0161 4448079
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- 0161 444 8079
- +44 161 444 8079
AI Summary
Based on 11 community reports
Community Reports
11 verified reports
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.
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!
called for a bit, but no answer after I picked up the phone
no answer when i picked up the phone
She kept asking if I could hear her ok. When I asked her name she just hung up. Scam call.
"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!
They put the phone down when I asked who it was
Problem with my solar panels that I dont have and never have had.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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- Tel Number
- 0161 444 8079
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Area
- Manchester
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- Today
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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How to Block 0161 4448079
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Find 0161 4448079 and tap the ⓘ icon next to it
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact
Alternatively: Settings → Phone → Blocked Contacts → Add New
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents
- Long press on 0161 4448079
- Tap Block/report spam
- 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.