01617381972
☎️ 01617381972 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Numbergroup Utilities Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161738 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01617381972
- Upset about frequent scam callsJul
2023Blocked number, no message receivedJul
2023Repetitive PPI insurance scam callsJun
2023Warning of PPI scam callsJun
2023Scam calls claiming tax refundMay
2023Potential scam call regarding PPIMay
2023Querying PPI claims online activitiesMay
2023Daily telephone calls, persistent communicationMay
2023Unsolicited call from potential scamMay
2023Concerned about companies selling personal informationMay
2023Received calls from scamming number, bewareMay
2023Received 10 scam calls. BewareMay
2023Issue with incoming call acceptanceMay
2023Unanswered calls, likely scam attemptMay
2023Scam calls blocked, multiple numbersMay
2023Blocked scammer claiming PPI moneyMay
2023Suspected scam call from ManchesterMay
2023Struggling to block persistent callsMay
2023Continued spam calls, posing as HMRCMay
2023Reporting scams crucial, phone scams extensiveMay
2023Report all scams for preventionMay
2023Unwanted PPI scam call experienceMay
2023Frequent, repeated problems with numberMay
2023User warns of PPI scam. Beware!May
2023Unrelated string of numbersMay
2023Received suspicious tax rebate callMay
2023Unsolicited call, blocked the numberMay
2023Questioning legitimacy of possible scamMay
2023Ignoring calls from suspicious area codeMay
2023Ignoring repeated unwanted calls from numberMay
2023Ignoring repeated unwanted phone callsMay
2023Ignoring unwanted PPI claim callMay
2023Missed call, unknown number, blockedMay
2023Suspicious phone call, possible scamMay
2023Unwanted tax rebate call, hung upMay
2023Missed call from Utility WarehouseMay
2023Warning about potential scam attemptMay
2023Multiple suspicious 0161 calls blockedMay
2023Number Of Searches: 194 Number Of Comments: 33 First Seen: 21 May 2023 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Averon (Alness)(Highland), Cardewlees(Cumbria), Irvine(North Ayrshire) and Middle Luxton(Devon).
01617381972 has 33 comments of which 22 x neutral and 11 x negative
01617381972 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01617381972 👆 is reported as a persistent scam primarily linked to fraudulent PPI claims and false tax rebate offers, often citing HMRC to appear legitimate. Callers use numerous similar numbers, frequently changing the last digit to evade blocking. They may know personal details like your name and date of birth, raising concerns about data misuse. Calls are relentless, with no voicemail left, suggesting an intent to extract further personal information for identity fraud. Many users advise against answering or providing any details. Despite reporting efforts, these scam operations continue unchecked, exploiting loopholes in current reporting and police systems. Vulnerable individuals are particularly at risk, and caution is strongly recommended when receiving such calls from unfamiliar numbers.
Reports on phone number 01617381972
3 yearsI keep getting calls every single day from what seems like 20 numbers that all look the same! Honestly, I hope they end up with some serious bad luck!3 yearsNo voicemail left and the call was blocked, number was 01617381672.3 yearsI keep getting calls from numbers that look quite alike, all about some dodgy PPI insurance thing. Every time I try to get some answers, they just hang up on me. Proper scam, I'd say.3 yearsI've had calls from 01617381972 about PPI, like four times now. It's definitely dodgy, probably a scam!3 yearsThis number, 01617381972, has rung me twice now about a PPI claim. They mentioned some outdated personal details and were keen to update them. I ended the call quickly.3 yearsI keep getting calls from 0161 738 1972, claiming they're from HMRC and that I've got a tax refund waiting. They've been ringing me non-stop, really annoying!HMRC3 yearsGot a call about PPI claims, which seemed odd since we’ve never sorted anything like that online before. Felt a bit fishy to me.3 yearsThey ring me pretty much daily.3 yearsWas kinda uneasy when they said my name right off the bat, makes me think they've got my info from somewhere. It's really annoying how firms just go around trading our personal stuff like that.3 yearsThis number has called me loads of times. It’s always about some old PPI claim and they say money went to HMRC by mistake. Honestly, I wish someone would ban these scammers for good. Watch out, it’s dodgy!HMRC3 yearsThis 0161 