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01618188260

☎️ 01618188260 👆 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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+441618188260+44 161 818 82600161 818 8260+44-161-818-8260

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0161 818 8260 Tagged as:

hmrc uk roderick braga india western union caller clare williams robert dunn lloyd ' s hsbc

TimeLine of events for phone number 01618188260

  • Suspicious communication seeking personal information
    Mar
    2022
  • Annoyed by persistent telemarketers
    Aug
    2021
  • Received unwanted call from nuisance
    Dec
    2018
  • Scam call from "John Parker."
    Nov
    2018
  • Avoid calls, it's a scam
    Nov
    2018
  • Received potential scam call warning
    Nov
    2018
  • Received scam call at 4:14
    Nov
    2018
  • Suspicious HMRC scam call experience
    Nov
    2018
  • Scam call impersonating HMRC
    Nov
    2018
  • Warning about Clare Williams calls
    Nov
    2018
  • HMRC scam call, police unresponsive
    Nov
    2018
  • Suspicious HMRC call about taxes
    Nov
    2018
  • Ignore HMRC scam calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Voicemail claims to be HMRC
    Nov
    2018
  • Owes over £20,000 in taxes
    Nov
    2018
  • Reported working scam bank operations
    Dec
    2015
  • Payments via Western Union for loans
    Sep
    2015
  • Seeking action on fraudulent loans
    Sep
    2015
  • User frustrated with loan company
    Sep
    2015
  • Falling for loan scam warning
    Sep
    2015
  • Report to fraud action UK
    Aug
    2015
  • Bob was asked; user responded
    Aug
    2015
  • Consistent scammers using same number
    Aug
    2015
  • Cousin scammed by loan fraudsters
    Aug
    2015
  • Attempted phone-based financial scam reported
    Aug
    2015
  • Provided details about loans company
    Aug
    2015
  • Warning about fraudulent loan calls
    Aug
    2015
  • Lost £340 to loan scam. Reported
    Aug
    2015
  • Warning about aggressive loan scammers
    Aug
    2015
  • Caller calls out loan company
    Aug
    2015
  • Lost £175, learned a lesson
    Aug
    2015
  • Asian scammers should be deported
    Aug
    2015
  • Warning about upfront cost scam
    Aug
    2015
  • Victim of banking scam reporting
    Aug
    2015
  • Refunding money is not possible
    Aug
    2015
  • Describes scam to prevent more
    Aug
    2015
  • Concern about potential money laundering
    Aug
    2015
  • Fell for scam, reported to authorities
    Aug
    2015
  • Questioned legitimacy of caller's identity
    Aug
    2015
  • Loan scam, lost money, beware
    Aug
    2015
  • Be cautious of loan advances
    Aug
    2015
  • Chasing scam with bad language
    Aug
    2015
  • Scammed by fake loan company
    Aug
    2015
  • Scam involving deposit recovery question
    Aug
    2015
Number Of Searches: 7 Number Of Comments: 44 First Seen: 13 August 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Allhallows-on-Sea(Kent), Red Scar(Lancashire) and Wilby(Northamptonshire).

01618188260 has 44 comments of which 39 x neutral and 5 x negative

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01618188260 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618188260 👆 is reported as a persistent source of nuisance calls primarily associated with loan scams and HMRC impersonation attempts. Callers often claim to represent official bodies, such as HMRC or loan companies, demanding upfront payments or personal information under threat of legal action. Many victims report losing significant sums, with scammers using multiple aliases and phone numbers, typically exhibiting Asian accents. The operation involves fraudulent use of bank accounts and appears linked to money laundering activities. Authorities have been informed, but the number remains active. Users are strongly advised not to engage, provide personal details, or transfer money. Reporting to Action Fraud, the police, and banks is crucial to mitigate potential harm and assist ongoing investigations.

