Residents Report Relentless Harassment from Phone Number 01483671734

Local residents have expressed growing frustration over persistent calls from the number 01483671734, claiming it's linked to a series of aggressive phone scams.

The complaints primarily center around callers posing as representatives from Microsoft, insisting that recipients' computers are infected with viruses. Many individuals reported receiving multiple calls in a single day, with one resident noting, “I've had three calls already today. They claim my computer is hacked. I’m getting really fed up with it!”

Repeated Occurrences and Annoying Patterns

Users of the number have described a troubling pattern of harassment. One resident detailed that the number rings daily in the morning and again in the afternoon, stating, “It's getting so annoying - they called me twice just this morning.” Another echoed similar frustrations, indicating, “They don’t give up. Even when I told them the person they’re trying to reach is deceased, they just kept asking who now lives here.”

Reports suggest that some individuals feel so bothered by these repeated calls that they have resorted to playing along just to waste the scammers' time. “I played them along until I got bored,” one resident shared. “If I waste their time, they have less of it to scam someone else.”

Unwanted Behaviour

What's particularly alarming is the behaviour of some callers. A wife of one of the victims described an encounter in which the caller became aggressive after being told she had no computer. “He called her a liar several times. What sort of person does that?” The caller's conduct left many questioning not only their motives but also their character.

Other recipients of the calls have reported eerie silence on the line. “It rang, but then they just hung up,” one individual recounted, describing it as “silent and creepy.” Another stated, “I’ve blocked them, but they still keep calling. It’s like they have a never-ending list!”

Recognising the Scam

People are becoming increasingly aware that these calls are fraudulent. “Microsoft does not make unsolicited calls to customers,” one tech-savvy individual noted. “If someone calls you claiming to be from Microsoft, they are essentially scamming you,” he added.

The warnings continue across the board, with many urging others not to provide any personal or financial details during these unsolicited calls. “I hate people being ripped off. Hang up immediately and report it if you can,” advised another resident.

In the wake of these incidents, some individuals have turned to the Telephone Preference Service and have shared their frustration at how little it appears to help. “I’m on the TPS, but that doesn’t seem to stop them,” said one resident who has been bombarded with calls.

The Broader Impact on the Community

The issues have raised questions about how scam prevention can be enhanced and what measures can be taken to protect consumers. “It’s not just annoying; it’s concerning,” commented one community member who suspected the callers could be harmful, stating, “Who are these people, and how are they allowed to harass residents at home?”

With calls about virus infections being the common theme in numerous complaints, residents are growing more vigilant. Some have even resolved to “hang up straight away” without any interaction, fearing that engaging further may lead to giving away sensitive information.

Conclusion

As calls from this number continue to disrupt daily life in the community, residents are left wondering what more can be done to put an end to the harassment. For now, education around the nature of these scams appears to be key, alongside community awareness of reporting and blocking such scam calls.

Local residents urge caution and encourage each other to remain alert against such deceptive practices. With technology advancing, so too do the methods of these scammers. As the community rallies together, they remain hopeful for broader measures to combat such fraudulent activities in the future.