020 3795 7277
Scam/Fraudsounded like a housing disrepair scam. They asked odd questions and I did not trust the call.
5 reports
• Last report 2 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by Simwood eSMS Limited and located in Manchester, England. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01617101566 has been searched 398 times, with 3 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- User reports: 3 user reports
- Searches: 398
- Last reported: 4 months ago
- First reported: 4 months ago
- Typical call time: before 12pm (95% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0161 710 1566
- International: +441617101566
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Simwood eSMS Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
User Reports (3)
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Scam/Fraud
4 months ago
Man.... foreign accent....very difficult to understand asked for me by name.....said he was ringing about my car finance.....wanted to know some details....suggested if he was calling me then he must have details to hand...asked him to give me the registration of the car he was referring to, and at that point he cut me off......didn't tell him, but I haven't got a car !!
Caller: Could not understand what he said his name was
Spam
4 months ago
Missed the call ,and when I called back says incorrect number.
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Mosterton, Sheffield, London (Shadwell), Kettering, Bedale, Birmingham, Hackney, Walkden, Lanark, Burngreave, Islington, Long Eaton, London (South Bank), Middleton, Abbey Wood, Hanworth, Scarborough, Sidcup, Romford, Westminster, Warwick
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 710 1566 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 710 1566
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
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Calling 01617101566 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 01617101566 directly.
International callers should dial +44 161 710 1566 or 0044 161 710 1566. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1617101566.