01618149905

I've been plagued by a series of silent calls from this number. Just a moment ago, I received another call and was greeted by a lady sporting a thick Manchester accent who claimed to represent a company called 'Versatile'. In the background, the familiar buzz of a call centre could be heard. When I mentioned I hadn't heard of them before, she insisted that the company was legitimate and operated out of Manchester. I cheekily remarked that her accent gave that away. She conceded, admitting to her Manchester roots. She proceeded to inform me that they were sanctioned by the Ministry of Justice, and that according to the National Credit Database, I had money owed to me from a credit agreement I'd supposedly taken out. I firmly told her to cease calling me and requested that my contact information be deleted from their records. I warned her that if they or anyone associated with this number dared to ring me again, I would not hesitate to notify the Information Commissioner and pursue a fine against them. I then ended the call. I've had this number registered with the Telephone Preference Service for over ten years now.

I gave them a ring back, and it turns out it’s about the PPI! 😊

A hush enveloped the room, followed by a simple, yet poignant farewell: "Farewell."

Received a call purporting to be from O2, stating that they wanted to reward my loyalty with a new phone. I didn't share any details with them as I found the whole thing rather dubious. Honestly, it feels like a blatant attempt to scam me. What a load of nonsense!

It mentions the nth and then hangs up abruptly.

I received a call from this number, and the chap on the other end pretended to be from O2, my mobile provider. It was a load of rubbish, to be honest. He was trying to entice me with an offer of a 'free phone' as a thank you for being a loyal customer. When I questioned why on earth O2 would want to give me a new phone when my current one works just fine, he suggested I could simply 'flog it on eBay or something'. Honestly, I'm baffled by how these scams operate, but I didn't stick around for any more nonsense-hung up rather quickly!

Received a call from PPI regarding a grievance // blaring noise.

Every time I pick up the phone, the person on the other end disconnects without a word. They've been ringing me persistently over the past few weeks.

I can confirm that this number has absolutely no ties to Versatile Finance (PPI Claims). I took the initiative to contact Versatile directly to inquire about this dubious number and their purported services, and they had no record of it whatsoever. The representative I spoke to mentioned that while they do liaise with O2, The Carphone Warehouse, and handle PPI Claims, they have no dealings with BT or home insurance renewals. They assured me that they would investigate this suspicious number further. If you happen to have any information related to your experience, I’d recommend reaching out to Versatile Finance directly (you can find their contact details by doing a quick Google search), or alternatively, report these dodgy phone calls to either the ICO or the police. Interestingly, although Versatile Finance and this number seem to operate within the same vicinity in Manchester (near Princess Way and Deansgate), the representative’s astonishment at the nature of these unsolicited calls leads me to believe that there is no legitimate connection. It appears that a rogue outfit is misusing Versatile’s name and practices as a front. I strongly advise staying clear of this number. Should you happen to take a call from them, it might be wise to have a pen and paper handy to jot down everything they say and gather as much detail as possible to assist in tracking down these wrongdoers. Personally, I’ve been inundated with irksome and worrying calls for months, and I’m very cautious about sharing my number unless it’s with someone I trust. I hope this sheds some light on the situation and proves helpful!

I got a call on my mobile from 0161 814 9905. When I picked up, there was a robotic voice on the line instructing me to press (1) for a refund on payment protection insurance and (2) for something else. I didn't hang about and ended the call right away. I have a strong feeling that if I had pressed any of those options, I might have ended up with some hefty phone charges.

Just got a brand new phone from O2 today, and I've already received three nuisance calls from these muppets. It's quite evident there's been a data breach at O2 since no one else has my number.

There was a rather odd interval of silence lasting around six minutes, followed by a swift “Goodbye” accompanied by a beep, which I assume was meant to capture a voicemail. Quite baffled, really.

Received a call from this number earlier today, but there was nothing but silence on the other end. Then I heard a faint “goodbye.” Quite peculiar, if you ask me!

Kindly refrain from giving us a ring with this number, if you would be so kind.

Similar experience to many. Just a whole lot of quietness, followed by a curt “Goodbye”.

After a bit of background chatter, the call was ended rather abruptly.

Utter nonsense, honestly. How on earth are these individuals still at large, especially with all the complaints piling up? It's baffling!

I often think it would be quite something to gather all these spineless individuals and turn the tables on them in a not-so-pleasant way, similar to how they treat others while hiding behind anonymity. They remind me of reckless drivers who cause chaos and then just speed off, utterly thoughtless of the consequences!

Spotted that it was a number from Manchester. Decided not to pick up the call.

I just received a rather inappropriate call proposing something quite distasteful. It's honestly quite disheartening, especially considering I recently underwent surgery to transition and have made significant changes to my identity.

Just like many before me, I keep receiving calls from this number regarding PPI, which is utterly baffling since I've never had any such policy! I can't fathom why they believe I have one or how on earth they managed to acquire my details. It’s quite perplexing, really!

Received a call from this number earlier today, but there was nothing but quiet on the other end before they disconnected.

