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01789196972

☎️ 01789196972 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01789. The area code 01789 originates from Stratford-upon-Avon.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01789196972

  • Wasting scam call center time
    Feb
    2016
  • No one answers when calling
    Feb
    2016
  • Avoided scam call with humor
    Feb
    2016
  • Frustrating call from fake Microsoft
    Feb
    2016
  • Spam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Feb
    2016
  • Frequent annoying male and female calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Scam call from uninformed Asian man
    Feb
    2016
  • Repeated unwanted computer scam calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Received scam call, pretended ignorance
    Feb
    2016
  • Received call from scam agent
    Feb
    2016
  • Annoying weekly hang-up calls
    Feb
    2016
  • Fake Microsoft support Asian female
    Feb
    2016
  • Received prank call from scammer
    Feb
    2016
  • Received call from Asian woman
    Feb
    2016
  • Scam phone call from "Windows"
    Feb
    2016
  • Received suspicious call, hung up
    Feb
    2016
  • Received Microsoft scam calls reported
    Jan
    2016
  • Prank call from "tech support."
    Jan
    2016
  • Stop answering scam phone calls
    Jan
    2016
  • Avoid impostor tech support scams
    Jan
    2016
  • Negative experience with tech support
    Jan
    2016
  • Scam call from fake support
    Jan
    2016
  • Avoid scam calls and emails
    Jan
    2016
  • Reported scam call from "Windows."
    Jan
    2016
  • Unwanted call from Microsoft scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Questionable Windows technical support scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Scam call; user refused assistance
    Jan
    2016
  • Rude response to user inquiry
    Jan
    2016
  • Hung up after mentioning police
    Jan
    2016
  • Scammer called, hung up abruptly
    Jan
    2016
  • Fake tech support phone call
    Jan
    2016
  • Unwanted repeated calls from telemarketer
    Jan
    2016
  • Scam call about Windows users
    Jan
    2016
  • Beware silent calls, potentially scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Ignore calls from possible scammers
    Jan
    2016
  • Received scam call from Windows
    Jan
    2016
  • User Pranked Microsoft Support Call
    Jan
    2016
  • Encounter tech support phone confusion
    Jan
    2016
  • Harassing phone calls persistently received
    Jan
    2016
  • Warning about Windows malware scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Frequent scam calls, avoid answering
    Jan
    2016
  • Warning about potential malware
    Jan
    2016
  • Receiving unwanted international scam calls
    Jan
    2016
  • Microsoft scam; suspicious international route
    Jan
    2016
  • Frequent calls, don't answer anymore
    Jan
    2016
  • Warning about technical support scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Frequent calls, no messages received
    Dec
    2015
  • Suspicious of potential scam attempt
    Dec
    2015
  • Unknown caller, hangs up quickly
    Dec
    2015
  • Indian guy attempted Windows scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Questionable Microtech impersonation, provided fake contact
    Dec
    2015
  • Potential scam call from "Microsoft"
    Dec
    2015
  • Missed call early morning, hung up
    Dec
    2015
  • Fake tech support phone call
    Dec
    2015
  • Suspicious caller with PC serial
    Dec
    2015
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    Dec
    2015
  • Received unwanted repeated similar call
    Dec
    2015
  • Scam call from Indian accent
    Dec
    2015
  • Doubting asian techie told off
    Dec
    2015
  • Potential scam involving Microsoft software
    Dec
    2015
  • Suspicious call about Windows Computer
    Dec
    2015
  • Reference to call center work
    Dec
    2015
  • Telemarketer gave up quickly
    Dec
    2015
  • Warning about computer support scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Laugh at computer scam callers
    Dec
    2015
  • Received unsolicited call from scammer
    Dec
    2015
  • Fraudulent call from fake support
    Dec
    2015
  • Deceptive cold call tech scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Scam call at 8:36 am, blocked
    Dec
    2015
  • Received scam call from Windows
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft tech
    Oct
    2015
  • Call went to voicemail, no message
