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01226286777

☎️ 01226286777 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 122628 with a prefix of 01226. The area code 01226 originates from Barnsley.

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01226 286777 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01226286777

  • Repeated call from unknown number
    Nov
    2016
  • Unwanted call about computer scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from Microsoft impersonator
    Oct
    2016
  • Received six calls with scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Frequent scam calls about computers
    Oct
    2016
  • Beware of scam Microsoft calls
    Oct
    2016
  • Unanswered call from unknown number
    Oct
    2016
  • Angry confrontation with Microsoft scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Received scam call about computer
    Oct
    2016
  • Voice claiming Microsoft tech support scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Warning about Microsoft phone scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from fake "Microsoft"
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call about nonexistent computer
    Oct
    2016
  • Fraudulent call from claimed Microsoft
    Oct
    2016
  • Annoying unsolicited calls for mother
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call impersonating Microsoft employee
    Oct
    2016
  • Potential scam phone call reported
    Oct
    2016
  • Potential scam call from "Microsoft"
    Oct
    2016
  • Abusive caller, hung up twice
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call claiming computer hacking
    Oct
    2016
  • Suspicious Microsoft call, hung up
    Oct
    2016
  • Received call from possible scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Phone scammer persistent despite rejection
    Oct
    2016
  • Phone call scam from fabricated "Microsoft"
    Oct
    2016
  • Scammer called, demanded computer access
    Oct
    2016
  • Inappropriate, hoax call from Microsoft
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam call from fake company
    Oct
    2016
  • Unsolicited call, claimed to be Microsoft
    Oct
    2016
  • Received early morning international call
    Oct
    2016
  • Alarm went off, no one there
    Oct
    2016
  • International call, recorded message, blocked
    Oct
    2016
  • Unanswered calls, no voice contact
    Oct
    2016
  • Beware of fraudster posingcalls
    Oct
    2016
  • Repeated silent calls, very annoying
    Oct
    2016
  • Received abusive scam call, reported
    Oct
    2016
  • Received multiple calls, unknown number
    Oct
    2016
  • Suspicious Microsoft call, hung up
    Oct
    2016
  • Weird call, stranger quickly hung up
    Oct
    2016
  • Grateful for avoiding grandparent scam
    Oct
    2016
  • Scam warning about fake support
    Oct
    2016
  • Warns of scam Microsoft calls
    Oct
    2016
Number Of Searches: 215 Number Of Comments: 43 First Seen: 18 October 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bruisyard(Suffolk), Hilltop(Buckinghamshire), Shenmore(Herefordshire) and Terras(Cornwall).

01226286777 has 43 comments of which 19 x negative and 24 x neutral

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01226286777 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01226286777 👆 is reported as a persistent scam operation targeting UK residents with calls falsely claiming to be from Microsoft. Callers, often using Asian accents, allege that the recipient’s computer has been hacked or compromised, attempting to coerce victims into granting access or paying for false services. Many recipients report multiple calls, including to elderly relatives, with aggressive or abusive behaviour if challenged. The callers are known to hang up abruptly when confronted or when the intended victim states they do not own a computer. Users emphasise that Microsoft does not make unsolicited security calls and advise recipients to ignore, hang up, and block the number to avoid falling victim to fraud. Vigilance and scepticism towards unexpected tech support calls from unknown numbers is strongly recommended.

