01782 916561
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- 01782 916561
- +44 1782 916561
AI Summary
Based on 4 community reports
This Stoke-on-Trent number has received reports primarily from individuals who say it’s linked to a group called News Team, reaching out about job enquiries made on Indeed. While it’s not classified as a scam, users have noted persistent calls—often multiple times until answered or blocked, which can be annoying. Some reports mention attempts to get bank details or borrow money, raising concerns about possible suspicious activity. The low number of upvotes and consistent downvotes suggest caution. If you receive calls from this number, it's best to ignore them or block it to avoid any further hassle.
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4 totalNews Team group. If you enquired about a news delivery job on Indeed they will keep calling you loads until you either pick up or block the number. But it's not a scam.
This number called 4 times this month - March 2026. I didn't answer.
trying to get your bank details off you
trying to borrow money... reported to police
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About 01782 916561
What type of number is 01782 916561?
The phone number 01782 916561 (also written as +44 1782 916561) is a UK landline number originating from the Stoke-on-Trent area in Staffordshire . Calls to this number are charged at standard UK landline rates, usually included in call packages.
Is 01782 916561 safe to answer?
Based on 4 community reports, this number has been frequently reported as spam or a potential scam. The current risk score is 75% with 1 report 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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- Tel Number
- 01782 916561
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Network
- Colt Technology Services
- Area
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Type
- Geographic
- First Seen
- 07 Mar 2026
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
This number originates from the Stoke-on-Trent area code region. The map shows the general geographic area, not an exact location.
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