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01618188215

☎️ 01618188215 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED. It is part of the phone block 161818 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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0161 818 8215 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618188215

  • Scam call about government scheme
    Oct
    2024
  • Unknown number hung up immediately
    Mar
    2023
  • Fell for phone call scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Scammed for $300, realized too late
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam call seeking PPI commission
    Nov
    2020
  • Mark Smith scamming vulnerable parents
    Nov
    2020
  • Scam targeting vulnerable individuals, unacceptable
    Nov
    2020
  • Declined call, saved by forums
    Nov
    2020
  • PPI compensation call from David
    Nov
    2020
  • Refers to a silent caller
    Nov
    2020
  • Lloyd's called suspected PPI scam
    Nov
    2020
  • Fraudulent call regarding PPI compensation
    Oct
    2020
  • Scam calls pretending to help
    Oct
    2020
  • Scammer Kevin called from India
    Oct
    2020
  • Harassing unknown number called twice
    Oct
    2020
  • Missed call, no message, potential scam
    Oct
    2020
  • Fraudulent telephone call requesting payment
    Oct
    2020
  • warning about potential scam calls
    Oct
    2020
  • Morning nuisance call at 09:25
    Oct
    2020
  • Call from bank - suspicious
    Sep
    2020
  • Received unwanted nuisance call
    Sep
    2020
  • Spam phone call about PPI
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam targeting elderly for gift cards
    Sep
    2020
  • Potential scam caller claiming PPI
    Sep
    2020
  • CAUTION: Potential scam with strong accent
    Sep
    2020
  • Scam calls from Oracle Legal
    Sep
    2020
  • Successful PPI scam call intercepted
    Sep
    2020
  • Suspicious scam call about compensation
    Aug
    2020
  • Suspicious voicemail about Barclays PPI
    Aug
    2020
  • Scam call claiming PPI payment
    Jul
    2020
  • Routine telemarketing call to father
    Jul
    2020
  • This is not a word
    Jul
    2020
  • Scam involving fake bank request
    Jun
    2020
  • David deserves another chance
    Jun
    2020
  • Voicemail scam regarding approved PPI
    Jun
    2020
  • Suspected fraudulent call from "Christine"
    Jun
    2020
  • Received scam call about PPI
    Jun
    2020
  • Barclays PPI scam with Amazon cards
    Jun
    2020
  • Possible scam call confirming PPI
    Jun
    2020
  • PPI settlement payment reported as scam
    Jun
    2020
  • Scam call pretending to be prize
    Jun
    2020
  • Comment implies rudeness towards man
    Jun
    2020
  • Unknown caller suspected as scam
    Jun
    2020
  • Reported phone number linked to scams
    May
    2020
  • Calls from Lloyds Bank suspicious
    Mar
    2020
  • Scam call offering fake money
    Mar
    2020
Number Of Searches: 154 Number Of Comments: 45 First Seen: 16 March 2020 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Charlesfield(Scottish Borders), Innis Mhor(Highland) and West Southbourne(Dorset).

01618188215 has 45 comments of which 36 x negative and 9 x neutral

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01618188215 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618188215 👆 is reported as a persistent scam operation targeting individuals, especially the elderly and vulnerable, by falsely claiming they are due PPI compensation from major banks like Lloyds, Barclays, and HSBC. Callers, often using English aliases but with noticeable South Asian accents, employ high-pressure tactics to extract payments, frequently requesting commission via Amazon or Paysafe gift cards. They may leave voicemails or call multiple times, sometimes followed by threats or visits claiming to deliver cheques. The number is linked to a wider scam network and has been reported to the police and action fraud authorities. Recipients are strongly advised not to respond, never send gift cards, and block the number to avoid financial loss and distress.

