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01617979297

☎️ 01617979297 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 161797 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441617979297+44 161 797 92970161 797 9297+44-161-797-9297

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0161 797 9297 Tagged as:

ecs md ofcom stan avoid ess energy utilities tps energy brokerage matthew

TimeLine of events for phone number 01617979297

  • Received multiple consecutive phone calls
    Oct
    2024
  • Doubtful many would believe this
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam call claimed legal consequences
    Oct
    2020
  • Unwanted calls stopped with BT
    Mar
    2020
  • Persistent unwanted daily silent phone calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Persistent unwanted calls from scam
    Mar
    2020
  • Annoyed by sudden hang up
    Mar
    2020
  • Women falsely trying to renew energy
    Mar
    2020
  • Repeated unwanted calls are frustrating
    Mar
    2020
  • Company calls frequently with silence
    Mar
    2020
  • Frequent hang-ups when answering calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Receiving unwanted calls, planning to block
    Mar
    2020
  • Frequent annoying hang-up calls. Frustrating, inefficient
    Mar
    2020
  • Comment lacks meaningful content
    Mar
    2020
  • Frequent unwanted calls and hang-ups
    Mar
    2020
  • Frequent scam calls from unknown number
    Mar
    2020
  • Calls answered briefly, then disconnected
    Mar
    2020
  • Annoying repeated hang-up calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Multiple calls, hangs up quickly
    Mar
    2020
  • Frequent unwanted calls, ignored them
    Mar
    2020
  • Frequent silent nuisance phone calls
    Mar
    2020
  • Multiple annoying calls, energy broker
    Mar
    2020
  • Aggressive caller from "ESS Energy/Utilities"
    Mar
    2020
  • Incoherent message, disconnected call
    Mar
    2020
  • Repeated scam calls, hangs up
    Mar
    2020
  • Caller hung up on answer
    Mar
    2020
  • Persistent unwanted calling, unhelpful responses
    Feb
    2020
  • Persistent silent phone calls, beware
    Feb
    2020
  • Caller rude, hangs up daily
    Feb
    2020
  • Anonymous, strange, repetitive phone calls
    Feb
    2020
  • Unprofessional and aggressive sales tactics
    Feb
    2020
  • Unwanted call from persistence broker
    Feb
    2020
  • Customer threatening to cancel contract
    Feb
    2020
  • Persistent unwanted phone calls reported
    Feb
    2020
  • Continuous unwanted calls from company
    Feb
    2020
  • Caller refused to provide information
    Feb
    2020
  • Multiple annoying calls, reported and blocked
    Feb
    2020
  • Refused to speak with caller
    Feb
    2020
  • Unidentified challenging man, possible scam
    Feb
    2020
  • Repeatedly asked to remove number
    Feb
    2020
  • Avoid calling rude phone operators
    Feb
    2020
  • Frequent calls with no response
    Feb
    2020
  • Confusion about unknown company call
    Feb
    2020
  • Received multiple calls, annoyingly abruptly
    Feb
    2020
  • Repeated nuisance calls, no resolution
    Feb
    2020
  • Missed call, confusion, blocked number
    Feb
    2020
  • Repetitive calls, no one answers
    Feb
    2020
  • Unanswered calls with background noise
    Feb
    2020
  • User suspects potential scam call
    Jan
    2020
Number Of Searches: 190 Number Of Comments: 47 First Seen: 26 January 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Ballywildrick(County Londonderry), Cromford Canal(Derbyshire), Netham(Bristol), New Mill(Cumbria) and Witley(Surrey).

01617979297 has 47 comments of which 40 x neutral and 7 x negative

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01617979297 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01617979297 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance, often calling multiple times daily with no intention of engaging in meaningful conversation. Callers commonly hang up as soon as the call is answered, and attempts to obtain information or identify themselves are usually met with rudeness or silence. Many indicate the number is associated with aggressive sales tactics for energy contracts, frequently demanding to speak to a company director and refusing to disclose details. Several recipients report harassment, including threats about contract termination or legal issues, despite no prior relationship with the caller. Blocking the number and ignoring calls is widely recommended. There are strong suspicions of scams and breaches of regulations, with complaints of aggressive and unprofessional behaviour. Users advise caution and to avoid engaging with these calls.

