01278659583
TimeLine☎️ 01278659583 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 127865 with a prefix of 01278. The area code 01278 originates from Bridgwater.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01278659583
- Scam call from posing as BTAug
2019Unknown caller, doesn't leave messagesAug
2019Fraudulent call impersonating BT BroadbandAug
2019Warning to beware of scamAug
2019Fraudulent recorded call from BTAug
2019Unknown caller, line dropped, blockedAug
2019Scam call from fake BTAug
2019Received call, blocked number, thanksAug
2019Fraudulent call from alleged BTAug
2019Unidentified prerecorded scam phone callAug
2019Automated fraud alert message receivedAug
2019Call blocked after 3 ringsAug
2019Call hacked, put in blockedAug
2019User blocked after reading commentsAug
2019Warning about hackers on BTAug
2019Warning of internet hack attemptsAug
2019Call disconnected when answeredAug
2019Resist urge to use phoneAug
2019Scam call from fake BTAug
2019Call cutting off is suspiciousAug
2019Call hang up without talkingAug
2019BT visitor, internet hacking alertAug
2019Caller hung up on meAug
2019Called, then hung up immediatelyAug
2019User received suspicious scam callAug
2019End phone call when answeredAug
2019Missed calls, ongoing internet issuesAug
2019Scam phone call about internetAug
2019Refined English voice warns of hackAug
2019Warning about potential IP compromiseAug
2019BT automated call internet compromiseAug
2019Number Of Searches: 169 Number Of Comments: 31 First Seen: 17 August 2019 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from New Houghton(Derbyshire), Puncknowle(Dorset) and South Wonston(Hampshire).
01278659583 has 31 comments of which 16 x neutral and 15 x negative
01278659583 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01278659583 👆 is reported as a persistent scam number impersonating BT, warning recipients that their internet or computer has been hacked and urging them to press a button to resolve the issue. Callers often use recorded messages with a well-spoken English voice, and many recipients have noted the call cuts off or the scammer hangs up when answered. There are no genuine follow-ups or emails, indicating the number is used solely for fraudulent purposes. Users strongly advise not to engage, answer or press any buttons, as this is a common trick to deceive and potentially compromise personal information. Blocking the number and ignoring calls from it is recommended to avoid falling victim to this fraudulent activity.
Reports on phone number 01278659583
7 yearsGot a call pretending to be from BT, saying my internet was hacked and to press 1. Total scam!BT7 yearsGot hit by yet another dodgy internet call, ended up chucking it straight in the blocked list.7 yearsThis number has rung me a few times but they’ve never bothered to leave a voicemail. Seems to me like they don’t actually know who I am, otherwise they’d probably give me some kind of reason to call back or send an email to explain.7 yearsI just got a call from this number. Checked it out here, and now I’ve gone ahead and blocked it. Cheers for the info!7 yearsThey rang me twice, once yesterday and again today at the same hour. I didn’t pick up either time, but I have answered before. When I finally got through, they told me my internet was out.7 yearsThey kept saying they were from BT and that hackers had gotten into my internet. Then they told me to press 1 to sort it out 😡 This is the third time they’ve called from different numbers.BT7 yearsGot a call from BT on 21st Aug around 10.05, but I'm sure it's one of those scam attempts tryin to catch me out this week.7 yearsAs soon as I picked up, they hung up on me.7 yearsI’ve seen loads of people saying their BT line got hacked, so just a heads up - don’t pick up if you’re suspicious!BT7 yearsGot a ring from this number earlier. I said hello but no reply, then the call just ended. I’ve gone ahead and blocked it now.7 yearsI just got a voicemail from this number where a polite English accent warned me that hackers had gotten into my computer and said to hit 1 to sort it out. It sounded like it was from BT Broadband or something like that.BT Broadband7 yearsSomebody called claiming they were with BT, telling me my internet got hacked or something like that.BT7 yearsHonestly no clue who that was, as soon as i picked up they just cut the call!7 yearsI just ended the call right after picking up.7 yearsAs soon as I picked up the call, I just dropped the phone back down.7 yearsThey called me claiming my internet was hacked and told me to press a button on my phone to fix it. Total con, honestly just hang up and don't deal with them.7 yearsI got a call from someone pretending to be from BT Broadband, saying my internet had been hacked and I needed to press 1. I just hung up straight away! It's awful how these scammers try to trick people who don’t know any better.BT Broadband7 yearsAfter seeing what folks wrote here, I decided to just block the number straight away.7 yearsGot a call from a number I didn't recognise, couldn’t really hear what they were saying cos it sounded like one of those dodgy pre-recorded scam calls. Proper rubbish if you ask me!7 yearsAs soon as I picked up, they just dropped the call.7 yearsThe call ended just as I was about to answer, then some automated voice started - it was supposed to be from BT saying my broadband had issues! I've gone ahead and blocked the number now.BT7 yearsI got a dodgy recorded call claiming to be from BT, asking me to press button 1. Definitely felt like a scam to me.BT7 yearsGot a call claiming to be from BT saying my account was being hacked and to press 1. Obviously a scam since I don’t even have BT as my provider. I told the bloke he was a fraud and just hung up straight away.BT7 yearsThe moment I pick up, the call just ends before any voice or message starts. Looks like one of those dodgy scam calls. Best to just ignore it altogether.7 yearsAfter just a few rings, the call suddenly stopped, so I guess they found someone else to bother. I've gone ahead and blocked the number now.7 yearsI received a voicemail from a rather posh-sounding individual purporting to represent BT, alleging that my computer has been hacked. They urged me to press 1 to sort the so-called problem. Quite the peculiar experience!BT7 yearsToday I got this recorded message again saying I was involved in some big fraud and if I wanted to talk about it I should press 1. Honestly, I have no clue what they’re going on about!7 yearsJust hung up on them, no way I was gonna deal with that call any longer!7 yearsGot a call from 01278659583 claiming my mum's internet got hacked. She's 80 and doesn’t even use the internet, so it’s obviously a scam.7 yearsApparently, they said they were from TalkTalk and told me my internet service provider or IP got hacked or something.TalkTalk7 yearsHad a phone call from some robot voice saying it was BT and my internet had been hacked or something. Seemed a bit dodgy to me.BTSubmit Your Own Report (01278 659583)
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