Reports on phone number 01226286777

10 years
Got a call today from someone with an Asian accent who said they were from Microsoft. For months now, I’ve tried picking up when they ring, but all I end up getting is silence or a message that the caller has disconnected, all from the same number. Pretty annoying to be honest.
Microsoft
10 years
My mum got a call earlier and I grabbed the phone off her. Told the bloke she’s 93 and to leave her alone. Then he asked if I had a computer. I just ended the call and blocked the number straight away!
10 years
Got a call from an Asian guy using that number. He claimed some hacker was trying to break into my computer and they’d been alerted about it. He got the names mixed up, but it turned out the name he mentioned was actually my husband’s. I told him I’d ring Microsoft to confirm, and instantly he said I’d lose my computer access and then just cut the call. Quite dodgy if you ask me!
Microsoft
10 years
I've had over half a dozen calls from this number claiming that there's an issue with the Windows system on my laptop. The moment I mention that I actually use a Mac, they quickly switch tactics and insist there's a problem with that instead! I’ve explicitly asked them to refrain from calling me again and then just hang up. It's quite infuriating!
10 years
I’ve had over half a dozen calls from 01226286777 telling me there’s an issue with Windows on my laptop. When I say it’s actually a Mac, they just switch to saying there’s a problem with the Mac instead. I’ve told them to quit calling me and then I just end the call.
10 years
Just gave this number a ring about ten minutes ago. When I said hello, there was no reply, and the call got cut off right away! Not very polite at all!
10 years
Had a ring from 01226 286777 saying they were from microsoft security. I told them I was tied up and asked if they could give me their contact number. They then gave me the number 0118 328 2385.
Microsoft
10 years
I got a call from someone pretending to be from Microsoft - total scam! When I called him out on it, he started getting really rude and aggressive.
ScamMicrosoft
10 years
I received a call from a chap with a foreign accent who claimed to be from Microsoft, looking into some issues with my computer. It was rather obvious that he was in the early stages of trying to pull a fast one. I firmly expressed that I was onto his little game and promptly ended the call.
Microsoft
10 years
Today, I got a call from this number claiming they were from Microsoft and that my computer was hacked. I played along for a bit, maybe seven minutes, even though I knew it was a load of rubbish. In the end, I told them I didn’t even own a computer, and as soon as I said that, they just hung up straight away.
Microsoft
10 years
Received a rather suspicious call this afternoon from this number, claiming to represent Microsoft and informing me that my computer had been compromised. I played along for roughly seven minutes, but it soon became clear they were trying it on. When I finally told the chap on the other end that I didn’t even own a computer, he promptly hung up as if the line had gone dead. Quite the dodgy business!
Microsoft
10 years
I got a call from a man with a foreign accent claiming to be from Microsoft, talking about issues with my computer. Honestly, it was pretty obvious he was trying to scam me right from the start. I told him I knew what he was up to and then just ended the call.
Microsoft
10 years
Microsoft doesn't ring you up out of the blue, only if you've reached out to them to start with. These folks want your cash and might try to get control of your PC if you let them. Just say no to any permissions and hang up quickly - they won't keep calling if you ignore their demands. Top tier scammers alert, so watch out.
Microsoft
10 years
A guy with an Asian accent rang me saying he was from Microsoft, claiming my PC had been hacked multiple times today. He asked me to get online while we talked. I told him I thought he was the hacker himself, then he gave me a computer number or something to ‘prove’ it, and asked me to turn my screen on. I told him his story didn’t sound right and asked for his full details and a contact number so I could verify who he really was. Then the call just cut off.
Microsoft
10 years
I often receive calls from this number, where the caller insists there's an issue with my computer. It's quite amusing, really, because when I mention that I'm not a computer owner, they sound utterly baffled. How funny is that?
10 years
This morning around 8:50, I got a call from an Asian woman saying she was from Microsoft.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call this morning around 8:50 from a woman who said she was with Microsoft, sounded like she was some asian lady.
Microsoft
10 years
Somebody rang me saying they were from Microsoft telling me my computer was hacked and being used without permission, I just ended the call straight away.
Microsoft
10 years
They keep pestering my elderly mum with calls, but thankfully she hangs up before they can get a word in edgeways. It's quite a bother, to be honest!
10 years
This morning at about 8:50, I got a call from a lady with an Asian accent who said she was with Microsoft.
Microsoft
10 years
Rang me several times throughout the day. Eventually, I picked up and decided to have a bit of fun with it. Once I challenged him, though, he turned quite nasty. He ended the call abruptly. Remarkably, he phoned again, accusing me of being daft. What a laugh! Just hung up on him again.
10 years
Had a call from a woman with an Asian accent purporting to be from Microsoft... I promptly ended the call!
Microsoft
10 years