Reports on phone number 01618188260

5 years
Got a call from someone claiming they were from a company, but it was just a pain trying to make them stop fishing for my personal details.
5 years
They kept ringing me non stop, 8 times within just one hour! Total nightmare!
8 years
Yeah, I got a ring from this tosser too, proper annoying.
8 years
Got a call just like the ones mentioned earlier. I phoned back and ended up talking to a guy with an Asian accent who said his name was John Parker. Total bunch of scammers, really hope someone takes action against these cheats.
John Parker
8 years
Total scam, please don’t ring this number!
8 years
Just got a call with a robotic voice claiming to be from the Clare Williams section at HMRC, telling me to ring back straight away or else their lawyers and court will come after me. Cheers for the heads-up here, definitely going to treat it as a scam.
Clare WilliamsHMRC
8 years
Got a call just after 4 in the afternoon, definitely a dodgy scam.
8 years
Just got a call from someone named Clare Williams. Watch out, folks!
Clare Williams
8 years
Some bloke rang me up pretending to be from HMRC saying they were about to take my husband to court over some missing income tax. I’m an accountant myself and I sort out my husband’s tax every year, so I quickly told him he was wrong. The guy said he’d have a look into it and ring back later. What threw me off was that HMRC would never talk about my husband’s tax stuff with me without checking his identity and getting his permission first. Plus, the caller had a strong Asian accent which really annoyed me.
HMRC
8 years
Got a call from someone pretending to be HMRC, just ignore it, it’s definitely a scam.
HMRC
8 years
This number called me claiming to be from HMRC and asked for my lawyer's name, saying I had a huge tax debt. Why haven’t the police done anything about these scams?
HMRC
8 years
Got a recorded message from someone pretending to be HMRC, warning me that if I don't ring back straight away, there'll be serious consequences. Pretty scary stuff!
HMRC
8 years
Just got a voice message from this number, they said to ring them back. They said their name was Clare Williams and that they were from HMRC or something like that.
Clare WilliamsHMRC
8 years
Someone rang me up saying I supposedly had a tax bill of more than £20,000.
8 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from the Claire Williams part of HMRC, said I owed £4000 in income tax. Pretty sure it was a scam.
Claire WilliamsHMRC
11 years
This number keeps operating as if it’s Naswnwild bank and they’re asking for cash. I’ve reported it to UK crime authorities but they’re still managing to get through.
NaswnwildUK
11 years
I sent the money via Western Union, both times while I was in India. The first transfer went to someone named Ched Evans. Then, the second was paid to a George Bennett. The caller had said it was for loans.
Western UnionIndiaChed EvansGeorge Bennett
11 years
Does anyone know if they’re actually doing anything about those “loans for you” callers? It’s really annoying getting these kind of calls all the time.
11 years
So, I gave them a bell and demanded my cash back. Not sure if I should be impressed by their nerve or just annoyed. I straight up told them I knew it was a scam and I wanted my £320 refunded. Their reply? “I don’t want to.” Honestly, we should all just call them non-stop for a whole day and mess about with their time. Their other outfit, Britt Finance, is also on Facebook - I’ve already flagged their page. Caller ID showed: Loans For You.
Britt FinanceFacebook
11 years
I ended up getting caught by that Western Union loan scam too, where they ask for payment upfront then want you to send money to India, with all the fake fees, taxes and the whole thing about the portal closing - it’s just a load of rubbish. I reached out to First Decision Loans, who claimed to be legitimate UK lenders. Then I started getting emails supposedly from the Ministry of Justice and voicemails warning me there are arrest warrants for me. I’ve reported everything to the police, the crime agency, and filled out a SARs report. A solicitor I spoke to confirmed these scammers don’t actually exist. My advice is don’t open their emails and block their calls straight away. Make sure you inform your bank too, as they might freeze your account. The names they used were Kenneth Spencer and Dennis. Hopefully, this information saves someone else from falling for this! - caller: 0208-144-8064
Western UnionIndiaFirst Decision LoansUKMinistry of JusticeKenneth SpencerDennisCaller
11 years
Has anyone else told Action Fraud about these people? They're doing loan scams and seriously, they really need to be shut down. It’s so annoying!
UK
11 years
Oh definitely, Bob, I sure have!
Bob
11 years
These folks are con artists, ripping people off all the time, yet they keep using the exact same number. It’s crazy they haven’t been shut down yet. Here’s a warning from the police about these dodgy scammers using the Action Fraud name again: http://actionfraud.police.uk/news/alert-fraudsters-are-once-again-using-the-action-fraud-name-to-scam-people-aug15