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call from "Microsoft" support
    Oct
    2015
  • Indian sounding Microsoft tech support
    Oct
    2015
  • Suspicious spam call, abrupt hang-up
    Oct
    2015
  • Spam call from Indian lady
    Oct
    2015
  • Harassing calls with Asian accent
    Oct
    2015
  • Call from scam, computer issue
    Oct
    2015
  • Welsh call centre, hang up
    Oct
    2015
  • Rude scammers claiming Microsoft identity
    Oct
    2015
  • Rude Asian lady called repeatedly
    Oct
    2015
  • Missed call, added to blocklist
    Oct
    2015
  • Repeated hang-up calls irritating person
    Oct
    2015
  • Beware of convincing phone scams
    Oct
    2015
  • Comment mentions scammers in five words
    Oct
    2015
  • Misleading scammers for entertainment
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call from fake Windows team
    Oct
    2015
  • Sam's routine, genuine monitoring call
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call impersonating Microsoft support
    Oct
    2015
  • Persistent, unpleasant African-accent caller
    Oct
    2015
  • Receiving scam calls about computer
    Oct
    2015
  • Unsolicited computer fix scam calls
    Oct
    2015
  • Recieved scam call, common service complaint
    Oct
    2015
  • Windows Support scam call reported
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call; hung up rudely
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call from fake support
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam alert; needs prosecution awareness
    Oct
    2015
  • Received tech scam call, played along
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call, not Windows support
    Oct
    2015
  • Unrecognized call, likely a scam
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call from computer engineer
    Oct
    2015
  • Confusion over Windows technical support
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam suspected; aggressive call response
    Oct
    2015
  • Suspicious call from fake support
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call posing as support
    Oct
    2015
  • Fake support, report the number
    Oct
    2015
  • Scammer call about Windows inquiry
    Oct
    2015
  • Fake Microsoft scam; report number
    Oct
    2015
  • Frequent scam calls about computers
    Oct
    2015
  • Suspicious call about Windows error
    Oct
    2015
  • Frustration with Indian scam callers
    Oct
    2015
  • Computer problem, bad English, urgent
    Oct
    2015
  • Impressed with their persistence
    Oct
    2015
  • Frustrated by frequent unwanted calls
    Sep
    2015
  • Repeated scam calls, hang up
    Sep
    2015
  • Scam call asked for business
    Sep
    2015
  • Received suspicious call about computer
    Sep
    2015
  • Difficult to hear, likely scam
    Sep
    2015
  • Beware of Windows tech support scams
    Sep
    2015
  • Windows technical support scam encounter
    Sep
    2015
  • Windows tech support scam alert
    Sep
    2015
  • Receiving unwanted calls on non-personal number
    Sep
    2015
  • Microsoft scam, computer info false
    Sep
    2015
  • Questioning actions in frustration with TPS
    Sep
    2015
  • Caller is incoherent; potentially scam
    Aug
    2015
Number Of Searches: 759 Number Of Comments: 120 First Seen: 27 August 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Douglas and Angus(Dundee) and Martletwy(Pembrokeshire).

01789196972 has 120 comments of which 62 x neutral and 57 x negative and 1 x positive

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01789196972 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01789196972 👆 is reported as a persistent scam operation, often involving callers with Indian or Asian accents falsely claiming to be from Windows or Microsoft Technical Support. They typically allege computer problems or security threats to coax victims into granting remote access or paying for unnecessary services. Numerous users note the calls are unsolicited, frequently intrusive, and sometimes aggressive when challenged. The scammers often struggle to provide credible company details and hang up when questioned. Many recommend ignoring or blocking these calls, never following instructions given, and reporting them to authorities such as Action Fraud. Engaging the scammers by wasting their time is a popular tactic among experienced recipients, but the best defence is vigilance and not responding to unfamiliar technical support offers.

Reports on phone number 01789196972

10 years
Every time I pick up the call, it’s just dead air-nobody seems to be there at the other end!
