01619699000

☎️ 01619699000 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 161969 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

When this phone number appears on your Caller ID, it could be in one of these formats:

+441619699000+44 161 969 90000161 969 9000+44-161-969-9000

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0161 969 9000 Tagged as:

google karobo telephone preference service chris

TimeLine of events for phone number 01619699000

  • Fraudsters claiming search engine services
    Apr
    2011
  • Unrecognized firm, confusing interaction reported
    Sep
    2009
  • Fraudsters pretending to be Google
    Aug
    2009
  • Repeated calls from suspicious number
    Jun
    2009
  • Warning: Scam, do not trust!
    May
    2009
  • Avoid scams promising ranking boosts
    May
    2009
  • Avoid this caller, unprofessional response
    May
    2009
  • Felt cheated by misleading service
    Apr
    2009
  • Number unreachable; possible misidentification issue
    Apr
    2009

01619699000 has 9 comments of which 9 x neutral

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01619699000 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01619699000 👆 is reported as a number used by scammers falsely claiming to represent Google and promising to boost businesses to the top of search engine results for a fee. Numerous users have flagged this as fraudulent, noting aggressive and evasive behaviour when questioned. Contacting the number often leads to unanswered or disconnected calls, and no legitimate company details are provided. Genuine search engine rankings are not achieved through such calls and involve complex advertising systems rather than guaranteed placements. Visitors are advised to avoid engagement, treat any such offers with suspicion, and report the number to relevant authorities such as the Telephone Preference Service and search engine security teams.

Reports on phone number 01619699000

10 years
Be wary of con artists masquerading as Google representatives, claiming they can elevate your website to the pinnacle of search engine results- all for a monthly charge. It's simply not feasible! Don’t be fooled by such nonsense. If you happen to receive a call from this number, don’t hesitate to tell them precisely what you think.
Google
11 years
I received a call earlier today from a chap named Chris, who claimed he could secure us a prime position on search engines. As we attempted to clarify that search engines operate on a bidding and click basis, rather than some magical placement, he began to lose his temper and berated us, insisting we weren’t grown-up enough to comprehend our own business. What he clearly failed to grasp is that I've just finished reading three comprehensive books on search engine advertising. Eventually, the conversation ended with him hanging up. I’d advise everyone to steer clear of this one!
Chris
11 years
I came across a company that claims they can catapult your business to the very pinnacle of search engine rankings. However, after spotting a post about a remarkably similar operation here, I’m beginning to suspect I’ve been duped! From now on, I’ll just hang up the phone and make sure to share my experiences right here!
11 years
Fraudulent activity! Absolutely do not place any trust in these individuals!
11 years
The moment I tried to call this number back, I was met with that annoying "number not in service" tone. I had heard that it was supposed to be a contact for Google, but this seems awfully suspicious. Can someone please investigate this?
Google
11 years
Just had a call from them. Absolute nonsense! Do yourself a favour and steer clear of anyone claiming they can elevate your rankings on search engines. You would think they'd have figured out a better line by now, eh? 😂
11 years
I've had these clowns on the phone repeatedly. The last time I spoke to one, he outright refused to divulge which company he was associated with, merely asserting that he was representing Google. We've lodged complaints with the Telephone Preference Service and have also reached out to search engine security to have this addressed.
GoogleTelephone Preference Service
12 years
Don’t be taken in by this nonsense; these scammers are masquerading as Google. Kindly tell them precisely where to stick their deceitful tactics!
Google
12 years
When we called back, the company that identified itself as Karobo didn’t have a clue who we were or why we had tried to get in touch. It was rather baffling!
Karobo

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