01618265653
TimeLine☎️ 01618265653 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. It is part of the phone block 161826 with a prefix of 0161. The area code 0161 originates from Manchester.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01618265653
- Report scam calls and textsApr
2022Report all scam attempts promptlyApr
2022Warning against phone number scamsApr
2022Questionable intention behind solicitation messageApr
2022Potential cybersecurity scam involving phone callApr
2022Suspicious call from unknown numberApr
2022Microsoft scam possibly targeting spouseApr
2022Accusation of lying and scammingApr
2022Caller claimed to be Microsoft agentApr
2022Caller called multiple times, potential scamApr
2022Marketing tactic, hung up afterwardsApr
2022Asian woman persistent in Microsoft scamApr
2022Microsoft impersonation, obvious scam alertApr
2022Suspicious call from possible scamApr
2022Suspected scam call, hung upApr
2022Call from woman about MicrosoftApr
2022Caller claimed to be Microsoft supportApr
2022Call from impersonator claiming MicrosoftApr
2022Received fake tech support callApr
2022Fraudulent phone number reportedApr
2022Scam call from foreign womanApr
2022Fraudulent phone scam from "Linda."Apr
2022Received suspicious tech support callApr
2022Rude interaction with KevinApr
2022Automatic call center, considered dangerousApr
2022Received scam call from "Microsoft."Apr
2022User experienced Microsoft scam callApr
2022Microsoft terminated call before discussionApr
2022Fraudulent call posing as MicrosoftApr
2022Likely scam call from "Peter."Apr
2022Microsoft claiming laptop hacked, what do?Apr
2022Possible scam call with delayMar
2022Received suspicious calls from "Microsoft."Mar
2022Ignored question, reducing scam callsMar
2022Number Of Searches: 78 Number Of Comments: 30 First Seen: 20 March 2022 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Hill Hoath(Kent), Lochailort(Highland), Newtown-in-St Martin(Cornwall), Ormsaigbeg(Highland) and Welshpool (Trallwng)(Powys).
01618265653 has 30 comments of which 19 x negative and 11 x neutral
01618265653 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01618265653 👆 is reported as a persistent scam originating from a Manchester number, often involving calls from individuals claiming to be Microsoft representatives. Callers, frequently with Asian accents, use varied tactics like warning of hacked computers or urging immediate action, but their stories quickly unravel as scams. Blocking is futile due to spoofed and computer-generated numbers, and the calls are linked to widespread foreign scam operations, reportedly including Russia and India. Many report aggressive, rude behaviour if challenged. Victims strongly encourage reporting these calls to the police fraud database to build evidence and push for stricter phone industry regulations. Despite numerous complaints, these calls continue relentlessly, targeting vulnerable people and frustrating everyone affected.
Reports on phone number 01618265653
4 yearsThey called me asking about my laptop, but I don’t even own one! Total scam, obviously trying to trick me.4 yearsGot a call from a bloke with an Asian accent who wanted to know if I was the one on "the computer". Nobody here was on a computer so I ended the call straight away. Later looked up the number, came from 0161 826 5653. Definitely sounds like one of those dodgy scam calls.4 yearsSounds like the same lady mentioned in the review before mine. She called asking for my wife about something Microsoft related. I just said we don’t deal with scammers and hung up straight away.Microsoft4 yearsI got a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming to be from cyber security. She said my computer had been hacked and asked me to switch it on. I told her I would but warned my computer is super slow. Then I just put the phone down next to the radio and ignored it until she eventually got bored and ended the call.4 yearsGot this girl calling me, claiming she's from Microsoft, with some made-up name. Told her straight up she’s lying - haven’t touched Microsoft stuff in like 8 years. Total scammers and cheats, that’s what they are.Microsoft4 yearsDefinitely some sort of sales call - the moment I picked up, the line just dropped.4 yearsThey claimed to be from Microsoft but honestly sounded clueless about anything. Totally felt like a scam right off the bat.Microsoft4 yearsLately, this number has been ringing me a few times. I don't pick up calls from unknown numbers. They haven't left any voicemail either, so I reckon it's probably some sort of scam or sales call.4 yearsI got called two times this morning by a lady with a foreign accent, she kept asking for my wife who sadly passed away, all about some computer stuff. I told her it sounded like a scam and she started arguing with me. So I just hung up. It’s weird though, how can this be a real Manchester number? Do they hire out numbers or something?Manchester4 yearsI received a rather peculiar call earlier where the person on the other end knew my name and inquired if I was the primary user of a Microsoft machine. Sensing that something was off, I probed them for the reason behind their question. However, their response was far from clear, prompting me to terminate the conversation.Microsoft4 yearsSome bloke called asking to speak to my wife, claiming he had urgent news from Microsoft. When I questioned him, he just ended the call.