+44 161 888 578 4

Risk level: Low

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AI Analysis

Limited information: Persistent telemarketing attempts from individuals claiming to be from 'PH Group' or similar, often using named industry contacts or directors to gain credibility. Aggressive sales pitches, especially for music on hold services, with some callers not taking 'no' for an answer.

Likely purpose: Likely for scheduling meetings or selling music on hold services and other related products, using aggressive sales tactics.

Most common user complaints

  • Persistent calling
  • Aggressive sales pitch
  • Using named contacts/directors to gain credibility
  • Not taking 'no' for an answer
Low dangerCautionPH Group (or similar, as claimed by callers)Missed call

AI analysis: 10 Jul 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 It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.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

The number +441618885784 appears to be a UK geographic landline, but there is limited reliable, person specific information publicly confirming ownership. Online sources show generic lookup services that flag potential scams for some numbers, but do not provide a definitive, verified owner for this exact digits sequence.

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The number +441618885784 appears to be a UK geographic landline, but there is limited reliable, person specific information publicly confirming ownership. Online sources show generic lookup services that flag potential scams for some numbers, but do not provide a definitive, verified owner for this exact digits sequence. 1. What the number appears to belong to: Geographic landline in the UK, with origin allocated to a range holder via Ofcom data; exact owner not publicly confirmed in reliable sources. 2. What people say online: Numerous UK reverse lookup sites aggregate reports and forum posts; some show reports or warnings for similar numbers, but results are inconsistent and often rely on user submissions rather than verified records. 3. Association with spam/scams: Mixed signals; some services flag or categorize unknown UK numbers for risk, but there is no definitive, corroborated claim that this specific number is currently involved in spam or fraud. 4. Public exposure/leaks: The number appears in public lookup databases and spam report aggregators; presence on multiple sites suggests it is publicly indexed, though not definitively leaked from a breach. 5. Advisability to answer/call back: Not advisable to answer without independent verification; if contacted, verify identity through trusted channels or use official company numbers rather than callbacks to unknown numbers.

Checked · 15 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

13
Anonymous
15 Aug 2023

Very aggressive man... Colin from PH Group

Anonymous
8 Feb 2023

Called saying he was from P H Group and wanted to talk about and recognised industry standard. Rang off when I said talk to me then... (I'm not a director)

Anonymous
12 Oct 2022

Called mentioning the three directors by name, said it was something to do with another company in our industry. Thankfully none of them were available.... He sounded cagey so I googled and came across this site.... He wont be getting through....

Anonymous
24 Aug 2021

Adam is constantly phoning my company demanding to speak to the director (he mentions him by his first name as if theyre pals). Very aggressive sales pitch. So annoying

Anonymous
1 Oct 2019

Persistently calling, using a known contact's name in our industry to try and arrange a meeting.

Anonymous
9 May 2019

Called over and over and over and over again about a fake conversation alleged from last year to try and get to a decision maker. Failed

Anonymous
7 Nov 2018

Tom Evans from PH Group - friendly enough but won't take no for an answer.

Anonymous
31 Oct 2018

Uses another connected industry contact name e.g. "just set up our service with Contact of A-Compnay-You-Deal-With who recommended I call you and would like to set up a meeting with etc etc Blocked

Anonymous
30 Oct 2018

Tries to hook onto another firm of similar users - it is music on hold. Have told them previously I am not interested. Persistent!!

Anonymous
16 Oct 2018

Called 4 times in one day asking for me by name, acting as if I knew what the call was about. I hate this type of telemarketing - who buys something from a liar?

Anonymous
8 Oct 2018

offered me a free demo, sounds good to be fair to them. i'm too small for this but could be good in the future

Anonymous
4 Oct 2018

Just rang off when I answered. Second call from this number

Anonymous
18 Aug 2017

Woman shouting down the phone asking for the boss. Speaks as if she knows him. They are trying to sell 'music on hold' advertising for your phone system.

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Signal summary for +44 161 888 578 4

+44 161 888 578 4 belongs to the 161 prefix and is classified as Telemarketing. This page combines no approved reports and 13 public comments to explain the risk level.

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Who calls from +44 161 888 578 4?
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