01618840218

☎️ 01618840218 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 161884 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441618840218+44 161 884 02180161 884 0218+44-161-884-0218

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0161 884 0218 Tagged as:

western union new delhi kensington finance manchester post office moneygram yes loans 48hr finance chales dawson smart finance

TimeLine of events for phone number 01618840218

  • Feeling lost after payment issues
    May
    2011
  • Saved money from unwanted calls
    May
    2011
  • Desperate scammers, report to police
    Apr
    2011
  • Not proceeding, found better option
    Apr
    2010
  • Loan offer scam warning, avoided
    Apr
    2010
  • Fraudulent offer, avoid at all costs
    Apr
    2010
  • Kensington Finance offers supportive loans
    Apr
    2010
  • Concerned about upfront payment risks
    Apr
    2010
  • Warning about potential loan scam
    Mar
    2010
  • Scammed, lost wedding money, seeking help
    Mar
    2010
  • Requesting refund for fraud incident
    Mar
    2010
  • Scammed by 48hr Finance company
    Mar
    2010
  • Caller repeated, rude response received
    Mar
    2010
  • Inquiry about identity of callers
    Mar
    2010
  • Inquiring about firm's identity
    Feb
    2010
  • Suspicious loan offer, potential scam
    Feb
    2010
  • Beware of identity theft risks!
    Feb
    2010

01618840218 has 17 comments of which 17 x neutral

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01618840218 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618840218 👆 is reported as a highly suspicious and scammy loan operation. Many ppl report receiving persistent calls offering loans that require upfront fees paid through services like Western Union or MoneyGram, often to locations in India. Users warn about false promises of quick cash, disappearing after fees are sent, and aggressive follow-ups. Several have lost hundreds, even from essential funds like wedding money, with no loan delivered. Contact details often link to fake firms, and some claim rude or threatening behaviour on calls. There's frequent advice to avoid any payments and caution about identity theft risks. Overall its seen as untrustworthy and potentially fraudulent by most commenters.

Reports on phone number 01618840218

10 years
I found an identical offer for a £3000 loan that required £120 paid in advance. Still, I thought it wise to investigate smart finance as a backup. However, after coming across this website, I've decided not to proceed. Cheers for the heads up, everyone.
10 years
I received a phone call from Chales Dawson at a company called Smart Finance in Manchester, offering me a loan of £8,000. However, they insisted that the first payment be made via Post Office or Western Union. After that, they said they’d ring me back for my details and then deposit the funds into my account within an hour. Given the numerous complaints I found during my research, I'm glad we decided against sending any money. Cheers for the heads-up!
Chales DawsonSmart FinanceManchesterPost OfficeWestern Union
10 years
I recently received a call from someone claiming to be Charles Dawson, the processing manager, who promised us a sum of £3000. However, they insisted we would need to deposit £120 into a Post Office account first. Fortunately, after a bit of research, we stumbled upon numerous complaints about this scheme. I'm really relieved that we didn’t fall for it. A huge thanks to everyone for their warnings! Let’s make sure this company is held accountable for their fraudulent behaviour. Take care and steer clear of @credit4u.com!
Charles DawsonPost Office
10 years
I was initially presented with a loan offer of £5000 at an interest rate of 7.9% for a term of three years, but then it mysteriously morphed into four years in a subsequent message. Upon asking for a reimbursement of the so-called "refundable fee" we had already issued, they instructed us to transfer £285 via Western Union to New Delhi, addressed to either Kamal Singh or Manish Puri. They provided an address of Office 25, Victoria Road, Manchester, under the business name Smart Finance Services Ltd, and their email was [email protected]. I strongly advise steering clear of these individuals; I wish we had done so sooner!
Western UnionNew DelhiKamal SinghManish PuriOffice 25Victoria RoadManchesterSmart Finance Services Ltd
11 years
Who on earth was that company that rang us?
11 years
A huge thank you to this site! The messages here have been a real eye-opener for us. These callers got in touch with a pretty convincing sales pitch, but I’m relieved to say I won’t be handing over any cash to them. Apparently, they had our number linked to Yes Loans, which is quite concerning. Cheers once more for the help!
Yes Loans
11 years
Recently, we sent some money through Western Union, and today we received a request from these individuals for an additional payment of £99. We only just came across the comments about them and now we're feeling quite bewildered. It's as if every time we think about encountering these people, we might end up taking some action we'll deeply regret. What a sticky situation!
Western Union
11 years
We've found ourselves tangled in this scam. We've requested a refund of £128.00, but it hasn't been returned yet. We're giving them one hour to rectify the situation.
12 years
Received a call from them earlier today, but it was completely silent, so we hung up. They promptly dialled us again, and it was quiet at first, so we started shouting “hello.” The woman on the line asked why we were raising our voices, to which we countered by asking why they kept phoning. To our surprise, the rather pleasant lady told us to shove off! Quite the interaction, I must say. :s
12 years
I implore you to steer clear of these individuals. They're only after your personal details and banking information, with the intent of launching a new account in your name and making off with your funds. Exercise extreme caution, won't you?
12 years
We've fallen victim to a scam ourselves; these characters have made off with £587 of our wedding savings, all while promising us a loan of £7,000! Is there anyone out there who could offer some guidance on how we might reclaim our lost funds? Any help would be much appreciated!
12 years
We've received a call from this company proposing a sum of £2500, and they're suggesting we pay £99 at the post office to access the funds within the hour. While we undeniably need this cash, we're a bit apprehensive about handing over the fee in advance, especially since we’ve had a similar experience with an unsecured loan firm that left us in a bit of a bind. I’m leaning towards going ahead with it, but I’m feeling quite uncertain at this moment.
12 years
We've fallen victim to that company, 48hr Finance, and it’s been a right bother.
48hr Finance
12 years
I’m dealing with this through Kensington Finance. It’s quite similar to the loans offered by Provident. Essentially, your advisor pops round from time to time to check in on your progress and see how you’re managing everything.
Kensington Finance
12 years
We’ve experienced the same issue! These individuals seem utterly relentless, constantly ringing us up. They’re harping on about us sending them £100 through MoneyGram to New Delhi. Honestly, do they think we were just born yesterday? I’m all for reporting this to the local authorities so we can put a stop to their antics.
MoneyGramNew Delhi
12 years
Who on earth are these individuals?
12 years
I received a phone call from a number claiming to be Kensington Finance. The caller insisted they could provide me with a £5000 loan, and they said that two individuals would deliver the cash to my residence this evening. However, they asked me to pay the initial instalment of £182 via Western Union and to share the claim reference with the couriers upon their arrival. This situation feels incredibly suspicious to me. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Your insights would be greatly appreciated.
Kensington FinanceWestern Union

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