10 years
got a call on the landline from someone trying to trick me into some dodgy laptop scam. i acted like i was following his instructions, pressing the keys he wanted me to. after about 10 mins he asked what was showing on my screen. i told him to explain it all over again and then made weird sounds from the microwave nearby, saying it was telling me to defrost. then i just ended the call!
10 years
Got a call from some bloke claiming to be Microsoft tech support. Told him to wait while I started up my PC. When I picked up again after 10 minutes, he was gone, musta given up on me.
Microsoft
11 years
I got a call from a bloke with a strong Indian accent claiming to be from Micro Tech, said he was with Microsoft. He told me my PC had connected to their server and was downloading odd files that could damage it if left unchecked. Problem was, he couldn’t say what computers I had or their serial numbers, nor guess how many we had, which was a bit rubbish seeing as they phoned a business, not a home. I ended up stringing him along for a bit to waste his time before telling him our gear was perfectly fine and we weren’t interested in whatever he was selling!
Micro TechMicrosoft
11 years
I'm receiving a steady stream of calls, both from blokes and lasses, and it's becoming quite irksome.
11 years
An Asian chap has called me on two occasions, claiming there's an issue with my computer. Each time, I've politely informed him that everything is in order!
11 years
Received a call from some chap of Asian descent earlier today. I recognised it as a scam the moment I picked up, given my background as a private investigator. It was quite amusing to toy with him! He seemed utterly clueless about even the fundamentals of computer systems.
11 years
I just had a rather peculiar phone call from this number, claiming there were issues with my computer. I thought I’d play along for a bit and replied affirmatively, saying, "Oh yes, I am indeed having trouble with my computer..." The caller then insisted I press the "Windows key" alongside "R". I feigned confusion and told him it wasn’t responding. Curiosity got the better of me, so I asked him for his name, and then informed him he’d dialled the wrong person, as I’m in law enforcement. At that point, he abruptly ended the call... I attempted to ring the number back, only to be met with a “number not recognised” response. Quite the odd experience, I must say!
11 years
This number keeps ringing me every week, but as soon as I pick up, they just hang up. It’s beyond frustrating!
11 years
Got a call from an Asian lady claiming to be from Microsoft Tech Support, said she wanted to sort out issues on my PC. Oh wow, how kind of them!!
Microsoft Technical Support Team
11 years
Got a call earlier from a bloke saying he was from Windows Support, I told him my PC is fine and just hung up.
11 years
This morning around 9:50, I received a call from a lady of Asian descent from this number. I informed her that I wasn't interested and promptly ended the call.
11 years
This morning, on the 4th of February 2016, I received a rather unexpected phone call. An Asian bloke claimed to be working for Windows. I promptly informed him that he was utterly mistaken and emphatically asserted that "No, he certainly does not!" He seemed quite taken aback, let out an expletive, and subsequently ended the call in a rather hasty manner.
11 years
Got a call from someone with an accent, said they were from Windows. Told me my computer was fine then just hung up. Total scam, never gave my home number to anyone about my PC. Watch out!
11 years
I received two phone calls back on the 23rd of January, 2016, with another one following shortly after. An Asian gentleman on the line claimed he was representing Microsoft and said there was an issue that required me to log in to my computer. I was just about to head out, so I politely declined. I later reported this to Microsoft, considering it a scam. A local computer whizz I've come to trust also confirmed that it was indeed a dodgy call.
Microsoft
11 years
got a call today from an asian guy claiming to be Steven lol said there was an issue with my windows pc... i told him i use linux and he just hung up straight away
Steven
11 years
Got a call from an Asian guy today and also on Monday saying he was from the Windows support team. Told him to quit calling as it’s obviously a scam.
11 years
Got a call from an Asian guy saying he was from Apple. He said loads of people were trying to hack into my Apple account and asked me to enter some long code he gave me so he could figure out which device was mine. I just told him to do one.
Apple
11 years
Indian guy claiming he's from Windows support, sounded really dodgy and kept mumbling when I asked questions. Watch out!!
11 years
Got a call from a male with an Asian accent, said he was from Window Tech Support. He gave me some instructions on what to do next.
