01617682252
TimeLine☎️ 01617682252 👆 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.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01617682252
- Pure scam, avoid this serviceJun
2025Persistent scam calls reportedJun
2025Comment describes fraudulent insurance callMar
2024Phone call confirmed to be scamMar
2024Missed call, quick hang-up afterMar
2024Scam call, beware of callerMar
2024Virgin Sky caller, likely scamMar
2024Questioning the origin of productsMar
2024Suspicious scammer claiming to represent SkyMar
2024Doubted the maintenance caller, hung upMar
2024Declined unwanted sky maintenance callMar
2024Scam call for nonexistent subscriptionMar
2024Indian accent scam call about coverMar
2024Frequent annoying phone calls discussedMar
2024Scam call with Indian accentMar
2024Caller hung up after mumblingFeb
2024Negative experience with insisting coverageFeb
2024Blocked caller, no connection with SkyFeb
2024Upset about fraudulent phone callFeb
2024Receiving misdirected call - hung upFeb
2024Caller impersonated Sky representativeFeb
2024Automated call, no message leftFeb
2024Received call, suspected scam, confirmedFeb
2024Suspicious call from Asian-accented individualFeb
2024Missed calls from unknown numbersFeb
2024Scam caller impersonating Sky representativeFeb
2024Received scam call, found suspiciousFeb
2024Misunderstanding about insurance callFeb
2024Negative experience with persistent telemarketerFeb
2024False claim, hung up abruptlyFeb
2024Likely spam call, avoid answeringFeb
2024Missed call, no voicemail leftFeb
2024Fraudulent call from fake SkyFeb
2024Assuming scam due to nationalityFeb
2024Number Of Searches: 56 Number Of Comments: 34 First Seen: 09 February 2024 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Church End(Norfolk), Colt Hill(Hampshire) and Crit Hall(Kent).
01617682252 has 34 comments of which 18 x neutral and 16 x negative
01617682252 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01617682252 👆 is reported as a persistent scam number often posing as representatives from Sky, particularly related to TV, insurance, or maintenance. Callers frequently use foreign accents, mainly South Asian, and attempt to pressure recipients into renewing or paying for non-existent services. Many recipients confirm they have no Sky accounts or related contracts, exposing the calls as fraudulent. The callers may use different names and fail to provide credible information when questioned, sometimes hanging up abruptly. Calls are typically unsolicited, repetitive, and sometimes automated, with no voicemail left. Users strongly advise caution, blocking the number, and treating calls from it as suspicious to avoid potential scams or harassment.
Reports on phone number 01617682252
1 yearTotal scam, don’t trust it!1 yearThis was definitely a scam, really annoying how they kept calling nonstop.2 yearsGot a call about some insurance stuff for Sky TV, but it was a total scam. Watch out!Sky TV2 yearsAs soon as I picked up the phone I put it down straight away... looked it up on this site and yep, turned out to be a scam like I thought.2 yearsI called and the moment the voicemail picked up, they just disconnected straight away.2 yearsI received two calls from 01617682252 yesterday and another one today, with the caller saying they were from Sky. When I inquired about the name of the person he was trying to reach yesterday, he couldn't provide it. Today, he mentioned the name Walter, which is definitely not mine. He has an Indian accent. Just a heads-up to everyone, be cautious!SkyWalter2 yearsSky ain't based in Manchester, I actually know where they're really from, so this doesn't seem legit to me.SkyManchester2 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were from Sky support. I'm not even with Sky, so it was clear this bloke was trying to pull a fast one.Sky2 yearsGot a call from Sky too but I’m actually with Virgin, so I’m pretty sure that was just some dodgy scam.SkyVirgin2 yearsSome bloke with a strange accent called, claiming he was from Sky’s repair team. I told him, “Yeah right, I’m not buying that, so don’t bother calling back.” And then I just hung up.Sky2 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Sky maintenance, which I’m not signed up for, so I told them to stop calling me as I don’t even have Sky.SaidSky2 yearsGot a dodgy call from someone with what sounded like a South Asian accent. They tried telling me my SKY subscription