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01183280178

☎️ 01183280178 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED. It is part of the phone block 118328 with a prefix of 0118. The area code 0118 originates from Reading.

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0118 328 0178 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01183280178

  • Persuasive, persistent, two names provided
    Feb
    2021
  • Warning: Caller is a fraud
    May
    2018
  • David Barlow scam call Chromebook
    Mar
    2018
  • Questioning authenticity of user comment
    Feb
    2018
  • Call to fraud squad successful
    Feb
    2018
  • Inquiring about non-fault accident
    Feb
    2018
  • Received spam call from telemarketer
    Feb
    2018
  • Caller requesting insurance for compensation scam
    Feb
    2018
  • Ignoring scam call about accident
    Feb
    2018
  • Block scam calls, report threats
    Feb
    2018
  • Aggressive response to spam call
    Feb
    2018
  • Warning against phone scammers and karma
    Dec
    2017
  • Warning against two spam comments
    Jul
    2017
  • Important recommendation for reliable hacker
    Jul
    2017
  • Legit hacker for various services
    Jun
    2017
  • Fake tech support scam phone call
    Jun
    2017
  • Received scam call from MS
    Jun
    2017
  • Untrustworthy phone call impersonation scheme
    Jun
    2017
  • Beware of Microsoft tech support scammers
    Jun
    2017
  • Repeated scam calls from unknown number
    Jun
    2017
  • Received threatening repeated call
    Jun
    2017
  • Scam call posing as tech support
    May
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Sophie impersonated Microsoft security
    May
    2017
  • Scam call impersonating Microsoft technician
    May
    2017
  • User exposed scam, wisely engaged, unperturbed
    May
    2017
  • Warning: Scam alert, avoid giving details
    May
    2017
  • Scam call, computer not blocked
    May
    2017
  • Scam call from fake technician
    May
    2017
  • Received scam call pretending Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Online scammer causes financial chaos
    May
    2017
  • Number is a scam
    May
    2017
  • Scam call threatens computer lock
    May
    2017
  • Claimed to be Microsoft employee
    May
    2017
  • Beware of fake Microsoft calls
    May
    2017
  • Beware of fake Microsoft callers
    May
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Jeremy Jones, not actually Jeremy
    May
    2017
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft.
    May
    2017
  • Frequent scam calls from "Microsoft"
    May
    2017
  • Warning: Potential scam from Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Persistent scammers posing as Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Scam call, extended the conversation
    May
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Scam call from fake Daniel
    May
    2017
  • Computer hacked by Jordan Knox
    May
    2017
  • Microsoft scam with fake support
    May
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • Beware of tech support scam
    May
    2017
  • Received suspicious call from Microsoft
    May
    2017
  • User confronted scam caller effectively
    May
    2017
  • Scam call warning: very persistent
    May
    2017
  • Scam: blocked laptop, causing problems
    May
    2017
  • Elderly mother targeted in scam
    May
    2017
  • Scammer impersonating Microsoft anti-hacking department
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft representative
    Apr
    2017
  • Sophisticated scam involving Microsoft support
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning: Microsoft scam phone number
    Apr
    2017
  • Received suspicious tech support call
    Apr
    2017
  • Received scam call, became abusive
    Apr
    2017
  • Phishing scam by fake Microsoft
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam call, threaten to block
    Apr
    2017
  • Received rude call from Microsoft
    Apr
    2017
Number Of Searches: 831 Number Of Comments: 60 First Seen: 15 April 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Compton Abdale(Gloucestershire), Darrington(West Yorkshire), Virley(Essex) and Warehorne(Kent).

01183280178 has 60 comments of which 26 x neutral and 34 x negative

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01183280178 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01183280178 👆 is reported as a persistent and aggressive scam call originating from individuals falsely claiming to represent Microsoft, often featuring strong Asian accents and using various English-sounding aliases. Callers typically assert urgent computer problems or hacking incidents, pressuring victims to grant remote access or purchase unnecessary warranties or protections. They employ fear tactics, including threats of computer blocking or data loss, and may become hostile if challenged. The scam is sophisticated, sometimes providing legitimate-sounding contact details and exhibiting persistence through repeated calls. Vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, are frequently targeted. It is strongly advised not to engage, avoid sharing personal or financial information, and report such calls to Action Fraud. Microsoft does not initiate unsolicited support calls, so any such contacts should be treated as fraudulent.