11 years
Scam alert - they rang me yesterday (21 Jan) and yet again this morning. I didn’t pick up - no message was left - I never call these numbers back. A few months ago, I fell for an email that claimed my computer was at risk of being hacked and told me to ring a certain number, which I foolishly did. The person on the line had an Asian accent, claiming to be from Windows tech support. As soon as he said it would cost £600 (!), I hung up straight away. Now, I ignore any similar calls or emails - but I guess they might still have my number saved. Definitely a risky scam to watch out for.
11 years
Got two calls in the last couple of days from someone saying they were with Windows. I told them I’d already reported the number to the cops and made it clear it was a scam, told them not to ring back.
11 years
They purport to be Windows tech support, but we never sought their assistance. Seems like a dodgy scam to me!
11 years
I received a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, asking if I could open my Windows. I told him it was far too chilly and to just leave me alone!
Microsoft
11 years
Received a call from someone attempting to gain access to my computer, claiming they could remedy an issue I wasn’t aware of. I promptly told him to bugger off!
11 years
I received a query regarding my computer usage. When they inquired if I was the primary user, I explained that I wasn't. In response, they rather rudely told me to bugger off!
11 years
I just received a call from this number inquiring about Windows. I mentioned that I don’t own a computer, so I cheekily asked him if he could share some lottery numbers instead. He promptly hung up on me!
11 years
Got quite a few calls like this: when I just stayed quiet, some weird accent voice said hello and then hung up straight away. Watch out for these or just mess around with the scammers!
11 years
Had a woman with an Indian accent ring about Windows and computers. I told her we wasn’t interested and asked her not to call again. Less than an hour later, she calls back! I told her again, a bit more firmly this time. Would reporting this to the phone company actually do anything?
11 years
Got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent saying he was from the "Windows Tech Support" about my computer. I've had a laugh with these scams before but today, I just couldn't be bothered. Told him I don't own a computer and he just hung up.
Windows Technical Department
11 years
This number has called me a couple times, and from what I’ve read here, it looks like a scam. Better not to pick up, safest bet really.
11 years
I attempted to have a chat regarding my computer issues, suspecting it could be a Windows-related concern. When I mentioned my affiliation with the police force, the chap on the line, who sounded Asian, promptly ended the call. That pretty much speaks volumes, doesn't it?
11 years
Received a call from this number earlier, and the bloke on the other end claimed he was reaching out to every Windows user. I told him he was talking utter nonsense and promptly ended the call.
11 years
Like others mentioned, this bloke said he was from Microsoft support, but messed up when giving his name. I just told him I wasn’t interested and ended the call.
Microsoft
11 years
I got a call from a young woman with an Indian accent, sounded like a call centre. She claimed she was from Windows. I joked about double glazing for a bit :) then she corrected me saying she meant Microsoft Windows on my PC. I told her I don’t use Windows since I have a Mac and was puzzled why she was bothering me unless it was some kind of scam. I ended by telling her ‘your mum must be really disappointed in you’.
WindowsMicrosoftMac
11 years
Happened to me too, I kept them chatting for a while. Then I mentioned I’m on an iMac with MacOS, not Windows, and out of nowhere the line just went dead lol.
11 years
This number incessantly calls, bordering on harassment... it's quite infuriating!
11 years
They hung up on me. From what I’ve read in the comments, looks like these calls want to get malware on your computer, mostly data-loggers and stuff.
11 years
They seem to be creating fake numbers that look like real UK ones. We have a block on international calls, but because they use a UK number it gets past it. We're honestly thinking about ditching our landline. I've even started telling them to bloody leave me alone yet they keep ringing!!
UK
11 years
Classic Microsoft tech support scam again. Bit strange since the number is from Stratford on Avon. Looks like some sort of tricky international call forwarding happening here.
MicrosoftStratford - upon - Avon
11 years
I keep receiving dodgy calls, so I simply ignore them.
11 years
This looks like a virus scam, pretending to be from Windows.
11 years
I receive calls from this number quite frequently. I've decided just to ignore them and see who it is later. In fact, I've already had two calls from them today alone!
