01618505451

☎️ 01618505451 👆 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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+441618505451+44 161 850 54510161 850 5451+44-161-850-5451

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0161 850 5451 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618505451

  • HYC charges high fees, alternatives available
    Jan
    2016
  • High fees, better alternatives exist
    Jan
    2016
  • Warning about high PPI charges
    Jan
    2016
  • PPI scam calls; dirty fingers
    Feb
    2015
  • Persistent calls regarding PPI claims
    Dec
    2014
  • Missed unwanted calls on phone
    Jul
    2013
  • Spam call, great site confirmed
    Jun
    2013
  • Unwanted calls ignored repeatedly
    Jun
    2013
  • Arrests in US, England, Germany
    Feb
    2013
  • Not interested in PPI refund
    Dec
    2012
  • Received silent call, hung up
    Jun
    2012
  • Disparaging comment on other users
    Apr
    2012
  • Ignore spam calls, they'll stop
    Apr
    2012
  • Missed call from suspicious number
    May
    2011
  • Received unsolicited call from dishonest company
    Apr
    2011
  • Received annoying call, rude response
    Apr
    2011
  • Unsolicited phone call from HYC
    Apr
    2011
  • Annoyed by scam call incident
    Sep
    2010
  • Received suspicious call from scam artist
    Sep
    2010
  • Missed call, likely telemarketing scam
    Sep
    2010
  • Received call, identical scam, hung up
    Sep
    2010
  • Unexpected call, demands money reimbursement
    Sep
    2010
  • Received unwanted call regarding refund
    Sep
    2010
  • Received unpleasant phone call, unprofessional
    Sep
    2010
  • Reporting and getting them banned
    Sep
    2010
  • Received unwanted PPI call, politely declined
    Sep
    2010
  • Suspicious call regarding PPI claim
    Sep
    2010
  • Received suspicious caller about PPI refund
    Sep
    2010
  • Strange call about PPI claim
    Sep
    2010
  • Received a suspicious PPI refund call
    Sep
    2010
  • Received unwanted call, unprofessional behavior
    Sep
    2010
  • Threatening legal action against spam
    Sep
    2010
  • Recieved duplicate call about PPI
    Aug
    2010
  • Looking for unfamiliar contact details
    Aug
    2010
Number Of Searches: 1 Number Of Comments: 34 First Seen: 17 June 2012 General Reputation: neutral

This number has recently been searched from Chard Junction(Dorset), Flockton Green(West Yorkshire), Mid Walls(Shetland Isles) and Tobermore(County Londonderry).

01618505451 has 34 comments of which 34 x neutral

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01618505451 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618505451 👆 is reported as a persistent and aggressive telemarketing number associated with a company claiming to assist with Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) refunds. Numerous users describe repeated cold calls, often ignoring requests to cease contact, with some calls directed at minors. The callers reportedly pressure individuals for personal financial information, sometimes responding rudely when challenged about data sourcing. Charges for their services are criticised as excessively high compared to other claim firms or free claim options. There are widespread concerns about possible scams, illegal data use, and poor customer service. It is advised to avoid answering, not to engage, and to consider reporting the number to your phone provider or relevant authorities. Overall, caution and scepticism are recommended when dealing with this number.

