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01618503288

☎️ 01618503288 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by AQL Wholesale Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161850 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441618503288+44 161 850 32880161 850 3288+44-161-850-3288

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0161 850 3288 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618503288

  • User received scam phone call
    Jun
    2024
  • Blocked number due to no messages
    May
    2024
  • Frequent unwanted calls, potentially scam
    Apr
    2022
  • Beware of scam HMRC calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Frustrated by persistent pest issue
    Sep
    2018
  • Frequent noise causing frustration
    Aug
    2018
  • Received bizarre voicemail from northern individual
    May
    2018
  • Annoyed by frequent unwanted calls
    May
    2018
  • Frustrated with persistent harassing calls
    May
    2018
  • Ignore PPI cold calling requests
    May
    2018
  • Ignored and blocked unwanted call
    May
    2018
  • UK regulator failing the public
    May
    2018
  • User requested to block someone
    May
    2018
  • Unknown caller, number blocked successfully
    May
    2018
  • Unwanted random call identification issues
    May
    2018
  • Concerns about UK virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Concern about misuse of virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • UK regulator failure on virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Concern about UK regulator oversight
    May
    2018
  • UK regulator failing on virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Skeptical of UK regulator effectiveness
    May
    2018
  • Urging regulation of virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Reporting suspicious activity with virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Concern about misuse of virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Report misuse of virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Request for investigation into virtual numbers
    May
    2018
  • Questioning reason for phone calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Received annoying and suspicious call
    Apr
    2018
  • Excessive calls must be eliminated
    Apr
    2018
  • User found useful information, content blocked
    Apr
    2018
  • Persistent, obnoxious PPI call experience
    Apr
    2018
  • Ignoring numerous unwanted phone calls
    Apr
    2018
  • Annoying repeated calls, blocked number
    Apr
    2018
  • Blocked number still getting through
    Mar
    2018
  • Fraudulent call asking personal information
    Mar
    2018
  • Scam call pretending to be police
    Mar
    2018
  • Unwanted call turns threatening and abusive
    Mar
    2018
  • Scammers constantly changing phone numbers
    Mar
    2018
  • PPI calls blocked, problem solved
    Mar
    2018
  • Missed call, blocking number now
    Mar
    2018
  • Unsolicited call with no purpose
    Mar
    2018
  • Avoid answering suspicious phone numbers
    Mar
    2018
  • PPI blocked, may call back
    Mar
    2018
  • Annoying calls despite disinterest
    Mar
    2018
  • Company keeps hanging up on you
    Feb
    2018
  • Frustrating constant calls from numbers
    Feb
    2018
  • Unknown number called, now blocked
    Feb
    2018
  • Person attempted deceptive, suspicious contact
    Feb
    2018
  • PPI company blocked incoming calls
    Feb
    2018
  • Unprofessional call about PPI. Unsolicited
    Feb
    2018
  • Blocked numbers exceed contact list
    Feb
    2018
  • User mentioned PPI concerns briefly
    Feb
    2018
  • Blocked PPI, didn't care
    Feb
    2018
  • Ignored robo call, let talk
    Feb
    2018
  • Annoying calls; no one answers
    Feb
    2018
  • Rude nuisance call received
    Feb
    2018
  • Questioning source of PPI calls
    Feb
    2018
  • Avoided answering unknown number calls
    Jan
    2018
  • indicates with five-word summary
    Jan
    2018
  • Company calls frequently, watch number
    Jan
    2018
  • PPI caller from Manchester, block
    Jan
    2018
  • Unknown voice, call hung up
    Jan
    2018
  • Describes constant annoyance and irritation
    Jan
    2018
  • Answered call from unknown number
    Jan
    2018
  • Persistent blocked number keeps calling
    Jan
    2018
  • Unknown caller abruptly hangs up
    Jan
    2018
  • Suspicious behavior, seeking more information
    Jan
    2018
  • PPI claim falsely accused of scam
    Jan
    2018
  • Unclear user comment, needs context
    Jan
    2018
  • Telemarketer mistook husband for wife
    Jan
    2018
  • Suspicious of kebab phone call
    Jan
    2018
  • Frustration with unsolicited phone calls
    Jan
    2018
  • Unanswered calls go to voicemail
    Jan
    2018
  • Annoying caller, had to repeat
    Jan
    2018
  • Constant calls causing frustration and irritation
    Jan
    2018
  • Seeking additional PPI insurance coverage
    Jan
    2018
  • Ignoring calls from random numbers
    Jan
    2018
  • Missed call, no voicemail left
    Jan
    2018
  • Irritated by accents, especially Pi
    Jan
    2018
Number Of Searches: 2931 Number Of Comments: 74 First Seen: 03 January 2018 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Acton Round(Shropshire), Birkenshaw Bottoms(West Yorkshire), Colton(Cumbria) and Sutton(North Yorkshire).

