0156498641

Got a call from 0156498641, with the usual story about fixing my computer. Obviously a load of rubbish. Definitely don't trust them or ring them back, it’s just a scam trying to get your details.

This morning, someone rang me up claiming my PC was full of dangerous viruses. I just replied with a simple “oh.” Then he asked me to turn it on and I told him he’d be dreaming. He sounded confused and asked what I meant by that, and I just said “what do you mean lucky?” and then suddenly the call dropped. - caller: Computer scammer

About five minutes ago, this number called me. After answering there was a big pause with no one speaking, so I just hung up. Number was 0156498641.

I've had a couple of pretty pushy calls from someone claiming to be Michael from Microsoft. He was insisting he could sort out a big issue with my computer, which apparently started just yesterday. I was a bit creeped out that he seemed to know about it already! When I told him I'd already got a tech here trying to restore all my data, he didn't seem too happy about that. Caller said his name was Michael and he was with Microsoft.

Got a call from a woman who had a West Country accent - no idea if it was genuine or not. She kept rambling about my Windows serial number and hackers trying to get in. She asked if I was near my computer, and when I told her I wasn’t, she just hung up on me. Caller ID said “windows.”

Got a call from a bloke who had a bit of an American accent, said his name was Max. He told me there was something wrong with my computer’s Windows licence. Thing is, I don’t even have a Windows PC at home. When I asked what the call was about, he was pretty dodgy with his answers and just kept banging on about Windows. Then he mentioned the licence was registered under my daughter’s name, but she’s moved out months ago and hasn’t registered any new devices recently. I pushed him to explain the reason for the call and he started giving me a song and dance about hackers trying to break into my server - which I don’t have! I asked who he was working for; he said he was a techie with “Global something or other.” I told him I don’t use that provider. Strangely, he then named my actual broadband company - could have been a lucky guess but kinda creepy. Asked how he knew that and he clammed up. Started warning about hackers again, saying it might happen in a day or two, maybe even tomorrow. I asked him straight up, “Who are these hackers? Or are you the hacker, Max?” That’s when he just hung up. Number was 0156498641. Weird call.

Got a call from 0156498641 about some computer scam, I told Robina she should go away. I got a bit sharp with them this time, hope it teaches 'em a lesson.

This number just rang me, so I immediately shut down my computer to be safe but decided to humour them for about 10 minutes. I asked where exactly they were calling from and what the postcode was, plus how much they earned doing this job. They claimed to be calling from the UK, giving an address on York Street in London with the postcode WS1 1DP - clearly clueless since that postcode belongs to Walsall and the number they used isn’t even active. I mentioned that these scams get shown on TV all the time, but they kept insisting it wasn’t a scam. Then I told them I don’t even have a computer... and guess what? They just hung up :( - caller claimed to be from the Windows Technical Team!!!

Got a call like the one jmw mentioned. The person said my computer was showing error messages. It's definitely a scam; they want to put some kind of spy virus on your computer (can't remember the exact word for it). This one's been doing the rounds for quite some time. Just watch out! The caller said they were from Windows support.

Got another annoying call about some computer stuff again. I'm busy running my business and don’t have time to deal with these people wasting my time instead of actual customers. Signing up to TPS doesn’t seem to stop these kinds of calls either. Honestly, the phone companies and government should really step up and put an end to these pestering calls. - caller: Computer scammers

Got a ring from this number the other day, some woman saying she’s calling from Windows' maintenance team. She told me there’s apparently an issue with my PC and wanted me to stay at it for a few minutes so they could hunt down a virus they believe I’ve got. When I asked her to send me an email with the details, she said that couldn’t happen, which was why she was calling me urgently. Didn’t really trust it and just ended the call. The connection felt a bit delayed, like it was from overseas or something.

Got a call with no one speaking, sounds like some business using those auto dialler things but short on people to answer properly.

I keep getting calls from this very same number, and it baffles me. Whenever we mention that Microsoft isn’t actually making these calls, some folks stubbornly maintain that they’re from the Windows tech support team. It’s rather perplexing, isn't it?