01415637520

They start off by pretending to be a distant family member or something, then say there’s an issue with your computer. They always drop the name Microsoft, trying to make it sound legit. But Microsoft have clearly said they don’t call people out of the blue, so this is a total scam. Seriously, don’t go along with anything they tell you to do.

Received a call while I was at the office, and as soon as I picked up, they just cut off the line without saying a word. Very odd behaviour!

I just got a call from this number, they said they were doing some sort of computer maintenance and wanted to speak to my hubby who passed away back in April. I was quite blunt with them since my husband never even touched a computer. Ended up just hanging up on them.

This week, I've had three calls from them. Today, they put on quite the show, spouting their usual nonsense about me being compromised. I decided to have a bit of fun and pretended to type away, although my computer was actually powered down. I then feigned panic, asking if my frozen screen could be the hackers they were so concerned about! This threw them for a loop, and they insisted I connect to their so-called server. I kept up the charade for a good ten minutes before bursting out with laughter, questioning why they felt the need to peddle such drivel when, in fact, I didn’t even own a computer (I can spin a yarn too). They ended up hanging up in a huff. Previously, I’ve even set my phone down near the radio and blasted some tunes-curious why they’re still intent on reaching out to me!

It’s high time this number got blacklisted; it’s still pestering people even after being flagged ages ago. Typically, if you’re getting a call from them, you can expect some kind of scam related to your computer issues.

Answered the call and they just ended it straight away. Watch out!

I get loads of calls all the time from people saying they're from some tech support or my internet company, saying my computer is infected or my router is acting up. It's definitely a scam!!! And that's just one of the many numbers they use. Sometimes I just mess with them if I’m bored, but honestly, it’s getting really annoying now.

They had an Asian accent, but I couldn't make out what they were trying to say. Ended up just hanging up.

A bloke claiming to be 'Kevin Jones' with a thick Indian accent called, saying he was from Urgent Tech Assist about my computer being hacked. I asked him which one out of the four computers I have, and he just said the "main one" (yeah, right, real original). I noted down his info and told him I’d check with Microsoft to see if he was legit. Proper cheeky! I try to keep them on the phone for ages - better they’re chatting to me than tricking some poor sod who’s clueless.

I received a call earlier today from a woman who had a distinctly Asian accent, claiming to be from Microsoft. She was looking for someone named Mr Matthews, which is certainly not me. She proceeded to ramble on about an issue with my computer, but I quickly cut her off, informing her that I work in IT and she was attempting to pull a fast one. She stubbornly insisted that she was genuine and from Microsoft. I asked her for her identification number, and before I knew it, she hung up on me without hesitation. Just a reminder, Microsoft typically doesn't reach out like this because they don’t really concern themselves with individual issues, given their dominance in the market. Stay vigilant, folks - this one’s definitely a scam!

Received a call earlier tonight claiming my computer was compromised. I played along, only responding with a simple yes or no. As he rambled on, I started tapping away at the number pad. When he queried what I was up to, I mentioned I was just pressing buttons until he decided to end the call.

"Just received a call regarding my computer."
Oh dear, how utterly tedious! I've encountered this nonsense far too often to be bothered now. They don’t get past my defences, that’s for sure! It's a mystery why some folks still fall for it; if it weren’t effective, surely they’d have been put out of business by now?

Lately, I've been inundated with calls from this number, with both men and women speaking in strong Asian accents, yet using what you'd assume are common British names. They all purport to be from Microsoft’s Technical Support. Honestly, I don’t mince my words-I let them know exactly what I think of their dubious activities before hanging up. Who knows, perhaps they might finally take a hint and cease their incessant ringing!

What absolute nonsense - some bloke of Asian descent just called, claiming my computer was at risk! Naturally, I hung up straight away. It baffles me why the network providers can’t just block such numbers altogether. I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service, yet it feels like I’m constantly being harassed by these calls. As someone who’s elderly and has disabilities, these intrusive calls really feel like a violation of my personal space, especially since just picking up the phone is quite a challenge for me.

