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01618189289

☎️ 01618189289 👆 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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+441618189289+44 161 818 92890161 818 9289+44-161-818-9289

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0161 818 9289 Tagged as:

bt manchester virgin london john wilson bt openreach fastnet street bt technical department peter williams televiewer

TimeLine of events for phone number 01618189289

  • Received scam call from BT
    Apr
    2018
  • Unsolicited calls from unknown number
    Apr
    2018
  • Bad experience with phone scammers
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam call; avoid getting caught
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam call about computer hacking
    Mar
    2018
  • Deceived by fake call center
    Mar
    2018
  • Suspicious call, likely a scam
    Mar
    2018
  • Distracted scam caller with tablets
    Mar
    2018
  • Received call from suspicious number
    Mar
    2018
  • Suspicious phone call regarding internet
    Mar
    2018
  • Received suspicious call from BT
    Mar
    2018
  • Fraudulent call pretending to be BT
    Mar
    2018
  • Unauthorised internet use, potential scam call
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about convincing phone scam
    Mar
    2018
  • Beware of potential phone scam
    Mar
    2018
  • Reported scam, do not engage
    Mar
    2018
  • Received call from fake engineer
    Mar
    2018
  • Indian scam pretending to be BT
    Mar
    2018
  • Suspicious call from someone claiming BT
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning about potential phishing scam
    Mar
    2018
  • Caller impersonated British Telecom employee
    Mar
    2018
  • Alert about scam phone call
    Mar
    2018
  • Received threatening scam call about hacking
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam call, fake BT number
    Mar
    2018
  • Beware of international scam calls
    Mar
    2018
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call about hacked IP
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call claiming broadband hacking
    Feb
    2018
  • Potential scam call from "BT"
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call from fake company
    Feb
    2018
  • Received scam call about hacking
    Feb
    2018
  • Received suspicious call from Clara
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam number claiming to hack computers
    Feb
    2018
  • Call from unknown number hung up
    Feb
    2018
  • Received scam call pretending BT, televiewer
    Feb
    2018
  • Received suspicious call, likely scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Ignore repetitive calls, block number
    Feb
    2018
  • Skeptical of Steven Goodman comments
    Feb
    2018
  • Unknown caller, possible phishing scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Received suspicious calls from scammers
    Feb
    2018
  • Claim of Indian accent scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Identity theft drained my funds
    Feb
    2018
  • Beware of scam phone call
    Feb
    2018
  • Wary of fake tech support
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam warning: beware of threats
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning about potential phone scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Receiving suspicious scam calls from company
    Feb
    2018
  • Received scam call about hacking
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam involving threat of bombing
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning about fake BT call
    Feb
    2018
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Feb
    2018
  • Potential scam call from "BT"
    Feb
    2018
  • Received suspicious call reporting internet hack
    Jan
    2018
  • Scam alert: BT internet hackers
    Jan
    2018
  • suspicious call from foreign accents
    Jan
    2018
  • "Do not fear, legitimate call."
    Jan
    2018
  • Foreign-sounding BT hacker scam call
    Jan
    2018
  • Missed call, no message left
    Jan
    2018
  • Fake BT call about hackers
    Jan
    2018
Number Of Searches: 516 Number Of Comments: 55 First Seen: 22 January 2018 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bladon(Oxfordshire), Brassey Green(Cheshire) and Lower Twitchen(Devon).

01618189289 has 55 comments of which 45 x negative and 9 x neutral and 1 x positive

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01618189289 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618189289 👆 is reported as a phone number frequently linked to aggressive scam calls claiming to be from BT Technical Services or Openreach. Callers, often with foreign accents, fake names, and out-of-area numbers, warn of hacking or internet faults to frighten recipients into granting remote access to their computers. They may insist on downloading software or verifying details, aiming to steal personal data or financial information. Verification attempts reveal the number is not genuinely associated with BT, and multiple users confirm its misuse for fraud. Victims are urged not to engage, not to share information, and to hang up immediately. Reporting such calls to authorities and BT is recommended. Genuine BT staff do not make unsolicited support calls requesting remote access.

