01005544556
☎️ 01005544556 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 0100.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01005544556
- Scammed by fake computer supportOct
2018Received foreign male scam callSep
2018Attempted call, no responseSep
2018Scammers posing as Microsoft supportSep
2018Unanswered call, number blockedSep
2018Caller display: be cautious, likely scamSep
2018Reported as a computer scammerSep
2018Fraudulent computer problem phone callSep
2018Disturbing phone call incident, unsettlingSep
2018Questioning legitimacy of international callAug
2018Avoided foreign voice, blocked numberAug
2018Caution of potential online scamAug
2018Asian lady online support scamAug
2018Warning about fraudulent computer supportAug
2018Selective with who can callAug
2018Caller claimed issues; user hung upAug
2018Foreign lady called, hung upAug
2018Scam call from fake technicianAug
2018Foreign lady scam with tech supportAug
2018User did not receive answerAug
2018Scammer pretended to be MicrosoftAug
2018Fraudulent scam attempt using techAug
2018Ignoring unsolicited online computer maintenance adviceAug
2018"Scam alert: Microsoft imposter lady"Aug
2018Persistent Asian lady suspecting internet outageAug
2018Likely a deceptive scam alertAug
2018Unrecognized number, likely a scamAug
2018Refusing fake cybersecurity call rudelyAug
2018Wrongly informed about virus riskAug
2018Hung up on fake Microsoft callerAug
2018Number Of Searches: 159 Number Of Comments: 29 First Seen: 17 August 2018 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Breadstone(Gloucestershire), Church Lench(Worcestershire), Over Langshaw(Scottish Borders) and Packwood(Warwickshire).
01005544556 has 29 comments of which 20 x negative and 9 x neutral
01005544556 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01005544556 👆 is reported as a persistent computer scam where callers claim there are issues with your Microsoft Windows or internet, trying to convince you to install software or let them remotely access your device. Many victims describe foreign voices, often Asian, and aggressive or rude behaviour if confronted. They frequently hang up when challenged and sometimes call repeatedly without leaving a message. The number is widely blocked and flagged as suspicious or bogus by users. Several have reported it to Action Fraud and noted attempts to install malware or trick users into giving access. Most people recognise it as a nuisance and a scam, advising to avoid answering or engage with these callers.
Reports on phone number 01005544556
8 yearsI got a call from some bloke overseas who kept saying there was an issue with my computer, so I just blocked the number.8 yearsTried ringing today but no one picked up.8 yearsGot a call from this number but they hung up straight away without saying a word. I've blocked it on my phone now.8 yearsI got a weird feeling they were just scammers, claimed to be from Microsoft support saying I had to do some update and asked if I was close to my PC. I told them I'd ring back, and they gave me this number 02032909585. But when I checked with 1471, the caller ID showed 01005544556. Honestly, just avoid these people completely. Stay safe!Microsoft8 yearsWhen this number pops up on your caller ID, best to just ignore it. I checked it online and turns out it's a scam, so don't pick up.8 yearsI’ve reported this number to Action Fraud because it was clearly a computer scam.Action Fraud8 yearsGot a call and then they just dropped it. Honestly, felt quite creepy.8 yearsA woman rang up saying there was some issue with my computer or something like that. I told her firmly not to call again and then ended the call.8 yearsI got a call from someone speaking with an accent, so I just ended the call straight away and blocked the number.8 yearsTried calling today but got blocked even though it’s a fairly new number. Not sure if it’s classed as an international call or not (I usually block those). If it’s not, then it’s definitely ended up on my BT Blacklist already.8 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Asian accent saying she was tech support online. She wanted me to jump on my computer so she could guide me through what I reckon was a malware install scam. Total dodgy behaviour.8 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Asian accent saying she was from online support. She asked me to get on my computer so she could guide me through something. Honestly, sounded like one of those scams trying to get me to put nasty software on my PC. Definitely dodgy.8 yearsSince I'm unlisted, I only pick up if I know the number, but this time I ignored the call and they hung up straight away. I've registered with TPS, so my next move is to contact the ICO.ICOTPS8 yearsI just got a call from a lady with a foreign accent, she only managed to ask how I was before I told her not to call me again. I said goodbye and ended the call before she could say anything else.8 yearsGot a call from these fake tech support people, total con artists! Absolutely rubbish and just trying to mess people over with their scams. Avoid them at all costs!8 yearsGot a call from an Asian lady who was really polite. She claimed there was an issue with my Windows computer, which I knew was total nonsense. Told her straight away I wasn’t falling for any scams and to stop calling me.8 yearsI got a call from 01005544556 saying there was a problem with my PC, so I just told them to buzz off and ended the call.8 yearsSome lady from abroad called me saying there was something wrong with my computer and Windows, she wanted me to turn it on so she could fix it. I told her I'd call her back at 6pm because I needed to give the phone to my daughter, then I ended the call. Of course, she never rang again - definitely a scam.8 yearsI ignored the call since I didn’t recognise the number, checked it on here afterwards and have now blocked it.8 yearsGot a call from this asian guy saying my computer's windows system was messed up. I just went along with it and said he was spot on, even though i dont even use windows or own a computer lol.8 yearsGot a call from an Asian woman claiming she was doing "online computer maintenance" for someone else. Told her to shove off and stop wasting my time.8 yearsI got a call from a lady with an Asian accent saying she was from Microsoft online support. When I said I actually work for Microsoft and asked some questions, she quickly hung up - I could tell straight away she was trying to scam me.Microsoft8 yearsGot a call from a woman saying she was with “official Microsoft” about issues with my computer. Seems dodgy to me, definitely looks like a scam.Microsoft8 yearsKeep getting calls every day from a woman with an Asian accent saying my internet is hacked or something. Really annoying how persistent she is.8 yearsThis one’s definitely a scam, no doubt about it.8 yearsI didn’t pick up because the number was unfamiliar, and since there was no voicemail left afterwards, I’m pretty sure it was just some sort of scam.8 yearsGot a call telling me my Windows PC was about to get hit by a virus. The funny thing is, I don't even own a computer!8 yearsthis asian lady called me and was just about to start all that “hi, how you doing” nonsense before i cut her off and told her to shove it. she tried to say something about my internet being hacked or whatever, total scam!8 yearsGot a call from a woman claiming she worked for Microsoft and that there was something wrong with my computer. Didn't hang about, just ended the call straight away!MicrosoftSubmit Your Own Report (0100 554 4556)
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