01616550240
TimeLine☎️ 01616550240 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 161655 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01616550240
- Unwanted call about computer hackingDec
2023Landline number hacked by scammersJul
2021Suspicious call from fake employeeJul
2021Received questionable call, likely scamJul
2021Unable to identify star refrigerationJul
2021Scammers posing as software licensingJul
2021Received call from possible scammerJul
2021Conversation attempt with father-in-law failedJul
2021Scam call from fake "licensing"Jul
2021Warning about possible Asian scammersJul
2021Repeated calls with no responseJul
2021Suspicious call from fake tech companyJul
2021Concern about caller's intentionsJul
2021Number listed as refrigeration; scam alertJul
2021Invalid input, please provide contextJul
2021Spam call computer licence renewalJul
2021Watch out for phone scammersJul
2021Number blocked, helpful site commentsJul
2021Skepticism towards computer licensing practicesJul
2021Unanswered call, unsure if correctJul
2021Warning about potential scammerJul
2021Blocked unknown rang and thanksJul
2021Warning about computer scam callersJul
2021Unknown caller claiming computer hackJul
2021Caller sounded Indian, hung upJul
2021Blocking number due to missed callJul
2021Misunderstanding about software licensing explainedJul
2021Debt claim, hung up phoneJul
2021Confronted scammers during unwanted callJul
2021Harassing call from fake MicrosoftJul
2021Unanswered call, possibly misdial.Jul
2021Unknown number, no voicemail leftJul
2021Number Of Searches: 97 Number Of Comments: 30 First Seen: 23 June 2021 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Eckworthy(Devon), Kempley(Gloucestershire) and Pitch Green(Buckinghamshire).
01616550240 has 30 comments of which 10 x negative and 20 x neutral
01616550240 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01616550240 👆 is reported as a number linked to persistent scam calls falsely claiming to be from Microsoft or related to computer licensing. Callers often use an Asian accent and prey on vulnerable individuals, warning of supposed hacking or licence expiry to extract money or sensitive information. The number is actually registered to a legitimate refrigeration company, indicating it has likely been spoofed or hacked by fraudsters. Users are advised not to answer or engage, avoid confirming personal details, and block the number to prevent repeated harassment. Genuine companies do not use such tactics, and any concerns about computer security should be addressed through verified official channels. Caution and scepticism are strongly recommended when dealing with unexpected calls from this number.
Reports on phone number 01616550240
3 yearsI received a rather bothersome call from someone with an Indian accent. They went on about how my Windows computer had supposedly been compromised by hackers...5 yearsStar Refrigeration's Manchester landline has definitely been compromised, probably by some overseas scammers. I can confirm this is their actual number, but it's obvious someone's tampered with it.Star RefrigerationManchester5 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming she was from Windows. She began asking all sorts about my computer. Since I’ve seen a mate get scammed and have their computer locked down, I just told her I don’t own one and ended the call right away!Windows5 yearsGot a call from some place called Star Refrigeration, no clue who they are, so I just blocked the number.Star Refrigeration5 yearsGot a call earlier today from someone claiming to be about software licences - definitely a scam, watch out!5 yearsGot a call from this number, and a woman with an Asian accent wanted to talk to my missus. She seemed a bit iffy on how she said her words, which is pretty common with these calls. After some awkward silence and noises like people chatting in the background, I straight up asked if she was some sort of scammer, then just ended the call.5 yearsI was hoping to have a chat with my 83-year-old father-in-law regarding his computer. I remarked, “Oh, that's quite fascinating.” Unfortunately, that’s when the line went dead!5 yearsAbout three hours back, I got a call from a guy who said his name was Mike and spoke with an Asian accent. He claimed to be from computer licensing and warned me that if I didn’t renew my licence by the next day, it would get cancelled. When I began to ask him some questions, he got rude and then just hung up on me.Mike5 yearsI reckon it was a scam, this voice with an Asian accent claimed to be from computer licensing. I just hung up straight away.5 yearsEvery time I pick up, this number rings but there's nobody there on the other end. It's quite annoying.5 years### BE WARNED - THESE ARE SCAM CALLS FROM ASIANS TRYING TO GET YOUR CASH ### I've got two calls already within a day! Don't pick up!ASIA5 yearsI had a rather peculiar chat with someone claiming to be Mike Reid. He informed me I’d been getting some messages from Microsoft that I hadn’t acted upon. I mentioned that our IT chap handles all that sort of thing. He then cheekily suggested that I inquire why Microsoft hasn't replied to the messages, and he promised to ring me back. Honestly, spare me the trouble-I'm not falling for that!Mike ReidMicrosoft5 yearsI received a call from this number, which claims to be a refrigeration business. Oddly enough, they started discussing malware on my computer, insisting they were the only ones capable of fixing it-naturally, for a fee! Quite the peculiar approach, if you ask me!5 yearsGot a call from 01616550240 earlier today, saying my computer licence was on the verge of expiring. Sounded dodgy, so I've put the number on my block list now.5 yearsThey tried to tell me something about computer licences or something, sounded dodgy, so I asked a few questions and they just hung up on me. What a load of rubbish.5 yearsGot a call from 01616550240 today, 6th July 2021. Didn't pick up since BT call blocker stopped it, but after reading reviews here, I've gone ahead and blocked it myself now. Cheers!5 yearsI picked up and there was a pause before the caller asked, "Is this #my surname#?" I didn't say yes, I just asked who was calling. Then they hung up straight away. Typical dodgy scam call. Never give them your name.5 yearsI received a call from a number I didn’t recognise, and they didn't pick up when I answered. Was my decision to ignore it the wisest choice?5 yearsDefinitely got scammed by this number.5 yearsThis number rang my mum’s phone, telling her someone had hacked her Windows or something along those lines. She’s 83 and doesn’t even own a computer! Luckily, I was around to pick up. I told the bloke on the line she isn’t connected to the internet, but he kept insisting she was. In the end, I just cut the call.5 yearsPhone rang but as soon as I picked up, they just dropped the call. Cheers to everyone’s reviews here, I’ve gone ahead and blocked the number now.5 yearsGot a call from someone pretending to be from tech support - total scam!5 yearsGot a call from a guy who sounded Indian, I ended up just blocking and hanging up straightaway.5 yearsGot a missed call from this number, but after reading what others said, I’m going to block it straight away. Cheers for the heads up!5 yearsGot a call from someone claiming to be with Windows Licensing, saying hackers are messing with my computer and offering a new licence key. Felt like a total scam to me.5 yearsI got this call about some computer security issue, right? I just told them straight up I knew they were trying to scam me, said I wasn’t interested, then hung up on them.5 yearsGot a call about owing money, but I really don’t. Just told them I wasn’t interested and ended the call.5 yearsGot a call sayin my "computer licence" was gonna be cancelled soon. Bit obvious it’s the software that’s licensed, not the actual computer! What a load of rubbish.5 yearsWhen I picked up, there was nothing but silence. It might have been a wrong number, but the call didn’t drop on its own. After a little while, I ended the call myself.5 yearsA call came from an unknown number but no message was left on my phone.Submit Your Own Report (0161 655 0240)
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