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01616098199

☎️ 01616098199 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Vodafone Ltd (C&W). It is part of the phone block 161609 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

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+441616098199+44 161 609 81990161 609 8199+44-161-609-8199

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0161 609 8199 Tagged as:

microsoft manchester london online services peter windows network united states us windows technical team bill gates

TimeLine of events for phone number 01616098199

  • Blocked number after multiple calls
    Jul
    2024
  • Dealt with tech support scam
    Mar
    2019
  • Received scam calls about virus
    Mar
    2019
  • Received inappropriate and unwanted call
    Mar
    2019
  • Warning about computer scam phone calls
    Mar
    2019
  • Corruption enables fake callers' persistence
    Feb
    2019
  • Potential scam call from "Peter"
    Feb
    2019
  • Multiple nuisance calls; avoid engaging
    Feb
    2019
  • Trouble receiving calls on mobile
    Feb
    2019
  • Unsolicited scam call from USA
    Feb
    2019
  • Multiple scam calls requesting computer
    Feb
    2019
  • Warning about tech support scams
    Feb
    2019
  • Caller from Microsoft, suspected fraud
    Feb
    2019
  • Play along with Microsoft support
    Feb
    2019
  • Called back, didn't connect; likely scam
    Feb
    2019
  • Microsoft scammer didn't stand chance
    Feb
    2019
  • Frequent scam calls, immediate hang-ups
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam calls claiming Microsoft issues
    Feb
    2019
  • Beware of virus scam calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Suspicious Microsoft scam call received
    Feb
    2019
  • Frustrated by persistent cold calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Frustrated with repeated computer calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Frequent scam calls, blocked number
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam attempt from pretending Windows
    Feb
    2019
  • Telemarketer pretending to be Microsoft
    Feb
    2019
  • Suspicious call from fake location
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam involving remote access and passwords
    Feb
    2019
  • Received scam call; hung up
    Feb
    2019
  • Authorities should shut down scammers
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam call; blocked and frustrated
    Feb
    2019
  • Missed call, later ignored, blocked
    Feb
    2019
  • Scams continue, vulnerable people at risk
    Feb
    2019
  • Windows Support Centre scam call
    Feb
    2019
  • Frustration with internet scam prevention
    Feb
    2019
  • Frustrating, persistent, humorous at times
    Feb
    2019
  • Suspicious call from Online Services
    Feb
    2019
  • Claimed to be Microsoft support
    Feb
    2019
  • Repeated scam calls; deceptive individual's denial
    Feb
    2019
  • Repeat calls, blocked number, frustration
    Feb
    2019
  • Frustrated with incessant survey calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Received scam call pretending London location
    Feb
    2019
  • Unknown caller, rejected the call
    Feb
    2019
  • Caller abandoned suspicious call abruptly
    Feb
    2019
  • Call from London, computer error scam
    Feb
    2019
  • Microsoft scam call, be aware!
    Feb
    2019
  • Phone scam from alleged Microsoft
    Feb
    2019
  • Warning: potential scammers detected
    Feb
    2019
  • Caution about computer access scam
    Feb
    2019
  • Frustrating Indian Windows support experience
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam pretending to be Microsoft
    Feb
    2019
  • Unsolicited scam call from "Microsoft"
    Feb
    2019
  • Incorrectly assumed I had a PC
    Feb
    2019
  • blocked number after receiving calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Appreciate the help provided, blocked number
    Feb
    2019
  • Phone identified call as fraud
    Feb
    2019
  • Suspicious calls claiming computer issues
    Feb
    2019
  • Mistrust of foreign scammers on Windows
    Feb
    2019
  • Beware of computer scam artists
    Feb
    2019
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2019
  • Unanswered calls, no response twice
    Feb
    2019
  • Call received, automated; blocked number
    Feb
    2019
  • Warning about fraudulent phone scam
    Feb
    2019
  • Computer issue, got disconnected suddenly
    Feb
    2019
  • Ignore fake computer support calls
    Feb
    2019
  • Ignoring Manchester number, will investigate
    Feb
    2019
  • Didn't answer, will check messages
    Feb
    2019
Number Of Searches: 401 Number Of Comments: 67 First Seen: 01 February 2019 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from East Oakley(Hampshire), Greenbank(Stirlingshire) and North Eastling(Kent).

01616098199 has 67 comments of which 27 x neutral and 40 x negative

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01616098199 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01616098199 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance scam originating from calls claiming to be from Microsoft or Windows support, alleging computer issues to coax victims into granting remote access. Callers often have South Asian accents and use aggressive or evasive tactics. Many report hang-ups when challenged, repeated calls, or no one answering, and concern arises as some scammers appear to have personal information. The calls are widely recognised as fraudulent attempts to steal data or money, with low tolerance from recipients who frequently block the number. Authorities’ efforts to curb such scams are perceived as ineffective, leaving vulnerable individuals at risk. It is advised not to engage, avoid providing any access or personal details, and report suspicious calls promptly.

