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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: 760 Number Of Comments: 120 First Seen: 27 August 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bearsbridge(Northumberland), Beaumaris(Anglesey/Sir Fon), Bradbury(Durham), Notting Hill(Greater London) and Risbury(Herefordshire).

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

11 years
I picked up the phone but there wasn’t anyone there on the line.
11 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!
11 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've been getting loads of calls from both men and women, it's really starting to get on my nerves.
11 years
I've had a couple of calls from an Asian guy saying there's something wrong with my computer, but each time I've nicely let him know there's no issue at all!
11 years
Had a ring earlier from a bloke who sounded Asian. I work as a PI so I spotted it was a scam pretty quick. Had a bit of fun messing with him. He obviously hadn't got a clue about computers!
11 years
Got a call from this number claiming there was an issue with my computer. I played along for a bit and said "yeah, my computer isn't working right." The bloke then told me to hit the "windows key" and the "R" button. I said it wasn't responding as he instructed. After asking for his name, I said he must have the wrong person and mentioned I'm with the police. He just dropped the call right after that. I tried ringing them back, but the number isn't recognised now.
11 years
They ring me up like every single week but as soon as I pick up, they just cut off. It's so bloody 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
Got a call from an Asian lady on this number at about 9.50 this morning. I said there was no one here and then just ended the call.
11 years
So, this morning (04/02/2016), some bloke with an Asian accent rang me up claiming he was from Windows. I straight up told him "There’s no chance you are!" which totally threw him off. He swore a bit then just slammed down the phone.
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 got two calls, one on 23rd Jan 2016 and another one shortly after. Some guy with an Asian accent said he was from Microsoft and claimed there was a problem that needed fixing by logging into my computer. I was about to head out so I politely refused. Later, I reported the incident to Microsoft suspecting it was a scam. A mate, who’s a proper computer whiz and lives nearby, backed up my suspicions.
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
Somebody rang pretending to be from Windows support, but we never even requested assistance. Definitely seems like a scam to me.
11 years
Someone claiming to be from Microsoft rang me up, wanted me to open the windows. Told them it was freezing cold outside and just told them to get lost.
Microsoft
11 years
Some bloke rang up claiming he needed to sort out an issue on my computer, which I ain't got. Told him straight to jog on.
11 years
Someone rang me asking if I was the primary user of my computer. When I said no, they just told me to get lost! Really rude.
11 years
Got a call from this number about something to do with Windows. I said I don’t even own a PC and jokingly asked if he could just tell me the winning lottery numbers instead. He just ended the call right away.
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
Got a call regarding some issue with my laptop. The person said there might be trouble with my Windows system. I said I’m part of the police force and without a word, the Asian guy just dropped the call. That pretty much says everything.
11 years
Got a call from this number, the guy said he was reaching out to everyone with Windows. I told him that was rubbish and just 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
They call so often it’s becoming really annoying, feels like harassment now......
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
Loads of scam calls ring me all the time, so I just ignore them.
11 years
This looks like a virus scam, pretending to be from Windows.
11 years
This number keeps ringing me up all the time. I usually just let it go to voicemail now and then see who's calling. Guess what, it’s already the second time I’ve got a call from them today.
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
Today, I got a call from 29/12/12 but no message was left. The caller hung up sharp as soon as they found out it was just my answering machine picking up.
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 got a phone call from this number and the bloke kept going on, saying he'd got the serial number for my computer or something. When I asked him for a number I could ring back on, he just ended the call straight away.
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
A bloke rang me from 01789 196972 about my Windows computer. He sounded Asian and I couldn't quite catch what he was saying. When I asked what it was all about, he said it had something to do with my PC running Windows. I just said thanks, goodbye and ended the call.
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 got one of those computer support scam calls the other day. I just started laughing at them non-stop, and they eventually gave up and ended the call. Works every time!
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
Let it go to voicemail but they didn’t leave anything.
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 just got a call from a lady with an Asian accent, saying there was a problem with my Windows computer. I told her I knew it was a scam and hung up, but she tried to convince me otherwise before cutting off suddenly. I'm signed up with the TPS, so if this was a proper UK call (which I doubt), they could get in trouble.
UK
11 years
They always ring me late in the day or early evening, with an Asian accent. When I told him to stop calling, he replied something like, 'I’ll keep calling until you pay attention to me.' Quite annoying!
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
Had a similar run-in with this bloke, he really knew how to sound believable. Just a heads up to watch out!

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
I got a call from someone with an Indian accent pretending to be from Microsoft. They asked me to look up a CLSID, which was like a 30 character code. Turns out, it’s the same on all Windows machines. I played along for a bit before ending the call.
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
Got a call on 5th October at 15:22, and the person said they were from "Windows Support".
11 years
Got a call earlier that claimed to be from Windows support but was clearly a scam, ended up just cutting me off straight away.
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 calls from this number a few times, but I didn't pick up since I didn't know it. Each time, it just went straight to voicemail and nobody left a message. Seems like it could be some sort of scam or those annoying PPI claims.
11 years
Got a call from someone claiming my PC was infected and sending dangerous files straight to their servers. Didn't buy it at all, but I reckon some folks might fall for that rubbish. These scammers really need to be brought to justice.
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
Beware of scammers pretending to be Microsoft tech support. They’re trying to trick you, claiming your computer’s got issues. Microsoft don’t just ring you randomly like that. Best thing to do is hang up straight away and if the number shows up, report it to Action Fraud.
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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