01179312017
☎️ 01179312017 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 117931 with a prefix of 0117. The area code 0117 originates from Bristol.
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0117 931 2017 Tagged as:
TimeLine of events for phone number 01179312017
- Ignore suspicious unsolicited phone callsApr
2021Caller impersonating BT for scamApr
2021Caller didn't identify, potential scamApr
2021"David from BT Openreach" assistance offerApr
2021Phone scammer pretending to be BTApr
2021Suspicious call from fake representativeApr
2021Noisy line caused call disconnectMar
2021Beware of fake BT callersMar
2021Beware of fake BT callsMar
2021Comment: Silence, no one spokeMar
2021Warning about internet shutdown scare-msgMar
2021Possible fraudulent call from BTMar
2021Number Of Searches: 41 Number Of Comments: 12 First Seen: 17 March 2021 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Brookwood(Surrey), Crowhurst(Surrey), Fleetend(Hampshire) and Much Hoole Town(Lancashire).
01179312017 has 12 comments of which 11 x neutral and 1 x negative
01179312017 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01179312017 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving callers claiming to be from BT or BT Openreach, often with a strong Indian accent. They warn of slow or hacked broadband, demand remote access to your computer, or pressure for personal information, despite not knowing your details. Calls are frequently abrupt, with no proper introduction and sometimes silent lines. Recipients are advised not to engage, never grant remote access, and hang up immediately. Wasting the caller’s time can help protect others from falling victim. These calls are not from BT and should be treated with caution and scepticism.
Reports on phone number 01179312017
5 yearsGot a call from a bloke with an Indian accent saying he was from BT and our broadband was running slow. Thing is, our internet isn’t even through BT, so I have no idea why he bothered ringing. Told him to ring back another time but I’m just gonna ignore it next time anyway.BT5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from BT saying my broadband was being hacked. Had a really thick Indian accent. As soon as I told them I knew it was a scam, they just hung up on me. Definitely sounds like one of those broadband scams.BT5 yearsGot a call from 01179312017, but the person didn’t say who they were. When I asked what they wanted, they just ended the call straight away. Totally feels like a scam to me.5 yearsGot a call from someone who said his name was David, sounded like he had a thick Indian accent. He said he was ringing from BT Openreach and warned my internet was running really slow. He offered to sort it out for me. I asked him what he needed from me, and then the call just dropped on me.DavidBT Openreach5 yearsI got a call at about half past nine on the 5th of April, 2021. The caller claimed to be from BT, telling me there was some kind of problem with my broadband hub. They said they needed some details to fix these errors and improve my connection. Thing is, my internet was working fine, but the person kept insisting it had to be sorted right away. Eventually, I just ended the call and hung up. Definitely a total scam.BT5 yearsSomebody rang pretending to be from BT Openreach but they didn’t have a clue who I was or where I lived, so I just ended the call straight away.BT Openreach5 yearsThe line was really bad, I didn’t say a word and they just ended the call.5 yearsSomebody rang saying they were from BT and wanted to take control of my computer remotely. I wouldn't recommend doing anything they tell you to - just keep them hanging to waste their time instead.BT5 yearsIt appears that there are some individuals posing as BT representatives, claiming they can assist with your broadband issues and requesting remote access to your device. It's crucial not to grant them this access. Instead, consider leading them on and consuming as much of their time and resources as you can, thereby preventing them from targeting anyone else.BT5 yearsnot a single word was said5 yearsGot a call saying my internet would be cut off in 24 hours unless I pressed 1 to check for any illegal things. Sounded dodgy to me!5 yearsSomebody called me claiming to be from BT Openreach, telling me my internet connection was bad.BT OpenreachSubmit Your Own Report (0117 931 2017)
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