017840521235
βοΈ 017840521235 π is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 17840521235.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 017840521235
- Scam caller pretending to be MicrosoftOct
2018Unanswered calls are from scammersOct
2018Suspicious call from supposed technicianOct
2018Received scam call about computerOct
2018That response wasn't informativeOct
2018Number Of Searches: 72 Number Of Comments: 5 First Seen: 19 October 2018 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Benington(Hertfordshire), Grains Gill(Cumbria) and Tadden(Dorset).
017840521235 has 5 comments of which 4 x negative and 1 x neutral
017840521235 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number βοΈ 017840521235 π is reported as a scam call from someone claiming to be Microsoft support, often using an Asian accent. Callers try to convince you that your computer is infected or compromised, usually trying to gain remote access to steal info like bank details. Many say the person tries to guide you through fake tech support steps and the calls often come repeatedly. Some users feel uneasy and suspicious due to interruptions or strange noises on the line. Several have warned itβs a phishing attempt to take control of your computer or internet connection. Lots of people choose not to answer or hang up quickly when they realise its not genuine.
Reports on phone number 017840521235
8 yearsI got a call from a lady with an Asian accent claiming she worked for Microsoft. I told her straight she was lying and told her to buzz off. They just wanna hack into your computer so they can mess with your bank and stuff.Microsoft8 yearsI got three calls back-to-back from 017840521235 but didn’t pick up. I looked the number up afterwards and turns out it’s some kind of scam trying to hack into your computer or IP. Yeah, no way I’m falling for that!8 yearsGot a call from an Asian lady claiming she was checking my computer for a virus. I could barely understand her. I acted like I was going with it for a while, making sure to push the right keys she told me. The line kept crackling with weird noises, sounded like some kind of recording going on. Then she suddenly dropped the call. Something about it just didn’t feel right - gut told me it was a scam!8 yearsGot a call from this number from someone with an Asian accent saying my computer was at risk and offering to help me protect my IP address. I played along for a bit to hear what they had to say, then told them I work in IT and was well aware of their tactics.8 yearsI just ignored it and didn’t pick up.Submit Your Own Report (17840521235)
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