01162665436
☎️ 01162665436 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 116266 with a prefix of 0116. The area code 0116 originates from Leicester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01162665436
- Untrustworthy Indian caller, avoid number!Sep
2018Missed calls caused freeze, concerningJan
2017Received unwanted tech support callDec
2016Recipient cut off abruptly during callDec
2016Angry about Windows scam callsMay
2016Early morning silent phone callMay
2016Asian accent scam service callMay
2016Mysterious silent English goodbye callsMay
2016Received scam calls, reported themMay
2016Scam caller with various tacticsMay
2016warning about potential computer scamApr
2016Received repeated unsolicited, insulting callsApr
2016Hung up on Asian voiceApr
2016Scam warning for computer faultsApr
2016Received mysterious goodbye call, abruptlyApr
2016Accent, computer faults, suspected scamApr
2016Number Of Searches: 187 Number Of Comments: 16 First Seen: 25 April 2016 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Great Ness(Shropshire), Hooksway(West Sussex) and Long Oak(Shropshire).
01162665436 has 16 comments of which 15 x neutral and 1 x negative
01162665436 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01162665436 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance linked to computer support scams. Callers, often with South Asian accents, falsely claim to detect faults on computers, attempting to instil fear or gain access. Many recipients report rude or abusive behaviour when challenged, including insults and harassment. Some calls are silent or end abruptly with a brief goodbye, adding to the suspicion. Despite blocking attempts, the number frequently recurs, sometimes using realistic area codes to bypass filters. Most agree the number is associated with fraudulent activity targeting individuals at home, and it is strongly advised to avoid engagement and consider reporting the incidents to relevant authorities.
Reports on phone number 01162665436
8 yearsReceived a call from an Indian individual claiming that my computer was compromised. Definitely not reliable! Steer clear of this number!10 yearsI had a bunch of missed calls from this number, and when I tried to see if it was on my blocked list, my phone just froze up. Took ages to get it working again. Could just be a fluke, but honestly, it was a bit unsettling.10 yearsthis woman phoned me talking about issues with my laptop, but I cut her off right away and told her never to ring me again before slamming down the phone. then she called back and shouted: "F**k you, i’ll call when I want!" I said that’s harassment and I’d be reporting her number. seriously, where do these people come from?10 yearsIt was a woman on the line, she just said goodbye and then ended the call.10 yearsJust got a call from someone pretending to be from Microsoft Windows - I told them it was a total scam and asked how they can even sleep at night, then hung up. This guy, sounded Asian, kept ringing back and started calling me names like a bi and an ahi. I ended the call again, tried calling the number back but just got a dead tone. Why do these people think it's okay to bother me at home like this? Honestly, I’m fuming.Windows10 yearsGot a call at 9:52am but there was nothing but silence on the other end.10 yearsGot a call from a guy with an Asian accent pretending to be from the tech support team of my computer company - definitely felt like a scam to me.10 yearsOn the 2nd of May 2016, my phone went off and for a good five seconds all I could hear was silence. Then, out of nowhere, a woman with an English accent came on the line just to say "goodbye". This has happened to me twice already this morning before lunchtime.10 yearsThey keep ringing and then just cut off the call. Other times, there’s someone with an Asian accent talking about issues with my computer. Occasionally, they get pretty rude too. I have a block set up, but now they’re calling from legitimate area codes. Does anyone know how to put a stop to these scams for good?10 yearsI got two calls pretty close together, like 10 minutes apart. The first one just dropped the call right away, so I looked them up here and checked out what others said. Then the second call came through, with someone pretending to be Windows tech support. I told them I only use Apple stuff and warned them I'd be reporting them to the police for trying to scam me.Apple10 yearsGot a call from someone with an Asian accent saying there was a problem with my computer. Sounded fishy to me, definitely a scam trying to trick people. Be careful!10 yearsGot a call with an Asian accent, but they just hung up straight away.10 yearsthis number keeps ringing me up all the time. when i told the guy, who sounded asian, that i didn’t want to chat, he threw some rude words at me, called me an asshole and then just ended the call. watch out for this one. i’m definitely gonna report it.10 yearsGot a call from a stranger, all they said was goodbye and then they just cut off. Bit odd really.10 yearsSome bloke with an Indian or Pakistani accent called me up saying there was somethin' wrong with my PC, like it had faults or whatever. Sure, sounds like the classic old scam to me. Not falling for that rubbish!10 yearsGot one of those classic scams where they tell you your computer's got problems. Total rubbish, obviously just trying to trick you.Submit Your Own Report (0116 266 5436)
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