01618503288 has 74 comments of which 19 x negative and 54 x neutral and 1 x positive

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01618503288 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618503288 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance involving frequent calls from numbers often changing but commonly linked to a specific area code. Callers typically claim connections to banks, HMRC, or PPI claims, with many attempts to extract personal or financial details. Numerous users have experienced aggressive, rude, or deceptive behaviour, with some hung up on after answering. Calls often leave no message or contain confusing or suspicious audio. Despite blocking efforts, calls persist, causing significant frustration. There is widespread concern about regulatory oversight and the misuse of virtual numbers, with appeals for stricter enforcement by Ofcom. New visitors are strongly advised to avoid answering these calls, refrain from sharing information, and block the numbers immediately to prevent distress or potential scams.

Reports on phone number 01618503288

2 years
Said they were from "bank security" and told me there was some weird activity with thousands of pounds, then asked me to press 1 and so on.
2 years
They called me a few times today but never left a voicemail, so I've just blocked the number now!
4 years
Annoying calls nonstop. Picked up once and it was HMRC! Can you believe it!
HMRC
8 years
Got a call claiming to be from HMRC, total scam. Best to just hang up.
HMRCBest
8 years
Absolutely relentless pain in the neck!!
8 years
Its driving me barmy, getting calls from them like 5 times daily!
8 years
Just got a voicemail from this number. Some fella with a proper thick northern accent went on about "I haven't even knocked one out this morning". Then he rambled on about how much he hates being woke up like that. Sounds like the poor lad was right fed up and didn’t have a moment to spare.
8 years
I’m utterly fed up with these incessant phone calls, even after I’ve gone to the trouble of blocking numerous similar numbers, they still keep coming! It’s beyond me how these clueless individuals can persist in bothering us without a care in the world. And honestly, what’s the bleedin’ point of leaving messages when no action is ever taken? It’s infuriating! 😡😡😡
8 years
Had enough of all these calls, now BLOCKED loads of numbers. They keep calling me every day with numbers that look alike, proper annoying!
8 years
Keep getting calls about PPI, but I’ve never claimed any. Just ignore, no point replying.
PPI
8 years
Got a missed call from this number on my phone so I looked it up here. Really glad I did as it’s now blocked on my phone.
8 years
Do you reckon the UK regulator isn’t really doing their job properly for us lot? Feels like they’re not protecting the public enough, doesn’t it?
UK
8 years
Kindly block this number.
8 years
This number kept calling me. I looked it up here to see who it might be. Still don’t really know, but I’ve gone ahead and blocked it just in case!
8 years
They rang me but we ended up hanging up quick - nothing scheduled and no proper info about who it was. Seriously, why’s it so hard to stop these random calls?
8 years
Honestly, I feel like the UK watchdog in charge isn't doing enough for us regular folks. What even is their role here? For me, virtual phone numbers and the firms handing them out should be watched way more closely to prevent this kind of misuse. I see this as a serious data privacy issue and maybe even theft of info. If anyone's got the skills or knows how, please report it to OFCOM. These lot are always ringing from 0161 numbers - they pretty much own that code!
UKOFCOM
8 years
Honestly, I feel like the UK's regulator is dropping the ball when it comes to protecting us. What exactly are they doing? To me, virtual numbers and the businesses that offer these need much stricter controls to prevent misuse. This feels like a privacy violation, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this info has been nicked. If anyone knows how or has the means, please make sure to report it to OFCOM. These scammers seem to use 0161 numbers loads - though likely not from Manchester itself. I reckon loads of the numbers folks have posted here are connected to these types.
UKOFCOMManchester
8 years
