Spam
3 months ago
Ai voice but realistic. Expect utilities scam.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
3 user reports
First reported 2 Jul 2026
·
Last reported
3 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0161 520 1656
- International: +44 161 520 1656
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: TELNYX UK LIMITED
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
Recent activity
UK visits
User Reports
Last 30 days: 2 UK visits and 0 public reports.
Reported categories
Based on 3 public user reports
Spam
67% (2)
Scam/Fraud
33% (1)
User Reports (3)
Scam/Fraud
3 months ago
Spam call, don’t ever say yes to anything as they will use it against you
Spam
3 months ago
spam call claims to be from a utility company, AI generated voice. stumbles over simple push backs.
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On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 520 1656 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
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