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01782922666

☎️ 01782922666 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by TalkTalk Communications Limited. It is part of the phone block 1782922 with a prefix of 01782. The area code 01782 originates from Stoke-on-Trent.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01782922666

  • Unsolicited call scammer falsely representing
    Oct
    2017
  • Upset by early morning call
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call caused anger and concern
    Feb
    2017
  • Beware of remote control scams
    Feb
    2017
  • Suspicious call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Received scam call pretending Microsoft representative
    Feb
    2017
  • Unwanted call, hung up immediately
    Feb
    2017
  • Received calls supposedly from Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Beware of Microsoft tech scam
    Feb
    2017
  • Suggests company fine for telemarketing
    Feb
    2017
  • Scammer claiming to be Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Anonymous call from no one
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call posing as Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Concerned about senior's safety, annoying
    Feb
    2017
  • Reported Microsoft scam, suggest blocking numbers
    Feb
    2017
  • Phone scam from fake Microsoft representative
    Feb
    2017
  • Scammer pretending to be Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Inappropriate and threatening phone call
    Feb
    2017
  • Unwanted call received, ignore them
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Suspicious call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Received suspicious call regarding computer
    Feb
    2017
  • Beneficial experience with BT call protect
    Feb
    2017
  • Missed a call around 7:45am
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call about computer issues
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call with Filipino accent
    Feb
    2017
  • Unwanted call from unexpected number
    Feb
    2017
  • Unwelcome early morning tech scam
    Feb
    2017
  • Beware of computer hacking scam
    Feb
    2017
  • Suspicious call from foreign woman
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam related to computer hacking
    Feb
    2017
  • Scary and abusive phone scams
    Jan
    2017
  • Received fraudulent scan call, blocked number
    Jan
    2017
  • Received scam call from Microsoft
    Jan
    2017
  • Unexpected early morning phone call
    Jan
    2017
  • Mistrust of Windows updates
    Jan
    2017
  • Aggravated by early morning telemarketers
    Jan
    2017
  • Beware of tech support scams
    Jan
    2017
  • Annoying foreign computer scam calls
    Jan
    2017
  • Avoiding unwanted calls at inconvenient times
    Jan
    2017
  • Received potentially fraudulent early-morning call
    Jan
    2017
  • OFCOM alerted to persistent unanswered calls
    Jan
    2017
  • Suspicious Microsoft call, hung up
    Jan
    2017
  • Ignored scam call, asserted English proficiency
    Jan
    2017
  • Missed call, likely a scam
    Jan
    2017
  • Suspicious call from fake tech support
    Jan
    2017
  • Caller saying from Microsoft; typical scam
    Jan
    2017
  • No message, number not service
    Jan
    2017
  • Missed unfamiliar call, foreign accent
    Jan
    2017
  • Missed call from unrecognized number
    Jan
    2017
  • Unknown caller, foreign accent, unanswered
    Jan
    2017
  • Upset about phone number security
    Jan
    2017
  • False call from fake Microsoft support
    Jan
    2017
  • Received a Microsoft scam call
    Jan
    2017
  • International number calling early morning
    Jan
    2017
  • Unknown caller hung up abruptly
    Jan
    2017
  • Silent calls, ignoring TPS regulations
    Jan
    2017
  • Microsoft firewall compromised; scam prolonged
    Jan
    2017
  • Warning about fake Microsoft calls
    Jan
    2017
  • Spam call about Microsoft computer
    Jan
    2017
  • Scammers pretending to be Microsoft
    Jan
    2017
  • Received Microsoft scam call today
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam call from fake Ann
    Jan
    2017
  • Received early morning cold call
    Jan
    2017
  • Early phone call woke user
    Jan
    2017
  • Early morning call interrupted sleep
    Jan
    2017
  • Received silent call at 7am
    Jan
    2017
  • Unsolicited call about computer services
    Jan
    2017
  • Repeated calls with no response
    Jan
    2017
  • Annoying unsolicited calls from lawyers
    Jan
    2017
  • Caller knew name, wife hung up
    Jan
    2017
  • BT Guardian blocking phone calls
    Jan
    2017
  • Phone call disrupted child's sleep
    Jan
    2017
  • Received scam call from "Microsoft", terminated
    Jan
    2017
  • Claims Microsoft, but doesn't call directly
    Jan
    2017
Number Of Searches: 503 Number Of Comments: 75 First Seen: 14 January 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Kintbury(Berkshire), Moor of Granary(Moray), Templeton(Angus) and Troutbeck(Cumbria).

