01617995981
TimeLine☎️ 01617995981 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 161799 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01617995981
- Recording alleging bank account theftNov
2023Warning about scam bank callNov
2023Fraudulent call, potential scam attemptOct
2023Suspected scam, didn't answer callOct
2023Unexpected call about Amazon deliveryOct
2023Amazon Security scam call warningOct
2023Disrespectful attitude toward online workersOct
2023Fraudulent call from fake bankOct
2023Amazon claim, account hackedOct
2023Acknowledged unauthorized activity on accountOct
2023Unexpected call about potential fraudOct
2023Phone hung up when pickedOct
2023Bank security scam, blocked numberSep
2023Asian call center Amazon scamSep
2023Aggressive Amazon call center scamSep
2023Suspicious call from far EastSep
2023Call from fake Amazon securitySep
2023Amazon scam call from "Ursula."Sep
2023Question could not be answeredSep
2023Background noise of call centreSep
2023Unwanted call, very irritating experienceSep
2023Unwanted call at inconvenient timeSep
2023Suspicious Amazon security call receivedSep
2023Potential credit card scam alertSep
2023Avoid pathetic call center in ManchesterSep
2023Potential scam call from AmazonSep
2023Call, no response, hung upSep
2023Unrecognized number, suspicious, possibly scamSep
2023Warning about potential scam callSep
2023Beware of persistent phone scamSep
2023Misleading, pretending to be AmazonAug
2023Unwanted call, disconnected when unansweredAug
2023Warning about potential scam callAug
2023Unauthorized access to device, impersonationJun
2023Scam involving fake Amazon transactionsJun
2023Warning to avoid potential scamMay
2023Warning of possible financial scamMay
2023Number Of Searches: 74 Number Of Comments: 36 First Seen: 06 May 2023 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Cocker(Cumbria), Little Chart(Kent), Onthank(East Ayrshire) and Rolls Mill(Dorset).
01617995981 has 36 comments of which 21 x negative and 15 x neutral
01617995981 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01617995981 👆 is reported as a persistent scam number exploiting concerns over bank and Amazon account security. Callers often claim suspicious transactions or hacking attempts, pressuring recipients to interact via keypad options. The voices vary, frequently featuring non-native English speakers or call centre backgrounds, sometimes accompanied by silent periods or abrupt hang-ups. Multiple reports warn the calls are fraudulent attempts to gain personal information or remote computer access, advising recipients to hang up immediately and avoid engagement. The number is linked with known scam tactics such as impersonating bank security and prompting victims to visit dubious websites or provide sensitive data. Users are urged to remain vigilant, block the number, and verify account activity independently through official channels before responding to any unsolicited calls.
Reports on phone number 01617995981
3 yearsI got a message from this number telling me to press 1 because apparently there have been multiple attempts to withdraw money from my bank, including one that said it was from Amazon.Amazon3 yearsGot a recorded call pretending to be my bank telling me there’s a £900 debit trying to go through. They told me to press 1 to sort it out or something. Don’t bother, just ignore it and hang up immediately.3 yearsGot a call at around 11:28 from a woman with an English accent, sounded quite posh though no specific regional tone. She said there was suspicious activity on my Barclaycard linked to my Amazon and Ebay accounts. Of course, she went through that usual rigmarole about pressing this button or the other one. I just hung up straight away.BarclaycardAmazoneBay3 yearsGot a call from a guy who definitely wasn’t a native English speaker. He wanted to know if I was waiting for an Amazon package to arrive today. I said yes and mentioned what I was supposed to get, then the call just dropped. I've tried calling back a few times but there's been no answer at all.Amazon3 yearsI didn't recognise the number, so I thought it best not to pick up, as I had a hunch it might be a scam. They didn't leave any message either.3 yearsGot a call claiming to be from Amazon Security, telling me there was suspicious activity on my account. They asked me to log onto my computer so they could help me fix it, but it was obviously a scam.Amazon3 yearsThey didn’t even pick up on the call. Honestly, they’d be better off finding a real job instead of trying to scam folks like this!3 yearsReceived a call purporting to be from Amazon, and it turns out my account might have been compromised!Amazon3 yearsGot a call from someone pretending to be my bank. What a load of rubbish and so frustrating!3 yearsI got a call from someone claiming my bank card was used on my Amazon account. I just thanked them and hung up straight away.Amazon3 yearsGot a call from 01617995981 asking if my Amazon account was used the previous evening. I told them to