Reports on phone number 01618188215

2 years
Got a call from someone saying it was a government programme and they wanted me to join so I could get credits back or something like that. Seemed a bit dodgy to me.
3 years
I got a call from 0161 818 8215 on my phone. I didn’t know the number and felt a bit suspicious straight away. So, I just answered with "Good morning, you've reached Action Fraud," and then the person on the other end just hung up.
6 years
I got a call from this number and ended up getting scammed out of £300. Then, they called back asking me to send another £450, and that's when I finally saw through their trick.
6 years
I got a call from this number and ended up getting scammed out of £300. Then they called back asking for more money, and that’s when I finally caught on to what they were up to.
6 years
0161 818 8215 - Got a call from someone called Mike, said he was a claims officer about PPI with Lloyds, claimed I was owed about £3050. Then he asked for some commission through a PaySafe Card. I played it along but I already got my PPI sorted months ago. This kind of thing sounds really risky, especially for older folks or anyone struggling financially right now with everything going on. It could easily fool someone who didn’t know it was a con. They’ll probably ring again but I won’t be picking up.
MikeLloyds
6 years
My mum and dad got a call from some bloke called Mark Smith who told them they had a £20,000 cheque waiting, but first they needed to buy him Amazon vouchers. It’s heartbreaking because my parents suffer from dementia and they’ve been tricked like this before. Apparently, this scam comes from a place in India. These people are utter scoundrels, taking advantage of those who are easy targets.
Mark SmithAmazonIndia
6 years
My mum, who suffers with dementia, contacted me asking if she could borrow £300 to pay some courier bringing a cheque for £3000 from a PPI claim. They told her the cash was for their fee. When I looked into it, it turned out this number was behind the call, taking advantage of a very vulnerable older lady struggling with her mental health. If she hadn’t come to me for help with the £300, she would have been scammed. What scumbags.
6 years
This morning my phone rang and I didn’t pick up. Afterwards I saw a voicemail and played it back. Turns out it was that familiar Christine again! Their spiel is so obvious that anyone paying attention would spot it right away. Honestly, if it weren’t for these forums and the comments here, folks might end up feeling all alone and open to being duped. Glad there’s a place to share these things.
Christine
6 years
This number never makes a sound when they call, just dead silence on the other end. Proper weird.
6 years
I got a call from a guy named David who said I was owed £3050 for PPI. He wanted me to jot down some info and call him back to sort it out. I told him if it was legit, I’d wait for a proper letter through the post. After that, he just ended the call. Definitely doesn’t sound right to me.
David
6 years
Today I got a call from someone claiming to be from Lloyds about PPI. I told him to quit wasting time trying to scam folks and told him not to ring me again. He started to argue that he wasn’t a scammer, but I just ended the call.
Lloyds
6 years
I got a call about some £3000 PPI refund from Lloyds and they asked for my mum. Thing is, she died like 7 years back. Left a message anyway, but it’s just ridiculous.
Lloyds
6 years
This number claims to be from Oracle Legal. At first, they sold legitimate life insurance policies but then started demanding payment via gift cards. Later, they faked having PPI compensation for the person. They prey on elderly and vulnerable folks. The police have been informed and it even got some local newspaper coverage. Better to ignore calls from this number.
Oracle Legal
6 years
What a right dodgy character this Kevin is! He rang me up from India, using a completely different name. Total scammer, that one!
KevinIndia
6 years
This number 01618188215 has been bugging me for a couple of days now, calling my landline twice. Every time I pick up, there’s just silence and then they hang up straight away. Really annoying having calls like that.
6 years
My phone buzzed but I didn’t pick up. The caller never bothered with a voicemail either. Pretty sure it’s just some dodgy scam.
6 years
My mum got a phone call telling her she could receive a £3,000 PPI cheque, but only if she handed over either a £300 Amazon or Paysafe voucher first. They said they’d be coming round at 7pm to drop off the cheque and collect the vouchers. It all sounded a bit dodgy to me.
Amazon
6 years
Some bloke called me, said his name was Michal. He told me to expect a guy called Mark White to ring me within a next couple of hours. Pretty random if you ask me.
MichalMark White
6 years
Received an annoying call at twenty-five minutes past nine this morning.
6 years
Got a call around 12:35 from this number, a bloke claiming to be from my bank. When I asked him who exactly he was, he just said he was calling on behalf of the bank. I didn’t bother with it and hung up straight away.
6 years
Got a call from this number around half past eleven this morning. The woman on the phone said her name was Christine and started talking about PPI, so I just ended the call.
Christine
6 years
I found this call to be a right bother!
6 years
Be wary of this number-it’s a fraudulent one. They've been targeting older individuals, asking them to purchase Amazon gift cards as a means to handle a PPI claim. Definitely not legitimate!
Amazon
6 years
Got a call from 01618188215 saying I'd been owed £3000 in PPI from HSBC and to ring them back. Yeah, right, I’m not falling for that!
HSBC
6 years
Got a call from someone who said their name was David, spoke with a heavy accent and claimed I was owed £3050 from a PPI refund. He told me to get a paysafe card and call him back. Honestly, it felt suspicious, so I wouldn’t trust it.
