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01879220597

☎️ 01879220597 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by BT. It is part of the phone block 187922 with a prefix of 01879. The area code 01879 originates from Scarinish.

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01879 220597 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 01879220597

  • Beware of fake Microsoft calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Fraudulent Microsoft caller, aggressive behavior
    Nov
    2018
  • Refuted scam call from Microsoft
    Nov
    2018
  • Express frustration about numerous scam calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Received call from scammer; took action
    Nov
    2018
  • Warns against scam phone calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Scammed by fake Microsoft support
    Nov
    2018
  • Foreign lady, secret share deal
    Nov
    2018
  • Warning about Microsoft tech support scam
    Nov
    2018
  • Aggravating scammers, blocked and ignored
    Nov
    2018
  • Ignoring unknown caller keeps calling
    Nov
    2018
  • Caller did not leave message
    Nov
    2018
  • Suspicious claim about Microsoft affiliation
    Nov
    2018
  • Potential scam call from "Microsoft."
    Nov
    2018
  • Frequent scam calls from different numbers
    Nov
    2018
  • Scam call claiming to be Microsoft
    Nov
    2018
  • Multiple silent calls from Scarinish
    Nov
    2018
  • Multiple suspicious calls from impersonator.
    Nov
    2018
  • Received calls at specific times
    Nov
    2018
  • Fraudulent calls from fake Microsoft
    Nov
    2018
  • Silent, but persistent in calling
    Nov
    2018
  • Frequent scam calls are annoying
    Nov
    2018
  • Scammer, vulgar insults, block number
    Nov
    2018
  • Unanswered call, then disconnected.undefined
    Nov
    2018
  • Out of control repeated calls
    Nov
    2018
  • Skeptical about missed calls legitimacy
    Nov
    2018
  • Reported scam call, seeking action
    Nov
    2018
  • Suspicious persistent Microsoft tech support scam
    Nov
    2018
  • Warning: Microsoft impersonation scam call
    Nov
    2018
  • Frequent silent nuisance calls causing distress
    Oct
    2018
  • Blocked for not responding
    Oct
    2018
  • Persistent Microsoft scam call, ignoring warnings
    Oct
    2018
  • Quickly responded to answer call
    Oct
    2018
  • Microsoft notification of computer hackvisitsignupBOT
    Oct
    2018
  • Nuisance caller reported 01879220597
    Oct
    2018
  • Call answered but silence
    Oct
    2018
  • Claimed Microsoft fixing hacked line
    Oct
    2018
  • Answered call, no one appeared
    Oct
    2018
  • BT Openreach scammer using UK numbers
    Oct
    2018
  • Call was silent, communication unclear
    Oct
    2018
  • Customer asked for Mrs. Something
    Oct
    2018
  • Rude caller asked for Mrs
    Oct
    2018
  • Potential scam call hang ups
    Oct
    2018
  • Scam involving fake Microsoft representative
    Oct
    2018
  • Annoying silent caller, abrupt hang-up
    Oct
    2018
  • Spam call blocked, likely scammers
    Oct
    2018
  • Scam call from alleged Microsoft
    Oct
    2018
  • Nuisance calls despite website check
    Oct
    2018
  • Call blocked, silence and relief
    Oct
    2018
  • Dealing with persistent overseas scammer
    Oct
    2018
  • Recent scam, computer issue reported
    Oct
    2018
  • Reported scam caller claiming Microsoft
    Oct
    2018
  • Microsoft scam, offensive, told to leave
    Oct
    2018
  • Microsoft scam, computer hacking warning
    Oct
    2018
  • Call answered and disconnected quickly
    Oct
    2018
  • Requesting Microsoft for computer repair
    Oct
    2018
  • Unrecognized number, potential scam call
    Oct
    2018
  • Warning about potential scam activity
    Oct
    2018
  • Receiving IT scam phone calls
    Oct
    2018
  • Answered silently without explanation
    Oct
    2018
  • Persistent scammer trying to scare
    Oct
    2018
  • Microsoft scam, rude and annoying
    Oct
    2018
  • The user comment is intense
    Oct
    2018
  • Microsoft scam call reported with variation
    Sep
    2018
Number Of Searches: 299 Number Of Comments: 61 First Seen: 26 September 2018 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Brideswell(Aberdeenshire) and Higher Burrow(Somerset).

01879220597 has 61 comments of which 34 x negative and 27 x neutral

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01879220597 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01879220597 👆 is reported as a persistent nuisance scam involving callers impersonating Microsoft or BT, claiming your computer is hacked or sending sensitive data to them. These callers often demand remote access and request payments, sometimes via Western Union, for bogus software or services. The calls can be aggressive, abusive, silent, or threatening, causing distress especially to vulnerable individuals. Attempts include convincing victims to install remote access programs or pay large sums under false pretences. Many report repeated calls despite blocking. Authorities such as Action Fraud have been alerted, but calls persist. It is advised not to engage, refuse remote access, hang up promptly, and report the numbers to relevant bodies to protect yourself and others from these fraudulent activities.