Reports on phone number 01618505451

10 years
PPI, what a right mess. They claim they've got my number from some database held by a different department. When I pointed out that he’d obtained my details unlawfully, he just kept droning on the same tune. I told him I wasn’t keen on what he was peddling and he had the audacity to exclaim, “So you’re not interested in claiming back your cash?” - Absolutely NOT! If they keep at this rate, we’ll soon be left with no banks at all; they’ll all be in the red! Just accept the fact that you might’ve overpaid a bit through the years, but at least you were safeguarded...
10 years
No need to fret about it! It seems the only reason they manage to get hold of your number is through some sort of automated generator. Apparently, they’re mainly after business contacts. They seem to pester my entire family regularly! Just give them simple replies or better yet, ignore them altogether, and they’ll soon lose interest. 😊
10 years
I’ve just had a rather unpleasant call from this dodgy outfit. Should we take action against them? They jumped straight in, claiming they had received some sort of payment on my behalf, which is simply not accurate. When I pressed them for more details about this mysterious payment, the chap on the other end started rattling off a list of questions, asking if we owned any credit cards, among other things. Once I answered in the negative to all his inquiries, he completely lost interest and hung up on me. Quite baffling, really!
10 years
I just received a call from this number and immediately told the lady on the other end that a) I had no association with whatever she was selling, and b) I wasn't inclined to discuss any matters with her when we eventually did. We pressed her repeatedly about how she obtained our number, to which she simply stated, "We have several data sources." However, when we asked for clarification once more, she abruptly hung up. Quite an unpleasant outfit, if you ask me!
10 years
I received a call from this number today while I was busy at the office. The chap on the other end insisted that a woman was calling regarding a refund for Payment Protection Insurance. We clearly told them that we’ve never had PPI in the first place, but the tone they used made it seem like they thought we were being dishonest or uncertain. It was rather infuriating! We eventually hung up on them, letting them know we were at work, but they kept bombarding us with questions we simply weren't inclined to answer. I’d strongly advise not to engage with this number.
Payment Protection Insurance
10 years
Absolutely! That was rather unpleasant. I just received a call from some clueless individual up north who asked, "Do you remember that loan you applied for?" Complete nonsense, if you ask me. We challenged her on her utter lack of communication skills and clarity, and guess what? She hung up on us! What a tosser!
10 years
A company by the name of HYC called our 12-year-old daughter's mobile, inquiring about when he would receive his refund related to payment protection insurance. They simply wouldn’t disclose how they obtained his contact details. After a brief exchange, they abruptly hung up. Quite strange, really!
HYC
10 years
I recently received a call from this number, claiming that I was eligible for a refund on PPI. They started asking about my loan history, including when I took out my mortgage or any finance arrangements over the last decade. I told them I hadn’t done any of that, and the chap on the line promptly said that they wouldn't be able to assist me further. Quite peculiar, isn’t it?
10 years
Received a call today at 13:41 but didn't pick up. Been inundated with calls on my mobile lately and my landline is out of action.
11 years
I recently received a call from these folks and honestly, they were spouting utter rubbish. We're only fifteen for goodness' sake! What on earth would we be doing trying to make a PPI claim when we don't even have a bank account to speak of? Quite bizarre, isn't it? :/
11 years
What a load of numpties! They ought to find themselves some proper employment.
11 years
HYC are nothing short of complete charlatans in this field, demanding a staggering 30% plus VAT for their services. If you've been mis-sold PPI, you can easily reclaim your assets without spending a penny on their inflated fees-it's as straightforward as filling out a simple form. Alternatively, there are various "No Win No Fee" firms that will assist you for a much more palatable rate of around 10% plus VAT.
HYC
11 years
HYC 01618505451 truly take the biscuit when it comes to extortionate fees, demanding a staggering 30% plus VAT! If you’ve been mis-sold PPI, you can easily reclaim your funds without shelling out a penny - a straightforward form is all it takes. Alternatively, there are other "No Win No Fee" PPI reclaim services that only charge around 10% plus VAT. It’s worth exploring your options!
11 years
I've come across HYC 01618505451, and let me tell you, they are nothing short of daylight robbers in their field. They slap on an outrageous fee of over 30% plus VAT. If you’ve been lured into a PPI scam, you can easily reclaim your money without spending a penny, just by filling out a straightforward form. Alternatively, there are plenty of "No Win No Fee" PPI recovery services that charge as little as 10% plus VAT. Just watch out for Help Your Claims LTD - they’re not doing anyone any favours!
11 years
