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01612417940

☎️ 01612417940 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 161241 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441612417940+44 161 241 79400161 241 7940+44-161-241-7940

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0161 241 7940 Tagged as:

microsoft bt jack watson manchester bt openreach asia john shaw action fraud leon amazon

TimeLine of events for phone number 01612417940

  • Questioning identity as an IT scammer
    Jan
    2023
  • Clearly incomplete information provided
    Jan
    2023
  • Spam call from fake Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Scammer impersonating someone from Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call from BT imposter
    Nov
    2022
  • Reluctantly answered suspected scam call
    Nov
    2022
  • Difficulty understanding strong foreign accent
    Nov
    2022
  • Frequent phone scam calls, beware
    Nov
    2022
  • Unknown number not trusted, ignored
    Nov
    2022
  • Unrecognized call from Manchester area
    Nov
    2022
  • Unwanted morning call, could be scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Comparison to old dial-up sound
    Nov
    2022
  • Numerous silent morning phone calls
    Nov
    2022
  • Call with no sound
    Nov
    2022
  • Received unwanted harassing phone call
    Nov
    2022
  • Negative encounter with broadband provider
    Nov
    2022
  • Unsolicited call, declined assistance firmly
    Nov
    2022
  • Confused woman asks for computer
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam calls from alleged BT
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspicious phone call about internet
    Nov
    2022
  • False BT internet phone call
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspicious call from alleged Microsoft scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Microsoft called but hung up
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call reported to authorities
    Nov
    2022
  • Fraudulent call from BT. Aggressive response
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call claiming to be Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Unsolicited call from Microsoft scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam artists, abusive and rude
    Nov
    2022
  • Negative feedback on scam abuse
    Nov
    2022
  • Frequent silent calls from number
    Nov
    2022
  • No idea about calls, Vermont
    Nov
    2022
  • Early silent call, trouble speaking
    Nov
    2022
  • Angry response to scammers
    Nov
    2022
  • Spam calls identified as problem
    Nov
    2022
  • Microsoft James computer scam warning
    Nov
    2022
  • Microsoft scam calls; received abuse
    Nov
    2022
  • User claimed BT Openreach affiliation
    Nov
    2022
  • Warning about potential scam from BT
    Nov
    2022
  • Invalid phone number input
    Nov
    2022
  • Nuisance calls, incomprehensible foreign accent
    Nov
    2022
  • Warning of potential phone scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Nuisance call from phishing scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam caller posing as bank
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call from fake BT
    Nov
    2022
  • Fraudulent call from alleged Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Phone scam call this morning
    Nov
    2022
  • Missed call, no message left
    Nov
    2022
  • Aggressive man targeting old people
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call impersonating Microsoft Security
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Warning: dangerous scam, avoid engaging
    Nov
    2022
  • Microsoft scam caller hung up
    Nov
    2022
  • Received harassment call from scammers
    Nov
    2022
  • Warning: tech support scam from "Microsoft"
    Nov
    2022
  • Microsoft scam taking control computers
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Annoying early morning spam callers
    Nov
    2022
  • Microsoft scam call reporting
    Nov
    2022
  • Caller claimed to be Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Woke up to early call
    Nov
    2022
  • Computer problem scam call at 8am
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspicious call from unknown number
    Nov
    2022
  • Multiple scam calls from "Microsoft"
    Nov
    2022
  • Received suspicious scam call from "Microsoft."
    Nov
    2022
  • Multiple hang-up calls, around 4
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call from foreign accent
    Nov
    2022
  • BT technical department cold-call scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Warning: avoid this potential scam
    Nov
    2022
  • Scam call pretending to be BT
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspicious call from supposed Microsoft
    Nov
    2022
  • Non-sensical response, likely spam bots
    Nov
    2022
  • Received call, silent, no response
    Nov
    2022
  • User provided phone number information
    Nov
    2022
  • Suspected scam call about BT
    Oct
    2022
  • Unanswered calls multiple times
    Oct
    2022
  • Assisted in resolving financial issues
    Oct
    2022
  • Warning of potential fraudulent activity
    Oct
    2022
  • Scam took £600 from parents
    Oct
    2022
  • Scam call led to bank details
    Oct
    2022
  • Received scam call, dismissed it
    Oct
    2022
  • Untrustworthy caller pretended to be BT
    Oct
    2022
  • Suspicious of Indian accent caller
    Oct
    2022
  • Call from fake BT representative
    Oct
    2022
  • Spam call claiming to be BT
    Oct
    2022
  • Receiving silent phone calls. Frustrating
    Oct
    2022
  • Scam call from fake Openreach
    Oct
    2022
Number Of Searches: 193 Number Of Comments: 79 First Seen: 12 October 2022 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Orford Ness(Suffolk), Walsall Wood(Staffordshire) and West Bromwich(West Midlands).

