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01618182363

☎️ 01618182363 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by WAVECREST NETWORKS LIMITED. It is part of the phone block 161818 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.

When this phone number appears on your Caller ID, it might be in one of these formats:

+441618182363+44 161 818 23630161 818 2363+44-161-818-2363

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0161 818 2363 Tagged as:

microsoft brian austin mellor david wright sarah jones alan telephone preference service

TimeLine of events for phone number 01618182363

  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Sep
    2016
  • Rude scammer named David Wright
    Aug
    2016
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Aug
    2016
  • Received scam call about viruses
    Aug
    2016
  • Suspicious Microsoft caller with accent
    Jul
    2016
  • Caller claimed malware on computer
    Jul
    2016
  • Microsoft spammer seeking remote access
    Jul
    2016
Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 7 First Seen: 08 July 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Aberdour(Fife), Cheese Bay(Western Isles), Ightham(Kent), Leddington(Gloucestershire) and Maidford(Northamptonshire).

01618182363 has 7 comments of which 4 x negative and 3 x neutral

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01618182363 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01618182363 👆 is reported as a scam number used by callers with strong Indian accents pretending to be from Microsoft. They try to scare people, especially the elderly, by saying their computer is infected or will be blocked if action isn’t taken. Callers use fake names and pressure victims to turn on or give access to their laptops. Many have experienced rude and aggressive behaviour when refusing to comply. The number is known not to connect when called back, indicating a fraudulent operation. Users strongly warn against engaging or providing any information, with multiple reports of the same tactics involving claims of viruses and attempts to gain control of computers. The overall consensus is these calls are scams aimed at tricking people.

Reports on phone number 01618182363

10 years
I received a rather alarming phone call recently. A gentleman with a pronounced Indian accent, who identified himself as Austin Mellor, contacted my elderly parents. He insisted he was representing Microsoft, and rather aggressively urged my mother to switch on her laptop, threatening that it would be "blocked" if she didn’t comply. Thankfully, my mother had the wit to decline and suggested she’d consult one of her children before getting back to him. They provided a number for her to call, however, to my utter frustration, attempts to reach them have proven futile-nothing happens when I try to ring it back!
Austin MellorMicrosoft
10 years
The chap went by the name of David Wright when he rang me, but let me tell you, he was exceedingly impolite. I requested his address and phone number for some due diligence, and all I got was that 0161 number mentioned above. He was quite belligerent, insisting I turn on my computer, even though I informed him that I already had two work laptops powered up. Then he had the audacity to threaten me by saying he'd block them, to which I boldly replied that he should go ahead. That's when I called him out as a scammer and ended the call.
David Wright
10 years
Had a rather dodgy call from someone claiming to be "Sarah Jones" with a rather thick Indian accent, ringing me up from 012034242603. She insisted that my computer was being compromised and wanted me to verify my machine's I.D. number. I couldn't track down any credible information for that number, so I expressed my doubts about her affiliation with Microsoft. She then offered me an alternative number, 0161, to ring back and confirm her identity. Naturally, I was suspicious, and just as I was about to hang up, another chap named "Brian" with a similar accent jumped on the line. He pushed the same story about them being from Microsoft and wanted me to check my computer. I told him outright that he was trying to pull a fast one and promptly ended the call!
Sarah JonesMicrosoftBrian
10 years
By Anonymous 1 minute ago
I received a call from a chap named Brian on 0161 8182 363, claiming to be from Microsoft. He insisted that they had found numerous viruses on my computer and urged me to log in. I got the impression his intent was to either seize control of my device or introduce some nasty software onto it. I told him I'd be logging in shortly, then casually went to make myself a cuppa, leaving him hanging on the line. After about 15 minutes of waiting, he finally decided to give up! Clearly, this was a scammer, and I highly recommend that no one take any action based on their requests. A good tactic is to ask for your laptop's IP address; that should throw them totally off course!
BrianMicrosoft
10 years
The chap who rang introduced himself as Alan, but his accent was distinctly Indian. He claimed to be representing Microsoft regarding issues with my computer. When I requested his phone number, he actually provided it. I mentioned that I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service, not that it seems to bother these callers. At that point, he abruptly hung up. I can’t help but think this won’t be the last I hear of such nonsense.
AlanMicrosoftTelephone Preference Service
10 years
The individual on the line claimed to represent Microsoft and informed me that my computer had been compromised with malware.
Microsoft
10 years
I've received a dodgy call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, trying to get me to let them access my computer remotely. Total con artists!
Microsoft

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