My answerphone kicked in and then they just hung up without leaving any message. Definitely use an answerphone to screen your calls.

I received a call from this number, but as soon as I picked up, they hung up. Foolishly, I decided to ring them back, hoping it might be my son with his new phone, but it turns out the number doesn’t exist. What a nuisance!

Like I said earlier, this is totally a scam. I asked who was calling but they just couldn’t give me a straight answer.

This number keeps calling but no one speaks when I answer, feels like one of those fake silent calls. It might be a scam and seems connected to some other Scottish area codes that have rung me lately. I've already flagged it to Ofcom.

Got called two times within a day. When I answered, there was only silence - I guess they must be making loads of calls and someone else picked up ahead of me. How does this keep happening when I'm registered with the TPS and my number's ex-directory? Feels like the rules from the government and regulators don't do much at all.

In the past couple of days, I've had three calls from this number, claiming to represent Microsoft. They went on about my computer being compromised and all sorts of dodgy sites being downloaded without my consent. They even offered to fix the so-called issues, but I simply hung up. It’s becoming quite tiresome, and these persistent calls need to be dealt with to spare others from this harassment.

They persistently ring, but as soon as I pick up, they hang up immediately. It’s quite irritating, to say the least!

They've been persistent in calling me-this is now the third time today alone. I reached out to my mobile provider yesterday, and they informed me that this number is currently under police investigation. Fingers crossed they get nabbed and face the consequences. Absolutely despicable behaviour, honestly!

Sounded like one of those overseas call centres. They kept asking about my computer. I told them I didn’t own one, then they asked if I had a laptop. I said no again and told them to stop ringing me since my number’s on the Telephone Preference Service list and they’re actually breaking the law by harassing me like this. They ended the call right away.

When I picked up the call, they merely verified my name and then hung up. I've since added the number to my blocked list.

Just ignore the calls and switch the phone off for a bit - an hour or more would do the trick. This way, you can have a break from all the nuisance callers. Honestly, they're just a bunch of bloodsuckers!

Got a really annoying call, best to ignore it or just shout at them to get lost real quick and sharp.

Got the exact same scam call like loads of others. Just ended the call straight away.

Received a call claiming there was an issue with my computer. When I requested my Microsoft security code, he seemed puzzled and couldn’t provide it. At that point, I decided to hang up. His thick Asian accent made it quite challenging to follow the conversation.

I've received calls on my home phone from folks claiming to be from Microsoft, insisting there’s an issue with my computer being compromised. It's all rather alarming, but truth be told, I've encountered this kind of ruse in the past and unfortunately got duped once. They are nothing but deceitful scoundrels! I noticed that the number they called from, 01415637520, matches up with a number listed for reporting scams, which immediately rang alarm bells. I hung up promptly, did a quick search online, and, lo and behold, confirmed it was indeed a dodgy scheme.

This morning, I had a call from this number, but as soon as I picked up, they hung up. Maybe they clocked that my number is on the Telephone Preference Service list.

Not sure who it was, came up as an international call, and I don't know anyone overseas so I just ignored it. They didn't leave any voicemail either.

I received a rather suspicious call purporting to be from Microsoft, claiming that my software licence had come under attack from hackers and would be suspended unless immediate action was taken. The caller managed to coax me into running various commands, such as "eventvwr" and "sysinfo," to supposedly demonstrate a problem. Before long, they directed me to the TeamViewer site, convincing me to grant them remote access to my computer. It wasn’t long before I was handed off to their supervisor, who insisted on “resolving” nonexistent issues for a fee. When I insisted that everything was fine, he maliciously locked me out of my PC by placing a startup password (using syskey), all while arguing with me, before abruptly terminating the call. Fortunately, I had set up a virtual machine just the previous weekend specifically for these sorts of calls, meaning I lost absolutely nothing and successfully wasted a good half-hour of their time! However, had I been using my actual machine, the outcome could have been disastrous, possibly resulting in the loss of valuable data, or at the very least, a tedious and expensive recovery process. Just a heads up - MICROSOFT DOES NOT COLLECT CALLS RANDOMLY TO FIX ISSUES. If you find yourself in a similar situation, simply tell the caller that you own an Apple Mac (or don’t have a computer whatsoever), and that might just get you removed from their obnoxious and illicit calling list. They seem to frequently change their numbers, so keep your wits about you! 😉

They ring pretty much daily but since I got BT guardian on my phones they haven’t been able to reach me anymore.