Reports on phone number 01183280178

6 years
Really quite convincing and kept calling non stop. They used two different names though, Sam Dawson and then Sam Cooper.
SamDawsonCooper
8 years
Honestly, this bloke was a complete scammer, I just ended the call right away.
9 years
14 March 2018 This guy named David Barlow from "Microsoft" called me, sounded nothing like a UK accent. He was trying to "help" with my computer... I told him I actually use a Chromebook...
David BarlowMicrosoft
9 years
"Could it be that I found myself in a mishap that was beyond my control?" I'm a bit puzzled whether this is from a genuine individual or just a bot.
9 years
I told the person they reached a fraud unit number, then she tried to connect me to her boss, who just cut the call right away. LOL!
9 years
Got a call about a crash I was involved in but wasn’t my fault.
9 years
Got a dodgy call about some PPI thing, they were insisting I had to get life insurance sorted first or the government would nick a chunk of it. Sounded fishy to me.
9 years
Looks like I’m getting calls like this today. This bloke claimed he was ringing from International Gas Suppliers. He said he could boost my supply by 100%. I told him my place runs on oil heating, so off he went.
International Gas Suppliers
9 years
Someone rang me saying I'd been in a car crash - just tell them to jog on and get your number taken off their list.
9 years
Some daft woman asked if I’d been in a crash, I said no and told her to jog on. Blocked the number straight away.
9 years
Cheers to all who shared info about this number. Ive blocked it now. Honestly, the gov really needs to take action against these endless scam calls! Also, if anyone’s been threatened by one of these callers, make sure to report it to Action Fraud. They might not catch every caller, but if loads of people report the same numbers, there’s a chance they can do something about it and help give us some relief.
Action Fraud
9 years
FRAUD - They try to scare you into giving info. Just wish ’em bad luck and hang up! (they’re harmless if you keep quiet)
9 years
Heads up, there are a couple of nasty spam callers listed down here.
9 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft and that I needed to register my laptop. I told them it wasn’t working right now and asked for number to ring once sorted. They said my laptop would get blocked if I didn’t call back. Complete nonsense if you ask me.
Microsoft
9 years
07/06/2017 I got a call just like a lot of others have mentioned here. The bloke claimed to be from Microsoft’s Tech Support and gave me the number 01183280178. When I questioned him, he passed me onto a so-called "supervisor". I then challenged this supervisor, who quickly turned rude and started making threats - honestly, it was a pretty bad experience.
Microsoft Technical Team
9 years
I’ve just had a call from this number too: 0118 3280178. The first guy was a bit rude, so he passed me on to his boss, someone called "Brian Watson" (check other comments for refs). I asked about the price and they said £9. When I asked what was wrong with my computer, they wouldn’t explain. They kept interrupting me at least four times, which really annoyed me. Didn’t fall for it - these call centres with Asian accents always pick really English-sounding names! Eventually, I just left them rambling to themselves on the phone till they gave up.
Brian Watson
9 years
So this guy "Andrew Malson" rang me saying he was from Microsoft tech support, asking if I owned the computer that supposedly was being hacked and sending him loads of error alerts. He claimed he tried to email me but the hackers blocked the message (yeah right). He sounded pretty composed and convincing, even though I told him straight away that I knew it was a scam. Definitely a SCAM, don’t fall for it!
Andrew MalsonMicrosoft
9 years
This is like the 7th time I’ve gotten a call from them, usually some Asian fella. They keep ringing even after you tell them to buzz off. Always at odd times in the afternoon. I asked them to say which computer supposedly had a virus, gave them just the initial of one relative’s first name and her last name. When I asked for proof they were legit, all they did was repeat that same info. Definitely sounded fishy to me.
9 years
Got the exact same call as the one on 30/05, they even said I'd lose my computer when I mentioned I'd bring it to PC World for a check-up. Really hope someone can do something to stop these people.
PC World
9 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, saying my computer was infected and that I had to turn it on right away. I called him out as a scammer, and he gave me some details: said his name was Paul Watson, with an employee number NW47746, claiming to be at Microsoft in the RG6 1WG area, and gave me a phone number 01183280178 to "verify". When I mentioned I only use an iPad, he quickly ended the chat.