11 years
This happened to me too, they took £500 in total, two separate payments. They promised I’d hear back by 7:30pm and then again by 9am today, but nothing. Really want my cash back :( I used my flat deposit as part of the loan deposit since some companies do that. Decided to look up the number today and found out this!! - caller: 0161 818 8260
11 years
I’ve gathered a ton of info on these guys now! They rang me last night asking if I wanted to cancel my loan, warning there’d be a fee if I did. I couldn’t help but laugh and told them off, saying: first, I’m aware of the address for Loans To You, probably Loanflex and their mates; second, they don’t have any consumer credit licence; third, Loans To You and Loanflex are proper credit brokers; fourth, I’ve got details of at least six bank accounts they use; and finally, six different phone numbers too. They claimed they’ll refund my money! We’ll see if they actually do, but even if they return it, I’m definitely not letting these muppets off the hook. - caller: Loans To You
Loanflex
11 years
They rang me on the 12th of August and said they could get me an unsecured loan in just half an hour. They mentioned that all the bank accounts involved are basically just innocent folks, but some people used Western Union to send money for them. If we get hold of that info, maybe we can work out which country they’re really calling from? I’m pretty certain it’s either Pakistan or somewhere in northern India. We seriously need to stop them before more people fall victim. They’re still picking up calls from 0161 818 8260 and keep changing their names. PLEASE DO SOMETHING QUICK TO PROTECT OTHERS - caller ID shows LOANS TO YOU.
PakistanIndia
11 years
My mate’s cousin got ripped off nearly £500 by these dodgy folks, all seemed Asian with names such as Ian Parker, Carlos, and Lukas from loanstoyou or something. They’re all just scams. He’s now trying to get the police involved and sort it out.
Ian ParkerCarlosLukasLoansToYou
11 years
I got tricked too and ended up losing £340. The caller said his name was Roderick Braga. I've already reported it to UK Fraud Action and got a crime reference number. I really recommend everyone do the same if they get calls like this - he was offering “loans for you”.
Roderick BragaUK Fraud Action
11 years
I kept trying to figure out who was behind the number 0161 818 8260. After a bit of digging, I found out they’re linked to an address: Loans To You, 126-150 Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6AG. From what I can tell, they seem to be operating from Pakistan or maybe the northern region of India. Honestly, they come across as pretty pushy scammers. We really need to warn others so they don’t fall for this lot. - caller: LOANS TO YOU
Washway RoadSaleCheshirePakistanNorthern India
11 years
Hey folks, it’s me again. So I called them back and spoke to a bloke called Robert Dunn, who I reckon might actually be Roderick Braga in disguise. He said he couldn’t finalise my loan because the amount wasn’t a neat figure, haha. Then he wanted to bump it up to make it a round number and demanded I pay an extra £191! What a joke. I lost it and told him I’m onto their scam and they’ll get caught. These people are con artists, laundering money by tricking us into moving cash through different accounts. It’s like unwittingly being involved in money laundering. Can’t wait for these scammers to be outed. Will I see my money again? Probably not. But at least I’ve learned how this whole racket operates and won’t fall for it next time. - caller: cashflex
Robert DunnRoderick BragaCallerCashflex
11 years
Ended up losing £175, what a painful lesson to learn! :-(
11 years
Yeah, you're right about that. They're from Asia and have begun running scams around here. I wonder if the police can track the number and find where they're based? These scammers really need to be sent back.
Asia
11 years
Hey everyone, got a call from these lot today about a loan. Some bloke with an Indian accent asked me to pay some kind of fee in advance. I've never heard of having to pay before you get anything, so I just told them no and hung up. Later, I tried looking up the company name but it didn’t come up anywhere. When I looked up the number, this site popped up. Stay away from these scammers!
11 years
I fell victim as well, lost £175 first and then they tried to get me to send over £399, I told them no way. Next, they deposited £100 into my account and asked me to move it into a Lloyd's account. The following day they chucked £139 into my account and got me to transfer it again, this time to an HSBC account. I've now reported everything to the UK fraud department. I have the account details and will be notifying both Lloyd's and HSBC about these accounts being used for scams!
Lloyd ' sHSBCUK
11 years
Hey, Honestly, don’t expect to see that cash again, it’s a lost cause! Happened to me as well, really frustrating :-/
11 years