01782922666 has 75 comments of which 47 x neutral and 28 x negative

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01782922666 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01782922666 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance scam number frequently calling early mornings with callers falsely claiming to be from Microsoft technical support. Callers typically use foreign accents and employ various tactics to convince recipients their computers have been hacked, urging remote access that leads to fraud or theft. Many calls start with unsettling background noise to feign legitimacy. Despite being on the Telephone Preference Service, numerous users report repeated harassment including silent calls or abusive responses when challenged. Vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly, are at risk of distress and exploitation. The number often changes or is abandoned quickly, making it hard to trace or block effectively. Users are advised not to engage, never grant remote access, report the number to authorities, and use call-blocking services to reduce these fraudulent attempts.

Reports on phone number 01782922666

9 years
Got a call from Call Protect, a young woman with quite a strong accent, saying she’d shield me from scam calls. I told her she sounded like one of them, ‘cause BT Protect never phones you up. She hung up on me with a ‘do as you like then’. After that, I tried to block her number on my phone, but I reckon it’s pointless since they probably swap numbers all the time.
BT
10 years
They rang me at 7:45 in the morning. I told them it was far too early, and that muppet said it was Monday, not Saturday. I had to tell him not to bother calling again and told him to jog on.
10 years
I got a call from this number early in the morning, around 7.30 am on Saturday 18th Feb 2017. There was loads of noise in the background, sounded like an office or busy workspace. A woman started speaking and gave her name, but I didn’t catch it properly, as it was hard to hear her clearly. Then she said she was ringing from Microsoft, and that’s when I knew it was a scam. I got really annoyed, telling her, “It’s 7.30 in the damn morning, what kind of nerve do you have?” She was trying to deny it but I just hung up. The reason I was so upset is that my dad, who’s 89, recently had a heart attack and is still very weak. The call reminded me of one I got from the hospital when he was first admitted - the noise and the woman’s accent made me think the worst. It was really distressing at first to think something was wrong with him, and then to find out it was just a con job really made me mad. Is there anything that can be done to stop these calls?
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call at 7.30 from a bloke saying he’s with Microsoft, told me my PC was messing up the internet. This is the second time this week I’ve had the same call. I’m signed up to the telephone preference service but they still manage to ring me.
MicrosoftTelephone Preference Service
10 years
SOMEONE SAID THEY WERE FROM MICROSOFT TECH SUPPORT. I TOLD THEM TO LEAVE ME ALONE AND THEN I ENDED THE CALL. LATER, WHEN I TRIED TO LOG INTO MY G-MAIL, I HAD TO RESET MY PASSWORD. BIT OF A COINCIDENCE, DONT YA THINK?
Microsoft
10 years
They'll tell you to log into your Microsoft computer so they can take control remotely. Don't do what they say, or you'll end up losing all your private and bank details. Just a heads up.
10 years
Had an Asian woman calling, claiming to be from Microsoft, ringing me three times before 7.20 in the morning.
Microsoft
10 years
I got a call at half past seven in the morning, it was a woman talking but you could hear loads of noise from an office in the background. I just ended the call straight away.
10 years
Got a call from an Indian lady saying she was from Microsoft, claiming hackers were using my PC for betting sites and told me to visit [#]LOGMEINRESCUE[###]. Don’t go to that website or enter any codes they give you - it’s a scam. They install software that locks your computer and then demand money to unlock it. Make sure to report them at "[#]ftccomplaintassistant.gov". The more reports they get, the better the chance of catching these scammers.
Microsoft
10 years
That Microsoft bloke called me yet again. Why don’t the folks in charge just slap a big fine on these companies for constantly pestering people with calls? They always say they’ve got the power to do something, so maybe hitting them where it hurts - in the wallet - might finally put a stop to it.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from this number claiming to be Microsoft!!

Honestly, the best move is to be rude and just tell them to piss off.. I don’t usually get mad at sales calls since folks are just doing their job, but these lot? They’re out to scam us!!
Microsoft
10 years
This number rang our work line a couple of times today, I picked up but no one said anything, then out of nowhere I hear a voice say 'Goodbye' and then it hung up.
10 years
Got a call from an Asian man claiming he was from Microsoft. He told me my computer was hacked by some online crooks and said he was calling from Reading. I knew straight away it was a scam, so I just played along for a bit then politely told him to feck off. Just don’t get why they can’t be tracked or stopped, especially when they don’t even bother hiding their phone number!
