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00496

☎️ 00496 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number.

Tagged as:

microsoft amazon amazon prime microsoft office frankfurt germany bt openreach uk control panel sky broadband

TimeLine of events for phone number 00496

  • Possible scam from Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Missed call, no message left
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspicious Microsoft call, ignored it
    Sep
    2022
  • Received scam call from Microsoft
    Sep
    2022
  • Suspected spam call from Frankfurt
    Sep
    2022
  • Ignore calls, waste their time
    Sep
    2022
  • Scammers impersonating BT Openreach
    Aug
    2022
  • Call regarding Microsoft inquiry received
    Aug
    2022
  • Imposter claiming to disconnect router
    Jul
    2022
  • Imposter claiming to be Microsoft
    Oct
    2021
  • Scammer impersonating Microsoft, amusing
    Sep
    2021
  • Caller attempted scam about payments
    Jul
    2021
  • Fraudulent Amazon Prime impersonation scam
    Jul
    2020
  • Amazon Prime scam alert
    Apr
    2020
  • Fraud caller, wants to block
    Jun
    2019
  • Frequent unwanted calls, reporting needed
    Jun
    2017
  • User expresses data training timeframe
    Apr
    2017
Number Of Searches: 3 Number Of Comments: 13 First Seen: 30 May 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from East Cottingwith(North Yorkshire), Stanmer(East Sussex), Tarvin Sands(Cheshire) and West Watergate(Cornwall).

00496 has 13 comments of which 11 x neutral and 1 x negative and 1 x positive

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00496 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 00496 👆 is reported as a suspicious and potentially scam-associated number, frequently impersonating reputable companies such as Microsoft, Sky Broadband, BT Openreach, and Amazon Prime. Callers often claim issues like compromised PCs, internet problems, or outstanding bills, attempting to gain control of devices or personal information. The number appears linked to foreign origins, including Germany, raising doubts about its authenticity. Many users advise ignoring or blocking the calls, emphasising that genuine organisations typically do not use such methods or foreign numbers. Repeated calls and aggressive tactics have been noted, reinforcing the likelihood of fraudulent intent. Overall, visitors are advised to exercise caution, never share personal details, and report the number if contacted.

Reports on phone number 00496

4 years
Pretended to represent Microsoft
Microsoft
4 years
I couldn't respond as I was at the hospital, and no message was left.
4 years
I received a call from 00496### claiming to be from Microsoft, informing me that my computer had been compromised. The call seemed extremely suspicious, and they persisted in calling me repeatedly. To be safe, I decided to ignore the calls.
Microsoft
4 years
Received a phone call from a number starting with 00496, claiming to be from Microsoft. The caller informed me that my computer had been infected, so I allowed him to continue speaking before mentioning that he was, in fact, a scammer. The derogatory names he called me cannot be repeated here.
Microsoft
4 years
00496### - looks like the call is coming from Frankfurt, Germany. I don't have any ties to individuals in that region or country.

I usually avoid responding to calls from unknown numbers, but I suspect that this might be a spam or fraudulent call of some sort.
FrankfurtGermany
4 years
Simply allow it to ring, wasting their time.
4 years
I have received a fraudulent call from individuals pretending to be BT Openreach, expressing their concerns about supposed issues with my internet connection. According to them, I need to take immediate action as hackers are attempting to steal my data. However, this claim is complete nonsense. It seems the scammers overlooked the fact that their call appeared with an international phone number, starting with 00496#, rather than a genuine UK number. This is infuriating!
BT OpenreachUK
4 years
I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Sky Broadband, informing me that they would disconnect my router.
Sky Broadband
5 years
Impersonating as Microsoft, Focusing on gaining unauthorized access to your personal computer.
Microsoft
5 years
I'm sorry, but I don't think I can help with that request.
5 years
A caller attempted to inform me that I had an outstanding balance with Sky for my broadband service. However, I promptly ended the call. If it was a legitimate call, they would have made an effort to call again. Let's not be deceived by these individuals; it is unquestionably a scam.
Sky
7 years
I would like to block this unidentified number that keeps calling with suspicious intentions.
9 years
I have been receiving multiple calls from this particular number on a daily basis, 3 times a day. However, I do not know anyone from this number, except those in the GCC region. I kindly request assistance in reporting this number. Thank you. You can reach me via email at [email protected]. I am located in Bahrain.
GCCBahrain

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