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01617685687

☎️ 01617685687 👆 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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+441617685687+44 161 768 56870161 768 5687+44-161-768-5687

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0161 768 5687 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01617685687

  • Claimed to be Microsoft representatives
    Sep
    2023
  • Metal workers in contemporary office
    May
    2021
  • Missed call inquiry about unknown number
    May
    2021
  • Silent call, likely autodialer
    May
    2021
  • Aware of telemarketing scam, disconnected
    May
    2021
  • Questioning legitimacy of free test
    May
    2021
  • Unsolicited message about payment status
    Apr
    2021
  • Fraudulent call from fake compensation
    Apr
    2021
  • Caller has not left message
    Apr
    2021
  • Daily repeated phone calls noticed
    Apr
    2021
  • Potential scam, beware of callers
    Apr
    2021
  • Inappropriate call about Prince Phillip
    Apr
    2021
  • Concerning phone call about death
    Apr
    2021
  • User expressing lack of knowledge
    Apr
    2021
  • Missed call, grateful no message
    Apr
    2021
  • Avoided call, didn't miss much
    Apr
    2021
  • Hearing loss scam reported here
    Apr
    2021
  • Possible hearing loss scam avoided
    Apr
    2021
  • Repeated silent calls, need explanation
    Dec
    2020
  • Silent call, distressing due to bereavement
    Dec
    2020
  • Suspicious male inquiring about occupation
    Dec
    2020
  • Fear and frustration about work
    Nov
    2020
  • Suspicious call regarding internet issues
    Nov
    2020
  • Aggressive call ended abruptly
    Nov
    2020
  • Unwanted calls for wrong person
    Oct
    2020
  • Avoided telemarketers with quick thinking
    Oct
    2020
  • Calls constantly, flagged as spam
    Oct
    2020
  • Use loud horn to stop talking
    Oct
    2020
  • Issue with fake manager, called twice
    Sep
    2020
  • Discussion on mortgages and insurance
    Sep
    2020
  • Insurance scam from Works Offices
    Sep
    2020
  • call from suspect insurance scam
    Sep
    2020
  • Caller disconnected upon my answer
    Sep
    2020
  • User comment: "Dangerous scam"
    Sep
    2020
  • Call asking about industrial work
    Sep
    2020
  • User warned about a dangerous scam
    Sep
    2020
  • Questionable claims management company practices
    Aug
    2020
  • Frustrated with unwanted phone calls
    Aug
    2020
  • Unexpected pleasant lady, typical scam
    Aug
    2020
  • Offered compensation for work-related noise
    Aug
    2020
  • Need assistance filing claim process
    Jul
    2020
  • Repeated silent calls, very annoying
    Jul
    2020
  • Unknown caller; possible scam calls
    Jul
    2020
  • Reported suspected scam phone call
    Jul
    2020
  • Unidentified caller, disconnected when asked
    Jul
    2020
  • Missed call from possible scam
    Apr
    2020
  • Fraudulent mortgage COVID-19 scam call
    Apr
    2020
  • Caller inquired about user's wife
    Mar
    2020
  • Repeated calls, no response received
    Feb
    2020
  • Received intrusive call from Workers Aid
    Feb
    2020
  • Concerned about frequent unwanted calls
    Feb
    2020
  • Unwanted persistent calls from company
    Feb
    2020
  • Multiple unwanted calls, annoying experience
    Feb
    2020
  • House phone rang, caller hung up
    Feb
    2020
  • Potential unwanted phone call terminated
    Feb
    2020
  • Telemarketer hung up on caller
    Feb
    2020
  • Unsolicited call searching for information
    Feb
    2020
  • Unwanted call, suspected scammer bihind
    Feb
    2020
  • Phone number provided for contact
    Feb
    2020
  • Missed call alert from O2
    Feb
    2020
  • Blocked potential spam number, accurate
    Feb
    2020
  • Unknown caller, no message left
    Jan
    2020
  • Phone not answering, need improvement
    Jan
    2020
  • Wrong number, work related call
    Jan
    2020
  • Call from union, verification refusal
    Dec
    2019
  • Repetitive calls from potential scammers
    Dec
    2019
  • Unexpected call from Records Office
    Dec
    2019
  • Perceived danger, unknown situation
    Dec
    2019
  • Frustrated with increasing phone calls
    Nov
    2019
  • Ignore unsolicited calls, potentially dangerous
    Nov
    2019
  • Mistaken identity: called wrong name
    Nov
    2019
  • Ignoring unknown calls from scammers
    Nov
    2019
