01616416146
☎️ 01616416146 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 161641 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01616416146
- BT claim proven false, apparentlyFeb
2023Question about microtransactions in gamesDec
2021No answer during phone callDec
2021Phone scam pretending to be MicrosoftDec
2021Strong accent, called early morningDec
2021Fraudulent phone call from "Jennifer"Dec
2021Caller hung up; likely scamDec
2021Caller hung up immediately after answeringDec
2021Annoying foreign accent computer scamDec
2021Recipient was called but disconnectedDec
2021Another frustrating scam call receivedDec
2021Possible scam call from "Microsoft."Dec
2021Surprised by early morning callDec
2021Received two early morning callsDec
2021Untrustworthy scammer claiming computer issuesDec
2021Suspicious call from fake MicrosoftDec
2021Call cut off immediately after answeringDec
2021Missed call from unknown numberDec
2021User experienced rude reply, likely scamDec
2021Scam call from fake MicrosoftDec
2021Received scam call pretending MicrosoftDec
2021Suspicious call from fake MicrosoftDec
2021Did not answer phone callDec
2021Unknown caller claiming Microsoft linkDec
2021Microsoft scammer now blockedDec
2021Upset about early morning callDec
2021Caller reported as scam at 7:30amDec
2021Missed call, blocked number, resolvedDec
2021Received fake Microsoft tech scamDec
2021Criticism of typical Microsoft productsDec
2021Negative comments about MicrosoftDec
2021Complaining about repetitive scam callsDec
2021Suspicion of Microsoft representative dangerDec
2021Blocked scammer, thanks to siteDec
2021Experience suggests feeling neglected or overlookedDec
2021User mentions Microsoft scamDec
2021Phone hacking scam, ongoing nuisanceDec
2021Kevin claiming to be MicrosoftDec
2021Caller mispronounced name, hung upDec
2021Call received with no soundDec
2021Unwanted silent phone call receivedDec
2021Ignored unknown number, caller hung upDec
2021Fake Microsoft tech support scamDec
2021Caller hangs up on answering machineDec
2021Suspicious call claiming computer investigationDec
2021Block suspected scam calls immediatelyDec
2021User accuses of fake identityDec
2021Beware of scam Microsoft callsDec
2021Amercan female hung up abruptlyNov
2021User requests more information pleaseNov
2021Microsoft identified user by nameNov
2021Identified, confronted, and ended callNov
2021Scam call from fake MicrosoftNov
2021Suspicious call from fake MicrosoftNov
2021Warning about Microsoft scamNov
2021Missed call, no message leftNov
2021Missed call, no message leftNov
2021Suspicious scam call from fake MicrosoftNov
2021Hang up call, now blockedNov
2021Microsoft scam call, blocked numberNov
2021Alleged Microsoft scam; caller dodges interactionNov
2021Computer virus found after inactivityNov
2021User claims affiliation with MicrosoftNov
2021Early morning call for answersNov
2021Caller did not identify - scamNov
2021Scam call from fake MicrosoftNov
2021Computer hack excuses and problemsNov
2021User dealt with Microsoft scamNov
2021Harassment from fake Microsoft callerNov
2021Scam call claiming Microsoft affiliationNov
2021Suspicious caller claiming Microsoft breachNov
2021Frustrated by phone call disconnectionNov
2021Warning about large-scale scammingNov
2021Claimed to be Microsoft; abusiveNov
2021Suspicion of junk caller, no messageNov
2021Received scam call from "Microsoft"Nov
2021Caller pretending to be MicrosoftNov
2021Dealt with Indian scam callNov
2021Microsoft Support call hung upNov
2021Urgent message from IanNov
2021Contents of the comment are unrecognizedNov
2021Fraudulent call from fake MicrosoftNov
2021Potential scam call from MicrosoftNov
2021Warning about potential Microsoft scamNov
2021Missed early morning telemarketing callNov
2021Potential scam claiming computer breachNov
2021Warning about fake tech supportNov
2021Unwanted early morning phone callNov
2021Blocked fake Microsoft scam callNov
2021Defending against aggressive IT expertNov
2021Unsolicited aggressive calls about MicrosoftNov
2021Call was disconnectedNov
2021Received suspicious call from ChrisNov
2021Scammer posing as Microsoft techNov
2021Upset about fake computer hackingNov
2021Fraudulent Microsoft hacking scam warningNov
2021Caller claiming to be Microsoft (scam)Nov
2021Call from scammer pretending MicrosoftNov
2021Tech support scam call reportedNov
2021Mystery call from wrong numberNov
2021Fraudulent Microsoft call, vulgar languageNov
2021Ignored response, stayed eerily quietNov
2021Phone scam. Inform authorities immediatelyNov
2021Scam call from fake MicrosoftNov
2021Received bully call from 01616416146Nov
2021Accusation of Microsoft scamming usualNov
2021Beware of scam phone callsNov
2021Scam caller posing as MicrosoftNov
2021Unwanted early weekend morning phone callNov
2021Unsubstantiated claim of computer compromiseNov
2021Frustration with persistent unknown callsNov
2021Laughed, phone down humorously enjoyableNov
2021Number Of Searches: 297 Number Of Comments: 105 First Seen: 06 November 2021 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Fairfield Park(Somerset), North Coker(Somerset) and Tregolls(Cornwall).
