01618189384
TimeLine☎️ 01618189384 👆 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.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618189384
- Urgent warning against phone scammersSep
2018Received call from Microsoft impersonator, unsureSep
2018Phone scam, gave credit cardAug
2018Fraudulent call offering fake supportAug
2018Scammed by fake tech supportAug
2018MS scam disconnect after workaround offerJul
2018Frustration with persistent Microsoft scammersJul
2018Avoid Microsoft scammers, fake tech supportJul
2018Avoid Microsoft scam, reset computerJul
2018Microsoft scammer; reset computer; warnJul
2018Warning about Microsoft scammersJul
2018Call was aggressive and inappropriateJul
2018Scammer claimed to be MicrosoftJul
2018Cautious of scam from MicrosoftJul
2018Computer compromised by Microsoft scammersMay
2018Number Of Searches: 120 Number Of Comments: 15 First Seen: 08 May 2018 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Calvay(Western Isles), Nant-y-llyn(Powys) and Toothill(West Yorkshire).
01618189384 has 15 comments of which 13 x negative and 2 x neutral
01618189384 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01618189384 👆 is reported as a common source of Microsoft-related scams. Callers, often polite, claim your computer or account is hacked and try to gain remote access. They may seem knowledgeable, even quoting license numbers, but then push for payment or personal info like credit card or DOB. Several victims had to reset their entire PC after control was taken. Scammers get aggressive if challenged, sometimes threatening to disable your computer. Despite giving a number to call back, it often leads nowhere or a different line. Dozens warn not to provide any details, report them as scammers who operate via Manchester phone numbers linking to international call centres. Many have thankfully avoided financial loss by not sharing card details.
Reports on phone number 01618189384
8 yearsHonestly, just hang up straight away, don’t even bother talking. These scammers are sneaky - they’ll make it seem like they’re putting money into your account (which is actually your own money!) and then ask you to send some of it back through MoneyGram. You can guess what happens next!MoneyGram8 yearsGot a call from this 0161 number, some bloke who said he was from Microsoft, telling me my internet might’ve been hacked. He took over my PC for a bit to check how bad the problem was. He gave me a name, a phone number 01618189384 claiming it’s their help desk, and even an address for his office. Didn’t ask for any money or any of my info though. They said they’d ring me back tomorrow. Not too sure what to make of it all.Microsoft8 yearsI got a call from a really courteous bloke who said my computer had been hacked. He sounded like he knew our software licence number and asked me to switch on the computer to check it. I couldn’t manage to do that, so he mentioned sending someone round, charging just £5. Foolishly, I gave him my credit card details, but got suspicious when he kept pushing for my date of birth. Luckily, I’ve cancelled the card now and am sorting out a new email too.8 yearsReceived a call from a really courteous bloke claiming our computer was compromised. He oddly sounded like he had our software licence details and asked me to switch the computer on for "verification". Couldn’t manage that, so then he mentioned sending a technician over for a small charge, something like £5. Foolishly, I gave him my credit card info, but got uneasy when he started asking for my date of birth. Ended up cancelling the card and updating my email straight away.8 yearsGot a call that seemed legit at first, they got into my computer using remote access. Next thing I know, they were asking for my credit card info, but I refused. Proper nasty lot. Tried calling the number back but just got silence. Had to do a full reset on my PC afterwards.8 yearsGot a call from 01618189384 claiming to be Microsoft, said there were errors on my computer and wanted me to log in so they could help fix it. I told them I’d rather ring Microsoft’s official support myself for assistance, and then they just hung up on me. Totally feels like a scam.Microsoft8 yearsStill getting calls from those Microsoft scammers, had to tell them to buzz off!Microsoft8 yearsWatch out for those Microsoft scammers! They get into your computer and then want money before they'll give it back. Their number looks like it’s from Manchester, but it’s actually linked to some call centre overseas. Don’t waste your time chatting with these nasty people.MicrosoftManchester8 yearsHad a sketchy call from someone pretending to be Microsoft, and they somehow got remote access to my laptop. Ended up having to wipe everything clean, which was a pain. Luckily, I never gave out any of my bank info. Best thing is to just hang up straight away, tell them you know it’s a scam, and they should stop bothering you. They won’t ring back if you make it clear.Microsoft8 yearsHad some scammer pretending to be from Microsoft gain access to my PC, which forced me to wipe everything and start over. Luckily, I never handed over any bank details. Honestly, just hang up on these lot, tell them you’re onto their game and they’ll bugger off - they usually don’t bother you again after that.Microsoft8 yearsBeware of anyone claiming to be from Microsoft - they never provide clear info!Microsoft8 yearsGot a call earlier, I asked them for their number and then they suddenly got all nasty. When I mentioned I'd just take it up with PC World if there was a problem, they lost it and said I definitely shouldn’t go there because they might hack my info. Honestly, what a load of rubbish!PC World8 yearsSomebody called saying they were from Microsoft warning me that my computer was under attack. When I told them I'd call back, I asked for their number and they seemed quite irritated. I hung up, but they phoned straight back threatening to block my computer. I dialled 1471 and it showed a different number: 01482 620876. I tried reaching out to Microsoft myself, but couldn't get any assistance from them.Microsoft8 yearsGot a call saying my Microsoft account had been hacked. The person sounded dodgy, so I told them I'd call back. Rang the official Microsoft support and they said it wasn't their call. Definitely don't give out any computer info if they ring you.Microsoft8 yearsWe recently had an incident with a scam pretending to be from Microsoft. My mum's computer got hacked, and the scammer gave us this phone number to “confirm” stuff. Luckily, once we realised her bank info might’ve been accessed, we managed to get in touch with the online fraud team quickly and froze everything just in the nick of time. Safe to say we won’t be trusting random numbers again!MicrosoftSubmit Your Own Report (0161 818 9384)
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