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01743718040

☎️ 01743718040 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 174371 with a prefix of 01743. The area code 01743 originates from Shrewsbury.

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+441743718040+44 1743 71804001743 718040+44-1743-718040

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01743 718040 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01743718040

  • Blocker prevents unwanted access effectively
    Apr
    2019
  • Potential scam call from "Microsoft"
    Apr
    2019
  • Hung up when answerphone activated
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Two silent calls, frustrating experience
    Apr
    2019
  • Received scam call, entertained self
    Apr
    2019
  • Familiar scam with chilling threat
    Apr
    2019
  • Call blocker works effectively
    Apr
    2019
  • Harassing tech support phone call
    Apr
    2019
  • Warning about potential scammers
    Apr
    2019
  • Silent call received at 12:33
    Apr
    2019
  • Wants action against foreign scammers
    Apr
    2019
  • Missed call, left no message
    Apr
    2019
  • Microsoft phone call scamming experience
    Apr
    2019
  • Engaged with fake Microsoft caller
    Apr
    2019
  • User received call at 9:14
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from Indian call center
    Apr
    2019
  • Scammer posing as Microsoft technical support
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call, Indian accent, virus
    Apr
    2019
  • Frequent scam calls from UK
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspicious call, likely a scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Taking action against scam operations
    Apr
    2019
  • Microsoft scam, not really Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Warning about potential phone scammers
    Apr
    2019
  • Caller continually harasses with calls
    Apr
    2019
  • Reported Microsoft scam calls
    Apr
    2019
  • Received suspicious silent call from Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Annoying, called twice today
    Apr
    2019
  • Concise notice of silent call
    Apr
    2019
  • Received two silent calls today
    Apr
    2019
  • Potential phone scam from 01743718040
    Apr
    2019
  • Phone call annoyance from same person
    Apr
    2019
  • Received call from fake Microsoft representative
    Apr
    2019
  • Unnoticed call of silence
    Apr
    2019
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Positive feedback on sponsored outfit
    Apr
    2019
  • Dial 1471 to recall number
    Apr
    2019
  • Microsoft scammer portrayed as dangerous
    Apr
    2019
  • Ignoring scam Microsoft phone call
    Apr
    2019
  • Inappropriate call and response given
    Apr
    2019
  • Persistent scam caller, untruthful responses
    Apr
    2019
  • Fake Microsoft call, likely scammers
    Apr
    2019
  • Microsoft scammers swearing, insulting, persistent
    Apr
    2019
  • A mysterious, mysterious silent call
    Apr
    2019
  • Microsoft call scam effort detected
    Apr
    2019
  • Scammer claiming to be Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Microsoft scam call, fooled them
    Apr
    2019
  • Misleading scammers targeting elderly individuals
    Apr
    2019
  • Received fake Microsoft call, told off
    Apr
    2019
  • Reporting scam calls to authorities
    Apr
    2019
  • Warning against fraudulent Microsoft phone calls
    Apr
    2019
  • Location doubted, aggressive behavior, scam suspicion
    Apr
    2019
  • Dealt with attempted Microsoft scam
    Apr
    2019
  • Potential scam call from Microsoft
    Apr
    2019
  • Received silent call, ended abruptly
    Apr
    2019
  • Received silent call, very annoying
    Apr
    2019
  • Frequent silent, bothersome phone calls
    Apr
    2019
  • Unanswered landline call, regular occurrence
    Apr
    2019
  • Unanswered call, disconnected abruptly
    Apr
    2019
  • Unexpected call from possible scammer
    Apr
    2019
  • Call added to silent collection
    Apr
    2019
  • Ignoring unknown phone number call
    Apr
    2019
  • Phone call with no sound
    Apr
    2019
  • Unsettling experience of quiet call
    Apr
    2019
  • Call characterizes as a noise
    Apr
    2019
  • User accuses someone of scamming
    Apr
    2019
  • Block aggressive scammer phone number
    Apr
    2019
  • Realized scam call, suggested real job
    Apr
    2019
  • This is not a valid comment
    Apr
    2019
  • No response to left message
    Apr
    2019
  • Suspicious behavior related to server
    Apr
    2019
  • Aggressive computer scam targeting foreigners
    Apr
    2019
  • Warning: Microsoft phone scams, disconnect
    Apr
    2019
  • Did not answer unfamiliar call
    Apr
    2019
Number Of Searches: 351 Number Of Comments: 68 First Seen: 04 April 2019 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bratton Seymour(Somerset) and Pen-twyn(Carmarthenshire).