01612417940 has 79 comments of which 45 x negative and 33 x neutral and 1 x positive

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01612417940 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01612417940 👆 is reported as a persistent scam call originating from a UK number, often involving callers claiming to be from Microsoft or BT Openreach. Callers use aggressive tactics and strong foreign accents to convince recipients their computers or internet connections are compromised, urging them to grant remote access. Many users report multiple calls daily, early morning disturbances, silent or hang-up calls, and abusive behaviour when challenged. Attempts to extract personal or banking information have led to financial losses for some victims. Genuine companies do not make unsolicited calls of this nature. It is strongly advised not to engage, to block the number, and to report such calls to appropriate fraud authorities. Vigilance and caution are essential to avoid falling victim to these scams.

Reports on phone number 01612417940

3 years
Could this be one of those internet scams? Feels a bit dodgy to me.
4 years
Some bloke claiming to be Tom Smith from Microsoft called me today, saying my data was hacked or something. I told him I'd pass it on to my "IT manager" (which is a lie, I don't have one) and then hung up. He's tried ringing me about four times since then, but there's no way I'm picking up. Not happening!
Tom SmithMicrosoft
4 years
Somebody calling from India said they were with Microsoft. I just cut the call off right away before they said anything else.
MicrosoftIndia
4 years
Just got a call from 0161 2417940 claiming to be BT about my internet, ringing me before 8:30 in the morning - no chance! The bloke on the line was Asian and somehow knew my name and address, like that was supposed to convince me or something. I ended up hanging up, but then he had the nerve to call back asking why I’d ended the call! I hung up again, hopefully that got the message across. Shame I was in a hurry, otherwise I would’ve loved to mess with this scammer and waste his time a bit.
BT
4 years
Got a call at 8:07 this morning and this is the third time in as many days! Definitely a scammer.
4 years
Got a call from 01612417940 earlier today but didn't recognize it, so I just ended the call. It's from around Manchester, I think. If it was something serious, wouldn't they have tried texting me if they couldn't reach me by phone? Seems a bit dodgy to me.
Manchester
4 years
They spoke with such a heavy accent that I couldn’t make out anything, so I just ended the call.
4 years
It actually reminded me of those old dial-up internet noises from way back when.
4 years
Got a call from this number earlier today, but I didn’t recognise it so I ended the call straight away. It seemed like it might be from somewhere in Manchester? If it was really something important or genuine, surely they’d have followed up with a text by now since they couldn’t reach me.
Manchester
4 years
We got a call from this number at 7.45 in the morning. They started talking just before we told them off for ringing so early. Surely, legit companies don't bother calling at that ridiculous hour!
4 years
Got a call for the second time in just 4 days, and this time there was nothing, complete silence. And it was at 8 in the morning too!
4 years
Got a call from 0161 241 7940 - the same old #### about my internet. I just ended the call straight away. Honestly, these people bring nothing but hassle. They ought to be tracked down and sent packing. Not welcome round here at all.
4 years
No one spoke on the other end, just silence.
4 years
Got a call from a bloke who claimed to be my wife's boyfriend, and he even knew both our names. Didn’t hang about - blocked, deleted, and reported straight away!
4 years
Some bloke named Jack Watson, who sounded Asian, rang me claiming to be from BT, asking if I was struggling with my internet - funny enough, I actually was. Problem was, my connection's through Sky, so he was off to a bad start. When he tried to get me to log into my computer using some info he gave, I rudely told him to get lost and ended the call.
Jack WatsonBTSky
4 years
Got a call from a lady who spoke really fast and her accent was super thick. She asked if I had a computer and then just ended the call right after.
4 years
Been called twice now within a couple of days. The first time, they said they were from BT but then just ended the call abruptly. Today, I got nothing but silence when I answered. Definitely looks like a dodgy scam to me.
BT
4 years
I got a call from some bloke called Jack Watson, sounded like he was from overseas or summat, saying my internet wasn’t safe. He was really pushy, kept telling me to get my laptop out and punch in some code. In the end, I just told him to jog on and hung up.
Jack Watson
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft again. They said my PC was slow and that if I switched it on, they could fix the connection right away. Didn’t fall for it and ended the call straight away. Total SCAM!
Microsoft
4 years
Just got a fake call pretending to be BT internet, total scam!
BT
4 years
Somebody claiming to be from Microsoft rang me about a supposed issue with my computer. But the moment I said, "Alright, what’s the problem this time then?" they just ended the call.
Microsoft
4 years
I had a young lady on the phone, seemingly with an Eastern European accent, claiming to represent Microsoft. Suffice it to say, I didn’t hold back in telling her what I thought! I’ve now passed this on to Action Fraud as well.
MicrosoftAction Fraud
4 years