01616416146 has 105 comments of which 42 x negative and 63 x neutral
01616416146 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01616416146 👆 is reported as a nuisance number frequently used by scammers posing as Microsoft support. Callers often claim urgent security issues with your computer, despite many recipients stating they do not use Windows PCs. The calls commonly feature foreign accents and aggressive, abusive behaviour when challenged, and tend to cease when questioned or when recipients refuse remote access. Many users report repeated calls, silent hang-ups, and no voicemail messages, emphasising this as a clear phishing and harassment attempt. The number is widely blocked, and there is strong consensus to avoid engagement or providing any personal information. Legitimate companies like Microsoft do not make such unsolicited calls, so caution and dismissal of any contact from this number are strongly advised.
Reports on phone number 01616416146
3 yearsSeems like BT was mentioned, but that’s not actually correct.BT5 yearsToday alone I got two calls, and four over the whole week, all saying they were from Microsoft. They kept telling me my PC was involved in some hacking stuff. When I mentioned I've got a Chromebook, the bloke just said he’d ring back in ten minutes and then ended the call.Microsoft5 yearsI rang earlier but nobody picked up when I got through.5 yearsReceived a call at the crack of dawn-had an exceptionally heavy accent!5 yearsAs soon as I picked up, the call just went dead. Pretty sure it was a scam.5 yearsA woman with a strong accent called me regarding my computer issues again, and this is now the second day in a row. Today, the call came through quite early at quarter past eight. After a bit of back and forth, during which I firmly asked her to shove off, she cheekily fired back with her own version of 'you can shove off!' Quite the encounter!5 yearsThey rang me but ended up just hanging up straight away.5 yearsGot a call just after 9 in the morning supposedly from Microsoft saying there was something wrong with my computer. I asked them to clarify which computer they meant, and they hung up straight away. Pretty clear it was a scam.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call and it just went straight to voicemail, no word left or anything. Pretty clear it was just another scam, really sick of these calls nowadays.5 yearsGot a call just after eight this morning, rang once then stopped before I could even pick up the phone. The weird part is I've only had this landline for about a fortnight, barely used it and definitely haven't shared the number with anyone. So how on earth did they get hold of it already?5 yearsGot a call from 0161 646 6146 earlier, some woman who said her name was Jennifer and that she was from Microsoft. When I told her I wasn’t interested and asked for proof, she just ended the call straight away. Suspicious if you ask me.JenniferMicrosoft5 yearsI just put the phone down right after I picked up.5 yearsThey phoned me twice, first one at 9 in the morning and then another call came through at 10:32. When I picked up, they just ended the call straight away.5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, telling me my PC was infected or whatever. Didn’t say exactly who they were or which company they represented. When I asked for their company details, the director’s name and a contact number, they just called me a M*****r F****r! Like why should they share their info when I haven’t given them anything either? Told them to take me off their list, especially since I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Seriously, how come these scammers haven’t been shut down yet?Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, supposedly calling out of Reading in West Berkshire. I mentioned that I found it odd Microsoft would ring me up directly and that the phone number's area code was actually from Manchester. The caller got a bit defensive and just cut the call off on me.MicrosoftWest BerkshireReadingManchester5 yearsAs soon as I picked up, the line went dead with no sound.5 yearsComplete rip-off, right? When I called them out, they just shouted ‘you b*****d, there’s nothing you can do to me, f*** off and mess your mum’ ... real pleasant bunch.5 yearsGot a call from a landline I didn’t know, so I just didn’t pick up. They didn’t leave any voicemail or anything.5 yearsThis lady with an Indian accent said her name was Jane and told me she was from some "Microsoft Support centre". She started saying that my computer had suspicious activity because of hackers or something. When I told her that Microsoft doesn't even have my number and called her out as a scammer, she got really annoyed.JaneMicrosoft5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, warning me they'd shut down my computer. They were super pushy and seemed well-prepared to handle any doubts or refusals. I rang the number back afterwards, and an answerphone picked up with a message along the lines of "Applied Systems Technology" before mentioning their voicemail was full and to try again later. I’m pretty sure it's a scam, though it might be spoofing the phone number of a legitimate business.MicrosoftApplied Systems Technology5 yearsI was in the middle of trimming my nails and totally missed their call!!!!5 yearsI got a call from a woman with an Asian accent who told me her name was something like Jenny and claimed she was ringing from Microsoft. I told her she was lying since Microsoft doesn’t actually phone random people and then I just ended the call.JennyMicrosoft5 yearsThe caller said they were from Microsoft, but as soon as I started to answer, they just cut off the call.