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from a woman with an Asian accent claiming to be from Microsoft. She kept insisting on speaking to someone in the family, real pushy stuff. After a bit of back and forth, she finally just hung up.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from 01618265653, a lady talking about something to do with Microsoft. There was loads of noise in the background and I couldn’t make out her name. I let her keep talking for a bit before saying I couldn’t hear her properly, so I was going to hang up. She shouted "Wait" but I just ended the call anyway. She tried ringing again later but I didn’t answer.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from a lady who said her name was Linda and she worked for Microsoft. Turned out to be a scam, just trying to trick me.LindaMicrosoft4 yearsSome bloke claiming to be Kevin from Microsoft called me, so I just told him to jog on.KevinMicrosoftStraight4 yearsGot a call from a woman who said she was from Microsoft, but the connection was terrible and there was loads of noise like she was in a call centre. I was quick to tell her she was lying and told her to feck right off.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from this number, felt a bit sketchy. Seems like it's some automated call centre, if you don't pick up within a few rings, they just hang up. Proper dodgy behaviour.4 yearsGot a call from a woman who said her name was Bala Smeed or something like that, saying she was ringing from Microsoft. Sounds dodgy to me. I said I'd ring up official Microsoft support instead and then just ended the call.Bala SmeedMicrosoft4 yearsIt was a Microsoft scam; the woman actually ended the call by insulting me and then just cut off.Microsoft4 yearsI received a call from someone who claimed to be Leonard, supposedly representing Microsoft. He went on about my computer, alleging that it’s riddled with viruses and desperately needed his help for a thorough clean-up. He even requested remote access to my machine. Quite the dodgy situation, if you ask me!LeonardMicrosoft4 yearsSome woman called, said she was from Microsoft, threatening to lock my computer unless I followed her instructions. I ended the call right away, but she rang me back, so I had to cut her off once more.Microsoft4 yearsThis number 01618265653 is definitely a scam, watch out.4 yearsMicrosoft guy, Peter, called me outta nowhere - seemed super dodgy. Didn't even bother talkin', just cut the call straight away. Most likely one of them scams.PeterMicrosoft4 yearsSupposedly they said they were Microsoft, but they cut me off before they could explain anything further.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call again from this number today. The person on the line was a woman who sounded like she was from abroad, claiming there was something wrong with my computer. I told her I'd call back later and when she asked which number to expect, I said I've got her digits on my phone already. She instantly hung up. Definitely looks like a scam to me. Watch out!4 yearsGot a call from 0161 8265653 saying they were from Microsoft and telling me my computer had issues. I played along for around 15 minutes, then told them they were daft for thinking I’d fall for such a scam. Oddly, they got really angry. They kept calling back loads of times, and every time I just let the phone ring next to the radio.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from someone saying Microsoft had hacked into my laptop. Pretty sure it’s a scam trying to scare me.Microsoft4 yearsGot a call from some bloke with a strong accent, said his name was Peter Wilson and claimed he worked for Microsoft. He gave me an ID like MS00244 and the number 01618265356, plus an email [email protected] and an address near Reading, Thames RG6 1WG. After I told him I wasn’t interested and to stop calling, he rang me two more times. By the third call, he got pretty pushy and sounded well annoyed. Don’t fall for this - it’s definitely not genuine Microsoft.Peter WilsonMicrosoftBuildingReadingThames RG64 yearsAs always, I just let it ring without picking up. Helps keep those scam calls at bay.4 yearsAnswered the call and there was a lag before a woman spoke with a thick Asian accent. She just said “hello” then mumbled a few words I couldn’t catch and immediately ended the call. Definitely sounds like a scam to me.Submit Your Own Report (0161 826 5653)
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