Scam/Fraud
3 months ago
Called two of my different companies stating that they were our card machine provided. Gets a bit aggressive when challenging the questions.
Community overview
Community rating:
Mixed
5 user reports
First reported 16 Aug 2023
·
Last reported
3 months
ago
About this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0161 549 2896
- International: +44 161 549 2896
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
Recent activity
UK visits
User Reports
Last 30 days: 28 UK visits and 0 public reports.
Reported categories
Based on 5 public user reports
Legitimate
40% (2)
Unknown Caller
40% (2)
Scam/Fraud
20% (1)
User Reports (5)
Unknown Caller
7 months ago
Wanted to discuss the Finance I had taken out on a car. Stated that I hadn't taken out any finance, the guy put the phone down immediately, no explanation.
Unknown Caller
29 Feb 2024
Said it was Iris Sales when I called back , never heard of them
Legitimate
05 Feb 2024
Iris Software (Kashflow payroll) - account manager introducing himself
Legitimate
16 Aug 2023
Kashflow software customer service team.
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