MENU

01617680863

☎️ 01617680863 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 161768 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

Your Caller ID may represent this phone number differently, such as:

+441617680863+44 161 768 08630161 768 0863+44-161-768-0863

If you want to return this call, click here to see the call charges.

0161 768 0863 Tagged as:

biotonic lucas etlar uk belgium louis erkla david smith quickquid luca etlar beware manchester

TimeLine of events for phone number 01617680863

  • Called, voicemail, looked up, blocked
    Jun
    2025
  • Asian accent, accident details, scam
    Jan
    2019
  • Repeated calls, threats, scam alert
    Sep
    2018
  • Repeated calls, threats, suspicious cheque
    Sep
    2018
  • Inappropriate calls to underage child
    Sep
    2018
  • PPI scam; do not pay anything
    Sep
    2018
  • Scam call offering fake cheque
    Sep
    2018
  • Scam call demanding advance payment
    Sep
    2018
  • PPI claim scam, pay £250 upfront
    Sep
    2018
  • Scammers posing as QuickQuid partners
    Sep
    2018
  • Daily calls; now blocking number
    Sep
    2018
  • Scam call threatening bank theft
    Sep
    2018
  • Annoying persistent spam caller
    Sep
    2018
  • Relentless, annoying frequent phone calls
    Apr
    2016
  • Spam calls; ignore money claims
    Apr
    2016
  • Inaccurate greeting in phone call
    Apr
    2016
  • Stop persistent unwanted phone calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Scam call, blocked number immediately
    Feb
    2016
  • Defiantly scam; repeated message attempt
    Feb
    2016
  • Biotonic sells overpriced skin creams
    Feb
    2016
  • Block this number; it's spam!
    Feb
    2016
  • Biotonic scammers calling about prizes
    Feb
    2016
  • International caller using UK number
    Feb
    2016
  • Frequent unwanted calls at specific times
    Jan
    2016
  • Unanswered calls with no message
    Jan
    2016
  • Persistent scam calls offering cheque
    Jan
    2016
  • Warning: Marketing scam from Belgium
    Jan
    2016
  • Repeated unwanted calls from Lucas Etlar
    Jan
    2016
  • Don't send money, it's a scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Biotonic marketing scam; avoid participation
    Jan
    2016
  • Daily calls, annoyed by persistence
    Jan
    2016
  • Daily calls, irritated by annoyance
    Jan
    2016
Number Of Searches: 10 Number Of Comments: 31 First Seen: 31 December 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Barton(Somerset), Hay Street(Hertfordshire) and Pachesham Park(Surrey).

01617680863 has 31 comments of which 10 x negative and 21 x neutral

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE - LEAVE A COMMENT

01617680863 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01617680863 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance and scam number frequently targeting vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and minors. Callers claim the victim has large sums of PPI or loans waiting, demanding upfront fees before releasing funds. They employ threats or vague details about accidents to gain trust but fail to provide verifiable information. The number is linked to various fraudulent marketing campaigns, notably by a Belgian company selling overpriced skincare and alternative medicine products under fake pretences of prize winnings. Recorded messages and repeated calls at odd hours are common tactics. Authorities and users strongly warn against engaging, providing personal details, or making any payments. Blocking the number and informing friends and family to do the same is highly recommended to avoid falling victim.