Got a call earlier today from someone who said his name was Harry. Claimed my computer was flagged as faulty on their system. He asked me to be sitting by my computer, but I told him it’s actually up in the attic! When he asked when to call again I said probably next year. He wasn’t having it and said he’d call back in an hour. I’ve blocked the number now with BT Protect. Number was 1572.

He claimed someone was trying to hack my computer (I don’t even own one!), so I asked what company he was with and where they were based. Then he said he was going to come ###, I just couldn’t help but laugh at him.

Absolutely a con, and I nearly fell for it myself! I foolishly allowed them to take control of my computer, and soon enough, they were demanding payment. I promptly switched off my computer and hung up the phone, but now I've bought a new machine and can't retrieve any files from the old one since it’s been locked. Whatever you do, don’t let anyone remote into your device; it could end up being incredibly costly! I've already filed a report with Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040 (that’s the cyber crime unit).

I exclusively rely on my answering machine, which is why I often receive silent calls. There's this particular number that keeps getting in touch, and it's based in Glasgow.

Got a call earlier. The bloke said there was a problem with my computer, so I thought I’d mess about with him a bit. Asked what colour his pants were! He said he’d let me know if he called back at 3 in the morning.

When I confronted him, he ominously promised to ring me at 3 in the morning.

This number keeps ringing me almost daily, and I'm getting really annoyed having to say stop calling over and over again.

no answer, just quiet on the other end

Just like others have noted before, this seems to be a classic scam. The caller, posing as a computer repair service, claimed there was a virus on my machine and tried to manipulate me into giving them access. Oddly enough, while my caller ID displayed an international number, dialling 1471 revealed it was a number from Glasgow. Makes you wonder about their tactics!

The bloke said his name was Harry, but his accent didn’t convince me! He claimed he could sort out issues with my computer. I told him I work in an office with about twenty computers and asked which one needed fixing! He said he’d just charge a small fee to fix them all through mine! Naturally, he wanted my card details! I told him I’d grab my card and left him waiting for 10 minutes. After that, I thanked him and said I didn’t really have a computer, then blew a whistle down the phone!

I received a call from a bloke claiming someone was attempting to hack into my Mac. When I mentioned I didn’t own one, he switched gears and asked if I had a Windows machine instead. I replied that I only had an iPad, and just like that, he hung up. A few years back, we fell victim to a similar ruse where scammers, posing as Microsoft representatives, managed to access our system. They ended up locking us out and demanded a payment to regain access. It's a right con, and I can't stress enough - steer clear of such callers!

I received a call today from a dodgy number claiming to be from a computer support service based in Glasgow. When I called him out for being a scammer, he audaciously told me to be quiet! I promptly gave him a piece of my mind and told him exactly what I thought of his antics!

This number called my elderly mum, saying her computer would crash in an hour and a half unless she let them in to sort it out. Thankfully, she said she had to check with me before doing anything. She rang me, really scared. I looked up the number and saw the reviews here, so I told her to ignore any calls from them. They've been regularly ringing back, switching between this number and a withheld one.

No one answered when I called back.

What a con! An alleged tech whizz rang me up claiming he could get rid of a virus that I've never even had! Absolute nonsense!

there was nobody there when i answered. you should report it to ofcom like I’m about to, their site makes it quick and easy to submit a complaint.

Got a call earlier saying my computer was infected with a virus. When I said I was onto their scam, the guy got really mad and started saying he knew all about me and my partner, plus he could control my computer however he liked. I told the police because it made me feel uneasy but they didn’t seem that bothered at all. Strange!

They call loads of times daily but go quiet if you pick up. Now I just let it keep ringing.

Got BT Call Guardian and blocked loads of calls - honestly best purchase ever, does exactly what it says!