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming they were Microsoft. Seemed fishy, so I just blocked the number.Microsoft5 yearsSome idiot rang me at half past seven on a Saturday! Obviously not getting up for that rubbish.5 yearsGot a call around 7:30 today, definitely sounded like a scam.5 yearsGot a call on Saturday afternoon but they hung up as soon as the answerphone started. After seeing what others have said, I've decided to block the number.5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, saying my computer was throwing up some errors. I told them I used to work in IT (which is true) and fibbed that my PC was off, so there’s no way they could be getting any error alerts. The woman actually had the nerve to argue back! Ended up telling her to hang up and maybe she should be the one getting scammed instead.Microsoft5 yearsAh, just the same old Microsoft nonsense again.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from someone going on about Microsoft Persistent - soundet like one of those dodgy scam calls to me. Proper annoying and I had to hang up quick, didn’t trust it at all. People should be careful with these sorts of mysterious callers!5 yearsCalls me loads in the middle of the day, always pushing the same boring scam stuff.5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft. Felt a bit dodgy to me.Microsoft5 yearsJust got a call at 09:43 on 3/12/2021 from a Crawley number - turned out to be a scammer. Managed to block them after finding details on this website. Cheers for the help!Crawley5 yearsI got the same call recently, they said my computer was hacked or something. They kept calling me about 8 times, wouldn’t stop. Then the person on the phone started yelling at me. I asked my son-in-law and he told me it’s a scam. The phone won’t stop ringing, it’s really annoying.5 yearsI got a call from a guy with an Asian accent, calling himself Kevin. He claimed to be from Microsoft and told me to log into my computer so he could help get rid of scammers. It’s so frustrating - why aren’t these lot tracked down and stopped for good?KevinMicrosoft5 yearsNo one spoke when they called. Just silence on the other end.5 yearsSome woman called and kept getting my name wrong when she asked for me. After I told her no a couple of times, she just gave up and hung up.5 yearsDidn't know the number so I let it ring. They hung up as soon as the voicemail picked up. It's so upsetting, especially with my 95-year-old mum on end-of-life care and my son-in-law being rushed to hospital yesterday with a serious lung infection. We're waiting on important calls. Honestly, I wish these jokers would find something better to do.5 yearsThey call all the time, but as soon as my answerphone picks up, the line just goes dead.5 yearsGot a call from someone with the least Mancunian accent ever, saying they were from Microsoft. It was so obvious they weren’t local, even though the number started 0161, which is supposed to be Manchester! Quite suspicious if you ask me.ManchesterMicrosoft5 yearsSome bloke said he was from Microsoft and that hackers had got into my computer. Thing is, I don’t even own a Windows PC. As soon as I told him that, he just ended the call.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from a guy claiming to be with Microsoft. He even knew my name and told me some criminals were using my Microsoft PC, but he could fix it for me. When I asked what operating system I had, he said it didn’t matter, then quickly guessed Windows 10. I set him straight and told him he was just trying to scam me. Definitely don’t share any details with this number or you’ll be at risk.Microsoft5 yearsMy other half got a call like this on our home phone. We're pretty clued up about dodgy calls, so straight away we just blocked the number. Seems to me like a phishing attempt or something along those lines. Earlier, we had a call supposedly from Amazon checking some suspicious activity on the account - what a load of rubbish! Told them to buzz off!Amazon5 yearsGot a call from 01616416146 saying they were checking something on our computer. My missus told them we don’t even own one and they just hung up on her. Proper rubbish!5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. I just straight up said they were trying to scam me and ended the call.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from some place called Online Appliance.co, the woman on the line had an American accent. I didn't say anything and just ended the call straight away.Online Appliance. co5 yearsGot a call claiming to be from Microsoft and they actually knew my name, which freaked me out a bit.