Reports on phone number 01618189289

8 years
I got a call from 01389816908, a bloke with an Indian accent claiming to be from BT Technical Support. He said my internet was about to be disconnected 'cos I’d apparently been hacked. When I asked for a number to ring him back to check if it was legit, he gave me 0161 8189289. Said he’d sort it out for no charge. I looked up that number and ended up on this site. So just watch out for that first number too.
BT
8 years
I've received two calls from this number, and I've specifically requested they drop me an email instead. The caller identified herself as Abi, but her accent was quite distinct. However, when I attempted to return the call, I heard a recording saying that the line couldn’t be connected. Quite peculiar, if you ask me!
Abi
8 years
Just like what others said, they didn’t hang up and kept rambling about someone trying to hack my wifi. Be careful and don't listen to a word they say.
8 years
I received a recorded message in an American accent, claiming my IP address was being accessed from multiple countries. They offered to provide a new IP address and router at no cost, instructing me to press 1 to speak to yet another foreign voice. When I asked for a contact number, they said it was supposedly from BT Openreach, but I’ve been given varying numbers in the past. It’s a complete con-steer clear! I'm utterly fed up with this nonsense!
BT Openreach
8 years
Received a call from this number claiming to be from the technical department of BT. The person on the line insisted I needed to turn on my computer to resolve some issue they were supposedly aware of, stating that my device was being targeted by hackers from California.
BTCalifornia
8 years
I received a call from a chap claiming to be from the BT Technical Department. There was quite a bit of hubbub in the background, reminiscent of a bustling call centre. He had a foreign accent and provided a callback number, 016181 89289, insisting it belonged to his manager. He introduced himself as Peter Rashid. From what I’ve seen in other people's remarks, this seems rather suspect. Could it be a scam? It certainly looks like it!
BT Technical DepartmentPeter Rashid
8 years
I just got a call and they gave me a Manchester number after I mentioned it wasn’t a good time - watch out for this!
Manchester
8 years
A woman saying she was from BT phoned me saying my computer had been hacked and that I needed to follow her instructions on my laptop. I told her I wasn’t doing that and knew it was a scam, but she kept going on and said I had to switch off my PC right away to stop the hack. She also claimed she could help get rid of the hacker. I ended the call and reported it to BT, who just told me to ignore such calls and never share any details with them.
BT
8 years
Someone claiming to be from BT called me about unauthorised use of my internet line. They asked to get into my computer. I ended the call straight away after I said the number sounded dodgy.
BT
8 years
Got a call from this number earlier, they said they were BT Open Reach. I rang up BT myself and they told me it wasnt them who called.
BT
8 years
This number 01618189289 kept ringing my landline loads of times. A bloke with an Asian accent said there was some problem with my BT broadband. I didn’t pick up after I hung up first and then tried to call back. I spoke to BT and they told me it’s a scam. Never share any details with them. Best thing to do is just put the phone down straight away... or be really harsh to them like I do.
BT
8 years
Got a call from someone named "Shane Williams." Sounded pretty genuine at first, but after going through these reviews, I'm not so sure now.
Shane Williams
8 years
I just got a call from a man with an Indian accent, calling himself John, who said he was from BT. He claimed hackers were currently breaking into my router. He gave me a number to ring back but it’s definitely a SCAM. I ended the call straight away.
JohnBT
8 years
Had the exact same made-up tale! I rang Action Fraud to let them know. It’s definitely a rip-off, so don’t ever give them control of your PC!
Action Fraud
8 years
Got a call from a bloke called John Wilson, said he was a BT engineer and wanted to verify if anyone unauthorised was using my broadband. I ended the call straight away and rang BT’s official helpline to see if it was legit. They told me it was indeed a SCAM.
John WilsonBT
8 years
I had the same issue, there was a long pause on the call so pretty obvious it wasnt Manchester. She claimed my internet was being hacked and my neighbours were stealing it without me knowing - I told her this was a business phone! She got a bit flustered and said oh really? I said yes and she ought to realise if she’s really from BT - they already have all our details so she should be looking at them. Then she just hung up on me. The caller ID was blocked but when I asked for a contact number she gave me this one.
ManchesterBT
8 years
#SCAM# Got a call from an Indian call centre pretending to be a BT engineer saying there was a problem with my internet. They wanted me to let them control my laptop through the command prompt and started throwing around techy terms. Feels like they were trying to install something dodgy to get into my personal info. Stay alert!
8 years
Had the exact thing happen, some bloke claiming to be from BT and even tossed me an employee ID. But when I tried calling that number back, it was blocked from showing up.
BT
8 years
Got a call from this number earlier today, some guy saying about 7 or 8 people hacking my IP and that they’d cut my internet off at midnight for a month. He started getting really agitated so I said he was annoying me and I’d contact my internet provider. Then he just said “have a nice day” and threatened to switch me off at midnight before hanging up.
