Scam/Fraud
3 months ago
Calling to say my ee sim card was going to be blocked and they would send a new one, wanted all my details, ended the call
Community overview
Community rating:
Limited data
2 user reports
First reported 8 Apr 2026
·
Last reported
3 months
ago
Recent activity
UK visits
User Reports
Last 90 days: 5 UK visits and 1 public report. Visit data is unavailable for part of this period.
Visit data is unavailable for part of this period.
Swipe horizontally to explore up to 90 days.
User Reports (2)
Scam/Fraud
5 months ago
They had indicated that I had ordered a new iPhone on my account, as I am not the account holder this had to be a scam caller. The caller gave his name as Alan William yet he was of Asian accent.
Reported caller:
Alan William
Report this number
How to Block This Number
On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find the number 0161 850 2870 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 850 2870
- Select Block number or Block/report spam
On Landline Phones
Several options are available for UK landlines:
- BT Call Protect - free for BT customers
- TalkTalk CallSafe - free for TalkTalk customers
- Call blocking devices like CPR Call Blocker (available on Amazon)
Register with TPS (Telephone Preference Service)
The TPS is a free service for UK consumers that allows you to opt out of unsolicited sales and marketing calls.
Learn more about TPS registrationAbout this number
Number formats
- UK format: 0161 850 2870
- International: +44 161 850 2870
Number details
- Number type: Landline
- Number range allocated to: AQL Wholesale Ltd
- Area: Manchester
- Area code: 0161