Scam/Fraud
18 Sep 2025
Investment scam / fraud.
Community overview
Community rating:
Limited data
2 user reports
First reported 25 Nov 2020
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Last reported
1 year
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0161 549 0142
- International: +44 161 549 0142
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
User Reports (2)
Unknown Caller
25 Nov 2020
Unknown as haven't answered. It rings you twice every time within 15 seconds of the last call which suggest computer dialling. Have blocked them.
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 549 0142 and tap the info icon (i)
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
On Android
- Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Call history or Recents
- Long press on 0161 549 0142
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
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