Got a call claiming to be from BT about my internet acting up. I decided to humour him for a bit while he tried convincing me to open the run command on my PC. When I didn’t say what he wanted, he started getting annoyed. I threw in some career tips he clearly didn’t appreciate, then he went off calling me a real insult and threatened to come round with a big stick. I just told him he’s more than welcome - I’ve got a huge dog at my place...
BT
4 years
Got a call at 7 in the morning, the person claimed it was Microsoft, I just ended the call straight away.
Microsoft
4 years
I got a call from 01612417940, the bloke spoke English but with a weird foreign accent and gave an English name. He said he was from Microsoft, trying to fix my computer. As soon as I told him to stop cos it was obviously a scam, he just hung up.
Microsoft
4 years
This number, 01612417940, has rung me quite a few times recently. Every time I pick up, there’s nobody on the other end. Really strange.
4 years
These people try hard to convince you to give them control over your device. Once they figure out you’re on to their trick, they start yelling, swearing, and then just abruptly hang up. Proper rude scammers, honestly.
4 years
Got another call from some bloke named 'Jack Watson', said he was with BT. I told him I wasn’t aware BT had branches in the Punjab and told him to go splash himself in the Ganges if he’s just a scammer. These fraudsters are the worst, honestly hate them.
Jack WatsonBTPunjabGangesScammers
4 years
That caller was really rude and aggressive. They should definately shut that number down.
4 years
Got a call at half past seven in the morning, they just started talking then got all jumbled and quiet. Had to put up with three of those weird calls today.
4 years
Got a silent call the other day, I picked up once and this person asked for me by name, saying I was causing some sort of issue... didn’t let her finish, I just said I know it’s a scam and hung up straight away. Since then, they’ve called me a few times, even once before 7.30 in the morning so I just don’t bother answering anymore. Sadly, my old landline can only hold 5 blocked numbers and I’ve already filled that up!
4 years
Cheers for the feedback. I didn’t answer because I’ve got no mates in Manchester. Plus, it was a bit early - they rang me at 8 in the morning!
Manchester
4 years
Got a call from someone called James claiming he was from Microsoft and said there was something wrong with my computer. Definitely a scam.
Microsoft
4 years
Someone pretending to be from BT tried to scam me.
BT
4 years
Got a call from someone saying they were with BT Openreach. Felt a bit sus if you ask me.
BT
4 years
Got a call from a guy with an Asian accent who said his name was Ryan Martin and that he was ringing from Lloyds bank. He mentioned part of my account number and asked about a suspicious £800 payment. I told him I wasn’t sure about the transaction and that I’d end the call then ring the bank’s fraud team myself. As soon as I said that, he cut the line straight away!
Ryan MartinAsiaLloyds
4 years
Just before lunch, I got a call from someone claiming it was about my BT internet. When I asked him to go over what he said again, he suddenly started moaning at me! Felt pretty good when I hit that block button straight away...
4 years
Twice today they rang me but I didn’t get a word out before they hung up. Feels like just another scam call to me.
4 years
Got a call from a woman claiming to be with Microsoft, saying my PC was linked to some sort of fraud and money laundering. I didn’t buy it and just ended the call. She called back straight away, sounding furious and insisting she could prove everything if I let her show me on my computer. After I cut off a second time, the phone buzzed again right away - this time I just let it ring out.
Microsoft
4 years
Had a call supposedly from Microsoft - its the fifth time this week! When I said I was aware it was a scam, they just started shouting abuse at me. Such a cheeky bunch.
Microsoft
4 years
This number is quite the bother! It calls incessantly throughout the day, often leaving me bewildered. Sometimes there's just silence, and at other times, a woman speaks with a heavy foreign accent that I find utterly incomprehensible. I've attempted to return the call, only to encounter an answerphone message that's just as perplexing due to the same accent. She mentions something about it being ??? UK, claiming that all her agents are occupied and advises me to leave a message, but then I’m met with a prompt saying the mailbox is full! Honestly, I haven’t the faintest idea what ??? could refer to, as her pronunciation is quite dreadful. Isn’t it about time something was done regarding this company? It hardly seems fair that they can bombard people with calls like this. I get the impression that Ofcom is rather ineffective in dealing with such nuisances.
UKOfcom
4 years
I answered the phone today and as soon as I did, the caller just disconnected. Quite strange really.
4 years
We answered the phone at my father-in-law’s place, and this bloke called us about four times. Each time he got more annoyed and started shouting at my husband. Honestly, going after older folks like that is just not on.
4 years
I received a rather dubious phone call from an Indian gentleman claiming to be called Logan, who said he was representing Microsoft Security. He spun quite the yarn about my Windows operating system being compromised. After listening to his nonsense for a bit, I decided enough was enough and ended the conversation, especially when someone else chimed in asking if I was in front of my computer to assist with 'securing' it. Just two minutes later, the very same number rang again, but this time there was nothing but silence on the other end. I promptly reported the first call to Action Fraud-I'm truly hoping others will do the same, as it's important to protect ourselves from such scams!
