001019

I got a call from a woman with an Indian accent, but she wouldn’t tell me where exactly she was calling from. She mentioned my name and even my email address, which felt pretty weird. I ended up just hanging up and blocking the number straight away. The location showed it was from the US, which confused me even more.

Got a missed call from +1 019 today, on 14/11/17 at about 6:36pm. The number showed up as USA on my caller ID. I just let it ring instead of picking up cause I don’t usually take calls from numbers like that. Just a heads up to watch out for these.

A woman called me at half past two on the 21st of September. She mentioned something about an issue with my phone. I ended the call abruptly.

Got a call like this earlier but thankfully, my BT Call Blocker stopped it straight away. Seriously, best phone choice I've made!

Totally a scam, mate! Better not pick up at all!!

Got a call from this number earlier, tried getting help from TT but no luck. I ended up searching the number online and saw loads of other folks complaining too. Just rang TT once more to tell them about the 001019 and 01183287143 numbers. Honestly, not sure why I’m doing their work and footing the bill at the same time!

Had a call today around lunchtime from a bloke speaking with a sort of Indian accent. Said his name was Brian Adams or something like that and claimed he was ringing from Microsoft. He warned me that some hackers were trying to access my personal info, but I just ended the call straight away.

Indeed, I received a call from that number, and a synthetic female voice simply said ‘goodbye’. I used to be with Lineone, Pipex, and the Post Office, but they were all swallowed up by that dreadful outfit known as TalkTalk. I wasted no time in getting away from them!

Received a call at the crack of dawn today around 07:00. Decided to let it ring and then did a bit of digging online, which brought me here. Fingers crossed we can find a way to put an end to these nuisance calls!

Roused me at half seven this morning, but I've had a few calls from this number before. In fact, I received a fair few calls from them yesterday as well.

Got a couple of calls first thing, like 7.30 and again at 8.00. The guy even knew our names and claimed he was from ‘Microsoft Support’ regarding our PC. We just ended the call straight away. Proper annoyed they bothered us so early!

Got a call from 001019, said hello but no reply, so I just ended the call.

Who calls at 7 in the morning on a weekend? And to top it off, it was some dodgy person with a thick accent trying to sell me computer repair stuff I didn’t need. I just ended up hanging up.

I got a call from 001019 around 7:50 this morning, but the line went dead as soon as I picked up.

A few months back, I was with TalkTalk, and now I'm bombarded with roughly six calls a day from this number. I've actually blocked it, but they've resorted to ringing me from an international number. It's baffling - why on earth is Ofcom or any other authorities not stepping in to tackle these nuisances?

I had this persistent bloke ring me non-stop this morning, around half seven to eight. He claimed to be from Microsoft, insisting that my computer had been compromised. I quickly pointed out that I'm a Mac user, not a Windows person! What sent chills down my spine is that he knew my name. I recognised it as a scam immediately, so I ignored him. Truth be told, I was tempted to give him a proper earful for his early morning nuisance!

I received a call this morning at 7:10 from these individuals, rambling on about Microsoft.

I had yet another run-in with a woman, seemingly from the Indian subcontinent, trying her luck with the classic "Microsoft" con. When I told her that I operate on Linux rather than Windows, her cheeky response was, "Oh, we can sort that out as well!" I couldn't help but roll my eyes and hung up in utter disbelief.

This 001019 number keeps ringing my home phone non stop. I've been leaving messages on my answer phone, but now I'm thinking it's risky since my name is on it. So for now, I won’t pick up until I check who it is through 1471 because I don’t have caller ID. I totally get what others say about this being super annoying. The whole Telephone Preference Service feels useless and does nothing to stop these scammers.

I’m with TalkTalk and just noticed a missed call from the number 001019. Is this potentially related to their recent security breach?

Today I got a call from 001019 showing up on my caller ID, and just the day before, 006690 rang me a couple of times. I’m wondering, how can we block these numbers when the system is currently out of order? These annoying calls only began since TT started having issues. Maybe it's some unhappy Indians making these calls? If they used to work for TT, they might still have a way to get hold of our phone numbers.

I received a call from this number today, 29th October 2015. They were silent for nearly half a minute before a pre-recorded voice chimed in with just the word "goodbye". It's quite puzzling! Does anyone have a clue who might be behind this?

