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01179082516

☎️ 01179082516 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Virgin Media Limited. It is part of the phone block 117908 with a prefix of 0117. The area code 0117 originates from Bristol.

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+441179082516+44 117 908 25160117 908 2516+44-117-908-2516

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0117 908 2516 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01179082516

  • Voicemail scam impersonating internet provider
    May
    2019
  • Scam with threatening behavior described
    May
    2019
  • Caller identified as a scam
    May
    2019
  • Voice phone scam warning. Offenders persist
    May
    2019
  • Ignored unknown call, wait for message
    May
    2019
  • Scam impersonating BT for information
    May
    2019
  • Unwanted call from unknown number
    May
    2019
  • Ignore internet account disconnection scam
    May
    2019
  • Short conversation, sudden disconnection on phone
    May
    2019
  • Female caller reported compromised router
    May
    2019
  • Ignoring unknown calls, wait for message
    May
    2019
  • Ignore scam calls, beware of costs
    May
    2019
  • Warning about online scams targeting money
    May
    2019
  • Threat of internet disconnection communicated
    May
    2019
  • Potential scam phone call warning
    May
    2019
  • Comment repeats previous automated response
    May
    2019
  • Internet scam call from number
    May
    2019
  • Automated message warning of IP compromise
    May
    2019
  • Warning about broadband cut-off scam
    May
    2019
  • Warning about potential internet scam
    May
    2019
  • Linux Mint protects against scammers
    May
    2019
  • Unidentified caller, no message left
    May
    2019
  • Scammer attempting to access accounts
    May
    2019
  • Possible scam involving premium rate
    May
    2019
  • Avoid internet scams; ignore calls
    May
    2019
  • Unsolicited call about compromised IP
    May
    2019
  • Ignore and report deceptive behavior
    May
    2019
  • Automated scam call warning notification
    May
    2019
  • User attempts to change IP
    May
    2019
  • Missed call, blocked number
    May
    2019
  • Caller claiming internet issue, potential scam
    May
    2019
  • Suspicious call from internet provider
    May
    2019
Number Of Searches: 145 Number Of Comments: 32 First Seen: 15 May 2019 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Midway(Cheshire), Thurso(Highland) and Timberland(Lincolnshire).

01179082516 has 32 comments of which 9 x neutral and 23 x negative

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01179082516 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01179082516 👆 is reported as a persistent scam targeting UK landlines, involving automated calls warning recipients of compromised IP addresses and imminent internet disconnection. Callers often claim to represent major internet providers but provide inconsistent details and use a female voice named "Shirley." Recipients are urged not to respond, press any buttons or call back, as doing so may incur charges or lead to attempts to access personal information. Most calls drop quickly, leaving no voicemail, adding to suspicion. Internet providers would not handle such issues via unsolicited calls but through official messages or alerts. Users are advised to ignore and block these numbers, report them to phone providers, and stay vigilant against such fraudulent tactics.

