01618189586
TimeLine☎️ 01618189586 👆 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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+441618189586+44 161 818 95860161 818 9586+44-161-818-9586
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618189586
- This user comment is unclearApr
2023Instructions to report scam attemptsJan
2023Stay aware of phone scamsJan
2023Report all scam attempts immediatelyJan
2023Report scam calls/texts to policeJan
2023Claimed as financial advisor, defrauded £100,000Jan
2023Possible scam call offering moneyAug
2022Fake call scam verification processAug
2022random string of numbersAug
2022User mention Wavecrest productsAug
2022Phone harassment/worrying potential dangerJul
2022Chiamata da numero sospetto, investimentiNov
2021Scammer posing as BT employeeOct
2016Suspicious call about infected routerOct
2016Wavecrest Ltd harassing pregnant wifeOct
2016Suspicious call from Indian womanOct
2016Warning about persistent scam callsOct
2016Potential phone line scam attemptOct
2016Caller posing as BT employeeOct
2016Frequent, alternating nuisance calls patternOct
2016Promises devastating physical punishment for thievesOct
2016Persistent and irritating unsolicited phone callsOct
2016Suspicious call from man escalatedOct
2016Warning about phone call scamOct
2016Received call from possible scammerOct
2016Suspicious call from supposed BTOct
2016Request for remote computer accessOct
2016Suspicious calls, possible scam attemptOct
2016Potential tech scam from "BT"Oct
2016Warning about possible fraudulent callOct
2016Frequent varied scam phone callsOct
2016Beware of fake BT callsOct
2016Unknown number, suspicious call terminatedOct
2016Scam calls targeting elderly individualsOct
2016Nuisance calls, stay patient, informedOct
2016Potential scam caller from BTOct
2016Suspicious BT call, hung upOct
2016Scammers pretending to help internetOct
2016User enjoyed outsmarting technical supportOct
2016Suspicious BT call, deceptive tacticsOct
2016Possible scam with internet issueOct
2016Heavy accent, ignored telephone preferenceOct
2016Ignored call from "BT," endedOct
2016Frequent hangs up on callsOct
2016phone solicitation without prior contactOct
2016Frequent calls, no messages leftOct
2016Number Of Searches: 271 Number Of Comments: 37 First Seen: 15 October 2016 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Berrysbridge(Devon), Garelochhead(Argyll and Bute), Loddington(Leicestershire) and Milebush(Kent).
01618189586 has 37 comments of which 15 x negative and 22 x neutral
01618189586 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01618189586 👆 is reported as a persistent source of scam calls predominantly involving callers impersonating BT or other telecom providers, often with South Asian accents. These fraudsters typically claim issues with routers or internet services, attempting to gain remote access or personal details. Many victims report silent calls, hang-ups upon answering, or harassment through repeated calls from various spoofed numbers. The scammers frequently use computer-generated UK numbers, making blocking ineffective. It is advised never to engage or call back unknown numbers, especially as scammers spoof genuine contacts. Victims are urged to promptly report all scam attempts via the official police reporting systems, such as Action Fraud, to aid investigation and reduce these attacks. Vigilance and thorough reporting are crucial in addressing this ongoing nuisance.