I picked up the phone and there was nobody speaking, but I could hear background noise like someone was there.

I received a call from someone claiming to be from TalkTalk, insisting there were issues with my connection. They asked me to fire up my computer and enter 'team view' in the run box. I couldn't help but chuckle at their antics and replied, "You're not with TalkTalk; you're just a scammer. Pass me over to your supervisor." He told me to hold on, but I simply hung up and notified TalkTalk about the call. They advised me not to engage with such callers. The best tactic, as they mentioned, is to answer the phone, put it down gently, walk away, and then end the call. It's quite amusing! Never divulge any personal information to these fraudsters. A good laugh is to claim you’re registered blind; it really throws them off! I hope this proves useful to others. Cheers, Nodge.

I just received a rather peculiar phone call from a chap claiming to be "Michael" from Microsoft. He insisted that my computer was being accessed from a different location. I played along and asked him for the password they had issued me as verification of his authenticity. He seemed a bit thrown off and inquired which password I meant. I clarified, saying it was the one given to me by their company for safety confirmation. He stammered about having my computer’s number, trying to convince me that it was proof enough of his legitimacy. I countered, asserting that such information could easily be sourced by anyone. We went back and forth for about ten minutes until I finally decided to end the call. Curiously, I dialed 1471 and discovered a rather dodgy number. Clearly, it was an obvious scam. Enough said. Cheers, RB

I've had a few calls from this number claiming to be from Microsoft Windows, insisting that they need remote access to my computer to resolve issues. It's all a bit fishy, as it seems they’re just after personal details like my email and card information. Definitely sounds like a scam to me! Stay vigilant, folks!

I received a rather unexpected call today at half three in the afternoon. I chose not to pick up, as the number seemed rather peculiar. I attempted to add it to our 'Blocked' list through TalkTalk, but unfortunately, it wouldn't take the number due to it being listed incorrectly. Quite the nuisance, really!

Got a call earlier today about some computer care plan. I told them I wasn’t interested and ended the call. Then they rang back asking why I’d cut them off, so I told them again we don’t have any such agreement and hung up once more. They called a third time sounding quite pushy, so I just ended the call straight away. If you have caller ID, I’d say just don’t pick up.

Received a call today from someone seeking assistance. They insisted the Holocaust was a fabrication and were after my help to spread their beliefs. I replied that I had a rather fragile elephant on my hands but, alas, no funds available since Gordon and Ed seem to have squandered it all.

I received a phone call yesterday about my telephone line from a chap who had quite a strong accent-if I must say, possibly Indian? I realised I wasn’t really grasping what he was saying, so I decided to end the conversation. They then tried reaching me again today on 00258900076. Just a heads up, genuine TalkTalk numbers don’t begin with 00, so don’t be misled into thinking it’s them. A few months back, I had the same lot contact me about supposed issues with my broadband. I asked them to drop me an email instead-still nothing has come through!

Received a call from this number, and a woman claims I was due an £8000 payout. I swiftly hung up-complete nonsense if you ask me!

At precisely 10:51 AM on the 29th of June, 2015, I received a rather curious call from a woman claiming to represent the UK Government Grants department. She informed me that I had been fortunate enough to be granted a sum of £8,000, which, she insisted, I wouldn't need to repay. Apparently, my lack of a criminal record was the reason behind this unexpected windfall! All they required was that I use the funds to pay my bills and make other personal enhancements. Apparently, I had to splurge it entirely on myself! When she prompted how I would prefer to receive this sum-bank transfer, Visa, or credit card-I responded with a rather unconventional suggestion: “Why not donate it to a charity of your choosing?” To which her reaction was simply, “Oh, thank you-goodbye.” Quite the amusing exchange, wouldn't you say?

I received a call from someone purporting to be from the "UK government," asserting that we were eligible for an £8,000 grant that supposedly wouldn't need to be repaid. Quite the peculiar offer, if you ask me!

This morning, I got a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming it was about government grants. When I asked her who she was trying to reach, she couldn't give me a name and instead asked for mine. I explained that loads of different people live here and she must've dialed the wrong number, then I ended the call. For some reason, telling these callers they’ve got the wrong number seems to throw them off completely!

They asked me to jump on my computer so they could sort out my phone line remotely. I mean, seriously? What a joke!