Reports on phone number 01616098199

2 years
This number kept ringing my mobile loads of times so I decided to block it finally.
7 years
Got a call from a woman with an Asian accent, claiming Microsoft warned her about issues with my PC. I let her carry on talking for a bit, then cut her off pretty sharply and told her to bugger off.
Microsoft
7 years
Lately I've been getting loads of calls from 01616098199 claiming my computer's got a virus. When I joked and asked if they could send me some medicine, they just ended the call straight away. Definitely a scam.
7 years
These dodgy scam people are back at it again, annoying as ever. They called claiming to be from the Windows tech support, trying to mess with my computer. This con has been going around forever. I wasn’t having any of it and told the bloke exactly what I thought. He sounded Indian or something. Totally irritating! There’s loads of these scams about and they just phoned me less than an hour ago, about 39 minutes back.
7 years
Proper rude and gross! Picked up the phone and some bloke goes, "hey sexy" I asked who it was, and he says, "it's your boyfriend." What a cheek!
7 years
Utterly fraudulent callers, aren’t they? Allegedly, there’s meant to be some government body that should be putting an end to this nonsense, but it appears they're just as dodgy as the con artists themselves. It’s as if they’ve outsourced the job to the blokes down at the pub, who have definitely had their fair share of dealing with all manner of dodgy dealings. And, of course, we’re the ones footing the bill for this farce!
7 years
This number has rung me several times now. Whenever I pick up, they either hang up right away or it's just some robotic "goodbye" message. It's really annoying and I don't want to get involved. Because it starts with 0161, I assumed it might be someone from Manchester, where my family lives, so I answered the first time.
Manchester
7 years
I got a call from someone named "Peter" claiming to be from Windows Network about my computer. He said he thought I was the person who owned the main computer here. I told him I was actually at work right now and that he might have dialled the wrong number. Then he just ended the call.
PeterWindows Network
7 years
It showed up on my phone but nobody picked up when I called back.
7 years
Got a call on my phone showing United States as the caller. They said they were from Windows and had some issue to tell me about, but I don’t have any problems at all. When I asked why they were ringing from the US, they just ended the call straight away!
United StatesUS
7 years
Had a bunch of calls this week from numbers like 01616604289, 07384119556 and 01616098199. They kept pestering me to switch on my laptop or something techy like that, even tho I told them I don’t own any computer gear. Had to raise my voice and straight up tell ‘em I don’t have one. Not stopping tho, feels like a total scam.
7 years
Been getting loads of these dodgy calls lately, one bloke even invited me to do some sort of impossible tech stuff after I mentioned I work in IT. So naturally, I asked him to pop round and show me how it's done - surprise, surprise, he vanished. Proper pain in the neck, all of them are scammers trying to trick you into giving access. Heard from someone I know a bit that they got scammed out of three grand. Seriously, don’t be daft and let these con artists in!
7 years
Some lady from overseas rang me earlier claiming to be from Microsoft. The moment she said that, I told her I knew she was just trying to scam folks out of their cash. Weirdly, she just hung up on me straight away.
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft support. I decided to humour him, letting him ramble on for ages. Then he asked me to hit the Start button. I told him I was on a Mac, no Start button here. He wasn’t too pleased about that and just told me to f*** off before ending the call. Classic!
Microsoft
7 years
I missed a call earlier and tried ringing the number back, but it wouldn’t go through. That’s usually a sign of a scam in my experience. I looked it up on this website, read a few comments, and then decided to block the number.
7 years
I’ve received a fair few calls from this number. The moment I mention that I’m aware it’s a scam, they promptly cut the line.
7 years
Oh yeah, one of those fake Microsoft guys called me. I told him to hang on a bit while my computer tracked where his call was coming from. Weirdly, he just dropped the call. Proper rude, if you ask me 😄
Microsoft
7 years
Some dodgy caller rang me up saying my computer had a virus and asked to control it remotely. I didn’t fall for that nonsense! Definitely a scam, don’t be daft like that!
7 years
I’ve received numerous calls from this number, claiming to be from Microsoft, insisting that there’s an issue with my system and requesting that I switch on my computer. The thing is, I don't even use Microsoft products! When I probed a bit further with some questions, the caller started sidestepping my inquiries and eventually got rather rude, before abruptly ending the conversation. Quite the troubling experience!
Microsoft
7 years
In recent days, I’ve received a multitude of calls from this particular number. Today, they finally managed to reach me and claimed to be representing Microsoft, stating that my computer was infected with a virus. They insisted I power it up and follow their instructions to fix the supposed issue. Naturally, I refused. What truly unsettled me was that they knew my name, address, and seemingly my computer license number. I haven't verified that information yet, but it’s quite alarming. They were incredibly persistent, so I had to give them a stern talking to.
Microsoft
7 years