LoganMicrosoft SecurityAction Fraud
4 years
Got a call from a woman speaking with a Middle Eastern accent, telling me my computer was full of viruses - problem is, I don’t even own a PC! When I told her that, she snapped back and said, "Sounds like you’re just talking rubbish." Such cheek!
4 years
Got a call claiming they were from Microsoft, total scam! Just hang up immediately, don’t even bother talking to them.
Microsoft
4 years
Got a call from a guy with a Middle Eastern accent pretending to be from Microsoft. Total scam, beware!
Microsoft
4 years
Got a call from someone saying they were with Microsoft - total scam, obviously. When I called them out on it, they started getting really pushy. No way a legit company would behave like that. I’ve blocked the number now, though I’m sure they’ll try again from somewhere else.
Microsoft
4 years
Got a call from an Asian guy claiming to be from Microsoft, he said his number was 01612417940. After i kept asking why the number showing on my phone wasn’t the same he just hung up. He didn’t mind me recording the call but refused to answer why the numbers didn’t match. Felt really dodgy!
MicrosoftAsia
4 years
Got a call just after 8 this mornin, some bloke said there was an issue with my computer. Total scam.
4 years
Some bloke phoned claiming he was from Microsoft. I told him Microsoft don’t make cold calls and that it was obviously a scam. He just hung up after that.
Microsoft
4 years
It was someone pretending to be from Microsoft, obviously a scammer looking to get access to my computer.
Microsoft
4 years
Received a call bright and early at half seven today. Like many folks, I've got caller ID, so I don't bother picking up. As soon as my voicemail starts to kick in, they hang up before it even kicks in properly. What an utter nuisance these callers are!
4 years
This is a total scam, best to avoid it completely as it’s really risky. Don’t get involved!
4 years
I received a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, yet I know for a fact that they don't reach out to people like this. Best to steer clear and not engage with them.
Microsoft
4 years
Got a call early this morning around 6am, they rang just once then hung up. Blocked the number straight away.
4 years
No way would BT ring me that early at 6.48 in the morning. I picked up thinking it could be something urgent with a family member. After a brief pause, a person with an accent started talking but I didn’t respond. I just ended the call. That number’s going straight to my spam voicemail now.
BT
4 years
I got a call today from 0161 241 7940, and the woman on the line said her name was Nancy and that she was from Microsoft. She was talking about some issue with my computer, but I wasn’t convinced it was legit and ended the call straight away. These scam calls are getting out of hand, honestly, there should be stronger rules to stop them bothering people all the time.
NancyMicrosoft
4 years
I received an unexpected call earlier today from someone named “Steve,” but honestly, his grasp of English was quite poor, and he had an unmistakably thick foreign accent. He claimed that my broadband had been compromised. When I posed a few straightforward questions, he abruptly said he was going to hang up, which he promptly did. I was at a mate’s place at the time I answered. He alleged that my broadband was under attack, yet the number he rang doesn’t even have broadband service. The caller ID showed 0161 241 7940. When I tried to ring the number back, I was greeted with a recorded message, but it was delivered in such a heavy accent that I struggled to discern whether it was English or another language entirely. It’s clear this number is part of some dodgy scam, and it poses a risk.
Steve
4 years
So, I had a call today from someone named Leon claiming to be from Microsoft saying my PC was compromised. Just yesterday a woman rang with the same story, and I've been getting these calls frequently lately. But the worst is definitely those automated messages pretending to be from Amazon or Microsoft - so annoying!
LeonMicrosoftAmazon
4 years
Got a call on my home phone from 01612417940, the woman said she was from BT’s tech team and her name was Yasmin. I cut her off straight away and told her to stop cold calling me, said they had no right to my number as I never agreed to be contacted and mentioned GDPR laws. I warned that if they ring again, I’d consider legal steps. She just ended the call after that. Feels like some kind of scam to me.
BTYasmin
4 years
Total scam, avoid picking up!
4 years
They rang me like four times but always dropped the call before I got a chance to answer.
4 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with BT, my supposed internet provider. I told them BT isn’t actually my ISP and then I just ended the call. Pretty obvious scam if you ask me.
BT
4 years
Some guy calling himself Albert with a funny accent said he was from Microsoft and that my computer was hacked, offering to fix it for me - yeah right, no thanks!
AlbertMicrosoft
4 years
I picked up the phone and said hello, but there was just silence, no one spoke on the other side.
4 years
I've received calls from this number at least thrice now, yet every time I pick up, there's nothing on the other end. Quite strange, really!
4 years
I just had a rather odd phone call from someone who identified himself as James Watson, speaking with an Asian accent. He claimed he was reaching out regarding our BT internet service.