MicrosoftPaul Watson
9 years
Got a call from an Asian guy saying he was Steven from Microsoft and asking me to press the windows key + R. I told him I use a Mac, and suddenly he wanted me to buy a warranty for £11.00 and asked for my email. When I said I don’t have internet, he then wanted me to call back with my bank card info so he could charge me for the warranty. No way was I giving him my details or email. He even asked me to ring him later. Absolutely not. At first, he said he wasn’t selling anything and claimed it was just a warranty, not a purchase. Just a heads up to be careful out there!
StevenMicrosoft
9 years
Got a call from 01172300606, some woman named Sophie said she was with Microsoft about a malware issue. Managed to get another phone number from her as well. Pretty suspicious if you ask me.
SophieMicrosoft
9 years
Had a weird call from someone with a heavy Asian accent, said he was Christine from Microsoft (soundd more like a young lad). Told me my PC was at risk. Told him straight it was a scam and then they started saying "you'll lose your computer". Didn't give their real number but gave me this one instead: 01183280178. Honestly, hope this muppet gets what’s coming to him.
ChristineMicrosoft
9 years
Got a call from a bloke who started off as Kelvin but then his name turned into some kinda weird Indian sounding word when I asked him again. He sounded a bit pushy, so I knew it was dodgy. I messsed around with him for a bit until he just cut me off. Not really bothered but I get why some folks, like my missus, might fall for it.
Kelvin
9 years
Here’s another annoyed person warning you - NEVER share your information or do what they say. It’s all about getting you to cough up £10 for some “lifetime protection” against hackers, and obviously they want your card details. When I called them out on it being a scam, they got really rude. I tried to end the call but then they threatened me with Microsoft blacklisting my name and banning me, even said they’d wipe my whole computer. Total nightmare.
Microsoft
9 years
This bloke tried to get me to install some software. When I said no, he claimed my computer was locked and insisted I call a number to unlock it. Funny enough, my computer’s working fine, as you can tell!
9 years
My mum had a similar experience where the bloke introduced himself as Cesar Ernesto. He somehow gained access to her computer, and she ended up having to ring her bank to shut down her accounts. To make matters worse, he rang again the following day, hurling abuse at my dad and even made some inappropriate remarks about the Manchester attacks.
Cesar ErnestoManchester
9 years
This phone number is definitely a scam!
9 years
They rang me up and when I said no to helping them they threatened that my computer would be locked in 15 minutes and I wouldn’t be able to use it anymore.
9 years
Got a call from some bloke in India trying the same old line about my computer being full of issues. Told him straight up it was a scam but he kept pushing like it was for real. Managed to snag his number and he said he was from Microsoft in Reading, which was obviously dodgy. Ended the call, but then he rang back asking why I’d hung up. Proper annoying. The number he used was 01183280178.
MicrosoftReading
9 years
Just got another call from some bloke from India saying hes Jack Miller from Microsoft. He said my computer is full of viruses and told me to press the flag key. The number was 01183280178. Bit fishy if you ask me.
Jack MillerMicrosoft
9 years
Some bloke said he was from Microsoft, went by the name William Johnson, with a number MS1993. He told me my computer had loads of errors. Funny thing is, he couldn’t even tell me what version of Windows I had. Also, when he rang, he kept his number hidden.
MicrosoftWilliam Johnson
9 years
Two people just rang me claiming to be from the Microsoft Support Team. They said there were error messages coming from my PC (which is funny since I don’t even own a Microsoft device!). I asked for their names - one said Roy Miller, the other William Jonson. (Sounds like made-up names to me.) I asked if I could ring them back, and they gave me a number that definitely isn’t Microsoft: 01183280178. BE WARNED - MICROSOFT WILL NEVER, EVER RING YOU. Don’t get caught up in this scam that’s been going around for a good couple of years now.
MicrosoftRoy MillerWilliam Jonson
9 years
Got two calls today from people saying they’re from the Microsoft Tech Support team, claiming my computer is showing error messages (which is weird cos I don’t even use any Microsoft stuff!). I asked for their names - the first said Roy Miller, the second William Jonson, but I’m pretty sure those were made up. When I asked if I could ring them back, they gave me a number that definitely isn’t Microsoft: 01183280178. JUST A HEADS UP - > M I C R O S O F T W O U L D N E V E R R I N G Y O U < - Don’t get caught in this scam that’s been going round for years now.