I got a call from a bloke with an Indian accent pretending to be from Microsoft. He said something about my computer, but the moment I told him I just use a tablet, he hung up straight away.
Microsoft
7 years
I’ve been dealing with this particular number for quite some time now; it’s incessantly ringing me! More often than not, when I pick up, there's just silence, or they claim to be from Microsoft, saying they’ve detected an issue with my computer. They continuously press me to power it on, but I've resolutely declined to do so. This charade has been going on for a few years, and I’d strongly advise anyone receiving calls from this number to either hang up promptly or simply ignore it. It’s nothing but a nuisance!
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call from this number like 4 times today, so annoying. They kept saying something about computers, but I wasn’t interested.
7 years
I received a call from this number claiming they were representatives of Windows, looking into some dodgy activity on my machine. When I inquired about their location, the woman-who had a pronounced Asian accent-stated that she was based at 18 Victoria Street, London. I pointed out the contradiction since the call was coming from a Manchester number, and just like that, she hung up on me. Quite the dodgy affair!
WindowsVictoria StreetLondonManchester
7 years
Today, I’ve received four phone calls (14/02/2019) right from the crack of dawn. Given that I've been under the weather for quite a stretch, restful sleep is crucial for me, yet these incessant interruptions are proving quite bothersome. I’ve chosen not to pick up any of these calls, as I recognise them to be typical ‘cold callers’. Unfortunately, I have to leave my phone switched on for mates who check on me and for any medical emergencies. I was under the impression that the government was rolling out new regulations to clamp down on these bothersome calls. If that's the case, it doesn’t seem to be very effective at all!
7 years
Got calls from this number two times today already, definitely a scam. They ring my mobile almost daily, really annoying. I've gone ahead and blocked it on my phone now.
7 years
Somebody called saying they were from Microsoft wanting to get into my laptop, I told them I ain't got one anymore and to stop calling me.
7 years
Total scam! They rang up pretending to be from Microsoft and asked if they could get remote access to my computer. Luckily, I know my way around tech as I work in IT. If you let them in, they’ll most likely install a keylogger and then they’ve got free reign over all your passwords and personal stuff. Be super careful with these types of calls!
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call from some Asian bloke telling me my computer was infected with a virus. Told him the only virus around was him. Ended the call after that.
7 years
I wish the authorities would track these scammers down and put a stop to them. It’s crazy how they even get hold of our personal info in the first place.
7 years
I got two calls today from the same number. Didn’t pick up the first one since I was driving, but when they called again a couple hours later I answered and they just dropped the call. Went ahead and blocked it now.
7 years
It’s quite astonishing that these scams continue to thrive. One does wonder why there isn’t a more robust system in place to trace and stop them. It’s particularly concerning for those who are more susceptible.
7 years
I got this call about some internet scam, said there was an issue with my router. The strange thing is, I don’t even have internet at my place! Honestly, it’s high time they put an end to these crooks.
7 years
Got a call from someone pretending to be Windows Support about my PC. I wasn’t feeling up to it, so I just ended the call straight away.
7 years
I usually mess around with those calls from the so-called "Windows Tech Support" lot for a bit of fun, but today I wasn’t up for it. Told them to buzz off straight away and then blacklisted the number. Honestly, the police really ought to crack down on these scammers.
Windows Technical Team
7 years
They're more of a nuisance than anything, always trying to push you into giving an answer. But if you mess with them a bit, they seem to completely not understand what's going on, so at least it turns into something funny.
7 years
I've received my second call in just two days from the same lot, both around the same time. The first one I let ring out, but today I had to pick up. An Indian chap introduced himself as Brad Williams, claiming to represent some outfit called Online Services. He had this uncanny knack of knowing I was using my tablet-either a clever guess or perhaps they have a way of tracking when we're online? He mentioned they were based in the Thames Valley area in London, but when I questioned why the Manchester number came up, he said it was all about 'security' and redirection. I flatly told him there was no way I’d be entering any info online, especially since I could hardly decipher what he was saying. I made it clear I’d be reporting both the number and him. Seems to me this is just a ruse to fish for personal details. It's baffling how they manage to set up numbers like this in the first place! Caller ID showed as: Online Services.
Brad WilliamsOnline ServicesThames ValleyLondonManchester
8 years
You'd think by now this daft bloke would’ve got the hint. He rang me twice today - missed the first call, but the second was about my computer. I asked him for his name to report him to the fraud squad, but he just denied being some con artist, wished me well, and hung up. I usually mess about with these types, but was a bit tied up today.
8 years
Claimed to be from Microsoft, insisting I had some sort of issue with my device that was triggering alerts on their end.
Microsoft
8 years
