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: 1 Number Of Comments: 10 First Seen: 03 June 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Flitcham(Norfolk) and Orleton(Herefordshire).

01316180856 has 10 comments of which 5 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 bloke straight up said he hacks into computers. If you get a ring from him, just put the phone down straight away and never ever let anyone log into your computer or laptop 'cause of him. Don’t listen to anything he says either - the more you stay on the line, the easier it is for him to spy on your devices and swipe your info. Stay safe and don’t engage!
9 years
Today, around 9.30am on a Saturday, I got a call from a bloke with a really thick Indian accent. He said he was calling from Microsoft and claimed I had a licence registered under my name, even gave me a number to check. He asked me to switch on my computer and verify it. I asked how I could be sure he was really from Microsoft. He said his name was Michael James, gave me an ID mag04 and a phone number 0136180856, said to call him back if I wanted. He kept saying it seemed like my computer might’ve been hacked. Told me to turn it on, log in, and hit the reset button at the bottom. I said I’d get some advice before calling him back. He pressured me saying I should do it quick cos hackers are active, just like the BBC reported. He also mentioned an address: RG6 1W, Reading James Valley Park. Bit fishy if you ask me.
MicrosoftMichael JamesBBC NewsReadingJames Valley Park
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
Got a call from someone pretending to be Microsoft today - the same old scam. Honestly, shouldn’t our so-called government step up and do something to stop these annoying cold calls?
Microsoft
9 years
Got a call this morning around 8:30 on a Saturday, the bloke sounded foreign and claimed he was from Microsoft. He said I had a licence registered in my name and gave me a number to check on my computer. When I asked how I could trust he was really from Microsoft, he told me his name was Kevin Marshall with ID ME2557 and gave a tel no. 0136180856 for me to ring back if I wanted. He threatened to cancel my licence if I didn't respond. I told him I’d get some advice first before calling back. He urged me to act immediately because hackers were active, referencing BBC news. Also said he was based at Microsoft Thames Valley, postcode r26 1wg.
MicrosoftKevin MarshallKevinBBCThames Valley
9 years
Got a call from a guy named Jack, said he was from Microsoft and wanted to get into my computer. He spoke with a really heavy Indian accent and claimed he was from Reading. Definitely a scammer.
JackMicrosoftReading
9 years
I got a call from someone saying they're with Microsoft, but I’m certain it’s a scam.
Microsoft
9 years
I got a call from some bloke named "Thomas", spoke with a heavy Indian accent, claiming to be from Microsoft. Definitely that dodgy scam to watch out for. If you feel like messing about, you can play along, but honestly, it’s better just to hang up right away.
ThomasMicrosoft
9 years
Had this bloke ringing up being all pushy, wanted me to let him into my computer or whatever. Proper sketchy.
9 years
I got a call supposedly from the Microsoft support team in Reading, and they gave me this number to ring back. Turns out it was a scam. Be careful!
MicrosoftReading

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