I lost £150 to scammers as well, Alex and Davey. How can we put an end to these dodgy calls? It’s too late for me, but we must protect others from falling for it. From my experience, most of these scammers seem to be Indian guys. They keep ringing from numbers like 0161 818 8260 (Manchester), 0330 977 0401, and 0151 528 9311. Their emails look suspicious too, such as [email protected] and [email protected] You can try checking the domain registration for more info. We really need to stop these crooks from robbing innocent folks out there. The caller was saying "LOANS TO YOU".
AlexDaveyManchester
11 years
Hey, I reckon these folks are into money laundering as well. Has anyone actually tipped off the UK fraud action line? It’s pretty quick to report, takes like 20 minutes max. The more they get wind of these scammers, the better for all of us! The caller was from ‘Loans to you’.
UK
11 years
I fell for the exact same scam yesterday and ended up losing £254. I'm really worried about my family’s safety now. I've already reported everything to the police, Action Fraud, and my bank’s fraud department. It seems this isn’t just any regular scam - sounds more like money laundering, which is even more worrying. Has anyone else been asked to send a pic of their driving licence as ID? If yes, how do we get it blocked? I've been trying to find a contact or link for the DVLA but no luck so far. These scumbags seriously need to be tracked down quickly. Who knows what they’re doing with all the cash they’re ripping off people for. - caller ID: Cashflex!
Action FraudDVLACashflex
11 years
No, I never provided any ID proof. Don’t stress too much about the money laundering stuff. I rang the cops earlier and they told me we’re actually just victims of a scam, nothing to worry about. The call was from someone about loans to you.
11 years
I got a call from someone called Roderick Braga about a loan I supposedly applied for, and he demanded £200 in advance. Of course, I never saw that money again. Total scam! Lost cash, and it’s awful. They also go by Loads of different names, one of them being Loans Factor. I’d advise against giving any cash to these people. Not sure why they target Asian folks but be careful!
Roderick BragaLoans Factor
11 years
I got a call yesterday about a loan I’d enquired about online, so I thought it was legit. The company called themselves Loans Factors and Brit Finance, but I reckon they might use other names too. When I asked about the amount for my loan, they told me I had to pay £200 upfront for the first month. I was a bit naive and agreed. Then today they came back asking for another £249. The bloke on the phone was Roderick Braga. That’s when I realised something wasn’t right and I refused to pay more. I asked for my £200 back, but I’m still waiting for it. From what I’ve seen in other reviews, loads of people have been scammed by this same lot, who seem to be a group of three - two blokes and a woman. I feel awful for being so gullible and losing money I really can’t afford. If anyone asks you to pay upfront, don’t do it. From what I can tell, these folks are Indian and very convincing. I’ve learnt a very costly lesson, and now I’m terrified of applying for loans anywhere. Beware of them. - caller: Roderick Braga
Loans Factors and Brit FinanceRoderick BragaIndia
11 years
I ended up giving up, kept trying to catch them but they were swearing loads. Pretty sure they’re not even in the UK. - caller: SCAM
UK
11 years
I got a call from a company called cashflex.co.uk today and they seemed so legit, I honestly fell for it. I foolishly paid £70 as a first instalment, then £185 for taxes, and finally £254 in fees. After a few calls, the bloke on the phone sounded really honest, saying the money hadn’t hit my account yet. Then he mentioned there was some issue because I was meant to get a refund on those taxes and fees once the loan arrived. The loan never turned up and he claimed they’d sent me a small amount, like £300, which I had to send back via Western Union. Please be careful and don’t get tangled up with these people. The guy’s name was Robert Dunn, another man was Mike Stevens, and a woman called K Higgins - very English names, but I’m pretty sure they were foreign. I should’ve known better when I transferred money to a personal account, not a company one. They haven’t realised I’m onto them yet, but I’ve notified my bank and they are now in touch with NatWest about the account I sent cash to. I doubt I’ll ever get that money back, but I’ll be ringing them tomorrow to ask about the loan and try to dig up any info. Beware of cashflex!
Western UnionRobert DunnMike StevensK. HigginsNatWestCaller
11 years
I got a call from someone saying I needed to send my deposit to Loans to You, with sort code 77-30-07 and account number 20397568. They also mentioned T Adesuyi, sort code 62-30-53, account 03062845. It sounds like a scam, but I already sent the money. Does anyone know how I can recover it? The caller ID said LOANS TO YOU.
ADESUYI

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