Microsoft Technical TeamMicrosoftRoy MillerWilliam Jonson
9 years
I've just had two calls supposedly from the 'Microsoft Tech Support' saying my computer was showing error alerts - which is a bit odd since I don’t even own a Microsoft gadget! The first bloke said his name was Roy Miller, the second called himself William Jonson - both sound dodgy to me. When I asked if I could ring them back, they gave me a number that looks nothing like a Microsoft contact: 01183280178. Just a heads up - MICROSOFT WOULD NEVER, EVER RING YOU OUT OF THE BLUE!
MicrosoftRoy MillerWilliam Jonson
9 years
Got a dodgy call from someone saying they were from Microsoft. I ended the call but they rang me straight back. When I asked for a phone number to call them on, they gave me 01183280178.
Microsoft
9 years
Jeremy Jones seemed like a decent bloke, although he didn’t really sound like a Jeremy to me! He asked me to call back on this number to confirm he was with Microsoft, gave an ID: MS2246 01183280178.
Jeremy JonesJeremyMicrosoft
9 years
Got called 5 times in just a couple of days from someone saying they were from "Microsoft". When I told them it sounded like a scam, they got all defensive and didn’t take it well at all.
Microsoft
9 years
This is just a scam trying to trick people who are easy targets. Do NOT answer if you see this number pop up. Microsoft won’t ring you under any circumstances.
Microsoft
9 years
They've been bothering me all day since 8:17am. Some bloke saying he was 'Brian Watson' claiming he worked for Microsoft. I only use Apple stuff, but at first I thought I'd play along. They are ridiculously stubborn though. Total scammers!
Brian WatsonMicrosoftApple
9 years
17/05/2017. Got a ring from a bloke claiming to be from Microsoft. He kept saying my computer was under attack. I stuck with him on the phone as long as I could (guessing they were getting charged for the call). Then I asked for his name and contact number to call him back. Number was 01183280178, name David Jordan. He kept pushing for me to call right away, which I said I would. Obviously, I didn’t, since I was busy reading a paper. His accent was a pretty thick Indian/Asian one.
MicrosoftDavid Jordan
9 years
Some bloke with an Indian/Asian accent pretending to be from Microsoft UK rang me, gave me a phone number and their Reading office address as 'proof'. Predictably, he said my computer was infected and tried to get me to go on dodgy sites to download remote control software. I stringed him along for about 40 minutes before he started calling me an old geezer and threatening to block my PC and send the cops round. The scary bit? He actually knew my right area address!
MicrosoftUKReading
9 years
This guy kept ringing me like all morning. Eventually, I asked who he was. He said he was Jason from "Microsoft Head Office" and claimed my computer had been hacked and was involved in some horrible stuff like child trafficking and sex trade. When I asked for a contact number, he gave me 01183280178 and said he would call me back in an hour.
JasonMicrosoft Head Office
9 years
I've had a very similar experience! My computer was left running, and somehow he managed to gain access and completely wreck it. He even managed to breach my bank account. Quite aggressive and rude, shouting at me the whole time. His name was Jordan Knox, and I've since reported him to both my bank and Action Fraud. The number he rang me from was 01183280178.
Jordan KnoxAction Fraud
9 years
Got a bloke on the phone claiming to be Daniel Smigl, shouting about some virus on my PC from "MICROSOFT". I told him I’ve got three computers, and he went on saying all of them were at risk. Then I said I’ve got 3 separate IPs and asked him to tell me which one was affected. Just the same old rubbish.
Daniel Smigl
9 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, sounded like a thick asian accent. When I asked for his name, he gave another one different from what he said at the start. Microsoft never calls you directly, so this was obviously a scam. The error code he mentioned is always the same for every machine, and apparently it lets them take over your computer as admin. Just hang up and dont trust them.
MicrosoftAsia
9 years
Got a call claiming to be from ‘Microsoft’ with a UK office address. They said there was a problem with my computer that needs fixing straight away.
MicrosoftUK
9 years
some bloke called alex shah phoned me from this number. i played along for a bit, but after a while he and some guy he said was his boss got annoyed and hung up. they did call back once though and got proper rude. alex asked me to get on my computer and press ctrl and the windows key together. i said i was doing it but they kept pushing. eventually i told them they were scammers just after my details or cash or both. they tried to get past every excuse i threw at them.
