my details from, that’s what they told me.
7 years
Received a call from the number 0161 694 7529, apparently linked to O2. Just thought I'd share for anyone else who's curious about it!
7 years
They used a different name and I’m just 13. I got really scared fast, once they said my name I just hung up. Can anyone tell me how they found out my name?
7 years
Absolute scammer and total pain in the neck!
7 years
They keep ringing but never say anything or leave a voicemail.
7 years
Got a message from this number saying I missed their call, but I was on my phone the whole time and never saw any incoming call. Seems like a trick to make me ring back and end up with a huge bill.
7 years
Like others have said, this number has phoned me 7 times today and even though I’ve blocked it, they keep ringing me nonstop.
7 years
What's a quiddy then?
7 years
This comment is clearly from the scammer themselves. Who do they believe they’re tricking? They must take us all for mugs.
7 years
They offered me a hundred quid.
7 years
Could you possibly ring me back or let me know who you are? The number is 01616947529. Cheers!
7 years
Got a call last night from someone saying I’d won a sim-only plan or some promo because I’d apparently used one of their O2 wifi zones. Didn’t really trust it, so I just said I was tied up and they seemed alright with letting me off after I said it twice.
7 years
I usually dont answer but they ring like every few days so ive blocked em i reckon u should do the same
7 years
Said they was from O2 and somehow knew my name even tho I’ve never had an O2 contract before. Just ended the call right away.
7 years
it’s the call centre people from Vodafone in India who’ve gone and sold your info to some dodgy bloke in Birmingham.
VodafoneIndiaBirmingham
7 years
seems like a scam call to me
7 years
i've had this phone number since about october last year. i never share it online or anywhere so it doesnt get passed around. but i've had close to 50 calls from different versions of this same number, ringing me at all sorts of times. i dont pick up, block them right after then another similar number rings later on. it’s honestly feeling like harassment now. never dealt with this on my old giffgaff number but now i’m with ee, makes me wonder if they somehow leaked my number?
EE
7 years
I hung up since the number was unfamiliar, but they left a voicemail. It was a lady who seemed to know me and kept repeating my name. Proper creepy.
7 years
They keep calling but never bother to leave a message.
7 years
this is definitely a scammer, pretending to be from O2 and telling me i've been chosen for some "promotional offer" cos i used an O2 wifi hotspot. the number they rang me from wasn’t even an O2 number.
O2
7 years
Same here, was the very first one to comment!
7 years
Got loads of missed calls from this number, honestly it was quite annoying.
7 years
Just some bloke from India who called me.
India
7 years
Didn’t speak any English. Got 5 missed calls up till now.
7 years
Got the same one just now, someone looking to practice their English I think.
7 years
Got a bloke from India claiming he was with O2, trying to push some “special deal”. No matter how much I told him I’m on Vodafone with a company contract, he just didn’t get it. Dunno how he found my number or name. Honestly, not sure what kinda con he’s trying to pull.
O2Vodafone

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