I recently received a call from this number and was curious to find out more. However, I opted to hang up on them without engaging. Anyone else had a similar experience?
11 years
Received a call at [10h:49] on 28th September 2010 on my mobile - when I answered, they just hung up immediately. I reckon they'll be back for another go now that they know there's someone to speak to. Honestly, it’s better if they don't waste their time.
11 years
Strange number, anyone have an idea who this could be?
11 years
I noticed a missed call on my mobile from 0161 850 5451. After looking up the number, I stumbled across this site and decided I definitely won't be answering if they try to ring me again. I'm also planning to report it to O2 to see if they can take any action against these callers.
12 years
I’m quite keen to figure out how I might address these pesky time wasters who keep interrupting my daily routine. Is there a way to report them or possibly have them banned?
12 years
It's yet another dodgy operation trying to get my PPI details. They seem to have a knack for ringing every number under the sun, regardless of whether it's legitimate or not. Total scam, if you ask me.
12 years
I recently received a call from the number 01618505451, where a gentleman was prattling on about a potential PPI overpayment claim. It was as if we were having a casual chat about my financial affairs! However, I can’t say I’m convinced by any of it!
12 years
I just had a chap on the phone, and the first thing he asked was, “Have you received that refund yet?” Naturally, we asked him to clarify what he meant, and then he started going on about loan repayments. Honestly, it's infuriating as I’m still waiting for a refund from Argos! What a right kerfuffle!
Argos
12 years
I've been inundated with calls regarding PPI claims, it's becoming rather tiresome.
12 years
I recently received a call from this number (HYC) and I'm rather eager to find out when I might receive my refund! They went off on a tangent about PPI, and when we inquired how they obtained our number, the response was merely 'from our database.' I had a poke around their website and stumbled upon this gem: 'If you're dissatisfied with any part of my service, do reach out. You can check out my complaints procedure here. Alternatively, you can ring me on 0333 344 3440.' So, don’t hesitate to voice your concerns, although I’m a bit curious about how much they might charge per minute for the pleasure!
12 years
Received a call from these individuals yesterday, and honestly, calling them rude would be putting it mildly. The moment we mentioned we weren't keen on having a chat, they had the audacity to say it was our loss! Quite baffling, seeing as they never bothered to ask for our name or show any genuine interest in who we are. It would be rather amusing if they rang again, just so we could hang up on them once more. Best to steer clear of these folks!
12 years
Received a call from these folks on Wednesday while I was catching some Zs. They were going on about reclaiming PPI. I mentioned how I’d done my due diligence to ensure I hadn’t been mis-sold any, and the lady on the other end seemed perfectly agreeable, so I ended the chat amicably. It dawned on me later that I should have inquired about their identity and how they managed to get hold of my number. But hey, that's life for you!
12 years
Authorities have announced that 39 individuals were apprehended across 23 states in the USA, with three more taken in the UK, all linked to a scam involving identity theft. Notably, both England and Germany have reported the same number of arrests as well. If you come across any of these numbers: (001) (0044) (049) 01618505451 / 08434106629 / 08434106729 / 08434101709 / 01229808179 / 08447044755 / 01204397400 / 07875595895 / 01512510373 / 03 336 00 512 / 01535358094 / 01789473836 / 01702214459 / 01613126506 / 01613128082 / 01744882949 associated with the USA, the UK, or Germany, consider this a WARNING!!!
USAUKEnglandGermany
12 years
Absolutely bizarre! We just received a call from a number very similar to the last one, and it was from HYC regarding some nonsense about reclaiming PPI. Quite odd, I must say!
HYC
12 years
I just encountered the same situation on the bus. At the age of 17, I find it quite concerning that these individuals keep ringing us. If they attempt to disturb us again, we won't hesitate to take legal steps against them for unlawfully obtaining our personal details.
12 years
This number called us claiming to be associated with HYC, and honestly, the guy sounded like he was on something! We were busy at work, so I told him to call back later. Upon looking up the number, I've discovered it belongs to a complete scammer! How dodgy!
HYC
13 years
I just received a call from a chap in a rather raucous environment, inquiring about the status of our payment protection refund. To be honest, I've never received one, so I could tell straight away this was a scam. I’m quite miffed that they managed to get hold of our number! I made it quite clear after the initial introduction that we had no interest in what he was selling and cut him off. Honestly, so frustrating!
13 years
I received an unidentified call, so I opted not to pick up and decided to do a quick search here. Turns out it was indeed junk! Brilliant website, much appreciated!
13 years
I keep receiving calls from this number and have decided to ignore them entirely.
14 years
Received a call from this number, but when I picked up, there was silence and then they just cut off. Quite puzzling!

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