  • Missed call, number not assigned
    Nov
    2019
  • Correctly addressed by full name
    Nov
    2019
  • Block scam call numbers immediately
    Nov
    2019
  • Unethical tactic to generate business
    Nov
    2019
  • Unsolicited calls from annoying numbers
    Nov
    2019
  • Frequent, frustrating silent phone calls
    Nov
    2019
  • Inquired about factory work experience
    Nov
    2019
  • Ignoring unwanted calls, blocking number
    Oct
    2019
  • Frequent calls, inquiries about hearing
    Oct
    2019
  • Repeated calls from unknown number
    Oct
    2019
  • M&SHMH International, no response received
    Oct
    2019
  • Missed calls from unknown number
    Oct
    2019
  • Annoyed by automated call back
    Oct
    2019
  • Call disconnect when quickly answered
    Oct
    2019
  • No response to initial greeting
    Oct
    2019
  • Warning about frequent scam occurrences
    Sep
    2019
  • Problem with scam solicitors
    Sep
    2019
  • Silent treatment could worsen mental health
    Sep
    2019
  • Frustration with unknown phone calls
    Sep
    2019
  • Caller falsely claims work history
    Sep
    2019
  • Sounds of call center, hung up
    Sep
    2019
  • Frequent calls with silent line
    Sep
    2019
  • Unknown caller, suspected fraudster
    Sep
    2019
  • Unknown caller; silent, hung up
    Aug
    2019
  • Call blocked by phone blocker
    Aug
    2019
  • No message left by caller
    Aug
    2019
Number Of Searches: 1096 Number Of Comments: 97 First Seen: 18 August 2019 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Abington(South Lanarkshire), Direcleit(Western Isles), Lye Green(East Sussex) and Sevenoaks(Kent).

01617685687 has 97 comments of which 71 x neutral and 26 x negative

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01617685687 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01617685687 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance linked to aggressive and intrusive scam calls, frequently involving claims related to industrial hearing loss compensation. Callers often identify themselves as from various organisations such as "Workers Aid," government departments, or mortgage advice bureaux, sometimes using the recipient’s name to lend credibility. Many reports describe silent calls, abrupt hang-ups, or refusal to provide company details, suggesting an intention to harass or manipulate. The number reportedly bypasses telephone preference services, repeatedly contacts individuals including vulnerable people, and may lead to attempts to schedule fraudulent compensation appointments or solicit personal information. Users strongly advise blocking the number and caution against engaging, as these interactions appear exploitative and potentially harmful.

Reports on phone number 01617685687

3 years
Claimed to be representing MICROSOFT, but I'm uncertain about the extent of any potential harm that may have occurred.
MICROSOFT
5 years
Office for industrial employees
5 years
Just got a missed call from 01617 685 687 and I was trying to find some details about it here.
5 years
Got a silent call - answered but said nothing and it just cut off after a few secs, seems like one of those auto diallers.
5 years
Asked me if I had any property but I just ended the call.
5 years
Got a call from some industrial firm claiming I could get compensation for hearing loss from working in a factory. They’ve set me up an appointment for a free hearing test tomorrow. Is this legit or just a scam even tho they haven’t asked for any money yet?
5 years
Got a call from some dodgy firm saying I was owed cash but they never told me which company it was from.
5 years
After a long wait, a woman with a young voice finally said she was calling from some Government Dept checking up on "info" that I'd worked in a LOUD PLACE and could claim compensation. That's total nonsense!! I told her she was talking rubbish and possibly trying to scam me. Then told her to get lost. As expected, she hung up straight away and never called back!!!
Government Department
5 years
Not sure who it was, but they never left a message. They've called a couple of times already.
5 years
They’ve been ringing me for the past four days straight, always about the same time.
5 years
Sounds like a scam to me, a woman rang saying she’s from the Industrial Workers Office offering compensation for injuries at work or the factory. She wanted to talk to me by name, so they must have a detailed list of numbers and names. Guess the ex-directory and TPS don’t actually work these days.