Alex ShahAlex
9 years
Got a call from someone named Ellis, speaking with a really thick Indian accent, I think. He rattled off my computer’s license number and claimed it’d been hacked, then asked for remote access to fix it. I asked loads of questions, and he got a bit snappy, telling me to shut up and listen. I suspected it was dodgy and just played along for a bit. In the end, he caught on and dropped the call. Honestly, these scammers are super pushy and quite irritating. Watch out everyone!
Ellis
9 years
Today my elderly mum got a call from some Indian bloke she couldn't make out, so she asked to talk to his supervisor. A guy named Nick Anderson came on this number. He claimed her laptop had been hacked like 2008 times. He told her to press ctrl and something else, which made a list pop up, then said to right click something on it. She accidentally landed on a porn site, and he used that to convince her hackers were doing that kind of thing.
Nick Anderson
9 years
So after that, he tried pushing some insurance scheme on her, but just then someone came over and she said she was gonna end the call. Then the bloke said he’d block her laptop, and even though she kept saying no, he went ahead and did it. She ended the call but now the laptop says Microsoft’s blocked it. It’s gonna cost her now because she’ll have to pay a tech guy to sort it out. These scammers target everyone, but older folks are the easiest to trick. Wish the scammers had to deal with something like that happening to their own family members.
Microsoft
10 years
I received a rather unusual phone call from a gentleman who identified himself as Alex Smith. His English was a bit shaky, and he claimed to be part of a cybersecurity team at Microsoft. He insisted that I needed to access my computer immediately as he required permission to remove certain files he alleged were linked to hacking issues resulting from my downloads. I informed him that I never download anything, but he brushed it off, insisting that my computer was at risk nonetheless. His persistence grew quite alarming, and despite my refusal to turn on my device, he kept trying to convince me. The whole exchange felt increasingly frantic. The call came from the number 0118 3280178.
Alex SmithMicrosoft
10 years
I got a call from a man who spoke English not very well, saying his name was Alex Smith from some Microsoft anti-hacking team. He told me to switch on my PC because apparently I downloaded stuff that broke it. I said I didn't download anything, but he insisted my computer was in danger anyway. That’s when I figured it was a scam, so I told him I wouldn’t turn my computer on. He got upset and said it would cost me £500 to fix it.
Alex SmithMicrosoft
10 years
I got a call from a man with an Asian accent who said his name was Robert Brown and claimed he was from Microsoft. He kept telling me to press different buttons on my computer, which was open at the time. Then he gave me a number to call back to prove he was legit. When I called, an Asian woman answered and said “Microsoft.” Seems like a pretty clever scam to me.
Robert BrownMicrosoft
10 years
definitely a microsoft scammer calling from this number.
Microsoft
10 years
Yesterday afternoon, I got a call from the 0118 328 0178 number. A woman called Sarah, who spoke with a strong foreign accent (maybe Indian?), said she was ringing from the Microsoft helpdesk in Reading. She claimed they had found a hack on one of their servers linked to my PC and wanted to help clean the infection. She gave a Microsoft ID of me1991, which I checked by calling the number myself and it seemed legit. But, no shock there, it was pretty clear from the chat they’d probably already put spyware on my computer before even calling me. I ended the call straight away!
SarahMicrosoftReading
10 years
Same story here, sounded pretty convincing at first. I told him to ring me later once I’d checked with my lad, who reckoned it was probably a scam. Then he got proper nasty, calling me an idiot and saying I should block him. It was a really awful and stressful experience. He rang back a few times but I just ignored it. When I tried 1471, no number showed up. He said his name was Paul Watson, though with that thick Indian accent, that was a dead giveaway.
Paul Watson
10 years
This bloke called saying he was from Microsoft, told me my computer was hacked and got all pushy, saying if I didn’t let them fix it, the hackers would lock me out. I told him to jog on straight away.
Cesar EmestoMicrosoft
10 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, said there was some issue with my computer's error reports. They even called me a ‘liar’ and said they'd ‘block’ my PC if I didn’t follow their orders. Told them about Microsoft’s official site that says they never call out of the blue, but they just ignored it. They kept ringing back about 6 times. Really annoying and dodgy. I hung up straight away and blocked the number, best to just ignore and not answer.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a really unpleasant call from someone claiming to be 'Microsoft' in Reading. The number they used was 01183280178. The bloke said his name was Brian Watson and his Microsoft ID was bm04. When I didn't follow his instructions, he started calling me all sorts of names. He did give the correct address for Microsoft in Reading, but the phone number he gave didn't match up at all.
MicrosoftReadingBrian Watson

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