Reports on phone number 01617979297

2 years
I got three calls back to back from them, which was pretty strange.
6 years
Honestly, I can't imagine anyone with half a brain falling for this nonsense except maybe the most clueless folks out there. It’s just absurd how some people actually believe this stuff!
6 years
My elderly mum got a call from 01605 319 797 telling her she was in trouble with the law and facing fines. It was all automated, asking her to press 1 or 2. She was really upset and nearly panicked, but thankfully she ended the call and phoned me straight away.
6 years
I keep gettin calls from this number almost every day but when I pick up no one’s there. It’s really annoying.
6 years
Today this number rang me three times within a little over an hour. Luckily, I've got a BT Call Minder on my phone, so unless I pick up, they can't get through. Honestly, since I got this phone, life’s been way calmer.
6 years
I've told 'Energy Savings Solutions' multiple times over the course of a few days to stop calling me and to take my number off their list. The last time I asked when they would stop, the person on the phone just laughed and wouldn't take me seriously. Absolute scammers. Really rude and so aggravating. Totally pointless to talk to them.
Energy Savings Solutions
7 years
I picked up when they rang, but they just cut off straight away! Honestly, that’s even more frustrating than getting a call from a call centre. Proper rude behaviour.
7 years
Some lady called saying she was there to sort out my energy renewal, but when I asked which company she was with, she couldn’t give the right answer. Bit fishy if you ask me.
7 years
They called me again but as soon as I picked up, they just cut off. I reckon this is about the 6th or 7th time I’ve had this happen, and it’s seriously getting on my nerves.
7 years
I’ve gotten at least five calls like this and every time I pick up, they just cut off straight away. It’s the same old thing over and over.
7 years
This number 0161 7979297 keeps ringing me but the moment I pick up they just cut off, really annoying. If you wanna talk, just say what you want already!
7 years
Honestly, don't waste your breath replying! They just hang up on you every time. I've had so many calls from them today, but they never actually talk to me.
7 years
This number has been ringing me loads over the last few days. I live at a home, not a business, so this constant calling and then cutting off when I pick up feels like pure harassment. If the person behind the calls does decide to speak, I’m not giving out any personal details. It’s my first time checking this site, and it’s good to see others sharing their stories. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one dealing with this. I’m going to take the same steps as others and get this number blocked!
7 years
They just hang up right after I answer, no word at all. Got that call like 15 times this past week.
7 years
For the last couple of weeks, this number keeps ringing my work phone about five times daily. Every time I pick up, they just cut the call immediately. One time, I actually got through to someone who insisted I grab an electric bill and tell them my meter number. I just left them waiting on hold forever until they got fed up and ended the call. I’m ignoring any calls from this number now since I can see who’s calling. Best steer clear of it, seems like some kind of dodgy scam.
7 years
When I call this number it just cuts me off immediately, and if I try the voicemail, it says the mailbox is full. Pretty frustrating!
7 years
I keep getting calls from these unknown numbers, had like three calls this week alone. Every time I pick up, they just cut off right away. It's super frustrating.
7 years
They've rung me a few times now, and every time I pick up, there's just silence for a couple of seconds before they suddenly hang up. It’s pretty strange.
7 years
These folks have rung me up three times already this week, and every single time, they just hang up straight away when I pick up. No idea who they are.
7 years
They keep ringing and when I finally pick up, there’s no one on the other end. Absolutely annoying!
7 years
This number rang me about 4 times yesterday, but all I got was a really annoying high-pitched noise. Then today, it called twice more and did the exact same thing. Later, I finally caught someone on the line - sounded like an energy broker or something. The connection was so bad and the talking was so unclear I just ended up hanging up.
7 years
DO NOT PICK UP!! Some really pushy person rang claiming to be from "ESS Energy/Utilities". I told them to take me off their list and that our company is on the TPS register, but they just called me a liar and said we weren’t registered. I've blocked this number now.
AVOIDESS EnergyUtilitiesTPS
7 years
They just said some weird nonsense and then cut me off.
7 years
Just like the day before, as soon as I picked up their call, they ended it straight away.
7 years
As soon as I picked up, they just hung up straight away.
7 years
We've been getting calls from this firm at least a couple of times daily at our workplace. Every time I answer, the line just goes silent. I rang them back and got a bloke who wanted to talk to our director, not me, the receptionist. When I said the director wasn’t available and asked what it was about, he wouldn’t say a word. I told him to stop calling and hung up. I doubt that'll stop them, so we're thinking about blocking the number. Just a heads up - watch out for these calls and don’t agree to anything.
7 years
For weeks now, these idiots keep ringing me and just hanging up straight away. So today, I decided to return the favour, calling them then putting the phone down. They said they’ll only talk to the business MD, which is total nonsense. I’ve asked them to delete our info but apparently, only the MD can ask for that. When I called last, the guy actually said I was being childish and then just ended the call! Utter rubbish.
MD
7 years
I got a call from someone who got really rude and pushy when I refused to connect him with an MD because he wouldn’t say where he was calling from or why. Now, he calls almost daily but just hangs up straight away. It’s pretty annoying.
7 years
