01617688420

☎️ 01617688420 👆 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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+441617688420+44 161 768 84200161 768 8420+44-161-768-8420

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0161 768 8420 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01617688420

  • Data privacy concerns, potential scandal
    Sep
    2025
  • Caller spoofed, foreign accent scam
    Aug
    2025
  • Persistent calls, unsure about legitimacy
    Apr
    2025
  • Moms struggling with financial issues
    Oct
    2024
  • Mothers struggling with financial debt
    Jan
    2024
  • User offering debt help assistance
    Oct
    2023
  • Receiving frequent calls from blocked number
    Aug
    2023
  • Persistent unwanted calls, blocked number
    Aug
    2023
  • Received numerous unwanted daily calls
    Aug
    2023
  • Number for debt relief company
    Aug
    2023
  • Debt help company with misconduct
    Aug
    2023
  • Mothers struggling with financial troubles
    Aug
    2023
  • Received suspicious calls about debt
    Jun
    2023
  • Unwanted call and message explained
    Jun
    2023
  • Interested in legitimacy of service
    Dec
    2022
  • Blocked repeated unwanted call successfully
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspected scam calls for debt
    Sep
    2022
  • Mis-sold IVA, beware of scams
    Aug
    2022
  • Potential nuisance caller reported
    Jul
    2022
  • Automated call about unsecured debt
    Jul
    2022
  • Caller hung up when answered
    Jul
    2022
  • Ignoring repeated unwanted phone calls
    May
    2022
  • Company named Mums with Debt
    May
    2022
  • Fraud attempt from debt support
    Mar
    2022
  • Support needed for managing debt
    Mar
    2022
  • assistance for managing debt issues
    Nov
    2021
Number Of Searches: 213 Number Of Comments: 24 First Seen: 12 November 2021 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Borgue(Dumfries and Galloway) and Well End(Hertfordshire).

01617688420 has 24 comments of which 6 x negative and 17 x neutral and 1 x positive

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01617688420 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01617688420 👆 is reported as associated with aggressive and persistent debt-related cold calls, often from a company linked to controversial figures previously banned by the FCA for mis-selling insolvency agreements. Callers frequently use misleading tactics, such as impersonating official advice services or referencing non-existent contacts, and pressures target vulnerable individuals seeking debt assistance. Numerous users report receiving multiple calls daily, even after blocking the number, and express distrust about the legitimacy and data handling practices of the organisation behind these calls. There are concerns over privacy, potential data selling, and the authenticity of the services advertised, with several considering the activity fraudulent or a nuisance. Caution is advised when engaging with callers from this number or related contacts.

