Scam/Fraud
31 Oct 2025
Diesel emission claims scam, with Asian accent, busy call centre environment
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First reported 31 Oct 2025
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Last reported
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User Reports (2)
Scam/Fraud
31 Oct 2025
Claim to be from an emissions company tell you it’s about a Renault car you never had. I advise you to be very rude and block the number.
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- Find the number 0161 524 8955 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
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- Long press on 0161 524 8955
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Number formats
- UK format: 0161 524 8955
- International: +44 161 524 8955
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Twilio Ireland Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161