Spam
18 Aug 2025
computer voice called me, advised me to hold for a human but failed to find a human to put on the line so it hung up on me instead, no idea what they wanted
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Number formats
- UK format: 0161 841 2884
- International: +44 161 841 2884
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161