01256630128
TimeLine☎️ 01256630128 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 125663 with a prefix of 01256. The area code 01256 originates from Basingstoke.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01256630128
- Woman claiming to be MicrosoftMay
2022Telemarketing or spam call speculationMay
2022Scammer called elderly relative; ignoredMay
2022Potentially fraudulent Microsoft representative denouncing liabilityMay
2022User received suspicious early callMay
2022Distrust phone callers, wary technologyMay
2022Incoherent string of numbers providedMay
2022Possible scam from alleged MicrosoftMay
2022Missed call at 0845. Called offMay
2022Unwanted call at 8.30am despitesolicitedMay
2022Alert for potential Microsoft scamsMay
2022Received a call, no responseMay
2022Absence from call log notedMay
2022Unexpected call from unknown maleMay
2022User has Microsoft and iPadMay
2022Invalid response, please try againMay
2022Fraudulent call from fake MicrosoftMay
2022Suspicious call from fake MicrosoftMay
2022Microsoft scam call; provided informationMay
2022Harassing call, ignored and blockedMay
2022Breathing, no words.May
2022Received scam call about hackingMay
2022Unknown number, call was briefMay
2022Questioned validity of Microsoft claimMay
2022Possible scammer impersonated Microsoft workerMay
2022Indian-sounding "Chris Brown," potential scamMay
2022Warning of possible Microsoft phone scamMay
2022Scam caller threatened to block computerMay
2022Microsoft reported scam in messageMay
2022User accuses Microsoft of scamMay
2022Tech support scam; avoid installationMay
2022Scam call from fake technicianMay
2022Pretends to be Microsoft, aggressiveMay
2022Foreign accent, Microsoft scam warningMay
2022Suspicious call from fake MicrosoftMay
2022Microsoft scam phone call warningMay
2022Number blocked by call guardianMay
2022Warning about tech support scamMay
2022Number Of Searches: 66 Number Of Comments: 32 First Seen: 11 May 2022 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Floodgates(Herefordshire), Leckhampton(Gloucestershire) and Sheeplane(Bedfordshire).
01256630128 has 32 comments of which 18 x neutral and 14 x negative
01256630128 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01256630128 👆 is reported as a persistent Microsoft tech support scam originating from a UK number. Callers, often with Indian or foreign accents, falsely claim computer issues and pressure recipients to download software or provide personal info. They can be aggressive, hang up when challenged, or make veiled threats about computer access. Targets include elderly individuals and non-computer users, showing no regard for who they contact. Many report immediate hang-ups, heavy breathing with silence, or a refusal to confirm details. The scam is linked to attempts to hijack PCs and demand high ransoms. The number is frequently blocked and associated with nuisance calls, displaying typical patterns of technological scams preying on fear and confusion.
