Scam/Fraud
08 Aug 2025
Don't say anything they just hang up. Rang for a long time then nothing when answered. Time waisters.
Community overview
Community rating:
Negative
8 user reports
First reported 7 Aug 2025
·
Last reported
1 year
ago
User Reports (8)
Unknown Caller
08 Aug 2025
Spam
Scam/Fraud
08 Aug 2025
They didn’t talk, they are just trying numbers to see who answers I think.
Reported caller:
Chris
Spam
08 Aug 2025
Nothing, two calls in two days
Spam
08 Aug 2025
Spam is probably looking for active numbers
Spam
08 Aug 2025
Don't say anything they just hang up.
Telemarketer
08 Aug 2025
Said they were from Three
Unknown Caller
07 Aug 2025
It was a missed call
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Number formats
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Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161