The funny thing is, we don’t even hold an account with BT!
James WatsonBT
4 years
assisted greatly in managing my financial obligations
4 years
Just wanted to share an update on what I mentioned before - it’s clearly a scam. They’ve managed to swipe over £600 from my folks, which is just tragic. 😢😢 It's astonishing how they were able to gain access to their internet. We’re currently in the process of contacting the bank and sorting it all out.
4 years
Total rip off!
4 years
My mother received an extensive phone call lasting more than an hour from this number, claiming that her internet had been compromised. Sadly, they managed to persuade her into revealing her bank details. 😪 I'm currently attempting to contact the bank to halt any potential transactions.
4 years
Got a call this morning from a bloke with a thick accent claiming to be from BT Openreach. He gave a really typical English name, but I could tell he was lying. I cut him off quick and told him I wasn’t interested. Suddenly, he started yelling at me. Told him to watch his tone. He just said he’d talk however he liked! So, I ended the call.
BT Openreach
4 years
Got a call today from a woman with an Indian accent claiming to be from BT. She said my internet was open to public and loads of people were using it. I just joked that I was happy to share my connection for free, which seemed to annoy her quite a bit. She then accused me of lying. I told her to find a real job instead of scamming folks and ended the call. A few minutes later, she rang back and tried the same story again. When I mentioned I’d ring BT on their official number, she immediately hung up.
BT
4 years
Got a call again from someone with a strong Indian accent claiming to be John Shaw from BT Openreach. Told them I was ending the call because I just didn't buy it.
John ShawBT Openreach
4 years
Got a call today from 0161 2417940, some guy claiming to be with BT Openreach. He said there was hacking software on my computer and told me to stay put in front of it. The bloke spoke with a strong Indian accent. When I asked for his operator ID, he started swearing at me, so I just hung up straight away.
BT Openreach
4 years
Got a call from someone saying he was John Shaw from BT, but the strong Indian accent was super obvious. Seemed like a dodgy spam or phishing attempt if you ask me. Told him off good and proper and then binned the call straight away.
John Shaw
4 years
I keep getting calls but when I pick up, there's nobody on the other end. It's really annoying.
4 years
I got a call from someone claiming to be with Openreach, speaking with an accent. They said my computer was at risk of being hacked. I just told them to buzz off and hung up straight away.
Openreach

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