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0161 710 5243 Negative Who called me from this phone number?

Manchester • Simwood eSMS Limited
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 744 times, with 5 user comments helping to identify the caller's intent.
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At a glance

Community signals

  • User reports: 5 user reports
  • Searches: 744
  • Last reported: 4 months ago
  • First reported: 6 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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Spam
4 months ago

Spammer Call. Blocked

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Scam/Fraud
12 Dec 2025

unsolicited suspicious call asking for user information

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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.

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Spam
05 Dec 2025

trying to sell mobile contract

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Spam
27 Nov 2025

Reports himself as Jacob Business to Business

Caller: Jacob
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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

  1. Open the Phone app and go to Recents
  2. Find the number 0161 710 5243 and tap the info icon (i)
  3. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
  4. Confirm by tapping Block Contact

On Android

  1. Open the Phone app and tap the 3-dot menu
  2. Go to Call history or Recents
  3. Long press on 0161 710 5243
  4. Select Block number or Block/report spam

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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.