stop ringing me and then ended the call.Amazon3 yearsAs soon as I answered the call, it just got disconnected straight away.3 yearsAbsolute scam alert! Someone rang up acting like they were from my bank’s security team, saying there were two payments of £300 and one for £1000 going to an “overseas account.” They made you press a button to talk to their “security dept.” I just cut the call straight away and blocked 01617995981. Don’t fall for it!3 yearsAn obvious and pushy call centre con artist pretending to represent Amazon.Amazon3 yearsGot a call from what sounded like some Asian call centre, saying they were from Amazon security. They wouldn't stop pushing their claims. Totally obvious scam if you ask me.Amazon3 yearsI got a call from a bloke using a very English-sounding name, supposedly from Amazon. But it was obvious he was actually calling from some call centre in the Far East.AmazonFar East3 yearsSomeone called claiming to be from Amazon security saying someone had charged my account without my permission. I told them it sounded like a scam and then they just ended the call. Not sure who it really was.Amazon3 yearsI just got a call from someone called Ursula who said she was from Amazon. I told her, "You're not Amazon, you're trying to scam me. Bye."AmazonUrsula3 yearsI answered the call but they hung up before I could say anything.3 yearsGot a silent ring right when I was busiest. Honestly, I’m about ready to mark it as 'Harassment' for that reason alone.3 yearsJust now I got a call where I could hear a busy office noise in the back, but suddenly the line went dead.3 yearsI received a call from this number today around 11:45 in the morning. A woman at the other end claimed to be from Amazon's security team and requested that I remain on the line for an email she was supposedly sending me regarding security. I wasn't having any of it and politely declined, saying my goodbyes. She attempted to engage me further, but I reiterated my farewell and ended the conversation.Amazon3 yearsReceived yet another irritating, uninvited phone call...3 yearsGot a call today, 18/09/23, saying someone had tried to use my credit card for something on Amazon or eBay and to press 1 to proceed or 2 to cancel. I didn’t do anything like that. I’ve looked through all three accounts and there’s no sign of any strange activity. Pretty clear it’s just a scam.AmazonEbay3 yearsI left it to go to voicemail and then they just hung up. Pretty sure it’s the same rubbish call centre from Manchester. Stay well clear of them!!!Manchester3 yearsOn 11 September 2023, at about 11:50, I got a call from someone with a foreign accent claiming to be from Amazon's security team, but as soon as I said something, she just ended the call!Amazon Security3 yearsOn 04/09/23 I picked up the phone but there was no one on the other end. I waited a bit longer to see if anyone would speak, then I just hung up.3 yearsI let a call from a number I didn’t recognise go through to my answerphone. There was no message left, so I didn’t get back to them. After checking this site, it seems other people found it fishy too, so I’ve blocked it just in case it’s some sort of scam. Watch out!3 yearsGot a call from 01617995981 on 1st September 2023 around 2.40pm. The person said they were with Amazon and that there was some £650 charge on my computer. They asked me to open the run box and enter Eventvwr to check something. I want to warn you all, don’t do that - it’s a total scam. Then they told me to put www.support.me into the run command. Absolutely ignore it and just say yes if you want to end the call. These scammers are up to no good.Amazon3 yearsGot a call from a lady with a foreign accent who claimed there was some weird stuff happening with my Amazon account. She kept pushing me to log on and check an email, but I didn’t buy it and said no. When I asked how she got my info, she told me it came from TPS! Kept saying it wasn’t a scam, but it definitely felt dodgy. Watch out for this one!AmazonTelephone Preference Service3 yearsCalled me but went silent, then they just dropped the call as soon as my voicemail picked up.3 yearsGot a call from some dodgy company claiming to be from Birmingham. Avoid at all costs!Birmingham3 yearsSome bloke called Steve kept calling me, like 11 times! He said he was from Sky and somehow got into my Sky app on my phone. After that, he just went through my phone, scrolling about. Felt proper dodgy, that.SkySteve3 yearsRight from the start, the call’s got terrible reception, probably on purpose to hide the "bank's" name. Then they claim there’s been unusual purchases on Amazon, and ask you to press 1 if it was you or 2 to speak to an agent. Total scam, don’t buy it.Amazon3 yearsThis is definitely a scam, steer clear!3 yearsGot a call from some robot voice, kept saying I made payments to Amazon and some offshore finance thing, but I never did. Definitely a scam, stay well clear!!!AmazonSubmit Your Own Report (0161 799 5981)
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