Automated bank alert scam about two withdrawals from your account (skips naming the bank, a clear warning sign) BLOCK AND REPORT
Manchester Scam Alert: Block Now! - +44 161 531 5283 (0161 531 5283)
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Expert Opinion
Rarely do callers from a single Manchester number disguise themselves across so many guises, from bogus bank alerts to phantom appliance warranties. This pattern screams scam operation, preying on confusion to extract personal details or payments. Folks report automated voices, persistent rings without voicemails, and accents that don't match the supposed UK firm. Block the number straight away via your phone settings or carrier app—it's the quickest defence. Report to Action Fraud for wider tracking, and never share info like bank details or addresses. If unsure about a call's legitimacy, hang up and contact the real company directly using verified numbers from their website. Staying vigilant nips these nuisances in the bud.
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Recent Reports for 0161 531 5283
Fraudulent phone number
Claim related to an accident!
Fraudsters. Skip it, flag it, then block.
Scam related to vehicle coverage.
Phoned at 9:45 to quiz me on my heating setup and pitch some eco-friendly system. I refused more details and hung up.
Total SCAM. Folks from Domestic Care yapping about my non-existent Home Appliances Cover and a supposed price cut. Pointless nonsense since I've got no such policy. Utter bollocks.
Ignored the ring, no voicemail dropped, and it matches patterns from earlier dodgy calls.
Received yet another unsolicited call from Manchester claiming my white goods insurance had lapsed—ridiculous, since I've never had any. I simply ended the call.
Phoned pretending to be from British Gas Lite - heavy Indian accent
Today at 12:55 on 24/1/25. 'FRAUDSTERS' Fake number, not actually from Manchester. Domestic Appliance Fraud.
Phoned the business line, posing as a web-based payment processor for handling browser transactions.
Unwanted poll about home insurance. MAJOR FRAUD - never share personal or family details. End the call and notify authorities.
Called thrice without voicemail. Blocked now
Clearly a fraudulent line. Silence followed by a loud noise.
Attempting the ploy once more.