Got a call saying my contract was going to be ended soon. I asked which contract they meant, but they just said they couldn’t share that info. I told them I needed to know so I could pass them on to the right person, then they started getting really nasty and offensive. I ended the call. After that, they’ve rung me at least twice every day, but say nothing when I answer, and if I say hello, they just cut me off.
7 years
This person keeps ringing up, demanding to talk to the MD and threatening that the ‘contract will be ended’. They’re so aggressive and downright rude. Obviously, I didn’t share any info. Just feels like nasty guerrilla selling. Honestly, how the heck do they live with themselves?
MD
7 years
So today I got a call from some energy broker bloke named Matthew. He claimed he was working with “UK energy suppliers” and somehow knew we were due to renew our contract (which we definitely aren't). I told him we’re happy with our current provider and still in a contract. Then he kept pushing, asking when we last renewed, and I just refused to give any details. I asked him to remove our info from their system under the GDPR rules, but he kept trying to convince me he could offer a better deal. When I told him I wasn’t interested and wanted to end the call, he just hung up on me. Proper cheeky behaviour if you ask me.
Energy BrokerageMatthewUK
7 years
This guy keeps ringing me up saying he’s gonna cancel our contract. He keeps mentioning some company called ECS, but when I ask him for more info, he just cuts me off and ends the call. Proper annoying.
ECS
7 years
This bloke keeps ringing me loads of times every single day. Whenever I answer, the call just drops straight away. We even tried calling the number back and asked why they kept calling us. The guy who answered asked for the managing director but wouldn’t explain why, saying it was ‘confidential’. Told him to stop ringing us, but within a minute he called back, threatening that our electricity would be disconnected! Total nonsense! We’ve reported them to Ofcom for harassment and blocked the number now!
OFCOM
7 years
This company just wont stop bugging me! I’ve never been a customer and never will, but the calls keep coming. I’ve told them loads of times to take me off their list and that I’m not looking to use their services but still, they ring me non stop. This week alone, I’ve got nine voicemails from them - they’re so annoying I had to block the number. Properly frustrating!
7 years
This bloke kept asking for a manager but wouldn't say what company he was with or what he wanted about. When I said no to passing his call on, he got proper annoyed and rude. Honestly, it was pretty funny though - brightened up the office on a slow day hearing him getting all worked up. Cheers for the entertainment, mate!
7 years
This annoying person keeps ringing loads of times every day. Whenever I answer, they just hang up straight away. We decided to call the number back to find out what was going on. The bloke who answered asked for the managing director but wouldn’t explain why, just said it was “sensitive”. We told him to stop calling us. Less than a minute later, they called again claiming our electric would be disconnected! Complete rubbish! We’ve reported them to Ofcom for harassment and have blocked the number now.
Ofcom
7 years
I got a call asking for someone called Mr Stan, but I told them no one by that name works at this address. The caller then got quite pushy, questioning why I wouldn’t put Mr Stan on and how I could be so sure he wasn’t here, like it was some sort of test. They said it was about energy usage or something like that. Proper odd experience!
Stan
7 years
Some bloke rang up all pushy, demanding to speak with the "directors" but wouldn’t say who he was or where he was ringing from. Bit of a laugh really, especially on a dull day! Definitely a SCAM.
7 years
kept getting calls about speaking to some "energy consumption manager". they’re just ringing numbers from a list, I guess. we work at a big NHS hospital unit and have asked them repeatedly to remove our number, but still they call.
7 years
They ring me like 3 or 4 times daily but just end the call as soon as I pick up.
7 years
I called them back just to ask who it was, but they got really rude and told me I was the one who called them, then they hung up straight away. Honestly, I’d stay clear of these people.
7 years
I’ve had this number ring me about eight times now. Sometimes it’s just a jumbled message that's hard to understand, and other times they just hang up as soon as I pick up. Honestly, it’s getting quite irritating.
7 years
They've rung me about five or six times now and just cut the call straight away each time. Honestly, it's pretty irritating.
7 years
I missed their call twice, but when I finally got back to them, they asked which company I was with. So I flipped it and asked them who they represented. The guy just said "You called us," but I reminded him he was the one who called me first. I asked again for the company's name, but when he wouldn't say, I just gave up and hung up. I blocked the number but curiosity got the better of me, so I called back. It was the same bloke, and I think he mentioned ECS this time. Then he put me through to his "managing director," who accused me of being rude to his staff! Confused, I asked for details. Apparently, the guy claimed I told him to "f*** off." I assured them I never said that, but they insisted otherwise and repeated the alleged phrase. He said all calls were recorded, so I asked for a copy of the recording. He told me I’d need to put in a request in writing. Then he wanted to speak to MY managing director, so I asked him to hold, left the phone unattended for a good half hour, then just hung up!
ECS
7 years
Keeps ringing every day, but when I answer, there’s nobody there and then it just cuts off.
7 years
For about a week now, I've been getting calls that stay on the line long enough for me to say hello and ask who's calling before they just hang up. One time, I could even hear music and chatting in the background like a group was singing or something. It's all a bit odd.
7 years
They just cut the call right away. Definitely not ringing back since it’s probably a scam.

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