01487 280260
Scam/FraudScam call
1 report
• Last report 1 minute ago
This number is a landline operated by BT and located in Manchester, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Neutral. The number 01615666251 has been searched 193 times, with 2 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Neutral
- User reports: 2 user reports
- Searches: 193
- Last reported: about 1 year ago
- First reported: about 1 year ago
- Typical call time: before 2pm (98% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0161 566 6251
- International: +441615666251
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: BT
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
User Reports (2)
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Scam/Fraud
09 Aug 2025
Called saying they were from O2. They told me virgin/O2 have been having problems and my sim will be blocked and they would send me out a new sim in 24 hours if that was OK. I said no, I will call 02 direct. They hung up.
Caller: Fake O2/Virgin media
Unknown Caller
19 Jul 2025
Called once, Google flagged it as spam so didn't answer.
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Macclesfield, London (Royal Kensington and Chelsea), Luton, Tickenham, Netherseal, Holbeach Clough, Chalk Farm, London (Shadwell), Colchester, Reading, Clerkenwell, Leeds, Wandsworth, Three Legged Cross, Dundee, Kings Lynn, Manchester, Chapel Allerton, Cardiff, Portsmouth, Eyemouth
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 566 6251 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 566 6251
- 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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Calling 01615666251 from a landline may cost up to 16p per minute. Many providers charge a 23p call set-up fee. Call packages often include these types of calls. You might not incur additional charges for calling this number, depending on your provider.
Dialling Instructions
Local UK callers can dial 01615666251 directly.
International callers should dial +44 161 566 6251 or 0044 161 566 6251. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1615666251.