Industrial Workers OfficeTelephone Preference Service
5 years
Got a call from someone asking if we were aware that HRH Prince Phillip had passed away and then asked if we’d be willing to bury him in our garden. My Mrs said it was a woman on the phone and reckoned she should definitely be reported to the coppers.
PrincePhilip
5 years
Got a call from someone asking if we knew HRH Prince Phillip had passed away and then wanted to see if we’d bury him in our garden. My missus said it was a woman on the phone and that we should report her to the cops.
Philip
5 years
Not sure really.
5 years
Got a missed call today, didn't even hear the phone ring which I'm quite happy about. No voicemail or anything left either.
5 years
Just saw a missed call from that number, honestly lucky I didn’t pick up.
5 years
Received a call that I couldn't pick up. From what I've gathered, it seems linked to a hearing loss con. You might want to respond with something along the lines of, "I'm sorry, I can't hear you since I came out of the factory." Just a thought!
5 years
I received a call that I didn't manage to pick up (thankfully). It seems to be one of those dubious schemes related to hearing loss.
6 years
I keep getting calls from this number but no one ever talks!! How are they managing to get through on a blocked call? I really wanna know!!!
6 years
Got another silent call that no one picked up on. Been dealing with a recent loss in the family, so it's quite upsetting. Also, my number is ex-directory, so I can't figure out how they even got hold of it. It's really strange.
6 years
Bloke rang from something called Industrial Workers, didn’t say what exactly. Said based on some records, I’d worked in an industrial place and new Health & Safety laws might let me claim compo for noise damage. Asked what job I had done, I said I don’t give out personal info over phone. Number almost same as two calls we got recently, so seems like pestering. Definitely unwanted and not sticking to TPS guidelines.
Industrial
6 years
Just wanted to find out where I’m employed, really annoying. Cant answer the phone without feeling worried now, but we have to do it, maybe it’s one of our grandkids. It’s really not fair, all we ask for is some peace. Jim
Jim
6 years
Someone reached out, saying they’d seen some odd activity online and wanted to inspect our router. They even brought up BT, but that’s not even our provider! Quite bizarre, really.
BT
6 years
they just shouted something random then said "got ya, bye" and slammed the phone down straight away.
6 years
They've rung me up twice now, both times asking for the same individual, not me.
6 years
Did they ask if I’d ever been in a loud factory? I just guessed what they were gonna say next and ended the call.
6 years
They called me like 6 times today. It popped up as possible spam!! Definitely BLOCKED.
6 years
I just put a noisy horn up to the phone instead of answering, and that usually shuts them right up pretty quick.
6 years
Got a call from someone named Florence?? saying she was a manager and asking if I'd worked in industrial jobs before. When I told her I'd already had a call about it an hour earlier, she was really rude and seemed to find it funny. She rang back as soon as I ended the call. Definitely feels like a scam. Really hope there's a way to put a stop to these annoying calls.
Florence
6 years
They were talking about home loans and life cover stuff.
6 years
Someone called claiming they were from Works Offices asking if I’d been employed in a factory and if I had hearing issues. Total insurance con.
Works Offices
6 years
01617685687 called me saying they were from Works Offices and asked if I had worked in a factory and had any hearing problems. Sounds like an insurance con to me.
Works Offices
6 years
I just ended the call as soon as I picked up.
6 years
Proper dodgy scam, watch out!
6 years
They had my name and number, which was a bit creepy. Asked if I’d ever worked in a factory or something, probably trying to set up some insurance scam. I told them to jog on. Another one for the blacklist of annoying scammers and people wasting my time.
6 years
Totally dodgy scam, watch out!
6 years
It was some claims management firm. When I asked, they wouldn't say which solicitors they work with or where they got my phone number from.
6 years
I don’t recognise anyone from Manchester at all. So relieved I didn’t pick up that phone call. I’m utterly fed up with these pesky calls!
Manchester
6 years
Got a call from a friendly sounding woman asking if I'd ever been in a loud workplace? Told her to speak louder as I couldn’t catch a word, no laugh back, so I just ended the call. Just another pointless scam trying to waste my time.
6 years
Got a call from Workers Aid asking if I'd ever worked somewhere noisy. Said I might be owed thousands. They told me to meet some folks at the Ibis hotel in Barnsley on 15.08.20, after his colleague called me back to sort out a time. I didn’t pick up the follow-up call though. Now their number’s blocked!