11 years
Got a call from someone with an Indian accent saying there’s an issue with my server, supposed to be tech support - complete scam and just a cold caller. I’m on a block list but they still got through somehow. Tried calling back but the number doesn’t pick up. Bit ironic, really!!!
11 years
This number has rung us up six times over the past day. We didn’t pick up any of the calls and there were no voicemails left either.
11 years
They said they were from Microtech but gave me a dodgy business address and phone number when I asked, total scam.
Microtech
11 years
Got a call from some Indian bloke claiming to be from Windows support trying to scam me.
India
11 years
Received a call today from 29/12/12, but no message was recorded. The caller promptly disconnected upon hearing the answering machine activate.
11 years
Total con - claimed my PC was sending spam from their system - tried to get remote access to my machine - no way am I letting that happen!!
11 years
Got a weird call saying it was Microsoft Windows about a scam, but I dont even own a computer. Strange!
Microsoft
11 years
Just like others, got a call before 9 o’clock in the morning on 28th Dec. I ended up just hanging up on them.
11 years
A guy called twice in two days claiming he was Jacob from Windows support. Both times he just ended the call immediately after I answered.
Jacob
11 years
I received a rather persistent phone call from this number. The caller was adamant and claimed he possessed the serial number of my computer. When I requested a contact number to follow up, he abruptly ended the call.
11 years
Someone with an Indian accent rang, saying they were from tech support. Got really rude when I told them I’m not into scam calls.
11 years
Got another call within two hours from these dodgy people, this time the person spoke English a bit clearer but still had a proper Indian accent. Said they were "Jack from Microsoft tech support". I just said "Yeah, no you're not" and they ended the call straight away.
JackMicrosoft
11 years
Got a call from a bloke saying he was from Microsoft Tech Support. I told him he was talking rubbish and told him to jog on!
Microsoft Tech Support
11 years
Got another call, pretty much the same as the others mentioned here. I just said no thanks and hung up.
Politely
11 years
Got a call from a supposed microsoft support team, total scam attempt.
Microsoft
11 years
I received a call from the number 01789 196 972, and the person on the other end mentioned something regarding my Windows computer. However, they had a strong accent, which made it quite difficult for me to comprehend what they were saying. When I inquired about the nature of the call, he insisted he had some information concerning my PC's performance with Windows. I thanked him politely and decided to end the conversation.
11 years
The call centre kept ringing all day, proper annoying it was.
11 years
A woman called me with the typical story about my PC having issues. She asked for my name three times before just cutting the call. Not very convincing, especially compared to other reps who’ve been a bit tougher in the past.
11 years
I encountered a dodgy computer ‘help’ call recently - what a laugh! I found it quite amusing to just chuckle at them until they finally gave up and hung up. They catch on quickly!
11 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from tech support, said they were from the computer helpdesk. Total scam, best just to ignore or hang up straight away.
Best
11 years
Got a call at 8.36 this morning just as I got back from walking my dog, so I didn’t hurry to answer. The number was unfamiliar, so I looked it up here first. It’s blocked now. Been getting loads of scam calls lately, probably because they reckon folks are more gullible at this time of year. Not me though!
11 years
9.13 Got a call from a bloke with an Indian accent claiming my computer had issues. I asked him the company name like 4 times and he just ignored it, kept going on about Microsoft tech support. I played along for a bit before telling him he wasn't getting into my PC, said bye and hung up. These lot are such a nuisance - there really ought to be a law to stop these cold calls!
Microsoft
11 years
Got a call from a woman saying she was from Windows Tech Support. She spoke with an Indian accent. I asked how they managed to get my number since it’s unlisted, but she just kept saying Windows Tech Support over and over. She also claimed they had alerts from my computer saying spyware was being secretly installed. When she couldn’t explain where she got my contact info, I just ended the call.
11 years
Got a call from this number at about 11:05 in the morning, bloke sounded Indian and was asking about my computers. I'm off the public listings so not sure why they rang me at all, ended the call straight away and then looked up the number.
