Scam/Fraud
18 Sep 2025
Investment scam / fraud.
Community overview
Community rating:
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2 user reports
First reported 25 Nov 2020
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Last reported
11 months
ago
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
On Landline Phones
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- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
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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