I’ve fallen victim to a scam, and now they have my mobile number. They’re claiming to be from TalkTalk, and I suspect they might have compromised my TalkTalk account. Has anyone had any experience with their customer service? It’s absolutely laughable!

I just received a phone call from this number. A chap on the other end was looking for someone named Mr. Thomas. I decided to reply in German and then promptly ended the call. I'm curious to see if they’ll ring again...

Received a call at the workplace today. I set them up on speakerphone and kept up with my tasks, feigning that I was diligently navigating through their prompts on my computer. The call lasted a tad under fifteen minutes before they finally relented. Fingers crossed they ring again - I’d love to see how long I can string them along this time!

Received a call just a short while back. I picked up the receiver and simply stayed silent. The caller uttered a quick "goodbye" and then immediately disconnected. Quite odd, isn't it?

Today, I received three calls from this number. Initially, the caller claimed they were from Windows and mentioned there was an issue with my computer. I informed them I owned a Mac and promptly terminated the call. Just a minute later, I received another call from someone claiming to be from Apple! It struck me as rather amusing, so I hung up again. They then called back almost instantly, insisting there was a serious problem and that I was foolish for not paying attention - apparently all I had to do was switch on my computer. At that point, I mentioned I’d be forwarding their number to the authorities. I hung up once more. They've tried reaching me twice since, but I've chosen to ignore their attempts. Honestly, I wouldn’t trust anything coming from this number. If a major player like Microsoft or Apple had an issue, it would surely be all over the news before anyone made a phone call!

We didn’t get back to this.

A different lady called shortly after 11 o'clock, and I must admit, my manners weren’t exactly perfect.

Received a call today, 26th January 2015, shortly after 8 in the morning from number 001019. It was a woman, likely of Asian descent, though she could have been Chinese, Malay, or Filipino. She was looking for someone by a name I’m completely unfamiliar with. I’ve only had this number for under a month! I informed her that I wasn’t the person she was seeking, and to my surprise, she accused me of being deceitful. She insisted, ‘I know who you are,’ before abruptly hanging up. I seem to be inundated with nuisance calls on this line. Where on earth are they all getting my number from?

Received a call earlier today, but fortunately, I was out and didn’t catch it!

I just received a rather distressing phone call from my elderly cousin, who currently resides in a care home. She phoned me earlier today, visibly shaken, as she had received a call from the number mentioned. While she understands that she's in a secure environment (with solid security measures in place), the mere fact that her unlisted number has been obtained by some stranger has left her quite unsettled. I would appreciate any guidance on how to handle this situation. Cheers, Juli

Received a rather dubious call today from someone claiming to represent BT, insisting he required entry to my computer. I've dealt with a similar chap of Asian descent previously, and removing him from the line was a right chore - he was rather disrespectful, to say the least. This time, however, I flatly told him to shove off! Thankfully, he hasn’t tried to ring me again!

Just as mentioned previously. There are occasions when a lady might resort to intimidation or extortion. Anon

Claimed to be from TalkTalk, aiming to enhance my broadband speed. Oddly enough, he had my email address too. After verifying with TalkTalk, I found out it was a scam. Quite unsettling, really. Also, Ammyy.com was mentioned; warning bells are ringing!

Once again, we have a despicable individual of the lowest sort!

Received a call from a number starting with 001019, supposedly from Austria. I had no clue who it belonged to, so I decided to let it ring without answering.

I haven't a clue who this might be, but they've called me seven times in just a few days. Is there a method for me to put a stop to this number ringing through?

I've received a total of seven calls from this number over the past few days, and it's becoming quite infuriating! I'm really not enjoying this at all!

These calls just won't let up, at all hours mind you! I’ve decided to ignore them completely now, but it’s really quite distressing.

They've reached out claiming to be Microsoft’s PC care partner, but I suspect it’s a dodgy operation. They're pressing for a refund or a service renewal and insisting that I install something on my computer. It's odd, as this is the first time I've heard them mention "PC care" - usually, they just identify themselves as Microsoft. Something feels off about this whole situation!

received a note saying 'farewell'

I've been receiving persistent calls from this number, but I have no idea who it belongs to. Any thoughts on who might be behind it?

Could this number actually be genuine?