01743718040 has 68 comments of which 26 x neutral and 42 x negative

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01743718040 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01743718040 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance number linked to aggressive and dishonest Microsoft-related scams. Callers, often with South Asian or East Asian accents, falsely claim computer or virus issues, pressuring recipients to act immediately. Many report rude, threatening behaviour when challenged, including swear words and insults. Silent calls and hang-ups are frequent. Victims note the scammers use multiple UK landline numbers, rotating frequently to avoid blocking. Despite blocking, the calls continue relentlessly, causing frustration. Several have cleverly wasted the scammers’ time to no avail. The scam has raised concerns about regulation of UK number providers and police inaction. Overall, this number is strongly associated with fraudulent tech support scams aimed at tricking or intimidating recipients.

Reports on phone number 01743718040

7 years
I use a blocker so calls like that never actually reach me. Nah.
7 years
Someone rang me saying they were calling from Microsoft and that there was an urgent problem with my server being hacked. When I asked for their contact number, they wouldn’t give it, so I just ended the call straight away.
Microsoft
7 years
Total rip off, watch out!
7 years
Got a call from an Asian bloke again, same scam rubbish as before. I kept him on the line for ages, around ten minutes, and then he started cussing at me. Said stuff about me not having a dad and something about making love to my mum. Little does he know, she's been gone for years. I reckon he’s got a better shot at sorting out my computer! Haha!
7 years
Got a call today around 12:33, but there was nothing said on the other end. Complete silence.
7 years
I got two calls from this number today but all I heard was silence when I picked up.
7 years
I just let the answerphone pick up and they ended up hanging on me.
7 years
Got a call from a woman claiming to be with Microsoft. I told her I’m registered with TPS and didn’t want to take her call. She kept nagging, saying stuff like “you need to listen to me, this is serious”. Ended up hanging up on her - definitely a scam.
MicrosoftTelephone Preference Service
7 years
Using a call blocker really sorts it out.
7 years
I keep getting annoying calls from people claiming to be Microsoft but they sound like they're from somewhere in Asia. They say they can fix viruses on my PC but it’s just a scam. They call from all sorts of different numbers, it’s like they have access to loads of phone lines. It’s really frustrating and something should be done to stop these kinds of calls.
Microsoft
7 years
Got two calls today from some bloke telling me to switch my computer on quick to block hackers. I said I don’t even have a computer, and he goes, “Oh, so you think you're clever, huh? You ain't.” Then he started shouting at me to turn it on immediately. I said, “Sorry, I’m not doing that,” and he started cursing a lot before I just cut the call.
7 years
I rang a landline at 13:43, but as soon as my voicemail kicked in, they just cut the call.
7 years
Got a call from a really polite woman, maybe Indian or Pakistani, claiming to be from Microsoft. She said there were issues with our system. Played along for a while, then told her flat out she was fibbing since we don’t even own a computer. Blocked the number now but I’m sure they’ll just ring again from somewhere else. Typical!
IndiaPakistanMicrosoft
7 years
Got a call from this Indian bloke who introduced himself as "Leonado!" Like all the other stories I've read here, he was banging on about some "500 error messages" messing up my computer. He claimed he was with Microsoft, but since I'm all about Apple stuff, I just played along for about ten minutes before I told him to jog on and ended the call.
LeonadoMicrosoftApple
7 years
I got a call from them at 9.14, out of the blue.
7 years
I got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft saying there was an issue. I told them they’d reached a pub and we didn’t even own a computer. Then they asked if I had a laptop. I just said I wasn't interested and ended the call straight away!
Microsoft
7 years
Oh great, another one of those tedious Microsoft scams from some call centre in India claiming my PC’s got issues they can sort out. I just told the bloke to swing by and I’d sort his watch instead. Honestly, can’t believe folks are still getting caught out by this rubbish.
Microsoft
7 years
Well, it was quite clear this was a scam call. The person on the line had a really thick accent and their English was hard to catch. They said they were from Microsoft and that there was some kind of threat on my PC. When I said I didn’t quite get that and asked them to say it again, they just ended the call straight away.