Honestly, I feel like the UK regulator is dropping the ball big time here. What’s their role if they ain’t cracking down on this? Virtual numbers and the firms behind them should be properly regulated to prevent all this nonsense. To me, this feels like a data leak, maybe even stolen info. If anyone has the knowledge or experience, please make sure to alert OFCOM. These scammers seem to really love using 0161 area codes, though probably not actually from Manchester. I reckon most of the numbers people are reporting here are linked to them.
UKManchester
8 years
Honestly, it feels like the UK authorities responsible for this stuff aren’t really doing their job. What’s the point of having them if nothing changes? I really reckon virtual numbers and the businesses that offer them should be under way stricter watch to prevent all this misuse. To me, this smacks of a serious data leak, probably stolen info. These folks seem to spam 0161 way too much! It’s like they’ve got the whole 0161 number range to themselves.
UK
8 years
Honestly, I feel like the UK regulators aren't doing their job properly when it comes to protecting us. What is the point of them if this keeps happening? From what I see, virtual phone numbers and the firms providing them should be under stricter watch to prevent this kind of misuse. I’d even say this counts as a data leak, maybe even info being nicked. If anyone knows how or can, please make sure OFCOM gets informed. These scammers seem to use the 0161 area code a lot! Probably not even from Manchester though. They seem to have taken over 0161 completely.
Manchester
8 years
Honestly, I feel like the UK regulators aren’t really helping us out here. What’s their actual role anyway? From where I stand, virtual numbers and how companies hand them out should be way more controlled to put a stop to this kinda misuse. To me, it feels like a data breach, probably involving stolen info. If anyone knows how or has the means, you really should report this to OFCOM. These folks seem to be all over the 0161 code! It’s like they’ve got the monopoly on it.
UKOFCOM
8 years
How come these folks are still able to ring me?
8 years
Just got a call, they asked a quick question then hung up. Good thing I looked this up. These calls are really getting on my nerves.
8 years
So many calls, honestly they should just vanish into thin air right now!
8 years
Looked it up here, happy I did - immediately blocked!
8 years
Kept getting this annoying PPI call that just wouldn't stop even after I told them nicely to leave me alone. Ended up having to hang up. Really horrible experience!
8 years
Got loads of calls from them. I just don’t pick up - let them sit there faffing about.
8 years
Been getting calls multiple times a day this past week. Always just silence on the voicemail when I pick up. Ended up blocking the number.
8 years
I’ve blocked this number on my phone but it keeps ringing through anyway. Does anyone know why this might be happening???
8 years
They claimed to be calling from the bank and wanted my personal info, like my DoB and pin number, which i refused to share. When i asked what it was about, they said i’d gone overdrawn by £1000. I got my wife to check the account online and told them that wasnt true. They then got rude and ended the call abruptly.
8 years
Got a call this evening from a woman claiming to be with the police. I’m an 86 year old lady and she told me my son had passed away. When I asked for more details, she just ended the call.
8 years
Got a call earlier today, someone asked for someone else then when I asked who was calling, they started swearin at me and said f#ck you. I told them I was gonna report it and they just said "oh yeah? Big man, huh?" and then went on saying they’d wreck our lives and even said they knew where we lived. Proper creepy.
8 years
This company keeps switching the last few numbers of their phone, I’ve got loads of these scam numbers blocked now and I’m honestly sick to death of it ??
8 years
keeps ringing, said its PPI, ive blocked the number now
8 years
They rang this afternoon. We use call screening but they didn’t leave any voicemail, so with all the other reviews, we’ve decided to block the number now.
8 years
He rang me and used my first name, said he’d phone back if it wasn’t a good time. When I asked what the call was about, he just said he’d call later and then ended the call. Blocked the number straight away.
8 years
I always ignore unknown numbers, never pick up.
8 years
Got another one about PPI stopped. Bet they’ll ring again from another number like ##### soon.
8 years
Honestly, these folks are a right pain in the neck! They keep ringing me off the hook. I've made it clear that I'm not at all interested, yet they persist with their calls. I usually just play along and chat to them in another language to pass the time...