MicrosoftReading
10 years
Got a call from this exact number at 7 in the morning on my dad's phone. He’s 85 and his number’s supposed to be on the TPS list. Honestly, it’s really frustrating because he might get startled by the early call, think it's urgent, and then there’s a risk he could trip or hurt himself. Not happy about this at all.
TPS
10 years
Got a call earlier from this number - classic Microsoft scam stuff. They told me to ring back on 0131 618 8661 if I was suspicious. Honestly, BT should just block these two numbers and find out who’s coughing up for the rental. Then maybe share that info with the cops. Is that really too much?
MicrosoftBT
10 years
Got a call from a guy with an Asian accent saying he was ringing from Microsoft, telling me my computer had been hacked or something, and that I wouldn’t be able to use it (the same one I’m on now) unless I did what he said to sort it out! Total scam!!!
Microsoft
10 years
I had a very similar thing happen to me today with a bloke calling himself 'Benjamin'. He claimed to be from Microsoft and said my computer was at risk of being hacked. I told him straight I didn’t think he was really from Microsoft. He then said if he was a hacker, he wouldn’t be phoning me up - which was a strange reply since I never actually called him a hacker, just that he was clearly trying to scam me. Anyway, I just ended the call.
BenjaminMicrosoft
10 years
Got a call thrice in one day from an Asian gentleman. Told him to stop bothering me and find a proper job instead of trying to scam folks. Told him to buzz off, he threatened to smack me, so I said I'd give him a kick where apes store their goodies. He ended up hanging up, which was unexpected.
10 years
Got a call this morning at 8:09. Thought it could be something urgent but no one answered. Just bothersome folks, best to just not bother replying.
10 years
Today, I got a phone call from a woman with an Indian accent who said her name was Georgia and she was from Microsoft. She claimed my PC had been compromised. She asked me to switch it on, but I played along and asked how long she’d been with Microsoft. She said about six years. She also mentioned her boss was someone called Kevin Matthews. After that, I admitted that I hadn’t actually turned on my computer and called her out for trying to trick me. Right after that, she just ended the call!
GeorgiaMicrosoftKevin Matthews
10 years
Got a call about 3:50 this afternoon from someone saying they were with Microsoft. I wanted to report it as a scam but ended the call before I could. Why is it so hard to track these numbers down and take action against these people?
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call at 7 in the morning from someone saying they were with Microsoft.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call at about 12.55 pm today, and the moment they started talking about "my computer" I knew something was off, so I just told them a few choice words and ended the call sharpish!
10 years
This number rang me one early morning at about 07:45 but there was nobody speaking when I answered. After seeing a few other reviews here, I decided to try BT's new CALL PROTECT feature - seems like it might be the solution to these annoying calls and it’s free with our BT gear. It's been a week now with zero unwanted calls, which is unusual for us as we usually get around 5 or 6 a week. This website is really handy for sharing info, glad to see BT starting to take some action on this.
BT
10 years
Got a call about 7.45 this morning but missed it before I could pick up.
10 years
I answered but saw the number and wasn’t expecting it. An Asian woman just said “hello” then nothing else. The government really needs to stop these callers from using phones.
10 years
Got a call from a man named Benjamin who sounded like he was from India. He claimed my PC was full of errors and sending alerts to Microsoft. When he asked me to switch on my computer, I played along, chatting away about the weather while pretending my machine was "booting up." He kept pestering me about what was showing on the screen, but he seemed thrown when I mentioned seeing the Apple logo. Turns out, Benjamin was confused why an Apple symbol popped up on a "PC." After a brief pause, he suddenly went silent and then just ended the call. Bit annoyed he didn't bother to say goodbye. Haha!
BenjaminMicrosoftApple
10 years
The caller had a Filipino accent and claimed to be from Microsoft, talking about some sort of hack going on. He asked me to switch on my PC and then wanted to know which key was beside my FN key. After I described it, he told me it was the Windows key and instructed me to press it alongside the R key. I didn’t actually do it but told him I had. He then asked what popped up on my screen, to which I replied I couldn’t really explain. After that, he just ended the call. I feel for these people from the Philippines - they often seem desperate to earn money to support their big families. Still, it’s a bit upsetting since they often profess to be Catholics yet do things like this.
