Who called me from 0161 818 0057?
Information and details about number 01618180057
01618180057 is a landline number from Wavecrest Networks in North West England. It has been reported 7 times as a scam. Most users identify it as fraud attempts through impersonation. Do not share personal information and consider reporting it to the ICO.
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Data from Ofcom's National Numbering Plan. The operator may have changed following a port.
Risk analysis
Based on 10 community reports
- Scam/Fraud 6
- Unknown 2
- Spam 1
- Robocall 1
Most reports are concentrated in the night, between 00:00 and 07:00 (30%).
Community (Latest reports)
Asked me about a car accident in the last two years. Never had one. They knew my full name which is worrying.
Picked up and nobody spoke. Silence for about five seconds then they ended the call.
Typical accident claim scam. Called me by name and said I was involved in a road traffic accident that I'm entitled to compensation for. I haven't been in any accident. Where are they getting our details from?
Said I'd been in a car crash in the last 18 months and that I was owed money. I don't even drive!
Silent call again from this number. Phone showed it as suspected spam.
Accident claims rubbish. They had my name and asked about an RTA. No such thing ever happened. Someone is clearly selling personal data to these people.
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How to block 0161 818 0057
Quick steps to stop receiving calls from this number
🍎 On iPhone
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents.
- Find 0161 818 0057 and tap the ⓘ icon on the right.
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Confirm by tapping Block Contact.
🤖 On Android
- Open the Phone app and go to Recents or Call history.
- Long-press 0161 818 0057 (or tap and select Details).
- Select Block number or Block/report as spam.
The exact option varies by manufacturer (Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.).
📞 On a landline
Most UK providers (BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Virgin Media) offer call-blocking features. Contact your provider to ask about blocking 0161 818 0057. BT customers can use BT Call Protect, and standalone call-blocker devices are also available.
🛡️ Telephone Preference Service (TPS)
The TPS is the UK's free opt-out register for unsolicited sales and marketing calls. Once registered, companies are legally required to stop calling you within 28 days. Note that TPS does not stop scammers or companies that ignore the register.
⚖️ UK Legal Framework
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), unsolicited marketing calls in the UK without your prior consent are unlawful. The ICO can issue fines of up to £500,000 for serious breaches.
Latest reports
Said nothing
1 report · about 7 hours ago
They asked for my DBS, Passport and email address.
1 report · 1 day ago
They called in regards the application I opened 7 years ago which is not true. Scam
1 report · 1 day ago
Recorded message from "bank security centre", wanted me to respond
1 report · 2 days ago
Got 5 calls from yesterday. Complete silence when I answered. Robo caller?
1 report · 3 days ago