Reports on phone number 01618189586
4 yearsI've shared below some info on how you can report scam calls, texts, emails and other dodgy fraud attempts using a system set up by the police. It's all meant to be straightforward for anyone to use. I actually got this tip after moaning to my MP about the neverending stream of scam calls I kept getting. Bit of a secret, but it’s obvious scammers really don’t want this info out there. To be honest, if you don’t flag these scams up, nothing's gonna change or get stopped.4 yearsSo I started getting calls from someone saying they were my financial advisor, right after I bought some crypto coins. Before I knew it, my bank account was wiped out, lost about £100,000 somehow.4 yearsHad a call from a lady speaking with an Indian accent claiming they want to put some cash into my bank. Said it was from some crypto deal I supposedly got in on about 4 years back. Bit fishy if you ask me.4 yearsJust got a call from 0161 818 1631, Wavecrest in Manchester, but it was completely silent. I reckon they ring up to check if the number is actually active. The moment you answer with “Hello,” they cut off instantly. Later on, these 'live' numbers get sold to scammers who bombard you with calls. Since you’ll have blocked the first number, they just switch to fake ones to keep pestering you. It’s such a nightmare here in the UK. All you can do is keep blocking every new number they use to get through. Frustrating!WavecrestManchesterUK4 yearsThe moment I picked up, they just hung up straight away. It’s really annoying and kind of disturbing. Feels like this could be considered harassment and might even be seen as something more serious.5 yearsThis number, +441618181675, rang me earlier. When it showed up on my phone, it said WAVECREST Manchester. I picked up and they told me I’d signed up for some investment thing, and that they wanted to explain how it all works. Oddly enough, they already had my name too.WAVECRESTManchester10 yearsA mate of mine got tricked by someone saying they were from BT. They convinced her to give over her bank info, supposedly to refund her for an issue with her phone line. Turns out, they opened a bank account in her name! The cops are now on the case. The number they rang from was 0014416181.10 yearsGot a call from a guy speaking with a South Asian accent, said he was from BT and claimed our router was infected with a virus and needed fixing. My missus didn’t buy it for a second and just ended the call straightaway!BT10 yearsThis guy called me, sounded like he had a strong Indian or Pakistani accent, said he was from BT and there was an issue with my phone line. When I said that if there was a problem he should just be sorting it out instead of chatting to me about it, he got pretty confused. Not the brightest scammer, that's for sure.BT10 yearsGot a call from a bloke who sounded like he might have an Indian accent, said he was from BT or something like that!BT10 yearsGot a call from a bloke claiming to be sorting out my BT router. He wanted me to sit at my computer and do some stuff to fix it. When I asked where he was ringing from, he said London. I said he had an Indian accent, plus the area code didn’t match anywhere in London. Then he put me through to another guy who was meant to be British. After a bit, he admits he’s actually in India, but there’s a place called London there too. I just burst out laughing, and that didn’t go down well - he got annoyed and ended the call.LondonIndia10 yearsGot a call from some woman saying she was with BT about my router. While she was chatting, I could clearly hear her spitting into a tin can or something, that weird ping noise kept going. Absolutely disgusting. I've blocked her number now.BT10 yearsThis bloke was all keen to take control of my computer remotely. So I asked him to let me do the same to his, gave him the step-by-step, and that’s when he started calling me a rude name before slamming the phone down. Proper cheeky!10 yearsGot a call not long ago from some Indian bloke, sounded like he had something in his mouth the whole time. Claimed he was with BT tech support but then just cut me off straight away. Total scammers, I reckon.BT10 yearsJust like others have said, they keep ringing you from loads of different numbers. They're not the sharpest bunch, but they sure don't give up easily. Watch out for them!10 yearsAll afternoon my wife, who’s quite far along in her pregnancy, has been getting nonstop calls while I’m stuck at work. I tried ringing the number myself but just got a busy signal every time. My caller ID showed the name Wavecrest (UK) Ltd, which apparently is a telecom firm. Seems to me they’re probably using these UK numbers as a front for calls from abroad. If they keep pestering us, might be worth sending some complaints their way. [#][#]wavecrest.eu/WavecrestUKLtdwavecrest. eu10 yearsOver the past couple of days, we've been bombarded with five calls from both men and women. They’re pretty relentless and quite annoying, especially since we've clearly told them 'no thanks, don’t call anymore' each time. I admit, the last time I might’ve been a bit harsher than usual! It’s heartbreaking how many folks out there could easily be taken in by these sorts of calls, as they seem to happen constantly. Honestly, there should be stronger measures to shut these nuisances down faster.10 yearsThis number and another starting with 0001 have been calling me loads, like four or five times in just an hour today. A couple of weeks back, I got calls that seemed like they were from Cheltenham. They bombard you for a whole day, then vanish for weeks, only to pop up again in a big bunch.Cheltenham10 yearsI gave him a right roasting, proper Enoch Powell vibes times ten! If you don’t