01316180856

☎️ 01316180856 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED. It is part of the phone block 131618 with a prefix of 0131. The area code 0131 originates from Edinburgh.

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+441316180856+44 131 618 08560131 618 0856+44-131-618-0856

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0131 618 0856 Tagged as:

microsoft reading michael james bbc news james valley park kevin marshall kevin bbc thames valley jack

TimeLine of events for phone number 01316180856

  • Hang up, avoid computer access
    Aug
    2017
  • Suspicious Microsoft scam phone call
    Aug
    2017
  • Microsoft scam call; government action needed
    Jul
    2017
  • Microsoft scam call; government inaction
    Jul
    2017
  • Suspicious Microsoft call; request verification
    Jul
    2017
  • Scam claim involving Microsoft representative
    Jul
    2017
  • Scam call claiming Microsoft support
    Jul
    2017
  • Beware of Microsoft scam caller
    Jun
    2017
  • Aggressive man: computer access threat
    Jun
    2017
  • Scam call posing as Microsoft
    Jun
    2017
Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 9 First Seen: 03 June 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Old Heathfield(East Sussex), Swanton Novers(Norfolk) and Tetsworth(Oxfordshire).

01316180856 has 9 comments of which 4 x neutral and 5 x negative

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01316180856 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01316180856 👆 is reported as associated with a persistent scam involving callers claiming to be from Microsoft, often using strong foreign accents, particularly Indian. They typically claim there is a problem with a computer licence and urge recipients to switch on their devices and follow instructions, aiming to gain remote access. These callers become aggressive and insist on urgent action to prevent alleged hacking, sometimes providing false identification details and a local Reading address to appear legitimate. Users are strongly advised not to engage, share any information, or allow remote access, and to hang up immediately. The calls are widely recognised as fraudulent attempts to exploit victims and should be treated with caution and reported to relevant authorities.

Reports on phone number 01316180856

9 years
This individual has confessed to engaging in hacking activities, so if you receive a call from him, it's crucial to hang up straight away. Do not entertain any requests from him or any other callers asking to access your computer or laptop. It's imperative that you ignore any guidance he might provide; he has the ability to monitor your movements and the longer you remain on the line, the more personal information he can siphon off your devices. Stay safe and protect your privacy!
9 years
Received a call from them today - the classic Microsoft scam, of course. Isn’t it high time our government - and I use the term rather loosely - took some proper action against these pesky cold callers?
Microsoft
9 years
I received a call earlier today - just another one of those typical Microsoft scams. Isn't it high time our government (and I use that term rather loosely!) took action against these pesky cold callers?
Microsoft
9 years
I received a rather dubious phone call this morning, Saturday at half past eight, from someone with a distinctly foreign accent claiming to be from Microsoft. The caller, who identified himself as Kevin Marshall, insisted that there was a licence registered in my name and asked me to power up my computer to verify his claims. He quoted a number which he said belonged to me, but I couldn't help but wonder how I could trust that he was indeed from Microsoft. Kevin provided an ID number, ME2557, and requested I call him back at 0136180856 if I was inclined to discuss it further. He warned that failing to do so might lead to my licence being revoked, which sounded quite alarming. However, I think I shall seek some counsel before making any decisions. He urged me to act swiftly, mentioning something about hackers being active, as reported by the BBC. To cap it off, he even shared an address, Microsoft Thames Valley, R26 1WG. Quite the interesting encounter, I must say!
MicrosoftKevin MarshallKevinBBCThames Valley
9 years
I had a chap named Jack ring me up, claiming he needed to access my computer for Microsoft. He had a very pronounced Indian accent and mentioned he was based in Reading. Definitely sounds like a dodgy scammer to me!
JackMicrosoftReading
9 years
I'm quite convinced this is dodgy - some bloke purporting to represent Microsoft.
Microsoft
9 years
I encountered a chap named "Thomas" who speaks with a distinctly strong Indian accent, and it appears he’s part of a dubious "Microsoft" scheme. If you're up for some time-wasting banter, feel free to play along. However, if you’d rather not deal with the hassle, it’s best to just hang up.
ThomasMicrosoft
9 years
There was an intimidating bloke who kept urging me to log into my computer.
9 years
I received a call claiming to be from the Microsoft support department located in Reading, and they've left a number for me to ring back. I've got a strong suspicion it's a scam.
MicrosoftReading

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