In the quiet of a Manchester evening, this number often rings with unsolicited offers for home improvements that quickly unravel into something dodgy. Callers, frequently with accents hinting at overseas operations, claim access to personal details like names and postcodes from supposed government databases—clear red flags for spoofed calls. One report even pinned the call centre in Pakistan despite the local UK number, a classic tactic to build false trust. Practical tip: never share info; hang up immediately and report to Action Fraud. Block it pronto to avoid harassment, but keep an eye on your phone for genuine contacts from places like your oncology team. Stay vigilant— these pests thrive on engagement.
Upon answering, they inquired about a person I’ve never met, with an Indian‑sounding accent. I hung up as they continued talking.
They called from this number and started rattling on about some home‑improvement info they’d supposedly sent me (no way!). I said no thanks, hung up and blocked them, cheers.
I received a home‑improvement scam call; when I questioned why it was flagged as suspected fraud, the caller said his centre was in Pakistan yet he was using a Manchester number, claiming the UK government database provided my full name and postcode.
The caller knew my full name and claimed to work for a home‑improvement firm serving tenants and owners. I said thanks but hung up, cheers.
I'm unsure when I called back, but the line was closed.
Regardless of what my phone indicates, I answer every call. Most turn out to be scams or spam, as was the case this time, yet I worry about missing vital calls from my oncology department or even worse, one of our kids using someone else's phone.
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The number rang, was flagged as a suspected scam, so I ignored it and blocked the caller.