Received a call at 8:58 this morning, with the caller purporting to represent Microsoft and insisting that my computer was being hacked and misused. I decided to end the call immediately.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from 01226286777 around half past nine this morning. It was a bloke with an Asian accent saying he was from Microsoft, said my computer had been hacked and he needed to get into it. I just hung up straight away.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from a woman saying she was with Microsoft, saying my computer was hacked. I told her Microsoft never rings people like that, hoping it would scare her off. She kept going on about how my case was “special” and that’s why they had to call me directly. I just said I'd get in touch with Microsoft on my own and then ended the call. Definitely a scam.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from this number around half ten today. They were trying to get me to let them into my computer. I told them flat out no way and to stop calling me. Doubt that'll stop them though, they'll probably keep on ringing.
10 years
Got a call from this number around half ten this morning. They were after remote access to my computer, can you believe it? I firmly told them there was no chance they’d be getting into my device and instructed them to leave me be, making it clear I didn’t want any further calls. However, I have a sneaking suspicion that won’t deter them from bothering me again in the future!
10 years
I got a call from this number and the person said they were from Microsoft, but as soon as I questioned them, they just dropped the call.
Microsoft
10 years
Received a call from an international number at precisely 9:06 am. The answering machine kicked in, capturing some background noise typical of a call centre. I could hear an Asian lady’s voice repeatedly saying "Hello, Hello," before the call abruptly cut off. I've since blocked the number.
10 years
Got a call from some bloke saying he was Michael from Windows, supposedly calling from Reading. I wasn’t convinced he was telling the truth, so I just ended the call. Then he rang back straight away. I just stared out my window at the autumn leaves instead of talking to him. He seemed to think I was daft or something. So, I cut him off again!
MichaelReading
10 years
Got up at 8:15 this morning 'cause of a call, but when I answered, there was nobody on the line.
10 years
Got a call from some overseas number around 9:06 in the morning. The answering machine kicked in and started recording, but I could hear some sort of chat from a call centre and a woman with an Asian accent saying “hello, hello” before the line went dead. I’ve gone and blocked the number now.
10 years
Some bloke saying he was from Microsoft called me up. I mentioned jokingly that I’d scratched a spot on his mum’s forehead and got a blow job for it, then he just cut the call off.
Microsoft
10 years
I received two calls at 8:45, one on a Sunday and the other on a Monday. Both times, the line went silent before anyone could say anything. Quite odd, really!
10 years
I got a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, telling me my computer was compromised. When I asked for any evidence and started to challenge them, they got pretty defensive. They ended up giving me a fake name and phone number before hanging up on me.
Microsoft
10 years
I recently received a telephone call from this number not long ago. The person on the other end alleged they were representing Microsoft. It was clear to me that it was a con, and I let it be known that I wasn’t falling for their tricks. The caller turned quite aggressive, threatening to shut down my computer because, according to him, it had been involved in creating a porn website. He even went as far as saying he would report me, insisting that I could end up in prison.
Microsoft
10 years
This number has been persistent, ringing me at odd hours, including at 8:50 this morning, which is quite bothersome on a Saturday. Each time I pick up, there’s nothing but silence.
10 years
Received a rather intrusive call at half past eight on a Saturday morning, purporting to be from Microsoft regarding some issue with my computer. I promptly ended the call and thankfully, there hasn't been a follow-up since.
Microsoft
10 years
They called me a couple of times but never actually said anything. After a bit of silence, they just said goodbye. I’m in Barnsley and it’s a Barnsley landline. No idea who it could be.
Barnsley
10 years
I’m so glad I looked this up before picking up! My elderly neighbour, he’s about 80, got a call like that the other day. When he started asking questions, the person on the other end just told him to be quiet and pay attention. Luckily, he knew about these sorts of scams and didn’t fall for it.
10 years
my mum, who’s 94, got a call like this on her home phone. when she picked up and said hello, the person on the other end paused for a bit before just hanging up and saying goodbye. bit strange really!
10 years
Got a call from someone pretending to be Microsoft, with that common Indian accent you often hear in scams. Just a heads up to everyone - Microsoft doesn't bother if your computer’s been hacked, all they do is sell you the software. Once that’s done, they couldn’t care less about what happens next. Don’t fall for anyone saying your PC is compromised. Seriously, why on earth would they be so generous to help you? Use a bit of common sense here. I usually just say I’m qualified with Microsoft (which I am), and they quickly disappear.
Microsoft
10 years
someone rang me pretending to be from microsoft, said my computer was hacked, complete scammers, watch out!
Microsoft

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