TimeLine☎️ 00198 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 98.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 00198
- Received strange call, block numberDec
2022Phone number inquiry, no commentsJan
2022Caller misrepresented as BT; dishonestDec
2020Receiving unwanted calls, blocking themOct
2020Constantly receiving calls dailyOct
2020Scam call about computer hackingSep
2020Suspicious international calls after WhatsAppSep
2020Scam call claiming prize moneyJul
2020Curious about post-call outcomeJul
2020Strict action should be takenApr
2020Suspicious phone scam, hung upSep
2019Suspicious call about bank withdrawalAug
2019Caller not answered, no interactionJul
2019BT internet termination concern expressedMay
2019Inquiring about caller identificationMay
2019Scam call pretending to be BTFeb
2019Received scam calls about computerJan
2019Unknown caller seeking informationMay
2018Scam call claiming router issuesApr
2017Late night mysterious phone callsAug
2016Claimed to be from MicrosoftMay
2016Daily unwanted calls; seeking solutionMar
2016Customer receiving persistent scam callsAug
2015Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 23 First Seen: 23 August 2015 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Bewdley(Worcestershire), Bryans(Midlothian), Charlton Adam(Somerset), Colne(Surrey) and Hillside(Angus).
00198 has 23 comments of which 20 x neutral and 3 x negative
00198 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 00198 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance, commonly linked to scam calls impersonating well-known companies like BT or Microsoft. Callers often claim urgent issues such as hacked computers, internet service termination, or fraudulent bank withdrawals, typically using recorded messages urging recipients to press buttons or share personal information. Many recipients recognise these calls as fraudulent, refusing to engage or block the numbers promptly. The calls are frequently international, originating from multiple variations of similar prefixes, and occur repeatedly throughout the day and even in the early hours. Users advise caution, recommend not interacting with the calls, and suggest contacting service providers directly via official numbers. The pattern highlights an ongoing problem with scam operations exploiting international lines, urging telecommunication companies to enhance blocking measures.
Reports on phone number 00198
4 yearsOn December 22nd at 6:02 pm, I received a call from the number 0019801745617031. The person said hello, but I quickly ended the call. Can you please block this number?4 years+44 (0)1980 75828416 yearsI was informed by someone claiming to be from BT that my broadband service was not functioning properly. However, this is complete misinformation as BT does not contact non-customers over the phone. Politely, I informed the caller that my current service provider has been delivering excellent service, after which they ended the call.BT6 yearsI constantly receive phone calls from numbers starting with 00198. Once I answer the call, I remain silent and then dial 1572 to prevent any future calls from these numbers.6 yearssimply continue to call repeatedly every day6 yearsReceived a phone call from +001981145089 stating that my computer was compromised due to hacking, and insisting that I urgently log in to allow them to rectify the issue.6 yearsI received two phone calls this morning from the number 00198 428 9978. Since I typically only receive international calls from Australia (0064), I didn't answer them. It could be a coincidence, but what's interesting is that I recently joined WhatsApp yesterday.AustraliaWhatsApp6 yearsI received a call from the number 00198, and the person claimed that I have won a prize of 25 lakh rupees. They asked for my WhatsApp number.WhatsApp6 yearsCan you please tell me what occurred after you ended the telephone conversation?6 yearsWhatever strict measures are taken against them7 yearsI received a recorded message informing me that £600 had been deducted from my bank account, with instructions to press 1. However, I decided to end the call without taking any action.7 yearsAn individual who goes by the number 001983611767 claimed that someone had made a withdrawal of £600 from my bank account. They insisted that I press 1 to verify the transaction. However, I chose not to respond and promptly hung up the phone.7 yearsI didn't answer the phone call.7 yearsIs it not possible for BT to address this issue with internet termination?BT7 yearsCould you please let me know who is calling me?7 yearsToday (28/02/19), I have received three calls from 001983292034, claiming to be from BT. This individual playing a pre-recorded message states that my internet service will be interrupted starting from today. They instruct me to press 1 or 2 to obtain more information. It is evident that this is some sort of scam, therefore I refuse to comply with their demands. Interestingly enough, they proceed to call me again after a few hours.BT8 yearsThis morning, I was contacted twice by a number claiming to be 00198944659056. They pretended to represent Windows and informed me that my computer was at risk of being compromised. Without any delay, I immediately ended the calls.8 yearsGood day! I recently received a call from an unidentified number - 0019805531199. I am unsure of the caller's identity or the purpose of their call.9 yearsI received a call from an Indian-sounding woman claiming to be from BT. She informed me that my router was sending out error codes that could potentially crash my computer, and she offered to fix the issue. This wasn't the first time they called - usually, they hang up once I answer. However, on this occasion, I realized it was a scam right away. BT never contacts you if there's a problem; you have to initiate the call. Additionally, they typically use 0800 numbers when calling back. So, I promptly hung up. Even though my number is ex-directory, these scammers are able to work around the regulations by using foreign servers and frequently changing their numbers. Unfortunately, blocking all international and withheld number calls is not feasible for most people, as a solution to prevent such nuisances. Phone companies should take stronger measures to tackle these individuals (to put it politely) by blocking all their numbers and continuously blocking any new ones they create.BT10 yearsWho is it calling at 2am and then again at 3am? Why are they calling my number at this hour?10 yearsIt was claimed that the individuals in question hailed from Microsoft.Microsoft10 yearsI am frequently receiving calls from the number 001984614345 around 12.50 each day. Can you suggest any ways to prevent these unwanted calls?11 yearsMy client is repeatedly being targeted by fraudulent phone calls associated with this particular number.Submit Your Own Report (98)
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