Reports on phone number 01617688420

10 months
So Kevin Oleary from UK Debt Expert told me he teams up with John McDonald from TikTok. At no point did anyone mention that my info would be handed over to some other firm. Honestly, I’m thinking about reporting them to the ICO. I wonder what kinda price they’re putting on my personal details - it’s just outrageous.
Kevin OlearyUK Debt ExpertJohn McDonaldTikTokICO
11 months
I got a call from someone claiming to be with the citizens advisory, but I quickly told them it was probably the citizens advice bureau they meant. The bloke had a foreign accent and I knew right then it was a scam.
1 year
Saw an ad on Facebook about help for mums struggling with debts, so I thought I'd give it a go and get some advice. Turns out they couldn’t really assist me and have been blowing up my phone ever since. I’ve already spoken to Citizens Advice Bureau and guess I’ll have to figure out how to block these persistent calls. Not sure if they’re even genuine, but I didn’t want to risk anything. Would be curious if anyone else has had a positive experience dealing with them.
FacebookCitizens Advice Bureau
2 years
Debts and Mums Strugglin'
3 years
Hey, this is Callum Fitzpatrick. I gave you a bell from 0161 768 8420 but I'm not someone chasing debts. If you’re not up for a chat right now, no worries - we can begin sorting your debt issues through messages instead. Just text back HELP and we’ll take it from there.
Callum Fitzpatrick
3 years
I've resorted to blocking +44 161 768 8420 on my mobile due to their incessant calling. Despite having them blocked, they continue to try ringing me around 19 or 20 times a day! Of course, my phone doesn't actually ring since they’re blocked, but I get this annoying little notification showing their failed attempts. It's been a relentless barrage for the last three weeks, with absolutely no breaks in between. Honestly, it's quite maddening!
3 years
+44 161 768 8420 has been nonstop on my phone, had to block it 'cause they just wouldn’t stop calling. Ever since I blocked them, they still try like mad, ringing around 19 or 20 times every single day. My phone doesn’t actually ring, it just says the call can’t go through, but a little notification pops up showing they tried to call from the blocked number. This has been going on for three weeks straight, no breaks, it’s honestly every day without fail. So annoying!
3 years
+44 161 768 8420 I've had to put this number on my blocked list because they just wouldn't stop calling. Even though I've blocked them, they still manage to ring me about 19 or 20 times each day. My phone doesn’t ring anymore as it says the call can’t be connected, but I still get a notification showing me that they’re trying to reach me. It’s been going on for the last three weeks without fail, and it truly is relentless!
3 years
So this number belongs to a company called Get out of Debt, or G.O.O.D. They have a bit of a presence on TikTok, but just recently BBC Panorama did a feature on them for wrongly selling IVAs. The folks in charge, John MacDonald and Jennifer Greenwell, used to run Debt Help Group Ltd, which got banned by the FCA while working with Phoenix Insolvency. Quite a dodgy background!
Get Out of DebtG. O. O. DTikTokBBC PanoramaJohn MacDonaldJennifer GreenwellDebt Help Group LtdFCAPhoenix Insolvency
3 years
I got a call from this number linked to a debt relief service called G.O.O.D. or Get out of Debt. They’re quite active on TikTok, but I read somewhere they got caught up in a BBC Panorama piece about pushing IVAs improperly. The folks running it, John MacDonald and Jennifer Greenwell, had earlier led Debt Help Group Ltd, which was blacklisted by the FCA and worked through Phoenix Insolvency.
. O. OTikTokBBC PanoramaJohn MacDonaldJennifer GreenwellDebt Help Group LtdFCAPhoenix Insolvency
3 years
Got a call from 0161 768 8420 that I didn’t answer, then I got a message from 07520619826 for someone called Kerry - definitely not me. The text had a whatsapp link and claimed it was about debt assistance, something I never asked for. Seems a bit dodgy to me.
KerryWhatsApp
3 years
Got a call from a bloke with a Lancashire accent, asked for a Catherine. Told him I don’t know anyone by that name here, so he just hung up. Then, almost straight away, I got a text saying: "Hi Catherine, it’s Callum Fitzpatrick. Tried ringing you from 0161 768 8420. Not a creditor. If you’re not up for a call, start with WhatsApp by clicking the link. https://wa.link/c5ahzp”. I don’t use WhatsApp so I’ve no clue what’s that about. The call was definitely from 0161 768 8420, but the text came from +447520619826.
LancashireCatherineCallum FitzpatrickWhatsApp
4 years
Saw a post on Facebook about Mumswithdebt saying to get in touch through Whatsapp. They mention teaming up with Phoenix, who sound pretty legit (but can you really trust them?). I'm a bit iffy about whether Mumswithdebt are for real though - does anyone have any experience or good feedback about them?
MumswithdebtWhatsAppPhoenix
4 years
I used to get calls from this number quite frequently, but I never picked up. I've since blocked it, yet they managed to ring me again. I've blocked it once more and hope that’s the end of it.
4 years
I've been receiving frequent calls from this number, and I can't shake off the feeling that they might be up to no good. They're asking all sorts of personal information regarding debts, which raises all sorts of alarm bells for me.
4 years
Got scammed, honestly. My mum got talked into an IVA by some debt company and it was a total rip-off.
4 years
Chances are it’s just another unwanted caller.
4 years
I received a rather robotic phone call concerning some unsecured loans.
4 years
The caller disconnected as soon as I picked up the phone.
4 years
These calls keep coming through but I never pick up on them.
4 years
I received a call from a company named Mums with Debt.
Mums with Debt
4 years
I encountered a rather dodgy call earlier. The individual on the line claimed to be with a Debt Support Department, supposedly there to assist me in settling my debts. The thing is, I don’t owe a penny! I firmly told him to quit his con and find an honest means of making a living. What a cheek!
Debt Support Department
4 years
Assistance with financial obligations.
5 years
Financial assistance squad

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