Risk Level
High Risk
Spam Score
84%
🇬🇧

0161 4448079

Also shown as:

  • 0161 444 8079
  • +44 161 444 8079
Manchester Geographic
11
Reports
3w ago
Last Reported
21
Lookups
5d ago
Last Lookup
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AI Summary

Based on 11 community reports

Verified

Community Reports

11 verified reports

Spam Score Over Time
Low Medium High

Cumulative spam score based on all reports up to each month. Higher percentage means higher reported scam risk. Cumulative spam score based on all reports up to each week. Higher percentage means higher reported scam risk. Cumulative spam score based on all reports up to each day. Higher percentage means higher reported scam risk.

Current Score
84%
13 May · High risk
Peak Score
84%
30 Apr · High risk
Peak Activity
1
7 May · 0 reports, 1 lookups
Current Score
84%
11 May · High risk
Peak Score
93%
23 Mar · High risk
Peak Activity
4
23 Mar · 2 reports, 2 lookups
Current Score
84%
May 2026 · High risk
Peak Score
87%
Mar 2026 · High risk
Peak Activity
7
Mar 2026 · 5 reports, 2 lookups
Reports received: 0 (7 days) 2 (30 days) 11 (90 days)
A
Anonymous Spam Energy / Utility Scam 3 weeks ago

Said they were from CS Energy saying they picked up a fault code while monitoring my solar panel invertor and needed to send an engineer. Nobody monitors them, it's a SCAM. I told them to go F* themselves and they hung up!

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Anonymous Unknown Silent / No Message 3 weeks ago

called for a bit, but no answer after I picked up the phone

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Anonymous Unknown Silent / No Message 1 month ago

no answer when i picked up the phone

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Anonymous Spam Other Scam 1 month ago

She kept asking if I could hear her ok. When I asked her name she just hung up. Scam call.

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Anonymous Spam Energy / Utility Scam 1 month ago

"Error code" on my solar panels apparently. I let her go on for a while, then she told me that they could visit tomorrow. When I mentioned that I would be at work, she said she would write that down. I told her that she should also write down that I had the solar panels removed last July!

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Anonymous Spam Other Scam 1 month ago

They put the phone down when I asked who it was

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Anonymous Spam Energy / Utility Scam 2 months ago

Problem with my solar panels that I dont have and never have had.

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Anonymous Spam Home Improvement Scam (Loft, Damp, etc) 2 months ago

Got a call. They said they were Shine Solar, phoning about solar panel maintenance. They told me our panels showed an error. They wanted to send someone to check them for free. We called the company who fitted our panels and they said it was a scam!

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Anonymous Spam Other Scam 2 months ago

Got a call from a lady saying she was from Clearsky, telling me there were error codes on their monitoring system. I've never worked with this company and can't find anything about them as a solar monitoring agency. I think this is a pretty new scam that's been set up.

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Anonymous Suspicious Home Improvement Scam (Loft, Damp, etc) 2 months ago

Caller (who said they were ClearSky) said they had found a possible problem with our solar system. The people who put the system in told us they didn't know anyone called that and didn't use other firms to check or fix it, and that the system looked ok.

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Anonymous Suspicious Telemarketing / Sales Call 2 months ago

Lady called about solar panels showing an 'error code'. Said I needed to check with my husband for a good time for an engineer to come, and I'd call her back. She hung up!!

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About 0161 444 8079

What type of number is 0161 444 8079?

The phone number 0161 4448079 (also written as +44 161 444 8079) is a UK landline number originating from the Manchester area in Greater Manchester . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.

Is 0161 444 8079 safe to answer?

Based on 11 community reports, this number has been frequently reported as spam or a potential scam. The current risk score is 84% with 7 reports marking it as spam .

Exercise extreme caution if you receive a call from this number. Do not share personal or financial information.

What should I do if 0161 444 8079 calls me?

If you receive an unexpected call from 0161 444 8079, consider the following:

  • Don't answer immediately if you don't recognise the number – let it go to voicemail and see if they leave a message.
  • Never share personal information such as bank details, passwords, or PINs with unknown callers.
  • Be wary of urgency tactics – legitimate organisations won't pressure you to act immediately.
  • Verify the caller by hanging up and calling the organisation back on their official number.

How to report a scam call

If you believe you've received a scam call from 0161 444 8079, you can take the following steps:

  • Report the number using the form on this page to help warn others.
  • Report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or at actionfraud.police.uk.
  • Contact your phone provider to block the number.
  • If money has been taken, contact your bank immediately.
  • For ongoing harassment, contact the police on 101.

About number spoofing

Be aware that caller ID can be falsified (spoofed). Scammers may display 0161 444 8079 on your phone even though the call originates from a different number. If a caller claims to be from a bank, government agency, or other organisation, hang up and call them back using an official number from their website.

Disclaimer: CallerCheck UK has no affiliation with the owner of 0161 444 8079 or any related companies. Information on this page is based entirely on community reports and publicly available data. If you have been a victim of fraud, please contact Action Fraud or the police directly – we cannot investigate individual cases. Report accuracy depends on community contributions and may not reflect the current status of this number.

Is this your number? If you own this phone number and believe reports are inaccurate or false, you can submit a claim using the "Claim This Number" button in the sidebar to verify ownership and request a review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 11 community reports, 0161 4448079 has a spam score of 84%. Check the reports above to see what other people have experienced when receiving calls from this number. This landline number originates from Manchester.
Based on community reports, 0161 4448079 appears to be high risk with a spam score of 84%. Exercise caution and do not share personal or financial information with callers from this number.
We recommend not answering calls from 0161 4448079 due to its high spam score. Let it go to voicemail and see if they leave a legitimate message. If you do answer, never share personal or financial information.

To block 0161 4448079:

  • iPhone: Go to Recents, tap ⓘ next to the number, then "Block this Caller"
  • Android: Long press the number in Recents and select "Block number"
  • Landline: Contact your provider (BT, Sky, Virgin) to enable call blocking

You can also register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) to reduce unwanted calls.

0161 4448079 is a UK landline number registered to the Manchester area code region . However, be aware that caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed number may not reflect the caller's true location.

Safety Score

84%
Risk Score
Safe 0
Unknown 2
Suspicious 2
Spam 7
Based on 11 reports · How is this calculated?

Details

Tel Number
0161 444 8079
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Area
Manchester
Type
Geographic
First Seen
Today

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

This number originates from the Manchester area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.

Call Types

Breakdown of reported call reasons. Larger segments and bars represent a bigger share of reports.

11
Reports
Most reported
Energy / Utility Scam
3 of 11 reports (27.3%)
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How to Block 0161 4448079

  1. Open the Phone app and go to Recents
  2. Find 0161 4448079 and tap the ⓘ icon next to it
  3. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
  4. Confirm by tapping Block Contact

Alternatively: Settings → Phone → Blocked Contacts → Add New

  1. Open the Phone app and go to Recents
  2. Long press on 0161 4448079
  3. Tap Block/report spam
  4. Confirm by tapping Block

Steps may vary slightly depending on your phone manufacturer

Contact your phone provider to block 0161 4448079:

  • BT: Use BT Call Protect (free service)
  • Sky: Call 03442 414 141 to enable call blocking
  • Virgin Media: Use the Virgin Media app or call 150
  • TalkTalk: Enable CallSafe in your account settings

You can also register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) at tpsonline.org.uk to reduce unwanted calls.

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