MicrosoftPhilippines
10 years
Got a call from this number real early at 7 in the morning. Properly woke me up. I’m retired now. The lady sounded Asian and said she was from Microsoft, saying there was something wrong with my computer. I told her I don’t even own a computer, so I just said bye and hung up.
Microsoft
10 years
So this morning, I got a call from a woman with a really strong foreign accent claiming to be from Microsoft. She told me my computer was hacked and that it was being used to send messages and visit gambling and adult sites without my permission. At first, I wasn't sure if she was legit because she sounded quite believable. But after a while, she just wouldn't stop talking, so I ended up hanging up.
Microsoft
10 years
My phone rang this morning at 8:27 and it showed an international caller ID. The lady on the line had a strong accent and claimed to be from Microsoft, saying my computer had serious issues and she needed to get in remotely. I played along for a bit then told her straight up it was a scam. When I tried phoning back, it just said the number was no longer in use. How on earth are they still able to use that number?
Microsoft
10 years
It's crazy how these hackers keep getting away with their scams, especially the ones about computer hacking. I just don't get why nobody's really doing anything about it!
10 years
First I got a call from a woman saying she was from Microsoft but I guessed it was a scam and just ended the call. Then a bloke called from the same number about some life insurance offer so I hung up again. He phoned back and started telling me my wife was drunk and had a bad accident, then he went on in a really rude way, swearing and saying nasty stuff about my wife and daughter, all made up from some twisted and crazy mind. He kept going as long as I stayed on the line (and recorded it).
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from this number on both my work phone and my house phone at about 8 in the morning. The person said he was calling from Microsoft and asked if I was doing well today. I replied asking if he actually enjoyed telling lies, then I just hung up.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call at 7.30 in the morning. When I told them they should know what time it was and said it better be something urgent in a pretty annoyed voice, they just cut me off!
10 years
Just got hit by one of those windows cons again.
10 years
Got a call on my home phone at 7.25 this morning, honestly can’t believe this still goes on. I’m registered with TPS but it’s like that doesn’t stop these cold callers at all.
Telephone Preference Service
10 years
At about 1.50pm I got a call from a woman with an Asian accent saying she was from Microsoft, claiming my PC had been hacked and asking me to turn it on so they could update my ID info. I told her no and hung up straight away. These scammers are really nasty, hope no one gets tricked by them. Really glad I found this site to check who’s been calling me, thanks a lot!
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call at 7.20 but thankfully I missed it. This number isn’t new to me at all. If I’d picked up, I’d have been proper annoyed!
10 years
Got a call from a lady with an accent I couldn’t place. She said she was ringing about my computer. Honestly, I get these calls almost every day now, so I just put the phone down right away. It’s really annoying and just feels like such a hassle.
10 years
Phone buzzed at 8.02am, but the bloke said good afternoon straight away, so I told him he must be somewhere else time-wise. He said he was Alex, calling from Microsoft Tech Support. I asked for the number he was ringing from to make sure it wasn't dodgy. He gave me 0131 922666, which is local Edinburgh, same as me, but when I checked with 1471 it wasn't the same number. Something felt off about it, for sure.
AlexMicrosoftEdinburgh
10 years
This morning around 8:30, I answered a call from this number. The lady on the phone, who sounded like she had a strong accent, claimed to be from Microsoft. I just told her that I worked for them too, and she quickly ended the call.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from this number today (26/01/17) at 08:11. When I answered, there was nothing but some sort of paper rustling noise and then the call just dropped. I looked it up on this site and saw it was some sort of dodgy call. I've added the number to my phone's blocker now.
10 years
Answered the call but no response, ended up reporting it to OFCOM because they kept ringing non stop.
OFCOM
10 years
Got a call from a woman with a foreign accent saying she was from Microsoft and my PC was compromised. I just told her maybe she needed some English classes and then ended the call.
Microsoft
10 years
Received a call around 8.10 am from a guy with an Asian accent saying he was from Microsoft’s tech support. I’m pretty sure Microsoft doesn’t ring you up out of the blue unless you’ve reached out to them first. Ended the call straight away.
MicrosoftTechnical Support
10 years
Called me at 7:31 am claiming to be from Microsoft, just the typical scam from 01782922666.
Microsoft
10 years
Tried ringing but didn’t leave a message. Seems like the number isn’t active.
10 years
Got a call first thing this morning, let it ring through to voicemail. The lady on the message had an accent I couldn’t quite place. Didn’t pick up since I didn’t recognise the number.
