+44 161 818 979 0

Risk level: High

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High
Risk level
Scam
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0
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AI Analysis

Limited information: Multiple reports indicate scam attempts impersonating UK energy suppliers (SSE, British Gas) with claims of mixed-up meters/accounts, despite knowing some personal details (address, meter number). Scammers lack specific account details when questioned.

Likely purpose: Scam: Impersonate energy suppliers to manipulate victims into divulging sensitive information or performing actions beneficial to the scammers.

Most common user complaints

  • Pretending to be SSE/British Gas
  • Meter/account mix-up claim
  • Knowledge of address/meter number but not account number
High dangerBlockImpersonation detectedningunaEnergyMissed call

AI analysis: 1 Aug 2026

Information based on community reports and automated analysis. It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.

Web research

A concise scan indicates +441618189790 is a UK number likely allocated to a landline/geographic range, but there is no definitive, reliable public record confirming ownership or a trustworthy association. Several services publish user reports or warnings for UK numbers, but none provide a definitive, verifiable owner for this exact dial in (+44 161 818 9790).

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A concise scan indicates +441618189790 is a UK number likely allocated to a landline/geographic range, but there is no definitive, reliable public record confirming ownership or a trustworthy association. Several services publish user reports or warnings for UK numbers, but none provide a definitive, verifiable owner for this exact dial in (+44 161 818 9790). The available sources suggest potential spam risk, but concrete evidence is inconclusive. 1. Ownership/type: Appears to be a UK geographic number (likely landline) but exact owner or organization not verified in public records. 2. Online reports: Various UK number lookup and scam report sites exist, often showing community reports or spam indicators; no decisive, official verification found for this exact number. 3. Scam/abuse association: Some platforms flag unknown UK numbers for potential spam or scam activity, but no definitive classification for this number. 4. Public exposure/leak: No clear evidence of this specific number appearing in leaked datasets, paste sites, or official public directories beyond common lookup portals. 5. Advise answering/calling back: Not advisable to rely on public looking checks for certainty; exercise caution and avoid sharing personal info if contacted.

Checked · 21 Aug 202610 sources
GB

United Kingdom

Operator information

Country:
GBUnited Kingdom
Prefix:
+44
Type:
Other
Operator:
EE, O2, Vodafone, Three

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Community comments

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Anonymous
4 Feb 2026

Pretending to be SSE and had our meter number address etc. said our supply was mixed up with another unit next door.

Anonymous
3 Apr 2025

Said they were from our energy supplier. They say that our meter has been mixed up with another account! This is the third number they have rung on. £ times i called them scammers!

Anonymous
4 Dec 2024

trying to tell me they had read my meter and overcharged me for electricity wanted me to check my bills- meter in locked unit - i send in my meter reading every month .

Anonymous
23 Oct 2024

Got a call from this number saying they were from British Gas and my energy bill was wrong. They knew my address, but I hung up because they couldn't tell me my account number! Total scam!

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Signal summary for +44 161 818 979 0

+44 161 818 979 0 belongs to the 161 prefix and is classified as Scam. This page combines no approved reports and 4 public comments to explain the risk level.

Frequently asked questions

Who calls from +44 161 818 979 0?
+44 161 818 979 0 is a phone number with the 161 prefix in United Kingdom. It has been reported 5 times by the community as a possible unwanted call. Check the comments to find out who might be behind this call.
Is +44 161 818 979 0 a spam number?
According to the community, +44 161 818 979 0 has 5 reports, which suggests it is likely spam. Check the risk score and comments for details.
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