Microsoft
7 years
They keep ringing non stop and it's really starting to annoy me.
7 years
Just got a call from this number. Had a look at what others wrote before me. Gonna follow an idea someone mentioned earlier - try to track down the firms that hand out these UK landline numbers to scammers so they can ring up from anywhere overseas. Don’t think the scammers themselves can be stopped easily, but I’m gonna push to go after those companies that sell these stacks of numbers to dodgy groups abroad. Let’s see how it pans out!
UK
7 years
Honestly, this number looks like it's from some fleecing tricksters. Loads of dodgy telemarketers pretending to be from places like Microsoft, B.T., or even H.M.R.C. will ring and say things that just don't add up. If you want to see how these scammers operate, just head over to YouTube and watch some clips from Jim Browning - he does a cracking job revealing their scams.
B. T.MicrosoftH. M. R. C.YouTubeJim Browning
7 years
Got calls again from someone pretending to be Microsoft. Already flagged the number though. They just keep trying.
Microsoft
7 years
Got two calls from the same number today, really frustrating!
7 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, but yeah, obviously a scam. Honestly, what's wrong with these jokers?
Microsoft
7 years
Today, I got two calls from this number where no one spoke, and then they just ended the call.
7 years
Marked as risky, I just ignored it. Turned out to be one of those Microsoft scam calls.
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call again, same code but a different number this time. Let the woman carry on with her chat, didn’t say a word back. After a while, I just hung up. This is the second call today from a woman with a Chinese accent. Honestly, it’s getting a bit much!
7 years
They've rung me once more, always swapping between various UK landline numbers. Each number rings for a few days before they switch to a new one, pulling the same scam. I've blocked them, though I doubt it does much good. This particular number won't bother me again, but loads of other UK landlines will. After reading all the other comments, I’m thinking of trying what folks suggested - tracking down whoever's selling these dodgy people those UK numbers.
UK
7 years
I got a call on my landline from 01743718040 saying someone had flagged a hacker was messing with my desktop and laptop. When I asked how they knew, they replied it was from a provider, and when I pushed for who exactly, they said it was Microsoft’s tech team. They then told me to call another number to prove they were legit, but I wasn’t having any of it and said no. After that, the line just went dead.
Microsoft
7 years
Just got a ring from 01743718040, some bloke called Robert claiming he’s from Microsoft, said he was in Reading. I went along with it at first, then paused and said, “Wait a moment, there’s a message here - do you think I’m daft?” Had a laugh and then the line went dead. Apparently, it’s the same caller but using another number too. Next time, I might try messing about with a squeaky voice to see what happens.
RobertMicrosoft
7 years
Got a silent ring just now, and the last time it was actually someone pretending to be from Microsoft. What a pain!
Microsoft
7 years
We usually don’t pick up unknown numbers, only ring back 1471 if it sounds familiar. Not really sure tho, we just ignore most calls.
7 years
Got a call from someone speaking with an Indian accent, talked about Microsoft and said my computer had a virus problem coming up. I just hung up straight away.
Microsoft
7 years
Got 5 calls within 5 minutes from some bloke claiming to be from Microsoft about my computer. I told him I don’t even own one, then he switched to asking about my laptop. Again, I said I don’t have one, and he just called me a damn liar. Told him to stop calling and to hang up. Then he went on about coming from a really poor family - I told him if that was true, he wouldn’t be able to keep ringing me non stop like this.
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call supposedly from "Microsoft," but I’m not buying it! When I asked them their location, they replied "Reading," yet the number showed up as Shrewsbury. Plus, I don’t even own a Microsoft PC! Definitely a scammer trying their luck.
MicrosoftReadingShrewsbury
7 years
Got a call claiming to be from Microsoft, but it was clearly a scam.
Microsoft
7 years
Earlier today, just about 8 am, some bloke called saying he was with Microsoft. I just told him to bugger off!
Microsoft
7 years
A woman with a foreign accent called me from a number that looked local, so I picked up. I made it clear I didn’t want any more calls and asked her to stop ringing me. The call showed as 0:95.
7 years
The phone just rang and nobody spoke, then it quickly hung up.
7 years