10 years
A strange lady with an accent rang me early this morning. I didn’t pick up 'cos I didn’t recognise the number, so it just went to my voicemail.
10 years
My phone went off at 7.59 on Tuesday 24th Jan 2017. I missed the call so I rang 1471 to get the last number. Thought it was a UK number, maybe Stoke on Trent. When I tried ringing back, a lady with a Scottish accent came on saying "Sorry, the number you’ve tried isn’t in service".
UKStoke on Trent
10 years
Im really tired of all these scam calls, started after TalkTalk got hacked and my details got leaked. My number is ex-directory but somehow it’s been shared everywhere. Me and my missus are just knackered with it, honestly, there should be proper laws against this.
TalkTalk
10 years
The number 01782922666 rang me at half past seven this morning. My caller ID showed it as an international call, so i ignored it. Really don’t appreciate getting pointless calls so early. Going to mark this as a "nuisance caller".
10 years
Got a call around 1.55pm from someone claiming to be Microsoft. Felt kinda bad to tell the polite asian lady that I don’t even use Microsoft. Hate letting people down, y’know? She was really patient and spent like 10 minutes putting up with my dumb questions, then the call just dropped out of nowhere. Bit dodgy if ya ask me??722?
Microsoft
10 years
got a call earlier claiming to be from microsoft, had my name and postcode right, but i knew it was dodgy. when i asked for more details, the caller just ended the call. steer clear of this one!
Microsoft
10 years
I just ended the call, no clue who was ringing me.
10 years
This number keeps ringing nonstop but no one talks when I pick up, must be ignoring tp registers or something. Really annoying!
10 years
someone rang saying they were from microsoft and said my computer was hacked, wanted me to stay on the phone with them. I pretended to believe it just to mess about, then told them to bugger off and to stop phoning the number which is actually my dads (he's 80). block them straight away and never trust anyone on the phone claiming they’ll protect your pc from hackers. total muppets!
Microsoft
10 years
At about 7.45 this morning I got a call about "my Microsoft computer" and the person on the other end had a really heavy foreign accent.
Microsoft
10 years
Apparently some company called Microsoft were pretending my firewall was broken. I played along with the scammer for like 5 mins until this guy with an Asian accent suddenly just hung up on me.
Microsoft Corporation
10 years
this number has called me twice now, both times claiming to be from microsoft saying my computer's been hacked. they asked me to press the windows key and type some letters but i didn’t do it, i knew it was dodgy and they were probably trying to access my computer. the guy on the phone had an asian accent and i told him he wasn't really from microsoft, but he kept insisting he was and said he was calling from reading. he wouldn’t admit he was lying or end the call so i just hung up on him. watch out, don’t fall for it!
MicrosoftReading
10 years
Got a call at 7:20 in the morning, and as soon as I worked out it was a cold call, I told them “seriously, who cold calls so early?” A woman replied, “it’s important, it’s about your computer.” I just said nah and hung up straight away!
10 years
Got two calls from this number today. Last one was from someone named “emma,” sounded asian, said she was from microsoft. When I asked questions, she just ended the call straight away.
EmmaMicrosoft
10 years
Got a call at 6.48am but they hung up before I could pick up, proper messed up my sleep.
10 years
They rang me at 7.30 in the morning but never actually picked up, just woke me from my sleep.
10 years
Got a call from 01782922666, some woman saying she was Ann Smith from Microsoft, yeah right! She had a funny accent and hung up as soon as I asked where she was from.
Ann SmithMicrosoft
10 years
Was up early and got a call at 7 in the morning. Nobody said a word, just silence.
10 years
Got two calls from this number within an hour, and every time I picked up, there was nobody on the other end.
10 years
Got a call from 01782922666 today, 19th Jan 2017, some bloke wanting to chat about my computer. I just hung up straight away and popped the number on my own block list.
10 years
They actually had my wife’s name, but she just hung up right away.
10 years
Got a call from some unwanted people, bloody parasites pretending to be lawyers.
10 years
tried calling but with bt guardian in place they didnt get back to me.
BT Guardian
10 years
someone rang saying they were from microsoft and needed to talk about my computer. i just ended the call straight away.
Microsoft
10 years
Called, phone rang three times then hung up. Just woke my kid up from sleep.
10 years
They said they were calling from Microsoft computer support, but I’m pretty sure they don’t call you like that straight away.
Micro

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