7381972 number called me like 10 times, definitely a scam.3 yearsThis number 01617381972 keeps ringing me but whenever I try to call back, it just won’t go through. Really frustrating!3 yearsGot a call giving my name and saying they were from HMRC about some PPI refund.HMRC3 yearsI’ve had about four calls now that I blocked straight away - definitely a scam, they just keep ringing from new numbers each time.3 yearsGot a call telling me there’s cash waiting from some old PPI claim. I just hung up and blocked the number straight away, never even made a PPI claim haha. Not falling for that one!3 yearsHad this number ring me over and over. I’ve blocked it loads of times, but it somehow manages to come through again, each time with just the final digit changed. They’re pretending to be HMRC, saying there’s a refund waiting and they need to confirm my info. I listened for a bit and they even said my birth date right at the start, which freaked me out. Ended the call quick sharp. Honestly, best just don’t pick up - it’s a right nuisance to block properly since they keep switching those last digits. Total scam.HMRC3 yearsI’ve been getting loads of calls from them, probably some kind of PPI scam. I try to ignore it but they’re always changing the number by one digit so blocking them’s a nightmare.3 yearsI didn’t pick up as I’m not familiar with anyone from Manchester. However, after checking out a bunch of reviews about this number, it’s pretty clear it’s a scam of some kind.Manchester3 yearsHad a guy ring me up about some PPI claim, which is odd because I've never even filed one! I told him straight that was rubbish and mentioned he looked dodgy on my phone. He just said, 'That's just your phone being funny because I’m calling from an office.' I wasn’t about to give him any bank info, of course. He then launched into a load of nonsense about HMRC owing me money. Didn’t bother listening and ended the call.HMRC3 yearsGot a call from some dodgy 0161 number claiming I had PPI claims and could get a tax rebate. Thing is, I’ve never even made a PPI claim before, so it was obviously a scam. This wasn’t the first time either, had a couple of similar calls from the same area code. Watch out, definitely trying to con people!3 yearsGot a call from this number, they asked for my first name and then just dropped the call. I've blocked them now.3 yearsI've had quite a few calls from this area code but always ignored them. None of them left a message, so surely it’s nothing urgent. From what I’ve read in earlier reviews, these calls might be risky, especially for those who are more vulnerable.3 yearsBeen getting calls from a number almost the same for the third time this week. It's driving me mad!3 yearsI told him to just send whatever it was through the post. Honestly, it seemed a bit dodgy, like a scam. Was weird how much he seemed to know about me already.3 yearsThis number has rung me twice already today. I just ignored it both times. If they ring me one more time, there’s gonna be some serious words!3 yearsAbout an hour back I got a call from a number I didn’t know, and the area code looked unfamiliar too. I didn’t pick up and have just blocked it.3 yearsGot a few calls from a number ending in 1973 but when I picked up, no one was there. After a couple of tries, I just blocked them.3 yearsGot a call about a PPI claim from a couple years back. Didn't bother with it, just ended the call straight away.3 yearsGot a call from this number but missed it. When I called back, it was just an answerphone left by Utility Warehouse.Utility Warehouse3 yearsJust got a second call from someone called Brooksmead, they claimed I’d made a PPI tax interest claim but I never did anything like that. Feels like they’re gonna say the claim was successful and then ask for my bank details to send money. Seems dodgy if you ask me. Smells like a scam to me. Watch out, folks!Brooksmead3 yearsThis number rang me earlier today claiming something about a tax refund. I ended the call straight away.3 yearsGot a call from some bloke claiming I was owed a PPI refund. Said his name was Justin Williams and had a proper English accent. Kept trying to get me to say if I had a credit card or a mortgage. Was a bit thrown off since I was expecting someone with an Indian accent, but seems like just another scam anyway.Justin Williams3 yearsLoads of calls from 0161 numbers, none of them familiar. Pretty sure it's dodgy spam stuff, so I ended up blocking every single one.Submit Your Own Report (0161 738 1972)
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