Ibis HotelBarnsley
6 years
Like others ive had calls from them saying i can get compensation for work related injury. They keep phoning multiple times each day.
6 years
I've received two calls from this number within the past hour, and both times there was silence on the other end, even after I greeted them. It seems to ring me at least three times a day, which is quite annoying!
6 years
They call me every day and either just drop the call when I pick up or tell me I could get thousands back for some industrial injury. Funny thing is, I’ve never even worked in a factory or anything like that.
6 years
Never asked, knew right away it was a scam. They claimed to be from some workers office. I just said no cheers and hung up.
6 years
I received a call from this number, and to my surprise, they knew my name. Naturally, I was reluctant to verify it for them. I mentioned that I am registered with the preferred call list and that they were not supposed to reach out to me. When I pushed for the name of their company and the chap's name, he abruptly hung up on me. Quite the dodgy encounter, I must say!
6 years
‭0161 768 5687‬ rang me claiming to be from the mortgage advice bureau and asked if I owned a home. I said I’d ring back but then ended the call.
6 years
Got a dodgy call from someone offering mortgage help using the Coronavirus as an excuse. They rang me twice, I answered the second time but hung up straight away and blocked the number.
6 years
They popped by inquiring whether my missus was around, to which I replied, "No, she isn't!"
6 years
I've had calls from 01617685687 a few times over the past week but whenever I answer, there's just silence on the other end.
6 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from Workers Aid, used my first name straight away. They said I’d worked in some kind of machine industry?? I told them no, did you mean in a factory then? No again. Then they asked for my husband, well my ex now, and used my old married name, asking if he’d been in industry near machines?? I said no, then she just said sorry and hung up. Blocked the number right after!
Workers Aid
6 years
I've been getting calls from this number every single day, and it's really starting to worry me. Living alone makes it even worse; I can't shake off this sense of vulnerability and fear. Is there a way to put an end to these calls? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
6 years
"Workers Aid"? The caller asked for me by name then claimed I was eligible for a single payment of £7000 because I’d worked in a noisy environment. I kept saying I wasn’t interested, but he kept going, saying they’d be at Doncaster Racecourse on 26th February. Even after I said no, his mate rang back an hour later trying to pressure me into booking an appointment.
Doncaster Racecourse
7 years
Called the landline and it just hung up as soon as I picked up.
7 years
This number has been ringing my place like 3 or 4 times every day for more than a week now. When I picked up a couple of times at the beginning, the line just dropped. Pretty clear they’re some bothersome unwanted calls.
7 years
As soon as I picked up, they just ended the call.
7 years
I put the phone down right after picking up. This was already the fourth call I got today. Who needs to worry about Coronavirus when these calls are everywhere? The government should really focus on this problem instead. Haha!
7 years
Someone rang up and asked for me by name, then wanted to know if anyone here had worked in the industry. I said no, and he just said thanks and hung up.
7 years
As soon as I picked up, they just ended the call. Another annoying sales scammer, probably should be locked up, if you ask me.
7 years
I got a call on my mobile from this number but I didnt pick up straight away, then they sent me a message saying I missed a call alert from O2. Weird thing is this same number also keeps ringing my landline, and we dont even use O2 for that.
7 years
My phone flagged this number as spam and it seems like it was correct.
7 years
This number rang me thrice today but I never picked up, they also didn’t leave any voicemail.
7 years
tried calling back but no one picked up.
7 years
Got a call looking for Mr xxxxxxx, guy said it was about some work thing, mentioned he’d been in the industry. Put the phone down straight away, not our problem.
7 years
This bloke claimed to be from 'a union' and wanted to speak to me by name. I didn't give anything away and asked him why he was ringing me. He then asked if I was on the telephone preference list and said he’d remove my info from their records.
7 years
They ring me every single day, it's so annoying. I never pick up. Just tried calling it back and it showed smhm international. Definitely sounds like a scam to me!
SMHM International
7 years
This number just called our landline. Sadly, my Dad was home alone and picked up. They claimed to be from the Records Office and asked for my Mum, who passed away 8 years ago. He didn’t share any personal info with them.
DadRecords OfficeMum
7 years
No idea who this is. Feels kinda sketchy!
7 years
I'm totally fed up with the increasing number of these calls! It feels like they're never ending.