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call this morning around 8:40 from a number claiming to be Microsoft. Didn't pick up and have just blocked the number now.Microsoft5 yearsLooks like a typical Microsoft fraud call.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call bright and early from someone claiming to be “Microsoft”. Looks like Bill Gates is up and about, keeping busy!MicrosoftBill Gates5 yearsI saw the call but didn’t pick up, then checked the answering machine and there was no message left.5 yearsGot a call from 01616416146, some bloke saying he was from Microsoft about a computer supposedly registered to my place. Bit odd as we only have Macs here!Microsoft5 years01616416146 called but didn’t leave anything on my voicemail ??5 yearsI picked up first thing this morning since my husband isn’t feeling great, but as soon as I said hello, the caller just dropped the line. Had to block that number straight away!5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were with Microsoft. Scary thing was, she already had my name and address, but refused to say how she found that info. Definitely a scam, so I’ve blocked the number now.Microsoft5 yearsWeird thing is, my PC hasn’t been turned on for nearly three weeks, yet they claim it’s infected with a virus and can fix it.5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, asked them for their Microsoft payment number to verify, and they just hung up on me! Classic scam attempt!Microsoft5 yearsSomebody called saying they were from Microsoft.Microsoft5 yearsThey rang me at crack of dawn and I just hung up straight away.5 yearsGot a call where the person didn’t say who they were - kinda rude if you ask me, so I just ended the call. Later I checked the number and it looks like it was probably some sort of scam or annoying telemarketer.5 yearsGot a call around 12:38 this afternoon from a guy with an Indian accent saying he was from Microsoft. I told him I actually work for Microsoft myself and he just went silent. I couldn’t help but laugh and then hung up on him. There’s loads of videos on YouTube showing these scammers. They try to trick you into giving them remote access to your PC and all your personal info, then make you pay them using gift cards over the phone so it’s hard to trace. Proper scams, avoid at all costs!MicrosoftYouTube5 yearsClassic Microsoft scam call. I let the bloke go on with his spiel until he started banging on about how hackers are a serious threat and asked if I was aware of them. Didn't sit well when I told him "you're the muppet here!"Microsoft5 yearsEvery time I call, they just repeat they've been hacked or there’s some issue with their computer.5 yearsGot a call this morning at about 7:40am from someone saying they were from Microsoft about my computer. When I said I don’t actually own a computer, the bloke started swearing at me and told me to shut up 'cause I was supposedly wasting his time. Proper rude!Microsoft5 yearsSome bloke called claiming to be from Microsoft, but as soon as I mentioned I ain’t got a computer, he just hung up on me!Microsoft5 yearsSomebody rang me pretending to be from Microsoft, saying there was a problem with my account. They seemed to know loads about me, but once I said they had the wrong person, they started getting really rude.Microsoft5 yearsPicked up and said 'hello', then suddenly it just cut off. Honestly, how do these lot manage to get any shut eye?5 yearsWatch out, these people are total con artists!5 yearsSome bloke rang me sayin’ he was from Microsoft and my computer was all sorts of messed up. I told him straight he was talkin’ rubbish and none of it was true. Then he got proper nasty and started threatening to wreck my PC. I just told him good luck with that!Microsoft5 yearsOi Jenny, or whatever name you're using, give me a ring back. I was actually having a laugh messing around with you. Cheers, Ian.JennyIan5 yearsSome bloke said he was from Microsoft Support but as soon as I asked about the refund I was meant to get, he just cut the call. Proper dodgy if you ask me.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, this was the second time today. When I told him I didn’t buy it and mentioned another rude caller earlier, he got annoyed. Then he said he'd call me again and added, “Do you know why? Because you’re not following our instructions!” That’s when I just ended the call.Microsoft5 yearsThis number keeps ringing but only goes to my voicemail. They don’t bother leaving any messages, which makes me think it’s probably just some sort of spam or telemarketer. Bit fishy if you ask me.5 yearsHad the typical scam call from some bloke claiming to be Max from Microsoft’s tech team. He barely got the intro out before I cut him off with a quick, cheeky send-off.MaxMicrosoft5 yearsSeems like a total scammer, called me claiming to be from Microsoft about issues with my PC. Definitely can’t trust these people.