01542393946
TimeLine☎️ 01542393946 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01542. The area code 01542 originates from Keith.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01542393946
- Windows computer scam. BewareJan
2019Scam call from male with accentJan
2019Daily calls about Microsoft issuesDec
2018Scam involving fake computer virusDec
2018Scammers targeting vulnerable elderly patientsDec
2018Background noise disturbing call, hung upDec
2018Scam call with fake tech supportDec
2018Scam call from fake technology-supportDec
2018Confusing international call center experienceNov
2018Identity theft scam related frustrationNov
2018Scam number claiming internet issuesNov
2018Scam alert; recognized and terminatedNov
2018Concern raised about potential scamNov
2018Unknown number, hangs up after voicemailOct
2018Call, hung up on machineOct
2018Call with background noise, scamOct
2018Ignoring bogus computer virus phone scamSep
2018Fake Microsoft cold call frequencySep
2018Unexpected call from polite "William"Sep
2018Dealing with a persistent scammerSep
2018Unresolved computer issues with MicrosoftSep
2018Scam calls claiming Microsoft affiliationSep
2018Unsolicited call from possible scammersSep
2018Call appears to be scamAug
2018Rude retort to unsolicited callAug
2018Inappropriate call from Asian manAug
2018Rude call about fake problemAug
2018Number Of Searches: 246 Number Of Comments: 27 First Seen: 17 August 2018 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Chislet(Kent), Fenton(Cambridgeshire) and Mill Hill(Greater London).
01542393946 has 27 comments of which 17 x negative and 10 x neutral
01542393946 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01542393946 👆 is reported as a persistent scammer using strong Asian accents, claiming there are problems or viruses on your Windows computer. They often call repeatedly, sometimes targeting elderly or non-computer users. Many callers hang up when challenged or when an answering machine picks up. The calls originate from noisy call centres and attempt to pressure or confuse, but some have been met with polite refusals or wit. People frequently block the number after multiple nuisance calls. The callers use various fake names and frequently end calls abruptly when caught out. Overall, this number is strongly associated with tech support scams related to Microsoft Windows.
Reports on phone number 01542393946
8 yearsTotal scam alert! Someone called pretending to be from Windows, trying to chat about my Windows PC. Don’t fall for it!8 yearsSome bloke with a thick Asian accent called, said my Windows had issues. I just ended the call straight away.8 yearsCalls me each day regarding Microsoft.Microsoft8 yearsHad a call from some Asian lady saying my computer was infected with a virus or something like that. Honestly, you'd figure by now they'd quit with these scams, but nope, still going at it.8 yearsIt appears that some scoundrels are impersonating Microsoft and bothering an elderly woman who doesn't even own a computer! She mentioned these intruders keep ringing her incessantly. Can someone please take the necessary steps to block this number? It's high time we put a stop to such nefarious activities!Microsoft8 yearsSame annoying Asian voice again, with loads of banging noises in the background. Then they just abruptly dropped the call.8 yearsA guy with an Asian accent rang me claiming there was an issue with my Windows explorer. I suspected it was a scam straight away, so I pretended I was clueless and kept asking silly questions about what I should be doing. After a while, he just said, "Go and take your medicine," and then he abruptly ended the call.8 yearsGot a call from some guy with a strong Asian accent, but he insisted his name was Richard! He said my Windows PC was sending out error alerts. I told him I don't even own a Windows machine, and he asked what kind of computer I do have. When I questioned why he wanted to know that, he just cut the call. Adding this one to my blocked numbers for sure!Richard8 yearsGot a call from a dodgy number and just let it ring through to answerphone. Could hear a load of chatter in a foreign language like some call centre, then someone said "hello, hello" a couple times before they just hung up. Strange.8 yearsComplete con artists, just like all the others out there. They rang about some issue with my windows, but I quickly ended the call. Honestly, how come the TPS don’t do more to shut these p###### down? It’s so frustrating.TPS8 yearsThis number is definitely a scam! They claim there's an issue with my internet connection.8 yearsGot one of those classic 'virus warning' calls today. I just said I was onto their game and ended the call straight away.8 yearsits a total scam, dont trust these calls!8 yearsI’ve got caller ID but didn’t know the number, so I let it ring out. As soon as my answering machine started, the line went dead. Pretty telling, if you ask me!8 yearsRight when my voicemail kicked in, they just dropped the call and vanished.8 yearsI picked up the phone and there was nothing but some kind of noisy buzz, like those call centre sounds you hear. Then they just cut off the call without speaking a single word. Pretty sure it’s just another scam attempt.8 yearsGot a call claiming my computer was at risk with a virus, so I just told the person to F### O## and then blocked the number straight away.8 yearsI got a call from someone who said his name was William, and he had a pretty thick accent. He wanted to talk about my Windows PC, but I told him I don’t actually own one. After that, he just politely hung up. Quite a nice bloke, actually.William8 yearsI got a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, but I know they never do cold calls. These calls come through like 3 or 4 times every week, it's really annoying.Microsoft8 yearsYet again, got one of those scammers from Asia ringing me up saying my PC was full of viruses. Managed to keep the bloke on the line faffing about for a good twenty minutes, but eventually had to tell him I was off to a crematorium appointment that had some sort of trial offer. Just the usual nonsense these days.East8 yearsThey didn’t even say who they were, just jumped right into talking about problems with my Microsoft Windows. After I told them I wasn’t having any issues, they just hung up on me.8 yearsGot a call claiming there was an issue with my computer, but I don't believe it for a second. Microsoft never does cold calls like that. Definitely a scam.Microsoft8 yearsI answered and got this brief burst of people talking in the background, like a busy call centre. Then they just cut off as I was saying hi. Totally sounded like a scam to me.8 yearsAfter looking up the number, sounds like it’s one of those Asian scam calls from what others who picked up have said. I didn’t answer myself since I get loads of random cold calls on my landline anyway.Asia8 yearsGot a call from 01542393946, some Asian lady named Susan or something. She kept going on about some dangerous download I supposedly had. Honestly, I probably told her off in ways I wouldn’t want to type out here, but I reckon she understood the message. Thank goodness for that!Susan8 yearsSome bloke with an Asian accent kept going on and on so I told him to stop chatting rubbish and then just ended the call. Honestly, they need to sort themselves out and find a decent proper job, these muppets.8 yearsGot a call from some bloke with an Asian accent, claiming there was an issue with my internet. He asked what kind of error message I was getting on my screen. I told him it said "f##k o##." Ended the call right there and blocked the number straight away. Honestly, hope the monsoon rains wash these idiots away for good.Submit Your Own Report (01542 393946)
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