What a pair of scammers! My 90 year old aunt spoke with one of those fraudsters for more than 10 minutes recently. She played the forgetful granny role until she eventually admitted she doesn’t even own a computer! She reckons that if these tricksters waste their time chatting with her, that’s less chance to fool someone who might actually fall for it.
Blimey
7 years
Got a call claiming to be from Microsoft, sounded like an Indian or Pakistani guy. Different phone number this time though. Told him to take a long dive in the river.
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from "Microsoft" but it was totally a scam. Just ended the call straight away!
Microsoft
7 years
I had a couple of calls today from this number, claiming to be from Microsoft. The guy sounded Indian, but as soon as he began talking I just hung up. I've now blocked the number to be safe.
Microsoft
7 years
Just got a call from 1572, but it was totally silent. No idea what that was about.
7 years
No words spoken, just silence on the other end. Quite weird really.
7 years
Just now got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, talking about issues with my computer - sounded like they had an Indian accent. I told them I don’t own a computer. Then they switched to asking about my laptop, which I don’t have either. They kept cutting me off when I tried to explain. Ended up blocking the number. Definitely a scam.
Microsoft
7 years
Got a load of calls from some so-called Microsoft scammers, shouting loads of rude stuff at me. Told them to piss off and warned I’d report the number. Proper offensive bunch!
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call with no one speaking on the other end, really weird!
7 years
This caller was really pushy and felt like a total scam. Definitely putting their number on block!
7 years
Had a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, so I played along and kept him chatting for about ten minutes. Eventually, he figured out I was having a laugh and then hung up on me!
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call from what looked like a local number. As expected, some dodgy bloke pretending to be from Microsoft. I wasn’t falling for it and blocked the number straight away. Like someone else mentioned here, these muppets will just move on to bother loads more people by tomorrow. Just a pain in the neck really!
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call but no one was there when I answered. Quite weird!
7 years
Some bloke called me saying he was from Microsoft. I just told him to stop messing about and then I ended the call.
Microsoft
7 years
Total scam, don’t trust it!
7 years
It was this woman with an accent that sounded Chinese, claiming to be from Microsoft - or maybe Apple, I’m not sure. I mentioned I had an Apple computer and then she suddenly hung up right when the chat was getting interesting. What a shame!
MicrosoftApple
7 years
Called me but no one said anything before they hung up.
7 years
No one said a word when I answered, just dead silence on the other end!
7 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft saying there was an issue with “the computer”. I told them to stop calling or I’d report them. I then reported the number to BT. Oddly enough, just five minutes later, the same person rang again. I reminded them the number had already been reported and to stop ringing me. Right before I ended the call, I heard them say, “you’ll be getting this call again!”
Microsoft
7 years
He claimed to be calling from Reading, Berkshire, but I’m not convinced. When I told him I don’t deal with scammers, he started getting really angry and his tone just got worse after that.
ReadingBerkshire
7 years
Got a call on my landline, but when I picked up, there was nobody at the other end. It was an unfamiliar number. We seem to get quite a few calls like this all the time.
7 years
Got a call from a woman with an Asian accent, sounded like either Japanese or Chinese. Pretty quick to figure out it was just another dodgy scam. Didn’t hold back telling her she should find a real job instead!
7 years
I saw the number 01743718040 pop up, but since I didn’t know who it was, I just let it ring out.
7 years
Had two calls in as many days, both completely silent on the other end.
7 years
I got a call from someone claiming there was a Microsoft issue with my server. When I questioned them, they started getting quite pushy. Definitely felt like a scam.
Microsoft
7 years
Got a call claiming to be from Microsoft - total scam, just ended the call straight away.
MicrosoftBest
7 years
Just got a call from someone overseas claiming there's a problem with my computer. They were really pushy and kinda scary. Definitely felt like a scam to me.
7 years
I wasnt able to pick up and they didnt leave any voicemail or message.
7 years
Had a call from a number I didn’t know, so I just ignored it. They didn’t bother leaving any voicemail or anything.

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