In the bustling streets of Manchester, late afternoon calls from this number often disrupt daily routines. Reports highlight persistent harassment through spoofed local numbers, frequently posing as energy advisors or social workers to extract personal details. These tactics suggest a scam operation using VOIP to mask origins, potentially from abroad. No legitimate callers leave silence or hang up abruptly—always a red flag. To stay safe, register with the Telephone Preference Service, invest in a call blocker app, and never share info over unsolicited calls. If suspicious, report to Action Fraud straight away; blocking helps, but vigilance prevents escalation.
Calls kept coming from numbers starting with 0161 527, varying only the last four digits; they appear to be a South African VOIP operation posing as a UK firm. I now ignore any 0161 527 **** numbers as they never leave messages and feel harassing, especially with family in Manchester.
A man introduced himself as John, my local social worker, and asked how he got my number despite me being ex‑directory. He politely thanked me and wished a good day – not sure what the scam is, but it could be risky.
The unknown caller left no voicemail, which is typical scam behaviour – I’m ex‑directory.
Someone claimed to be a local social worker, but I’m nowhere near the area they called from – clearly a scam.
Yet another instance of those calls where multiple numbers ring simultaneously; when the first picks up, the others go dead silent. It seems designed to save them time, but it leaves anyone else who answers with nothing but silence—clearly they don't value our time at all.
An energy advisor from the area was a real nuisance; I blocked the number.
It rang a few times then cut off before I could answer, leaving no message – looks like a scam.
A local social worker from Manchester apparently called – another robotic charity pitch, similar to the energy‑type scams. Treat it like any cold call: ignore, hang up immediately, or give them some cheeky life advice!
Just a new scam – now blocked.
She claimed to be an energy consultant, according to the woman—click.