I'm absolutely fed up with the relentless stream of calls from this number and countless others pestering me with surveys. Seriously, why can't the government step in and put a stop to these annoying cold calls? It's getting beyond a joke!
8 years
I’ve gotten multiple calls from 01616098199 lately. Whenever I pick up, all I get is some sort of goodbye message. I’ve blocked the number now, but I’m sure they’ll keep ringing from different ones. If they do call again, they’ll be met with some proper old-school Anglo-Saxon language from me!
8 years
I received a call from this number earlier today but decided to decline it. Any idea who it might belong to?
8 years
Got a ring from this number, bloke claimed he was in London. Surely they should double-check the dialing code to figure out where they're really calling from? I kept him chatting for about six minutes before he lost patience and hung up.
London
8 years
They just cut off the call right away, nothing said. Seemed dodgy to me.
8 years
This bloke with a really thick Asian accent called, claiming he was from Microsoft and that there was an issue with my computer. I told him I was a friend of Bill Gates and that he’d have to chat a bit longer so I could track the call. He hung up immediately. Total scam!
MicrosoftBill Gates
8 years
I got a call from an Asian lady claiming she was ringing from London. But when I questioned why the number showed a Manchester area code, she quickly said she was calling from a satellite phone! She told me my computer had been sending error messages all week, which is strange since I haven’t even used it recently. I just ended the call there and then!
LondonManchester
8 years
Got two calls today from this number. The first time I answered but no one was there. Then they rang again and some guy with an Indian accent said he wanted to discuss Windows on my PC. I was 100% sure it was a scam, so I hung up straight away. Just a bit worried how he knew my full name though. I’ve blocked the number now.
8 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, saying my computer at home was throwing error messages. Thing is, I don’t even have a home PC, so that was a blatant scam to me! Completely fake.
Microsoft
8 years
total con artists, stay clear of them!
8 years
Got a call from someone wanting help with my computer. I said I don’t actually own a PC, I run a Mac instead. Then they just hung up on me.
8 years
this bloke was going on about being from Microsoft saying my computer had issues! i just let him talk for a moment then said i only own an iPad. he lost it, started swearing and then ended the call. total scammer move.
Microsoft
8 years
Got a call from this Windows support from India, we were chatting away for like 15 minutes, then suddenly they just cut me off. Classic trick on us clueless PC users 😂😂😂😂
8 years
I got a call from someone trying to get into my computer. Decided to humour them and drag it out to waste their time. After a while, they just gave up and ended the call. Really hope no one else is getting caught by this trick.
8 years
Got three calls back to back from this number, which is super sketchy. Pretty sure it's a scam, so I've just blocked it straight away.
8 years
Cheers for all the replies on here. I've gone ahead and blocked that number now.
8 years
My phone actually flagged 01616098199 as a scam before I even answered. Odd thing is, real calls from Sky sometimes show up as fraud too. They mentioned it was something to do with McAfee security on the phone that caused this confusion.
SkyMcAfee
8 years
these computer scams are ridiculous. i’m convinced they believe folks are daft or something. never let these crooks get into your PC. when i told them i knew it was a con, they just ended the call. seriously, stay alert and don’t get caught in their trap!
8 years
I've been inundated with calls from this number, insisting there's an issue with my computer and that they're affiliated with Microsoft. The truth is, my computer's functioning just fine!
Microsoft
8 years
Some foreign scammer kept saying my computer had problems with Windows, like seriously? Told them to jog on and stop wasting my time.
8 years
This bloke first rang me from 01784 521272, claiming he was from Microsoft and needed to talk about my computer. I said it was better to ring back in half an hour. But before that, I looked up the number and found loads of bad reviews about it. So, I blocked that number straight away. Sure enough, he rang again after half an hour, but this time from a 0161 number. I told him I’d blocked the first number because of all the warnings online. He just said alright and then hung up. Not surprise, I’ll be blocking the 0161 one too.
Microsoft
8 years
I answered the phone but no one said a word on the other line, just silence before they quickly ended the call. Seems like another robotic prank like most of those 0161 numbers. Not wasting my time, so it's been blocked now.
8 years
They rang me back to back, twice in under a minute. Both times, no one picked up, so I just ended the call.
8 years
They said there was a problem with my computer and then just hung up on me.
8 years
These people ring up saying your computer is running slow! I reckon they’re targeting older folks who might not be savvy online, chatting them into letting them control their PC remotely. Then they probably swipe stuff like bank info. Absolute rotten scammers!
8 years
this manchester number keeps ringing me but ive ignored it so far. next time i’ll pick up and find out who it is, then share what i find out!
Manchester
8 years
Somebody rang up saying it was to do with my computer. Wasted no time and just hung up straight away - ain't got time for that nonsense.
8 years
Didn't pick up since it was an unfamiliar number. They can leave a message if it’s important anyway.

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