8 years
A bloke with a thick mid-Asian accent going by John Wilson rang me from an "INTERNATIONAL" number. He claimed my router had been hacked by at least 10 different people. He wanted me to follow some steps to fix it. I told him I’d already switched off the computer and unplugged the router. Then he told me to turn it back on, but I said no way since it was hacked. This kept going on for about 10 minutes. I found it pretty amusing, but it could be serious for anyone naive. TOTAL RIP-OFF. I asked him for a phone number to ring back and he gave me 0161-818928.
John Wilson
8 years
Got a call from some random number pretending to be BT, saying my internet was about to drop out. Asked for his number and got 0161 8189 289, which I knew wasn’t BT. The line was all crackly like others mentioned. Told the bloke he was a scammer and ended the call.
BT
8 years
A man with an African accent called me, said his name was Peter Williams and that he was from BT London. When I asked for more info, he gave me a Manchester number, 01618189289. I’ve had calls like this before, they try and get you to let them access your computer to steal your data. I told him I was ending the call straight away cos I knew it was a scam.
Peter WilliamsBTLondonManchester
8 years
I received a rather concerning call from a chap named Jay who claimed that my IP address had been compromised. He insisted that I should log onto my device immediately. He identified himself as being from the technical support team at BT in Manchester. He even provided a BT reference number and a contact number, 01618189289, but when I asked for an email address, he became evasive. It definitely felt like a scam! I’m curious as to why this number hasn’t been flagged or blocked yet, as they seem rather convincing and could easily fool someone unsuspecting.
JayBTManchester
8 years
A guy with an Indian accent saying his name was Alex Martin from BT rang me today. He tried the usual scare tactics about our phone lines being hacked and that they’d have to cut off our Internet for 5 days to fix it. I didn’t let him talk much, the line was terrible so I guessed it wasn’t really BT. Asked him for his contact number and he gave me 0161-818-9289. Had a look it up and turns out it’s dodgy. Watch out folks!
Alex MartinBT
8 years
22 February 2018, 13:00 I’ve just received yet another scam call claiming to be from BT, insisting that my broadband connection is compromised! The only thing that feels like it’s actually been breached is my patience. Honestly, I’m absolutely fed up - it seems like nothing is ever done to put an end to these nuisances.
BT
9 years
This is exactly like what everyone else is saying about this number. A lady with an English name but clearly Indian, struggling with English, pretending to be from BT. She claimed my router was hacked and tried to trick me into giving access to my computer. Really disappointing that BT don’t do more to put a stop to these scams!
BT
9 years
They rang me up earlier today and were really pushy. Told me someone was hacking me overnight and that I had like 20 gadgets connected to my internet. I looked up the number here and it turns out its a total scam.
9 years
Got a call off a bloke with an Indian accent who said his name was 'Peter Williams' and he was calling from BT Openreach. He started going on about viruses and some corruption nonsense. I told him the only corruption around here was him. Not sure he caught the joke though.
Peter WilliamsBT Openreach
9 years
Clara Watson - A woman with an Indian accent called me today at about 10:20am. She started by saying that my BT broadband might need to be cut off because there was a strong chance of hacking. She said I had to get on my laptop. When I said I couldn’t use my laptop, she kept pushing me to explain why I couldn’t access it. She was really eager for me to get on my laptop. I asked if I could have a number to ring back on because I found it hard to catch what she was saying and wanted to understand the issue better. She then gave me the number above and her name.
9 years
Got a call from 01876729767 saying they were from BT. I asked for proof it was legit and they told me to ring 01618189289. I looked up that number on here and yep, seems dodgy. Glad I checked before handing over any info!
BT
9 years
Beware of this dodgy number! They’ll try to persuade you to hop on your computer to remove so-called hackers, but in reality, they’re the ones attempting to breach your system. It’s a ploy to gain access to your device. Stay alert!
9 years
I got a call from +01514085007 and as soon as I picked up, the person on the other end just dropped the call.
9 years
Scam alert, they pretended to be from BT but I’m actually with Virgin. Both BT and Virgin don’t ring you up about tech problems - they fix stuff on their side through their systems. I called Virgin after getting this dodgy call. They said if it happens again, just tell the caller you’ll be contacting Virgin’s tech support yourself to deal with it.
BTVirgin
9 years
Got a call from another number, same kinda chat as the others listed - getting pretty dull now. Just gonna block it.
9 years
Got a call from a Steven Goodman with an Indian accent, saying pretty much the same stuff mentioned here. Told him I wasn’t buying it. Glad to see I’m not the only one who’s had this experience after reading these comments.
Steven Goodman
9 years
I got a few calls from these people. The first time, it was a man speaking with an Indian accent, then a woman called herself Davi Wilson. They claimed to be from BT and said my wifi and internet had been hacked. I asked for a number to ring them back and they gave me 01618189289. Seems really dodgy, definitely looks like a scam.