was up, which is rubbish as I've never had SKY. Told the bloke to do one quite firmly. Didn’t seem to appreciate that at all!2 yearsI received a call from someone with a pronounced Indian accent, claiming to be from Sky. The catch is, I don’t even have an account with them! It felt like a clear attempt at scamming me. I would advise others to be cautious; this seems quite suspicious.Sky2 yearsThey're a real pain, calling us almost daily.2 yearsReceived a call today from a woman with an Indian accent, claiming to be from Sky. She informed me that my breakdown cover is about to run out, but the thing is, I actually don’t have any breakdown cover at all! Clearly, this is some sort of scam.Sky2 yearsI received a call at half eleven this morning, but it went unanswered, so I’ve got no information to go on. I've decided to block the number since I don’t have any sort of agreement with Sky.Sky2 yearsTotal scam, they kept saying I owed money for some TV coverage. Thing is, I’ve never had any TV cover with them. When I asked what address they had for me, they just dropped the call. Absolute cheeky lot.2 yearsSo this guy called, said his name was Oliver, which sounded quite foreign. Claimed he worked for Sky Protect or something. Told him straight away I’m not linked to Sky at all and just ended the call.OliverSky2 yearsJust like a lot of others have said, these lot keep pushing you to get some insurance you clearly don’t need. When I asked who they were looking for, they wouldn’t even give me a name. Proper dodgy and definitely not someone you want to deal with.2 yearsThe number was unfamiliar to me, so I answered and just mumbled some nonsense. Then, the person on the other end just ended the call.2 yearsClaimed to be affiliated with Sky.Sky2 yearsYet another robocall has come through, and of course, they didn’t leave a message.2 yearsGot a call from this number today, and because it looked like it came from Manchester, I was already a bit wary since I don't have any contacts from there. After having a quick look online, it turned out to be exactly what I feared - a scam.Manchester2 yearsThey keep ringing me but never say anything, it's driving me nuts! I’ve no idea who they could be, I don’t know anyone from Manchester at all...Manchester2 yearsThere was this guy with a pretty strong Asian accent, probably Pakistani or Iranian, who told me he had an English name. He claimed I’d purchased some sort of maintenance plan from him, which I definitely never did. Total rip-off. He said the company was called ASSURED DIRECT MAINTENANCE or something like that.ASSURED DIRECT MAINTENANCE2 yearsSome chap rang me up claiming to represent Sky, suggesting I could renew or upgrade my Sky Protect with a bit of a discount. He even had the cheek to know my name! It turned out, though, that he was just another scammer trying his luck.Sky2 yearsI wasn’t home when this number rang me, but I managed to find it by using 1471. Looks like this website says it’s a scam call.2 yearsSomebody called saying I needed to pay for another year's maintenance on my telly! I told them I don't even have a contract with them, and when I asked for more info, they just ended the call. So weird.2 yearsKept calling about insurance for my TV and appliances, really irritating. After a bit of a row, I just cut them off while they were still talking. Blocked their number straight away.2 yearsGot a call from someone who definitely wasn’t a native English speaker, said something about my Sky Insurance. Thing is, I’ve never even had Sky!Sky InsuranceSky2 yearsDidn’t get any voicemail or anything, so I’m guessing it’s just another one of those scammers from Pakistan, India, or somewhere in Africa having a go. Pretty obvious really.IndiaPakistanAfrica2 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be with Sky, saying we needed to renew our Sky protect because a ‘special offer’ was about to expire. I knew right away it was fishy since Sky always asks to speak with my husband, who holds the account. I asked a few questions and they couldn’t answer properly, so I just ended the call. Be cautious if this number rings you!SkySky Protect2 yearsGot a call where they just rambled on nonsense then cut off. Pretty sure it was one of those annoying spam calls best ignored.2 yearsI tried calling back but they didn't pick up and left no voicemail.Submit Your Own Report (0161 768 2252)
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