01179741146
TimeLine☎️ 01179741146 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 117974 with a prefix of 0117. The area code 0117 originates from Bristol.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01179741146
- Warning on fraudulent BT callsJan
2019Missed call from unknown numberJan
2019Beware of fake BT callsJan
2019Warning about Indian scam phonecallsJan
2019Fraudulent phone call from BTJan
2019Spam call impersonating BT broadbandJan
2019Scam call from fake BTJan
2019Woman discussed internet security. Call disconnectedJan
2019Suspicious Indian man grabbed lineJan
2019Fraudulent call, incorrect broadband claimsJan
2019User warning about potential scamJan
2019Scam: BT Openreach Router IssueJan
2019Scam call regarding broadband issueJan
2019Ignore repeated hourly automated callsJan
2019Unsolicited call, possible scam alertJan
2019Missed calls with foreign accentJan
2019Scam call alleging broadband issueJan
2019Fake BT call, avoid answeringJan
2019Frequent ringing, no response receivedJan
2019Phone is no longer workingJan
2019Warning: Possible broadband phone scamJan
2019Reported potential BT scam to authoritiesJan
2019Unwanted silent calls from unknown numberJan
2019False BT claim, offensive behaviorJan
2019Trouble with BT technical supportJan
2019Unknown number, no voicemail leftJan
2019Scam call posing as BTJan
2019Number Of Searches: 107 Number Of Comments: 27 First Seen: 09 January 2019 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Brondesbury(Greater London), Gromford(Suffolk) and Marhamchurch(Cornwall).
01179741146 has 27 comments of which 15 x negative and 12 x neutral
01179741146 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01179741146 👆 is reported as a persistent scam originating from callers claiming to be from BT or Openreach, often with Indian accents and poor line quality. They allege issues with broadband security, attempting to persuade recipients to grant remote access or enter IP addresses on their computers. Many recipients confirm they are not BT customers, identifying these calls as fraudulent. The scammers frequently become aggressive or rude when challenged and may use multiple numbers or refuse incoming calls. Calls often result in silence or abrupt hang-ups if not engaged. Recipients are strongly advised not to cooperate, avoid following any instructions given, and to hang up immediately to prevent potential security risks.
Reports on phone number 01179741146
8 yearsThey pretended to be from BT, said there was an issue with my broadband. I ignored everything they told me and just ended the call. Total scam, don’t fall for it!BT8 yearsThis number called me too but I missed it luckily. Seems like they also go by 01629741023.8 yearsGot a call from this number not long ago, it was a guy with a really strong Indian accent and the connection was terrible. He claimed to be from BT and said someone was trying to hack into my internet from outside, warning that it was against the law and they had to check it out. He asked me to check my computer screen’s bottom right corner. I ended the call straight away and decided to look up the number online - so glad I found this site, saved me from a potential scam!BT8 yearsHad some weird calls from people with Indian accents pretending to be from B.T. Definitely a scam. Just ended the call straight away and whatever you do, don’t log into your PC if they ask!BTBest8 yearsDefinitely a scam, don’t trust it!8 yearsGot a call from a bloke claiming there was an issue with my broadband. When I said I wasn’t convinced and asked to ring back, he just ended the call. Pretty suspicious if you ask me.8 yearsPicked up but there was no sound on the other end.8 yearsGot a call about an issue with my broadband, but since I'm not a BT customer, it was pretty clear it was a scam.BT8 yearsStay clear of this number - they say they’re from BT, but I haven’t had BT for over two decades. I blocked another number before, but these lot just switched to calling from this one instead. Since I’m around the house most days, I tend to mess with them a bit by keeping the line open until they finally get bored and hang up.BT8 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were with BT, but it felt fishy. They told me to log in to something, but I just ended the call right away. Definitely be careful and don’t fall for it!BT8 yearsThey just rang me up claiming there’s an issue with my internet connection. Nah, nothing wrong at all. Feels like a total rip-off to me. I bet they’re after remote control of computers nearby.8 yearsGot a call from an Indian lady who started chatting about internet security. She didn’t push much and ended the call quite quickly. When I tried ringing her back, the number wouldn’t let me get through at all.8 yearsGot a call from someone saying they’re from BT, saying folks were hacking into my internet from somewhere else. I told them all I’ve got hooked up is my phone and the telly, then out of the blue, the line just dropped.BT8 yearsGot a call round 8:15 but they hung up before I could answer. Then they rang back at 9:15 and only said a couple of words with an Indian accent before I blocked them. I bet they’ll switch to another bogus number by tomorrow.8 yearsI got a call from someone saying they were from BT Openreach, telling me there was a security issue with my router and they needed to get into my computer to sort it out. Turns out it was a scam from someone in India. I pretended to go along with it for a bit, but when they realised I wasn’t playing ball, they started being rude.BT Openreach8 yearsHad the same thing happen to me today with calls coming in every hour. At 08:11 I answered and there was just silence, then I didn’t pick up when it rang again at 09:17.8 yearsGot three calls this morning from someone claiming to be with BT about my internet - problem is, I’ve never even had BT broadband.BT8 yearsI keep getting calls from this number but whenever I answer, there's nobody there. It's been going on nonstop.8 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from Open Reach about an issue with my internet. Thing is, I'm not even with BT and my broadband's working fine. I just ended the call straight away.Open ReachBT8 yearsGot two calls this morning from a bloke who couldn’t speak English properly, saying somethin’ about my BT Broadband. Thing is, I’m not even with BT. Definitely a scam.BT BroadbandBT8 yearsHad a call from a lady with an Indian accent pretending to be from BT, asking about my internet. Definitely a SCAM!!!BT8 yearsThey claimed to be BT Openreach, but I told them straight, "This is a scam, leave me alone." Then I went ahead and reported it on BT’s website at bt[###]/home/help/scams.BT OpenreachBT8 yearsThis bloke kept ringing me up, saying there was something wrong with my BT router. He kept asking me to get on my computer and enter some IP address. After speaking to like three different people, I told them I’m actually with Virgin, so how could that be true? When I asked where they even got my number, they just swore at me and called me an idiot. I couldn’t help but laugh, then they just hung up on me.Virgin Media8 yearsThey said they were from BT and asked me to type in an IP address on my computer. Got quite rude once they figured out I wasn’t gonna fall for it.BT8 yearsSome bloke called claiming to be from BT Openreach telling me there's a problem with my broadband’s security.BT Openreach8 yearsI got a call from an unfamiliar number but they didn't bother leaving any voicemail.8 yearsTwice today I got calls from this number, and they also rang me a couple of times last Friday. Every time I pick up, neither side says a word and then they just hang up. Weird behaviour.Submit Your Own Report (0117 974 1146)
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