11 years
A bloke with an American accent called me from this number about 8.15 in the mornin’. He claimed he was from Windows support and asked me how’s my day going (so annoying). Luckily I knew it was a scam so I just politely told him I wasn’t interested and ended the call.
11 years
A guy with an Indian accent said his name was Derek and claimed he was ringing from Microsoft tech support, saying there was something wrong with my computer. I told him I don’t even own a computer, but he kept insisting I did. When I told him it sounded like a scam, he called me stupid and said my computer was causing issues for the whole neighbourhood because I wouldn’t do what they said! I told him to never call me back.
DerekMicrosoft
11 years
I received a call but they didn’t bother to leave a message on the voicemail.
11 years
Just got a call from some scammer lady, sounded Indian, saying there was a problem with Microsoft on my computer. I told her my brother’s an IT pro and is on computers all day long, she didn’t really get it. Told her she wouldn’t understand unless she knew about computers, and she kept insisting she wanted to help with my PC issue. I told her she was talking nonsense and ended the call. They’ve been ringing me almost every day for weeks, mostly when I’m at work - total scam.
Microsoft
11 years
Got a call from a woman with an Indian accent saying there was an issue with my PC. I told her my computer is fine and that she was just making a spam call. Asked her not to ring me again.
India
11 years
I received a call earlier from someone with an Asian accent claiming to be from a tech support team dealing with Windows issues. I could tell straight away it was a scam and told her as much, but she was quite adamant. Our little back-and-forth ended rather abruptly when she decided to hang up on me. I've got my name on the Telephone Preference Service list, so if this call is indeed from some legitimate UK source (though I highly doubt it), they could be looking at some legal consequences.
UK
11 years
I keep receiving calls from this number, typically during the late afternoon or quite early in the evening. The person on the other end has an Asian accent. When I requested that they refrain from calling me anymore, they responded, “I’ll keep calling you until you pay attention to what I've got to say.” Quite alarming, to say the least!
11 years
I just got a call from this number - a man with an Indian accent, calling me Ma’am and telling me my computer had been hacked. He said he needed me to do stuff to fix it. Pretty clear it was a scam! When I told him I didn’t even own a computer, he hung up. Then I tried ringing back and got a BT message saying: "The number you have dialled is not recognised. Please check the number and try again."
11 years
Pretty clear it's a call centre. I picked up and then they just went quiet and hung up. Good thing I spoke Welsh when I answered!
11 years
I've had a bunch of calls from someone saying they're with Microsoft in America, but they were so rude. When I questioned them, they actually started shouting, calling me a silly kid and telling me to behave. We ended up putting the call on speaker at work and honestly, it was kind of funny to listen to. Does anyone have an idea what they're after?
MicrosoftAmerica
11 years
I didn’t pick up cause I didn’t know the number, so it went to voicemail. No message was left tho. I looked it up online and found this site. I’ve got a call blocker on my phone, so I’ve put this number on there now. Cheers for the info!
11 years
A woman with an Asian accent phoned me just like all the others. I told her our computers are fine and asked her not to ring back. After that, she got quite rude and kept saying she’d be calling every day.
11 years
I've had a similar encounter myself. This chap was incredibly persuasive, so do exercise caution...

Best, Al
Best
11 years
Keeps ringing but then just drops the call every time.
11 years
total scammers, dont answer!
11 years
I chat with them in German, which really throws them off since they can’t understand a word. Eventually, they just give up. Another thing I like to do is pretend I’m hard of hearing and loudly announce that I’ve won a computer, asking when it’ll arrive all excited. The poor bloke on the other end tries to explain he’s a scammer pretending to be from Microsoft! Then I suddenly say I’m one of their tech advisors and the call cuts off. It’s all a con, so don’t trust these calls near your PC.
Microsoft
11 years
So, this guy Sam, who insists he’s not from near here, has been checking in on my computer for several weeks now. He called me just the other day as part of a regular check-up. Honestly, I thought it was pretty nice of him not to assume it was some kind of scam.