6 years
I've received multiple calls from the number 0161 8188 215, with the callers purporting to be from Oracle Legal. I've now taken the precaution of blocking them. Just a word of warning to be cautious if you get a ring from this number.
Oracle Legal
6 years
Got a dodgy PPI call from some woman called Christine claiming she was with Oracle Legal. She said my £3300 claim had gone through and asked how I wanted to get paid. I played along for about 5 minutes just to waste their time before I ended the call. They must reckon if one in every 500 people bite, it’s worth their while. Honestly, these scams should be shut down and dealt with properly much faster.
ChristineOracle Legal
6 years
I am quite worried. I received an unsolicited call from this number, purporting to represent a PPI legal firm, asserting that there was a court ruling in my favour and that I was in line for a significant payout. It all felt rather dodgy, so I chose not to respond to several follow-up calls. I suspect this might well be a scam!
6 years
Got a voicemail earlier from a bloke called Michael, sounded like he had a pretty thick Indian accent. He said something about my Barclays PPI claim being approved for £3000 and asked me to ring him back. Strange really, cos I sorted all my PPI stuff ages ago and Barclays already paid me up. Not sure I’m even gonna bother calling him back, feels a bit off!
MichaelBarclays
6 years
I just received a call from 0161 8188 215, and the caller was spouting something about being from Lloyds Bank, asking about some PPI payment that supposedly amounts to £3,000. Quite suspicious, if you ask me!
Lloyds Bank
6 years
Typical of these calls, they rang my 89 year old dad. Same old story.
6 years
I recently received a rather dubious message from someone claiming to be from NatWest, insisting that I had an outstanding payment due to them. The catch? They wanted me to fork out an Amazon gift card to supposedly unlock my funds. It all seemed rather fishy, doesn't it?
NatWestAmazon
6 years
Got a call from someone named David, i think? wasnt really clear but he mentioned something about a £100 fee. didn’t catch all of it tho. not sure what that was about.
David
6 years
So, I got a voicemail from someone called ‘David’ saying my PPI claim with Barclays was successful. I’m really happy I read these reviews before calling back!
DavidBarclays
6 years
Got a call from a lady named Christine, sounded Asian. She said my application was approved for £3,300 and gave me a phone number to ring back, with extension 103. Heard loads of noise like a busy call centre behind her. Something about it felt fishy, so I’m just gonna ignore it. Blocked the number straight away! Not expecting anything legit from that.
Christine
6 years
Today I got a call from a lady, sounded like she might have been Indian or Pakistani, calling herself Christine. Then she passed me over to a bloke with the same background who called himself David Watkins - I think the English name was supposed to make me trust him more. They claimed they were sorting out PPI compensation from Barclays and said I’d get the payout in cash, but only if I paid their fees using an Amazon gift voucher. I’m based in Plymouth, so looks like these lot are changing locations.
ChristineDavid WatkinsAmazonPlymouth
6 years
I received a dodgy call claiming to be from Barclays, offering compensation for P.P.I. They mentioned that the payment would come through as an Amazon gift card instead of cash. Definitely sounds like a scam to me!
BarclaysP. P. IAmazon
6 years
Some bloke called himself David and said he was checking on my PPI claim with Lloyds. Thing is, I’ve never had any business with Lloyds at all. Maybe he dialled the wrong number by mistake, but judging by other reviews, sounds like it was just a scam to try and pinch money from me.
DavidLloyds
6 years
I got a call from someone named Alex trying to set up a PPI payout. He said I had to pay £2439 by cheque and another £1200 in cash, then they'd give me a £300 Amazon voucher in return. It sounded dodgy from the start, so I ended up reporting it to the cops - total scam.
AlexAmazon
6 years
I got a call from 01618188215, from a guy who said his name was Michael. He claimed I'd won £3000 because I’d supposedly made a PPI claim with Halifax. He said I'd receive half in cash and the other half by cheque. He asked for £300, but insisted it had to be paid using an Amazon gift card. Since I’m a retired police officer, I immediately knew it was dodgy. Honestly, don't trust anyone calling from that number!
MichaelHalifax BankAmazon
6 years
I got a call from a bloke called David, sounded asian or something. Not sure why but he came across like a proper prat, seriously, I reckon he’d be better suited stuck on a door than talking to me!
David
6 years
I received a call from an unfamiliar number, and it has all the hallmarks of a scam.
6 years
Kindly take note of the phone number 0208 6380975, as it seems to be intricately linked to an entire scam operation.
6 years
I've had two calls from 0161 8188 215, with the person saying they were from Lloyds Bank about PPI refunds. Feels like it might be more than just some Amazon scam, something fishy going on.
Lloyds BankAmazon
6 years
I got a call from 0161 818 8215, and a guy with an Asian accent who said his name was David told me I was due £3050 from RBS. He asked how I wanted to get the money, and I said cash. Then he said I had to pay £300 using an Amazon gift card first. I told him I couldn’t get to a shop to buy one as I had no transport. He said he’d call me back the next day. He also gave me another number, 0161 818 4995, but I knew straight away it was a scam - I’ve dealt with these crooks before using the same tricks.
DavidRBSAmazon

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