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from a bloke saying he was with Microsoft.Microsoft5 yearsI got a call from a man saying he had to shut down my Microsoft account. When I told him I wasn't interested, he just hung up. Pretty sure it was a scam.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call just after 8 in the morning but the ringing stopped as soon as it went to voicemail.5 yearsGot a call claiming to be Microsoft telling me my PC was at risk. Same old story about it being compromised. Pretty sure it’s just another scam.Microsoft5 yearsScammers from India keep pretending to be Microsoft's tech support, trying to con people. It's a classic fake Microsoft technical help scam.IndiaMicrosoft5 yearsGot a call at 7.17 in the morning and when I picked up, nothing. It’s really annoying how these numbers keep bothering normal folks like us. BT really needs to step up and sort this out.BT5 yearsGot a call claiming to be from Microsoft, but I don't even use their stuff. Just went ahead and blocked the number straight away.Microsoft5 yearsSome bloke called saying he was an IT specialist and wanted me to switch my laptop on so he could have a look at it. When I said no, he got really rude and started shouting, asking if I fancied having my identity cloned by a con artist. I just let him go on for about 15 minutes before I finally ended the call.5 yearsThis number, 01616416416, rang me twice within two days, once on my mobile and then on my home phone. The person kept going on about me having a computer with Microsoft software, which I told them I don’t have. They got quite angry and argumentative, so I just decided to hang up. Both times the caller was really pushy and aggressive.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from this number earlier; the guy spoke with an asian accent and said his name was Chris. Like others have mentioned, he claimed there was weird stuff happening on my computer and even knew my name - typical scammy lines that made me suspicious straight away. Usually I'd hang up right away but this time I decided to hear him out a bit. I ended up hanging up eventually, but then he phoned me back, wanted me to explain myself, so I ended the call again. Not long after, he called once more.Chris5 yearsI just ended the call right away.5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were with Microsoft, needed details about my computer. When I told them my name wasn’t what they asked for, they just snapped at me to hang up! They were quite cheeky, and I probably gave as good as I got.Microsoft5 yearsSome bloke said my computer got hacked, I told him it’s not even working. Then he insisted I turn it on, so I rudely told him to jog on.5 yearsSomeone rang me saying they were from Microsoft and that my computer had been hacked because they’d supposedly sent me emails about it. They even knew my initials and my name, which was a bit creepy.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call on 18/11/21 from a woman with an Asian accent who somehow managed to get my name but kept mispronouncing it. She spent about five minutes rambling on about supposed issues with my computer, claiming she was from Microsoft. Then, out of nowhere, she just hung up. Feels good to have wasted a bit of her time and hopefully prevent someone else from falling for this dodgy scammer trying to hack your PC.Microsoft5 yearsThey claimed to be from Microsoft but it was definitely a scam. Be careful!Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from someone saying they were tech support for Microsoft, telling me there was an issue with my PC.Microsoft5 yearsGot a missed call on my landline around 12:10 today from this number. When I called back, it started with an American ringtone, then some guy with an Indian accent answered saying they’d misdialled or something. Bit weird if you ask me!5 yearsWhen I picked up, there was total silence from the other end.5 yearsGot a call from 01616416146, a woman with a youngish Asian accent claiming she was from Microsoft. I couldn’t catch much since the connection was poor. After a bit of back and forth, she got fed up and kept telling me to "F### off!" a few times before just hanging up!Microsoft5 years0161 641 6146 called me, said there was an issue with my computer and asked me to get on it and do as he said. Then he passed me to his “manager,” who just ended the call on me. Total scam, watch out!5 yearsSomeone with an Indian accent called me, claiming to be from Microsoft’s tech team, saying there was an issue with my PC. I didn’t wait for him to go on and just blocked the number right away before he could say more. These scam calls and emails keep coming every day, it’s really annoying.Microsoft5 years01616416146 called me and honestly, it felt like I was being bullied.5 yearsToday, we got a call from a man with an Indian accent claiming to be from Microsoft, saying there was an issue with our computer. We've since blocked the number.Microsoft5 yearsTypical Microsoft scam call again, nothing new really.MicrosoftSubmit Your Own Report (0161 641 6146)
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