Sam
11 years
Got calls from the same number 3 times today, the bloke said there was a problem with my computer and claimed to be from Windows tech support. When I asked questions, he passed me to his "supervisor" who was really rude and got annoyed when I didn't follow his instructions. He kept warning me Microsoft would shut everything down. Said he was calling from the USA and even mentioned they had an office at 21 Station Cambridge, but couldn't give me any contact number. Felt dodgy to me.
MicrosoftUSAStation RoadCambridge
11 years
Received a dodgy call purporting to be from Microsoft, and the chap had a distinct Indian accent. He tried to guide me through checking a 30-something character CLSID. Unsurprisingly, it was identical to what you'd find on every Windows machine. I decided to keep him talking for a bit, but eventually, I just hung up. Quite the amusing encounter!
Microsoft
11 years
Got a call from someone with an African accent. When I asked them to remove me from their list, they said they'd just keep ringing me anyway. Proper annoying.
11 years
They keep ringing me non stop, proper annoying. Now I just let them chat away for a laugh. They claim there’s something wrong with my laptop and that they’ve seen error messages. Totally just a trick to try and get you to let them into your computer.
11 years
Got called twice this week by someone claiming my computer had an issue that needed fixing. They wanted me to log in so they could supposedly sort it out. When I asked what the problem was, they said it was something with Microsoft Windows. Bit funny really, since I only use a Mac and no Microsoft stuff at all. The first time I told them I don’t use Windows, they just hung up. The second time I said I don't even have a computer and they did the same. Guess there’ll be more calls like this so I’m just gonna block the number now.
Microsoft
11 years
I got a call from this number, a bloke with a foreign accent claiming to be from the Windows Tech Support team. I’d been caught out by a scam like this before, but from another number last year, so I knew straight away it was a con. When I told him I wasn’t falling for it, he got really rude and started calling me names. He kept telling me to "f--- off" a few times and then just hung up. Honestly, if you get a call like this, don’t listen to a word they say - just hang up.
Windows Tech Support
11 years
Received a phone call at 15:22 on the 5th of October, 2015. The caller asserted that they were from "Windows Helpdesk".
11 years
I just received a call that was clearly a scam, pretending to be from Windows support. They hung up without saying much.
11 years
He said his name was Derrick, spoke with a really bad English accent and kept insisting he was from Windows tech support. I kept telling him my windows were perfectly fine, had them sorted by a vision tech just yesterday. He started getting a bit narked but I carried on saying they'd be fine for another two weeks so he should call back then. Eventually I got fed up with the whole thing and ended the call.
Derrick
11 years
A bloke with a strange accent rang me, saying he was from Windows Support and wanted to speak to the primary user of the computer. When I asked him where he was calling from and what exactly he was after, he just ended the call.
11 years
I've had this number attempt to ring me on a couple of occasions. Not recognising it, I chose to allow it to go to voicemail, but strangely, no message was ever left behind. It feels like it could well be a scam or perhaps something to do with PPI.
11 years
Received a rather dodgy phone call earlier, claiming I had severe issues with my computer and that it was supposedly uploading problematic files onto their servers. I wasn't swayed for even a moment, but I can only imagine there are others who might fall for this nonsense. We really ought to take action against these unscrupulous individuals!
11 years
Got a call from a lady with an accent claiming to be from Windows Tech Support. When I asked her which computer she meant, she just cut the call straight away.
11 years
Got a call from an Indian woman who was telling me to press the Windows key and Control at the same time on my PC. I said no and asked if this was some sort of scam. Then she passed me on to a "supervisor" who got really nasty and started being rude when I questioned him about it being a scam. Best to just avoid this number altogether.
11 years
Dodgy Microsoft Technical Support alert! Total con job, if you ask me. Microsoft doesn’t just ring you unexpectedly about computer issues. It's best to hang up immediately and flag the number to Action Fraud, if it’s visible. Stay sharp!
MicrosoftAction Fraud
11 years
Got a call from a lady with an Indian accent claiming she was from Windows tech support and asking about a computer linked to this number. Seemed really dodgy to me! Told her to get lost! :-)

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