8 years
This company keeps ringing me. They only hang up after I start talking. I've had to block their number now.
8 years
It's an endless onslaught! No sooner do I block one number than they pop up with another. It's so utterly maddening!
8 years
Got a call from this number today, had no idea who it was. Checked it out here and decided to block it straight away.
8 years
He called me on first name terms, acting like he knew me, but was really dodgy about saying who he actually was. Total scammer, stay well clear.
8 years
That PPI firm gone and blocked the number on me.
8 years
Honestly, my blocked list is way longer than my actual contacts at this point haha.
8 years
Got a call from this number today, and they used my firstname instead of calling me Mrs #####, which felt abit odd. They asked if I was aware of PPI, but the way the person spoke was kinda unprofessional. I’m curious how they managed to get my number since I’m ex-directory, signed up to the TPS, and never share my landline with anyone.
TPS
8 years
sounds like another PPI scam to me mate
8 years
PPI call. No reply. Not interested at all. Blocked straight away!!
9 years
Really enjoyed it earlier today. Picked up the phone on my mobile and just let them ramble away for ages ????
9 years
I'm absolutely fed up with these incessant calls! Every time I pick up, they just hang up on me. It's rather infuriating, to say the least!
9 years
Annoying phone call - utterly impolite!
9 years
PPI call centre again! What really gets me is how on earth do they get my number and info when I’ve never taken out a loan or anything like that? Really shady.
9 years
Got two calls from this number today, didn’t know who it was so I just ignored it. After seeing all these reviews, I’m pretty relieved I didn’t pick up!
9 years
Payment Protection Insurance scam, typical!
9 years
These lot keep ringing me almost every day, often a couple times a day. Also be careful with 01612497634, thats their latest number and ive had two calls from them already today.
9 years
It’s defo the same bloke from Manchester doing all these PPI calls. They probs switch their number every day. Just added another one to my block list.
Manchester
9 years
Not sure who it was, caught a bit of a garbled voice sayin' somethin' before they just dropped the call.
9 years
So, i was on my phone when this unknown number popped up and i thought it might be one of my mates having a laugh, im 14 so pranks like that happen often. I picked up but all i could hear was some faint background noise before they just ended the call.
9 years
Non stop ringing, total nuisance.
9 years
They just wont stop. Ive blocked them loads of times but they keep getting through by calling from other numbers.
9 years
Picked up, greeted them and they just cut off. Guess I’m not who they wanted to bother.
9 years
Sounds a bit sketchy, like he’s trying to fish out my info or something.
9 years
They claim it's about ppi but its definitely a con.
9 years
Got a call about some PPI thing, sounded like a total scam to me. Watch out everyone!
9 years
They rang me and asked if I was my missus, I said nah, I’m her bloke, and then they just ended the call.
9 years
definitely sounded like they was munching on a kebab while on the phone. bloke had a chubby vibe too, reckon it’s just a trick to score more kebabs and stuff for big lads like him.
9 years
I've received several calls from this number, but they always go straight to voicemail without a peep. Even when I pick up, there's just silence on the other end. It's rather peculiar!
9 years
They never bother to leave a voicemail, is there not some rule against people constantly ringing like this? I’m not allowed to go door to door trying to sell my services, so how come they get to keep calling me non-stop???
9 years
ppi. told the bloke to bugger off and you won't believe it, he called me right back blaming me for upsetting him cause i swore at him and said he didn’t deserve that. well, i had to upset him a second time by telling him to bugger off again. proper pain in the neck.
9 years
theyring me non stop every single day, it's gettin on my nerves.
9 years
Another one trying to sell me PPI insurance, what a pain!
9 years
no clue but i never pick up calls that just say a location. most of the time it’s someone trying to sell me something. just ignore it.
9 years
They rang me but I didn’t pick up and there was no message left.
9 years
so annoying, people keep callin with a weird foreign accent.

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