020 3728 4508
Scam/FraudFrequently asking debit card details. Says you sin Will be blocked within 24 hours because of upgrading to 5G . 3...
1 report
• Last report 14 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by Simwood eSMS Limited and located in Manchester, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01617105243 has been searched 745 times, with 5 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance
Community signals
- Community rating: Negative
- User reports: 5 user reports
- Searches: 745
- Last reported: 6 months ago
- First reported: 7 months ago
- Typical call time: before 1pm (92% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0161 710 5243
- International: +441617105243
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Simwood eSMS Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
User Reports (5)
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Scam/Fraud
12 Dec 2025
unsolicited suspicious call asking for user information
Unknown Caller
09 Dec 2025
Called me out of the blue when I was on another call. The number wouldn't accept a call back.
Spam
27 Nov 2025
Reports himself as Jacob Business to Business
Caller: Jacob
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Tinwell, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Hatton, Kingston upon Thames, London, Hayes, Findern, Heckmondwike, Shepherds Bush, Clacton-on-Sea, Wisbech, London (Shadwell), Worcester, Middleton, London (South Bank), Canning Town, Fordham, Stepney, Caddington
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 710 5243 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 5243
- 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)
Register with TPS (Telephone Preference Service)
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Call Costs
Calling 01617105243 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 01617105243 directly.
International callers should dial +44 161 710 5243 or 0044 161 710 5243. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1617105243.