Reports on phone number 01179082516

7 years
This sounds like a classic con to me, just like others pointed out. I got a voicemail warning me that my IP was compromised and if I didn’t ring them back, my internet would be cut off. It’s all rubbish though, real internet companies wouldn’t ask you to call them to fix stuff like that. They’d handle any problems themselves and would probably just post a warning online or send you a straightforward message, no calls needed. Don’t fall for it!
7 years
Got a call from a scammer who was really aggressive and threatening, definitely not nice behaviour.
7 years
I keep getting these creepy calls from some weird robotic voice, saying my IP address is at risk and will be cut off in a day. They use loads of different numbers, but it’s always the same spiel. The funny thing? Nothing ever happens! Don’t even think about pressing "1" to chat with their supposed "Tech Support" - it’s just a big old scam.
Shirley
7 years
Got a call from someone who said her name was Jenny, telling me my phone was about to be cut off because some hacker was using my address. I asked if she knew the hacker's name, why she hadn't just told the police. She sounded a bit lost and said she worked for BT. I wasn’t buying it at all and just hung up. Totally felt like one of those dodgy scams trying to grab my personal info.
JennyBT
7 years
That was totally a scam, I just hung up straight away.
7 years
I don’t pick up if I don’t recognise the number, unless they leave a message that’s actually meant for me. Got my voicemail set up that way and it stops all the waste of time calls. It’s much less hassle that way.
7 years
Got a call saying my internet was about to be cut off, total scam. Best thing is to just hang up and not bother with it.
Best
7 years
On 22/05/19 at about 2:03 pm, I got a call on my landline from 01179082516. When I answered, there was a pause of a couple seconds before they just hung up. Strange behaviour really.
7 years
I picked up and they just paused for a moment before hanging up the call.
7 years
I received a call from a woman with an American accent, who claimed that my IP address and router had been hacked. She instructed me to return the call. Quite suspicious, I must say!
7 years
Got a recorded call from someone called Shirley, told me my internet would be cut off in 24 hours. Pretty sure it's a scam.
Shirley
7 years
Got a robo call from someone who said their name was Shirley, claiming to be from my internet company. She told me my IP got hacked by loads of different countries and would be cut off in a day. Then she said to hit 1 if I wanted a "tech expert" to sort a new IP free of charge. Totally fishy if you ask me!
Shirley
7 years
Got a call from some automated voice, claiming they were from my service provider. Asked them who my account holder is - no response. Obviously, just another internet scam trying to trick people. Stay wary!
7 years
Yet another mysterious caller who hangs up without leaving a message on the voicemail. I've no clue who it is or what they might want. Very annoying!
7 years
Heads up! Got a call from Shirley on 01179082516 saying my internet was hacked in multiple countries. Felt like a total scam, so I just hung up straight away.
Shirley
7 years
Best thing to do is not answer and make sure you report it, that’s really the only way these calls get stopped and the people behind them caught.
7 years
Got a ring from 01179082516, some bloke pretending to be from my internet company. I mean, wouldn't BT be the name he'd drop? Told him to jog on and hung up quick. Total con, don't be daft enough to hit "press 1" or anything like that.
7 years
Got called by a number I didn’t recognise so I just let the answerphone pick it up to irritate whoever it was. Didn’t leave any message. If it really mattered, they’ll probably leave one next time.
7 years
Don’t bother calling them back or hitting 1, it’s a scam and will end up costing you money.
Avoid
7 years
I just got that exact same prerecorded message again. Really annoying how they keep calling with that robotic voice.
7 years
These internet scams just wanna get your money, be careful out there.
7 years
Got a call from someone named Shirley telling me my IP address was at risk. I just hung up straight away.
Shirley
7 years
They rang me once more but didn’t say anything, so I've gone ahead and blocked the number!
7 years
Got a phone call from some automated voice saying Hello, this is Shirley from your internet company, your IP has been hacked and used in lots of different countries. They told me to press 1 to fix it or my internet would be cut off in 24 hours. I just ended the call straight away, would recommend you do the same because it’s definitely a scam.
Shirley
7 years
Somebody rang me up, claiming they needed to get into my internet accounts - which is odd, because I don’t even have any! Bit of a laugh, really.
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be "Shirley" at BT, warning that my internet would be disconnected in a day or two. Pretty sure it was just the typical scam trying to scare me.
ShirleyBT
7 years
I got a call from some internet scammer the other day, worst thing was they kept going on. Thought about playing along and wasting their time but just ended up hanging up instead. Not worth the hassle really.
7 years
All my computers run on Linux, so when those annoying scammers call, I get a real kick messing about with them for ages. Honestly, give Linux Mint a go - it’s free, reliable, and those scammers don’t stand a chance. Plus, it’s hilarious having a bit of fun winding them up!
Linux Mint
7 years
Got a call from 01179082516, it was some automated voice from a lady named Shirley saying my internet would be cut off in 20 minutes if I don’t ring back that number. Total scam, probably trying to get you to ring a premium number. Best to just hang up straight away.
Shirley
7 years
I received a rather dubious automated call claiming to be from my internet service provider, warning me that my internet was at risk of disconnection. However, something didn’t sit right, so I promptly ended the call. Clearly, it smells like a scam to me! - Caller: Automated message
7 years
Got a call earlier today from an automated voice saying there was an issue with my internet service. I remember getting one of these calls a while back too, which turned out to be a scam. I already told my phone company about it last time.
7 years
I got a call from some automated system about internet stuff, trying to get me to change my IP address by linking me to a ‘tech expert’. Seemed dodgy to me, so I just hung up straight away.

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