01279831974
TimeLine☎️ 01279831974 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Virgin Media Limited. It is part of the phone block 127983 with a prefix of 01279. The area code 01279 originates from Bishops Stortford.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01279831974
- Unwanted call, asked who hung upMay
2015Acknowledge scam, end suspicious interactionMay
2015Scam call; hang up immediatelyMay
2015Avoid sharing computer detailsMay
2015Same sales pitch experienced againMay
2015Scam call, wasted time, annoyedMay
2015Tech support scam call reportedMay
2015Rang, silence, then hung upMay
2015Scammers posing as tech supportMay
2015Warning about possible phone scamMay
2015Harassing tech support calls dailyMay
2015Caller hung up after questioningMay
2015Beware of scam calls. Don't answer!May
2015Unknown caller, no message leftMay
2015Scammer call, aggressive tactics employedMay
2015Scam; dismissive response when questionedMay
2015Scammer clueless about operating systemsMay
2015Caller hung up on technicianMay
2015PC virus scam check reportedMay
2015Suspicious call requesting computer accessMay
2015Annoying unwanted phone callsMay
2015Scam call requesting computer accessMay
2015Beware computer scam phone calls!May
2015Number Of Searches: 109 Number Of Comments: 22 First Seen: 07 May 2015 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Crawley(West Sussex) and Sandford(Somerset).
01279831974 has 22 comments of which 15 x neutral and 6 x negative and 1 x positive
01279831974 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01279831974 👆 is reported as a scam call frequently linked to fake tech support. Callers usually claim there's a problem with your computer, attempt to gain remote access, or seek personal and device information. The number often appears with an Indian or Filipino accent from noisy call centres, using scripted language and evasive tactics when questioned about their identity or location. Many have experienced hang-ups or aggressive behaviour when challenged. Recipients are advised not to engage, avoid divulging information, and to hang up immediately. The calls may incur charges by keeping you on the line. Vigilance is recommended, as they aim to exploit vulnerabilities and extract money or data under false pretences. Authorities and network providers should consider blocking such numbers.
Reports on phone number 01279831974
11 yearsI told them it didn't sound like a cold call, then asked for their name, but they just ended the call. The way they spoke really put me off.11 yearsThese people just rang me too, using the exact same spiel.11 yearsThey rang me again saying they were from tech support and told me to switch on my computer. I just told them to get lost. Honestly, someone really ought to track these scammers down, I can't imagine how many folks fall for it.11 yearsGot a call earlier where the person on the line asked me which key sits beside Ctrl - seemed like they were trying to figure whether I use a Mac or a PC. Then they wanted me to open Safari, but I told them I don’t have Chrome, Firefox, or Safari installed. Next, they asked what OS I was running. When I said Lion, they just laughed, said I probably don’t even own a computer, and then hung up on me. Pretty funny since Lion is actually Mac OS X 10.7. Definitely no clever scammer there, more like clueless.Lion11 yearsSure seemed like a scammer wanting to hack into my computer. The number they called from now shows as no longer in service, so maybe openreach ought to stop these numbers from making calls? They suddenly hung up when I asked them for their contact info - pretty suspicious!Openreach11 yearsGot a call from these lot earlier today. The accent sounded Indian, and the bloke on the other end started spouting rubbish about viruses and annoying pop-ups, like some outdated internet safety warning from the 90s. He then wanted to know what kind of computer I was using and asked if the account holder would give permission for remote access. When I challenged him, he insisted he wasn’t working for any internet provider, but instead from a “Tech Support” firm. He kept saying this company was based in London and kept dodging questions with all sorts of legal mumbo jumbo. I told him to delete my number from whatever list they’d got, but he said it was public info or something. When I threatened to report them to the cops, he quickly ended the call after pretending he was innocent for a few seconds. My advice: steer well clear of these scammers.Tech SupportLondon11 yearsThese damn scam callers ring me all the time, luckily I’ve learned to spot them quick. If the number begins with 0127, 0161, or 011, it’s usually a bogus call. People should seriously watch out and be careful about who they pick up for! These are just nasty, pathetic individuals who honestly deserve to get busted. My tip? Don’t even bother answering or just tell them to shove off!11 yearsGot a call roughly an hour ago. I didn’t pick up, and they never left a voicemail or anything.11 yearsGot a call from some muppet saying he was from tech support. He told me to get on my PC so he could help me avoid viruses or something. I asked where he was calling from and after a pause he said somewhere in Greater London. Then I wanted the company's full address and postcode but he just dodged that and kept going back to his spiel. When I kept pushing for the address, he just cut me off and ended the call.Tech SupportGreater London11 yearsGot a call about 5 minutes ago, there was silence for like 10 seconds and then they just ended it.11 yearsI keep getting calls all the time from some bloke who says he’s from tech support. He’s always pestering me, asking what kind of computer I use and who my internet provider is... it’s really annoying.11 yearsGot a call a bit ago, but as soon as I mentioned I work in IT, they just dropped the line on me. Very odd!11 yearsI got a call claiming there was a virus on my PC and they needed to check it. Sounded like a classic scam to me.11 yearsGot a call from some sketchy person asking for my computer info, definitely felt like a scam.11 yearsGot a call from some company saying my computer had an issue and tried to get me to turn it on. I just ended the call straight away. Watch out for this!11 yearsI got a call from a guy who said his name was Jeff, sounded like he was from India or somewhere similar. He told me there was an issue with my computer, and I just played along for a bit. Eventually, he tried to snoop around my stuff, but I told him straight up I knew what he was trying to do from the start. Then I said I’m from Great Britain, where my money’s safe. After that, he kept ringing back, laughing quietly and whispering that he wanted me, not my cash. I told him I wasn’t picking up anymore because I reckon those calls cost you money. They go on forever without letting you speak, just trying to keep you on the line as long as possible. So honestly, if a call sounds iffy or the person on the other end just seems dodgy, don’t bother, just hang up straight away.JeffGreat Britain11 yearsGot a call from 01279831974 - I was pretty sure it was a dodgy scam, but I just let the bloke go on for a while. Thought I might waste a bit of his time, since while he was chatting to me, he couldn’t be trying to con anyone else, plus it wasn’t costing me a penny. After a bit, I lost interest and told him I was running Faronics Deep Freeze on a virtual setup, with Kaspersky 2015 guarding me, and told him to get a proper job instead of threatening and ripping off vulnerable folks. Then I just hung up on him. Sounded like one of those call centres in India, with the noise and the accents, and probably a bogus number, but I wasn’t in the mood to check. Haha! :)11 yearsI got a call from him earlier, so I asked how he even got my number. He answered with a heavy Indian accent like "what? what?" and then he just hung up on me after a few seconds.11 yearsThose phone nuisance folks are absolute pain in the neck!11 yearsGot a call from this number and the person on the line sounded like they were calling from the Philippines. Watch out, it's one of those automated scams where they try to convince you your PC is infected with viruses! They ask you to let them walk you through some steps, but really they end up getting control of your computer. Don’t fall for it!Philippines11 yearsTotally a scam. When I asked who they were and what they wanted, they snapped at me to stop wasting THEIR time lol.11 yearsGot a call from this number around 12.55 BST, and they were telling me to check my computer!Submit Your Own Report (01279 831974)
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