7 years
I never pick up these calls since they come through on my work phone (!!) and it’s not a number I know. They ring me at least three or four times daily. I block the number but they always change a couple of digits so they get round it. Don’t know who they are or what they want but it’s definitely annoying and seems dodgy cos they just keep bothering me. Any calls from Manchester I just ignore now. If it’s important, I’m sure they’ll leave a message.
Manchester
7 years
Someone rang and asked for Mrs ‘Gunning’, which isn’t me - I just hung up straight away.
Gunning
7 years
I missed the call, as per usual no voicemail left so it couldn’t have been that important. After seeing all these comments, blocking yet another number! Why isn’t anything being done to put an end to these scams??
7 years
Had a missed call from this number. Tried to ring back but got a message saying the number isn’t assigned. Not sure if it’s a mistake or what, might try again later though.
7 years
They used my proper name when they called.
7 years
Blocked the number, it was a total scam call.
7 years
I've had a rather unpleasant experience with these callers. They start off by inquiring if you've ever worked in a loud workplace, and before you know it, they're tempting you with an invitation to a hearing assessment. But it’s not just a straightforward test; it quickly turns into a circus of lawyers eager to persuade you to take legal action against your past employers. It’s quite a vile strategy to boost their business, if you ask me. What's more, the caller didn’t even bother to ask for my name!
7 years
01617685687 called, asked for me by my name and then just cut off! Got calls from a nearly identical number loads of times too - it’s such a nuisance.
7 years
I've been receiving an increasing number of calls like these lately. When I pick up, there's silence on the other end for about 10 to 15 seconds, and then they just drop the call. If I try to ring back, I find that the number is blocked. It’s becoming far too frequent now, and it's really wearing me down!
7 years
Inquired whether there was experience working within a manufacturing setting.
7 years
Got this call loads of times, twice already today. I just ignore it now, gonna block for good.
7 years
I get calls every day from this person asking if Im looking for a job in heavy industry and if ive got any hearing issues. Funny thing is, i had a hearing check not long ago at a regular opticians - yeah, the one for eyes! Such a bizarre coincidence!
7 years
01617685687 has rung us loads these last few days. When my hubby picked up, there was silence. Then when I answered, they must’ve recognised me cos they said, “I understand you used to work in heavy industry.” I just told them to stop ringing us, we’re on the Telephone Preference Service. Not like it’ll do much good though!
Telephone Preference Service
7 years
I've encountered the same issue with 01617 685686 and a few other numbers. Each time I dial in, I'm greeted by a recorded message informing me that I'm connecting with M&SHMH International. Fortunately, there was no one on the other end to answer my call.
M & SHMH International
7 years
This number called my mobile but I missed it since I’d left my phone in the car, then it also rang my landline about 3 minutes later. Missed that one too! I don’t know the number, and if it was something urgent, you’d expect them to have called back or tried again by now, a few hours later. Seems like some company has passed on my info to these people, so I’m guessing I’ll spot a spam email when I check my inbox soon. I’ve blocked the number now.
7 years
I called the number back and got one of those automated voice messages. These kinds of numbers are so irritating!
7 years
As soon as I answered, the call just ended right away.
7 years
Said hello but got no reply.
7 years
Got scammed 3 times just in the past hour!
7 years
I'm sick of this number ringing me up, and whenever I ask who's calling, they just hang up. Honestly, I'd love to confront these cowards in person instead of them hiding behind the phone.
7 years
For someone dealing with mental health struggles, getting the silent treatment when they call could really push them over the edge.
7 years
Scam calls as usual, the telecom office really needs to get on top of this annoying behaviour.
7 years
They claimed their files said I’d been employed in heavy industry. I asked them how they found my number since I’m disabled and never had a job. Then they just hung up on me. Got almost the same call the day before.
7 years
I could hear loads of noise like a call centre in the background. When I said "hello," they just ignored me and then suddenly ended the call.
7 years
Rings a lot but no one speaks when I answer.
7 years
No idea who rang me, didn’t say anything or leave a voicemail. Going to mark it as a scam call.
7 years
Got a call from a number I didn’t recognise, and as soon as I picked up there was complete silence before they just ended the call.
7 years
My call blocker just saved me again - blocked that number right away!
7 years
My phone, which has call blocking, got a ring from this number but no voicemail or anything was left behind.

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