try blagging off me by pretty much just turning up uninvited, there’d be no need for me to call you out as a sneaky little ____!Enoch Powell10 yearsGot a call from someone with an Asian accent claiming they were from BT, telling me there was an issue with my router.BT10 yearsI’m listed as ex-directory and I received a call yesterday from a woman purporting to be from BT, discussing issues about my computer. The noise in the background felt rather dodgy, so I chose to remain silent. Since then, I’ve been getting calls from this number with no one on the other end. Quite unsettling, to say the least!BT10 yearsMy dad picked up the phone and this guy with an Asian accent said he was from BT, saying there was an issue with the router. He told my dad to grab his computer and press the control key. Dad, not really tech-savvy, called me over. The bloke kept asking where the control key was. At once I knew it was dodgy. I told him Dad only has a tablet and no computer. The guy snapped back, "Then why bother wasting my time?" and just hung up. Honestly, if Dad did have a proper computer, he might’ve got tricked for sure!BTDad10 yearsI've already left two comments here in the last couple of days about different numbers, but it's the exact same scam each time - claiming to be from BT's tech team saying my BT modem's been hacked. When I asked the bloke to give me my last name, he replied with "BULLs###", and I honestly reckon this Indian guy genuinely thought that was a real surname! I told him I’d pass the call onto my partner who’s even with the police, then he just hung up. Usually, these calls come from a number starting with 00, right?BT10 yearsMy mum, who’s quite elderly, has been hassled with nine calls over just a couple of days, all from this number and some others, even one showing as international. I picked up a couple of times and they said they were from BT’s tech team, insisting we needed to turn on the computer so they could sort out issues with the wifi router. Total nonsense, don’t be fooled by these scams.BT10 yearsGot a call from a woman claiming she was from BT[###], saying there’s loads of complaints about internet issues and insisted I switch on my PC so she could sort it out. When I asked for her name and address, she just hung up. It’s about time BT cracked down on these nasty scam calls - their genuine customers shouldn’t be bothered by these fraudsters. Don’t give these tricksters any details!BT10 yearsI just had a rather suspicious call from this number. The chap on the other end introduced himself as being from the BT Technical Department. When I probed a bit and asked for his name, he responded with "Ben Watson." Intrigued, I decided to reach out to BT directly for clarification. The lady who assisted me on the phone was absolutely brilliant; she looked into it and confirmed that there were no records of any call made to me by anyone at BT. So, consider yourselves warned, everyone! Steer clear of this number!BT Technical DepartmentBen WatsonBT10 yearsGot a call from an Indian lady saying she was with BT. The connection was terrible, so after I asked what the problem was, she just ended the call. Same as others here.BT10 yearsGot a call from this number earlier today, the connection was awful and the guy had a pretty strong Indian accent. He said he was ringing from BT’s Technical Team. When I asked for his name and his manager’s, he gave me “John Connor”. I thought, isn’t that the name of the bloke from the Terminator films? I just hung up straight away.BTTechnical DepartmentJohn Connor10 yearsI've received three calls over the past three days from someone claiming to represent BT, insisting that my router is broken and supposedly harming my computer. When I pressed them to verify my status as a BT customer, they abruptly terminated the call. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!BT10 yearsGot three calls this arvo from a lady with an Indian accent, kept saying she was from BT and could fix my internet issues - which I don't even have! Total scam attempt!BT10 yearshad a run in with bt's tech support, honestly they seem a bit clueless. i just kept the convo going without giving any real info, kept saying my 'device' was switched on. when they finally asked what kind of computer it was, i told them an etch-a-sketch, which left them proper confused. actually had a good laugh doing it.BT10 yearsI received a rather suspicious phone call today, where the caller claimed to be from BT, insisting that my computer was infected with a virus. I found it rather odd, considering my brother is actually quite high up in BT. When I mentioned this to him, he promptly ended the call. To make matters worse, I got another call from them later today even though I'm ex-directory! It’s absolutely infuriating!BT10 yearssomeone rang me pretending to be with bt, but the accent was so thick i struggled to catch what he was saying. i said i’m on the telephone preference service, yet he just kept pushing through his script like he didn’t care. if bt's a big company, you’d think they’d do something about this sort of rubbish, right?BTTelephone Preference Service10 yearssomeone phoned me saying there was an internet issue and asked me to turn on my computer so they could fix it. i told them everything was fine, no problems here. seemed fishy, probably a scam trying to get at my bank info. the person spoke really bad English too.10 yearsAbout twice a day I get calls and always just hang up straight away.10 yearsThey claimed to be from BT, we told them to send an engineer and then just hung up on them.BT10 yearsI don't recall ever blocking this number, yet it has tried to contact me previously without leaving any voicemail. 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