Davi WilsonBT
9 years
Got a call earlier from someone claiming to be Alex Wilson from BT tech support. He mentioned there were issues with my broadband internet. The number he called from was 01618189289. Ended the call straight away.
Alex WilsonBT
9 years
Got a call from someone with an Indian accent claiming to be Helen about my wifi being hacked or something. Total rubbish. Stay clear of these scammers!
Helen
9 years
they emptied my bank accounts, took all 11k I had in there
9 years
Got a call from someone with an Indian accent calling himself Max Martin from the BT IT team, number 0161 8189 289. He claimed my internet would be cut off in two hours because of a serious virus on my computer and said he needed remote access to fix it and save my files. The weird thing is, he couldn’t tell me who the service user was or why he was ringing since I’m not even a BT customer! Felt really dodgy! He was pretty pushy and a bit rude too. I hung up and then tried calling the number back. The person who answered also had an Indian accent. Hung up straight away again. Total SCAM!
Max MartinBT ITBT
9 years
Got a call from a woman who was saying my laptop was getting hacked and tried to get me to log in so she could help.
9 years
this was clearly a scam trying to get into my computer. they said there was a problem with my broadband and that it had to be switched off for a month. i asked them for proof it was bt calling. they gave me the number 01618189289 to ring back. when i did, the woman told me to download teamviewer but i refused as i knew it would let them into my pc. i said it wouldn't install and she got annoyed and just hung up. i then called bt directly and they confirmed it was a scam. never share your info over the phone. they sounded really convincing though!
TeamViewerBT
9 years
scam alert - got a call from someone claiming to be BT tech support saying there was a hacker issue. bloke had an indian accent and said his name was Jade. he told me he was calling from 81 Newgate Street London and asked me to verify him by calling the number he gave. even though the number looked like a BT landline, it's not actually BT tech support and is actually forwarded overseas. watch out for this one!
BTJadeNewgate StreetLondon
9 years
It was totally a scam. The guy on the phone had a heavy Indian accent and said he was from BT, mentioning some issues with my broadband. When I said I wasn’t having any broadband problems, he started shouting and called me a ‘mothr f***er’ and even threatened to bomb my home.
BT
9 years
A bloke called saying he was from BT, called himself Adam Wilson but had a weird foreign accent. He kept going on about hackers trying to get on my laptop and told me to get it ready while he stayed on the phone. I asked why my broadband company hadn’t called me first, and he just said BT only has this one tech team. Doesn’t seem right at all, smells like a con to me.
BTAdam Wilson
9 years
Some guy with an Indian accent called sayin BT was about to cut my internet cause of some hacker problem. I asked who his boss was and he said Kevin. I told him I didn’t trust it and that I’d report the number as a scam and to quit ringin me. Not the first time I’ve gotten a call from this number either.
BTKevin
9 years
some woman named carol smith with hardly any english said she’s from bt and my wifi was hacked, asked me to turn on my computer. this is the second time i’ve had a call like this this week. totally a scam for sure.
Carol SmithBT
9 years
Someone said they were from BT, called BT directly and they told me to block the number. The caller claimed her name was Sarah Smith and had a strong Indian accent.
BTSarah Smith
9 years
got a call from this number a moment ago, some guy with a weird foreign accent. he told me hackers were trying to break into my home internet and wanted me to log onto my laptop so he could give me a secure id to show he was with bt. sounded off to me, especially when he said if i helped, they’d catch the hackers and put them in jail! he left a number to ring back and ask for alex johnston. then the call just cut off.
BTAlex Johnston
9 years
Total scam. They claim to be from BT and say that "hackers" are trying to break into your computer. They warn that if you dont do what they say, the hackers will get in and BT will cut off your internet. Don't buy into it!
BT
9 years
Got a ring earlier from a bloke with a weird accent pretending to be from BT, saying our company’s internet would be cut off tonight at midnight because of hackers. I’m fairly certain it’s just a scam.
BT
9 years
Just got a call claiming to be from “bt,” but on my phone it showed up as an international number. The bloke had this really thick accent and was saying something about my internet being hacked. Apparently, loads of ISPs have flagged sites I supposedly visited. He said if I turned on my computer, he could help me protect myself. I was a bit intrigued to hear what he was trying to get me to do (lol), but ended up cutting him off. Oh, and he said his name was Sam Smith and gave an address of 81 Newgate Street, London.
BTSam SmithNewgate StreetLondon
9 years
This is a BT line, not one of those scam calls.
BT
9 years
Got a call from +01614085007 but no message was left.
9 years
someone saying they were from bt told me our internet was gonna be cut off because of hackers. they wanted me to download something to 'fix' it but i said no and hung up. then they called back a few mins later but our reception hung up before i could get to them.
BT

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