01256 588337
Scam/FraudIdiots trying to Scam. First they say they are from Vodaphone, then Sky, and when confronted they say they have both...
1 report
• Last report 6 minutes ago
This number is a landline operated by Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited and located in Manchester, UK. The overall user rating for this number is Negative. The number 01618412898 has been searched 340 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: 340
- Last reported: 6 months ago
- First reported: 9 months ago
- Typical call time: before 3pm (91% of calls)
Number profile
- UK format: 0161 841 2898
- International: +441618412898
- Number type: Landline
- Carrier: Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161
User Reports (5)
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Scam/Fraud
17 Nov 2025
These people keep calling and they are fraudulent scammers so you should definitely avoid at all costs!
Caller: N\A
Scam/Fraud
17 Nov 2025
Answered phone out of sheer curiosity and did not speak They quickly hung up
Spam
17 Nov 2025
Asked if I had life insurance. Asked me to confirm my post code. They did have my old post code and I told him I didn’t want to share personal details with someone I didn’t know. And so hung up.
Caller: Frederique
Unknown Caller
17 Nov 2025
Wanted to know if I had life insurance. I declined to engage
Spam
28 Aug 2025
This number rang me about. 20 times in 30 minutes. Unbelievable.
Reported locations
Reported from 21 UK cities
Sheffield (Broomhall), Beckenham, London, Kingston upon Thames, London (Shadwell), Ash Vale, Stamford, Kirkby, Rake, Kensington, Birmingham, East Kilbride, Cogenhoe, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, Marsden, Bardsey, Corby, Barnes, Coven, Paignton, Ravenshead
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How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 841 2898 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 841 2898
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
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Unknown CallerUnknown caller... let it ring and they rang off without leaving a message.
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Unknown CallerThey are real not scam.
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Calling 01618412898 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 01618412898 directly.
International callers should dial +44 161 841 2898 or 0044 161 841 2898. No leading zero is required when dialling abroad, e.g., +44(0)1618412898.