Reports on phone number 01617680863

1 year
Answered the call, but it went straight to my voicemail. Checked the number here and decided to block it now.
8 years
Got a call from someone with an Asian accent claiming to know about a crash I was in. They didn’t have my name or where I live or anything specific about the accident. Definitely felt like a scam.
8 years
Got a few calls from these lot today. When I told them I’d report them to the cops, they just hung up. Be sure to warn your older family members and mates about this one. They kept saying the cheque must be delivered in person but wouldn’t say which bank was sending it. Pretty dodgy if you ask me.
8 years
Got calls from this number a few times today. When I told them I’d report them to the cops, they just cut me off. Make sure your older family members and mates know about this one. They kept saying the cheque must be delivered by hand, but wouldn’t say which bank supposedly sent it. Dodgy as hell.
8 years
Got a call saying i'd got more than £5000 in PPI and they wanted to drop off a cheque at my house, asking for £300 upfront for the service. They even offered to visit my work if that was easier. Just a heads up - don’t pay them a penny!
8 years
Got a call saying I'd apparently got over £5000 in PPI and they wanted to pop round with a cheque. Just blocked the number straight away.
8 years
Got another call today, some bloke saying I've got £5412 in PPI waiting for me, and that David Smith will deliver it at 1pm! They wanted me to pay £300 upfront first. Absolutely not happening. As soon as I told them I'd report their number, they just hung up on me, no shock there.
David Smith
8 years
Someone's been repeatedly calling my daughter even though she's too young to get a loan, honestly these callers should really be reported.
8 years
They called saying there’s a PPI claim sorted for me but I need to cough up £250 first before any cheque is sent. Total scam, watch out everyone!
8 years
This lot are total fraudsters. I got a call from them saying I’d been accepted for a loan, which was rubbish. They claimed my credit score was rubbish too, which it definitely isn’t. Then they tried to convince me I had to get insurance for this supposed loan. When I told the guy it was a con, he threatened he already had my bank details and would set up a direct debit to drain my account. Proper nasty people.
8 years
This number rings me pretty much daily, but I never pick up. Just saw what’s said about it here, so I’m gonna block it now.
8 years
So annoying, this number just won’t stop ringing me over and over. Total waste of time.
11 years
It's so annoying, they keep calling me multiple times every day. I just ignore the calls but they don’t stop ringing! Such a hassle.
11 years
Got loads of calls telling me to check the post, saying I've won loads of cash!! I wouldn't trust any of it, it's all a load of rubbish.
11 years
Got another call today at 10.10 in the morning, but it was that same automated message. Strangely, it started with "Madam" even though a bloke picked up the phone.
Madam
11 years
This number 01617680863 keeps ringing me at least a couple of times each day, it's really annoying. Can someone please put an end to these calls?
11 years
So this number kept ringing me this week. When I answered, it was a recorded voice saying I won some big prize. They told me to keep an eye on my postbox in the next few days because I'd get a letter with their lifestyle mag and a cheque. I just went ahead and blocked them, didn’t want to deal with the hassle.
11 years
There’s this firm called Biotonic that pushes really pricey skin lotions. They lure you in by advertising some huge cash prize contest, but honestly, it’s just a way to grab your attention. Wouldn’t trust them much.
Biotonic
11 years
Totally a rip off! Back in 2015, someone called Luca Etlar left me the exact same voicemail as now, right after I switched my primary phone number. Seems like they're trying the same trick all over again. Best to just ignore it.
Luca Etlar
11 years
Dont pick up if you get a call from this number, its all spam! Better to just block it straight away.
11 years
I keep getting calls every week from Biotonic asking why I haven’t sent back some ‘winning prize’ slip. It’s definitely a scam, they try to sell overpriced skincare stuff that’s not worth the money. Seriously, avoid them or you’ll end up losing cash for nothing. The calls come from some robot-like guy saying he’s the BIOTONIC Managing Director or something.
BiotonicCallerBIOTONIC
11 years
Most calls that start with 0161-768 come from a business named Voxbone. They let people from abroad call you, but their number shows up like they're in the UK. Honestly, if you get one of those, it's probably best to just ignore it.
VoxboneUK
11 years
They ring me two times daily, once roughly at 9.30 in the morning and then again around 9.30 at night. Anyone knows how I can make them stop?
11 years
We've been getting calls from this number repeatedly, but there's never anyone on the line and no messages left.
11 years
This number keeps ringing me non-stop, and when I check my answerphone there's a message from someone called Lucas Etlar, sounds like a recording, talking about some big cheque or something. It's happening like a few times every day for the past couple of weeks now. Does anyone know how to make it stop?
Lucas Etlar
11 years
WATCH OUT, this number is linked to a dodgy marketing scheme pushing alternative health products from Belgium. Different firms like Biotonic, Our Life and TV Vitality have been using it, pretending to ring from the Manchester area. Usually, they call early in the morning around 8:05am UK time. The person on the call introduces himself as Louis Erkla, supposedly the CEO, but that’s just a made-up name. Even if you don’t pick up, you’ll get a voicemail saying a letter is on its way which, if you reply to straight away, says you’ll get a cheque for £15,500 or £20,500. The letter comes through but is cleverly worded to trick you into thinking you’ve already bagged the big cheque. The UK Home Office and Trading Standards warn not to buy into it because the only thing you’ll end up with is a £1 voucher that you can only use to order more products from them, usually overpriced. Their advice is to avoid these companies altogether since you can find the same stuff cheaper in the UK without getting scammed. - caller ID: Biotonic Belgium
BEWAREBelgiumManchesterBiotonicOur LifeTV VitalityUKLouis ErklaUK Home OfficeUK Trading StandardsHome OfficeBiotonic Belgium
11 years
This number has been blowing up my phone non stop, leaving a recorded message from a guy named Lucas Etlar or something like that, talkin about a big cheque and stuff. Its been happening like a few times every day for the last couple of weeks now. Anyone got any idea how to make it stop? Its proper annoying!
Lucas Etlar
11 years
Absolute rip off! Don’t bother sending them a single penny.
11 years
Beware of a marketing trick from a firm known as Biotonic, operating out of Belgium and France. They peddle alternative health products and claim that replying puts you into a draw to win £15,500 or even more. The caller, who goes by Louis Erkla and says he's the CEO of BIOTONIC or related businesses like "OUR LIFE" or "TV VITALITY," tries to convince you that you’re a winner. According to info from the UK Home Office and UK Trading Standards, this is all a sham. They warn people not to buy anything because the only prize anyone ever receives is a £1 cheque. Their recorded calls and leaflets are crafted to mislead you into thinking you’ve already got a massive prize of £15,500 or £20,500. Honestly, don’t get drawn in by this.
BiotonicBelgiumFranceLouis ErklaBIOTONICUK Home Office and Trading Standards
11 years
This number keeps calling me daily and insists on calling me madam, its so annoying now, getting proper fed up with it.
11 years
They keep ringing me daily and calling me madam, it's honestly getting on my nerves now.

Submit Your Own Report (0161 768 0863)

Remain vigilant! Submit a report about your story with this phone number. Support others steer clear of frauds or identify legitimate communications.



Call Charges

If you want to return a call to ☎️ 01617680863 👆, it will cost you £0.16 per minute on landline and between between £0.03 to £0.65 per minute on mobile. Additionally, there might be a connection charge of £0.23.

About 01 Numbers

These numbers refer to specific locations in the UK and are widely used by residential and commercial properties. Sometimes referred to as 'basic rate', 'local rate', or 'national rate' numbers, the call costs for these geographic numbers are dependent on the time of day. Many service providers offer call packages that allow free calls during particular times. Call costs from mobile phones are dependent on the chosen calling plan, with many plans incorporating these numbers in their free call packages.

Other Numbers

0161768083901617680853016176808580161768086101617680864016176808650161768086601617680878