Reports on phone number 01256630128
4 yearsAs soon as I picked up, they hung up straight away. Makes me curious if these sorts actually earn money just by dialing random numbers without saying a word?4 yearsSome lady called and claimed she was with Microsoft.Microsoft4 yearsThey called my elderly uncle, who’s 92 and has never had any interest in technology. He wasn’t pleased and firmly told them to leave him alone-though I’d say his exact words were a bit more colourful, ha! Definitely a scammer at work.4 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft. Sounded dodgy, and they tried to get me to give them access to my computer. Definitely a scam, don’t fall for it!Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from this number this morning around 8am. Some woman saying she’s Jenny from Microsoft and there was an issue with my internet. Didn’t buy it one bit, so I just hung up!JennyMicrosoft4 yearsGot a call from this number early this morning around 8:30, but they just hung up straight away. Pretty annoying, looks like one of those nuisance calls.4 yearsGot a call around 8:45 but they hung up straight away. M4 yearsReceived a call at 8:45 this morning, but they hung up as soon as I picked up.4 yearsGot a call from a guy who said he was with Microsoft, but sounded like a total scammer.Microsoft4 yearsWe weren’t home when they rang. It shows up on the call history.4 yearsThis arvo I picked up and some bloke with an English accent asked if he’d got hold of Mr [my surname]. I shot back saying since he called me, he should already know. Then he just said, “You’re a smart one, huh?” and put the phone down.4 yearsThis bloke said he was from Microsoft and that my PC was hacked or something. When I questioned him, he got really shouty and aggressive. I had to tell him to calm down and call me back in 30 minutes.Microsoft4 yearsThe call was just heavy breathing, no one said a single word.4 yearsI got three calls from 01256630128 and they kept asking if I was a Windows computer because apparently I’d been hacked. The person on the line wanted my info but wouldn't share any details about what they supposedly knew. She also asked if I was near my computer. Honestly, I’d say this was pretty harassing and felt quite dodgy.4 yearsthis person told me they were from microsoft, but i just said no way and didn’t buy it for a second.Microsoft4 yearsSome bloke claiming to be from Microsoft called me and went full on aggressive, threatening to block my PC if I didn’t comply. Told him straight away it was a total scam. Proper dodgy lad.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from 01256630128 claiming to be from Microsoft about my computer - obviously a scam. Just hung up straight away!Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from some bloke pretending to be from Microsoft. He knew my name and address, but got my title wrong. He assumed i had a computer, so I told him to verify stuff through my Microsoft account details - naturally, he couldn’t. I called him out as a scammer, and he just said alright and hung up on me.Microsoft4 yearsBeware of fraudsters pretending to be from Microsoft. They'll take control of your computer and ask for a huge fee, sometimes as much as £7000, to unlock it. Total nightmare!Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Indian accent claiming to be from Microsoft, said there was an issue with my PC. When I asked for more info and tried to check her identity, she just ended the call. Bit suspicious if you ask me.Microsoft4 yearsIt was someone from Microsoft calling me, but I only use an iPad!Microsoft4 yearsgot a call from a lady speaking with a weird accent saying she was from microsoft, total scam right there. as soon as i questioned her, she just hung up on me. watch out and dont fall for stuff like this.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Chris Brown at Microsoft, but he had a really Indian accent. Definitely a scam, watch out!Chris BrownMicrosoft4 yearsThis is an age-old con that's been around the block a few times. You'll often receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from a tech support service, and their main aim is to persuade you into downloading some dubious software onto your computer. Once they get you to do that, they might hold your machine hostage, demanding payment to regain access-or worse, they could wipe all your data clean! In short, it's a right dodgy scam!4 yearsSome bloke pretending to be from Microsoft rang me up saying there was something wrong with my computer, which is completely fine by the way. The number seemed pretty fresh since I couldn’t find many complaints about it online. No doubt, total scam.Microsoft4 yearsOn 19th May 2022, I got a call but no one said a word, just silence. Felt like they were trying to annoy me. I've since blocked the number.4 yearsSo some woman with an Asian accent rang up claiming she was from Microsoft. She said a scammer had gotten hold of stuff on my computer. She warned me if I didn’t deal with it today, I’d have to go to Reading tomorrow. I just told her straight up I know a scam when I hear one.MicrosoftReading4 yearsSomebody called claiming to be from Microsoft and was really pushy and rude to my mum who’s older. It was quite upsetting to hear them being so aggressive.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, asking to get into my computer. When I told them no, they quickly got aggressive and threatened to lock me out of my own PC if I didn’t cooperate.Microsoft4 yearsNumber 01256630128 called but just cut off the call without saying a word.4 yearsCall Guardian just blocked 01256630128 for me.4 yearsJust had a call from a chap claiming to be “James” from Microsoft moments ago. He insisted that their systems had picked up some sort of virus on my machine. In a rather pushy manner, he urged me to download a particular programme to supposedly sort out the issue. Honestly, it feels like a right con job to me...JamesMicrosoftSubmit Your Own Report (01256 630128)
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