I've been receiving a fair few calls from this number lately, including one just yesterday and another today. My mobile is mainly for work purposes, and I’m quite selective about who gets my number! It's baffling why OFCOM or the mobile providers seem incapable of looking into this issue or why they don’t offer a straightforward way to block such calls without imposing a hefty monthly charge. It’s clearly a nuisance for a lot of folks. Where on earth are they sourcing this information? We deserve to know, since it seems like it’s either being picked up without permission or some so-called reputable companies are peddling our data.

Pipe down, Louise; it's just a con.

I picked up the phone, but all I got was dead air. Definitely feels suspect to me!

I've received a call from this number too, and it’s thoroughly irritating. You can’t call them back, which is rather frustrating, and I have a sneaking suspicion it’s linked to those pesky PPI claims.

I’ve been receiving a slew of calls from this number, and I haven’t a clue who’s behind it. It feels like I’m being hounded!

Absolutely smashing experience! These lovely folks managed to recover £2000 for us from PPI that we didn't even realise we had been charged. Seriously, take a moment to listen to what they have to say before jumping to hasty conclusions about them. They're genuinely helpful!

I’ve let this number slip through my fingers thrice now! It’s reassuring to have a service like this at my disposal. I’ll definitely make use of it again for those puzzling calls that come out of nowhere.

Well, it appears we've uncovered the identity behind 01618149905. It's none other than Louise Roberts, who managed to reclaim £2000 from these so-called "charming" individuals. Really, Louise, do you honestly believe we’re that naïve? This lot is clearly up to no good, and I can’t help but think the world would be a much nicer place if they simply didn’t exist!

I’ve just had a call from this number as well (on my work mobile, mind you - not quite sure how they got hold of it) - seems like it’s doing the rounds today, doesn’t it?

I received a missed call on my mobile earlier today, and it was from this number. Naturally, it puts you on edge, thinking it could be someone notifying you about an issue. Nevertheless, I opted to investigate further. Cheers to this site for providing the clarity!

I keep getting calls from this number, but every time I pick up, there's silence on the other end before they hang up. It's beyond irritating!

I'm absolutely fed up with these numpties constantly ringing me!

I wish these persistently bothersome individuals would quit ringing my mobile! It’s downright vexing and feels like harassment, to be honest!

The incessant ringing is utterly frustrating, to say the least!

Absolutely chuffed with this splendid site! I've been inundated with a barrage of odd numbers ringing me up recently. I simply can't bring myself to pick up for unknown callers, especially as I have an answering machine, but I figured I'd do a quick search for the number. Turns out, just a bunch of time-wasting twits. I've also tackled my overflowing spam email problem by creating a specific email just for quotes and the like. When I checked that account last, I had a staggering 3000 emails in a mere month- and only businesses have access to that address! Here’s to standing up to the unwanted nuisances! I'll definitely be making use of this site again. Huge thanks!

I've been receiving calls from this number repeatedly. Each time, they greet me with "salaam alaykum" and there's a pair of blokes chatting away in the background before they abruptly disconnect! It's quite alarming, really. I've gone ahead and reported it to the authorities.

I've been receiving calls from this number, but as soon as I answer, they just hang up. When I attempted to ring it back, it was out of service. I have a suspicion these calls are designed to test whether my number is active or gauge when I'll be available to chat.

I was under the impression that such calling practices were illegal. It's absolutely infuriating!

I've been getting calls from this same number nearly every day for the past week. To satisfy my curiosity, I decided to look it up online to see what I could find, and honestly, I wasn't shocked by the results. This seems to happen every time I register on a job-seeking site. Suddenly, my inbox gets bombarded with spam emails, and my phone doesn't stop ringing with unwanted calls. It's utterly frustrating-being out of work is rough enough without having to deal with these incessant nuisances that seem to just tag along with the whole job search ordeal, don’t you think?

I recently received a ring from 01618149905, and upon picking up, there was absolute silence for a good 12 seconds before they abruptly disconnected. What on earth is the use of that?

I had a rather unsettling experience when a call came through from this number, claiming to represent the Ministry of Justice. Strangely, they had my name and date of birth on hand. The individual inquired whether I had ever taken out a mortgage, then suddenly cut the call. Quite unnerving, to say the least!

I've gone ahead and submitted a report to Ofcom via the following link:
http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/tell-us/telecoms/privacy/

Received a call from someone claiming to be from O2, stating that I’m eligible for an upgrade. The person had a really thick accent from Manchester.

I'm absolutely fed up with these blokes constantly pestering me with their calls. Could someone kindly tell them to clear off? Much appreciated!

I've received a couple of missed calls from this number, but I haven’t a clue who’s trying to get in touch or what they want. If anyone knows anything about this, I’d really appreciate the info. Cheers!

I experienced a rather odd call where all I got was silence before the line cut off. When I attempted to ring back, I found the number was sadly unreachable. Quite perplexing, really!

I couldn't get hold of anyone online, and then a woman's voice chimes in with a rather abrupt 'goodbye' - incredibly irritating, to put it mildly!