01768 598577
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- 01768 598577
- +44 1768 598577
AI Summary
Based on 3 community reports
This Penrith-based number is being used for multiple types of cold calling schemes. Reports describe callers claiming to represent different companies - "Castle Connect" pushing whisky barrel investments and "Capital Connect" for what appears to be real estate opportunities. One caller even used an AI-generated voice to try extracting personal information.
The varying company names suggest this is likely a boiler room operation using different identities to target people with high-risk investment schemes. Whisky barrel investments in particular are a known scam where victims are promised unrealistic returns on rare whisky that either doesn't exist or is worthless.
If you receive calls from this number, don't engage with any investment offers or provide personal details. Legitimate investment companies don't typically cold call, and the multiple fake company names are a clear red flag.
3 verified reports
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Most helpful reports
3 totalFemale voice said she was calling from Castle Connect trying to get me to invest in whisky barrels👹
AI voice wanted to get information and offered a real estate guide back
Woman said she was from Capital Connect. I let it go to voicemail.
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About 01768 598577
What type of number is 01768 598577?
The phone number 01768 598577 (also written as +44 1768 598577) is a UK landline number originating from the Penrith area in England . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01768 598577 safe to answer?
Based on 3 community reports, this number has been frequently reported as spam or a potential scam. The current risk score is 82% with 2 reports marking it as spam .
Exercise extreme caution if you receive a call from this number. Do not share personal or financial information.
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Details
- Tel Number
- 01768 598577
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- Voxbone SA
- Area
- Penrith
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 29 Jan 2026
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Penrith, United Kingdom
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