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01617528020 UK Phone Number Lookup

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The number 0161 752 8020 is a United Kingdom landline / fixed line tied to the 0161 area code, which serves Manchester. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with TeleSurf Limited, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 0161 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 43% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.

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+44 161 752 8020 · UK
The number 0161 752 8020 is a United Kingdom landline / fixed line tied to the 0161 area code, which serves Manchester. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with TeleSurf Limited, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 0161 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 43% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.
Name Spam
Country UK (+44)
Line Type Landline / Fixed Line This looks like a fixed-line number in United Kingdom. For countries with area codes, the opening digits often point to the geographic service area.
Location Manchester Area code / prefix: 0161 Timezone: Europe/London
Carrier TeleSurf Limited Prefix-based carrier data can change after number portability.
Number Formats 1617528020 01617528020 0161 752 8020 +44 161 752 8020 +441617528020 0161-752-8020
Safety Score
Likely Safe
175 total reports · 134 safe · 41 spam/scam + Report Number
Validity Length matches the expected UK numbering plan
Views 372 lookups

Risk Assessment

Signals WhoseNo can infer from the number structure, nearby reports, and known scam patterns

Low Risk (14/100)

No strong scam signals were detected from the available prefix data.

70 Prefix Reports
43% Negative Share
Stable Prefix Trend

Known Pattern Matches

No country-specific scam pattern was matched from the current local rule set for this number.

What To Do

If the call was unexpected, verify the caller independently before sharing private details.

Unknown · 41% Scam suspicion · 14% Unwanted call · 13%

Community Reports for 01617528020

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silent call
6 years ago · Aug 19, 2019 at 01:24 PM UK time
Unwanted call

Instant hang up

Anonymous
6 years ago · Jul 24, 2019 at 01:42 AM UK time

INSTANT HANG UP

Anonymous
6 years ago · May 31, 2019 at 03:36 AM UK time

This is cold calling despite my number being registered with the TPS

UK Activity

Recent reporting patterns across WhoseNo for this country.

1 Reports In 7 Days
3 Reports In 30 Days
  • Survey (33%)
01923751318 · 1 report 01283241126 · 1 report 07879335275 · 1 report

Area Code / Prefix Info

The 0161 area code is commonly associated with Manchester.

  • Major places: Manchester
  • Timezone: Europe/London

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about 01617528020

0161 752 8020 is a United Kingdom landline / fixed line with country code +44. It is tied to the 0161 area code serving Manchester. The number prefix is associated with TeleSurf Limited. WhoseNo has 3 community reports for this number.

Review the community reports above for first-hand feedback from people who were contacted by this number. Across the wider 0161 range, about 43% of tracked reports are negative.

The prefix suggests the number was originally issued to TeleSurf Limited (unknown). United Kingdom supports number portability, so the current operator can be different from the original assignment.

0161 752 8020 belongs to United Kingdom (country code +44). The area code 0161 is associated with Manchester. Major places in that footprint include Manchester. The local timezone is Europe/London.

0161 752 8020 is classified as a landline / fixed line. This looks like a fixed-line number in United Kingdom. For countries with area codes, the opening digits often point to the geographic service area.

Review the reports above before calling back. If multiple users describe spam, fraud, or identity checks, treat the call as suspicious.

On iPhone, open Phone > Recents, tap the info icon next to 0161 752 8020, then choose Block this Caller. On Android, open the Phone app, select the call, open the menu, and choose Block or Report spam. Report scam texts and nuisance calls to 7726, use the Telephone Preference Service for unwanted marketing, and report fraud through Report Fraud / Action Fraud when money or identity theft is involved.

To call 0161 752 8020 from outside United Kingdom, dial your international access code or +, then 44, then the national number: +44 161 752 8020

How To Block This Number

Device steps plus any carrier or regulator guidance available for this number

Quick Advice

Use your device’s built-in blocking tools first, then escalate to your operator or regulator if the calls continue.

iPhone On iPhone: Phone > Recents > tap the info icon beside the number > Block this Caller.
Android On Android: open Phone > tap the call > More options > Block or Report spam.

Network / Regulator Options

Complaint channel Report scam texts and nuisance calls to 7726, use the Telephone Preference Service for unwanted marketing, and report fraud through Report Fraud / Action Fraud when money or identity theft is involved.

Lookup Summary

0161 752 8020 is listed on WhoseNo as a United Kingdom landline / fixed line. The active prefix maps to Manchester. The prefix is associated with TeleSurf Limited. WhoseNo currently shows 3 reports for this number.

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