0161 710 5243

Negative

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Community rating: Negative

5 user reports

First reported 27 Nov 2025 Last reported 7 months ago

User Reports (5)

Spam
7 months ago

Spammer Call. Blocked

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
05 Dec 2025

trying to sell mobile contract

Spam
27 Nov 2025

Reports himself as Jacob Business to Business

Reported caller: Jacob

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  • UK format: 0161 710 5243
  • International: +44 161 710 5243

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