Reports on phone number 01879220597

8 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, saying they had to get into my computer because of a hack attempt. I hung up straight away but they called back three times, getting louder and more pushy every time. Really distressing experience.
Microsoft
8 years
Just got a call from 01879220597, and like others have said, it’s a bloke with an Indian accent pretending to be from BT’s tech support, telling me there's an issue with my PC. This number also tends to call me really early, which is a pain because my elderly mum lives close and I have to pick up. Lately, I’ve started keeping a dog whistle by the phone, and as soon as they launch into their nonsense, I blast it down the line. It probably doesn’t make them stop ringing up, but it sure feels good!
BT
8 years
Some bloke from India called saying he was Microsoft. I just told him he wasn't and to stop ringing me back.
Microsoft
8 years
Why do these scammers always have brand new numbers to ring from? Blocking them feels pointless, honestly. So frustrating!
8 years
Some bloke with an Indian accent rang me up saying he was from Microsoft and that my computer was infected with a virus. I let him talk for a bit before I mentioned we only use Apple Macs. That set him off big time - he started swearing and threatening to come round to my place and do all sorts. I told him he was disgusting and just hung up straight away.
MicrosoftApple Mac
8 years
Loads of dodgy scammers ringing me repeatedly, not even noticing I’ve blocked their number. If it wasn’t for that, my voicemail would pick up after just five rings. Fingers crossed they get caught and end up behind bars one day, haha.
8 years
I got a call from a woman with a foreign accent. She tried to rope me into some kind of share trading scheme and told me to keep it hush-hush. Definitely sounded dodgy.
8 years
They just cut the call without saying anything.
8 years
This number rang me twice today, once around half past seven then again at half past eight, but all I got was silence. I’m sick of these constant calls. They keep popping up every week from different numbers saying they’re from Microsoft. Really wish there was some way to stop these scammers from bothering us.
Microsoft
8 years
They said they were from Microsoft.
Microsoft
8 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, but I told them Microsoft wouldn’t be ringing me like that and it seems dodgy. They insisted they weren't frauds and even said they’d block my computer, which I found quite funny!
Microsoft
8 years
I got a call from a bloke with an Asian accent claiming he was from Microsoft. He said there was some virus on our home computers that had sent him all our bank info and credit card details. He wanted £400, supposedly to sort out our Windows systems and fix our PCs over the phone. Thing is, we only use Apple Macs here, so it was obvious he had no clue. Just another scammer trying his luck. What a muppet.
MicrosoftApple
8 years
Got calls twice one morning, once just before 8 and then again about 9, but no one said a word. Checked the number and it shows it's from Scarinish out in the Outer Hebrides. Seems a bit odd to me.
Outer Hebrides
8 years
I picked up the call, and there was nothing but silence, yet they kept ringing back. Glad to hear from others what might happen if you actually manage to get someone on the line!
8 years
Got calls from a bloke saying he’s from Microsoft. I've told him over and over we’re not connected to them, but he keeps ringing up 4 or 5 times a day. It’s starting to really get on my nerves.
Microsoft
8 years
dont answer 01879220597 just hangs up every time they're ringing for the third time now its annoying
8 years
Got a call from a woman with a strange accent who was really quiet at first, then she suddenly said she was from Microsoft. I asked her to show proof, and she gave me some kind of code she said matched my computer. After checking out this site, I’m pretty sure it was just a scam!
Microsoft
8 years
Got calls today at 8.55 and 7.55 am, but no one spoke, just dead silence.
8 years
Got two calls this morning around 7.45 and 8.45. The first one was completely silent. When they called back later, they claimed to be from Microsoft but I just ended the call. I think this same number has been ringing me off and on for a few days now. Seems pretty dodgy to me.
Microsoft
8 years
I can't believe how these fraudsters just won't quit. This is the fifth time I've gotten a call from them in only a week.
8 years
Absolute scam, this one. The caller called my missus some horrible names, like a proper motherf##ker. Just don’t pick up and block the number straight away. Feels like the cops aren’t gonna do a thing about it either.
8 years
Saw I had two missed calls from this number. Pretty sure it’s a scam - feels like they somehow got my number from Microsoft or something.
Microsoft
8 years
In just four hours, this risky number has rang me thrice already.
8 years
I picked up the phone but there was silence on the other end. Then, after a brief pause, the caller just hung up.
8 years
01879220597 This guy said he was from Microsoft, but it was obvious he wasn’t. He ended up swearing and calling my wife terrible names. It’s absolutely disgusting and these kinds of calls need to be stopped immediately. To whoever’s in charge, please take action! This sort of thing would be very upsetting for older people. It’s unfair that we’re expected to just put up with this rubbish and still try to be polite about it!!!
Microsoft
8 years
Kept getting calls off someone saying they were with Microsoft. Really annoying.
Microsoft
8 years
Some bloke said he was from Microsoft. Yeah right, like they’d ever ring us up! I told him we don’t even own a computer and just ended the call. Honestly, don’t fall for these idiots! Just put the phone down and make sure your mates know about their number too, so they don’t get caught out.
Microsoft
8 years
This number 01879220597 has rung me a couple times recently, once last Saturday at 8 in the morning and again at 9am today. Both calls were weird - just silence at first, then I caught a bit of mumbling before they just hung up. It really annoys me because my mum is quite old and she’s just cracked her wrist last week, so every time the phone rings I freak out thinking something’s happened to her and I dash over to answer it. Honestly, next time they ring, I’m hoping they actually say something so I can tell them off properly!
8 years
I chose not to pick up, and now I've blocked the number.
8 years
Got a call from 01879220597, total pain, kept bugging me non stop.
8 years
I picked up the phone but nobody spoke on the other end.
8 years
Got a call from Microsoft saying my computer was hacked, which was pretty dodgy since I’m on the TPS list and they really shouldn’t be ringing me up.
MicrosoftTelephone Preference Service
8 years
I hurried down but when I picked up there was nothing but silence on the other end!
8 years
Got a call from someone pretending they were with BT Openreach, saying they had to sort out my IP or else they'd have to turn off my internet to stop my computer from causing problems to others. I don’t get why BT are letting dodgy foreigners use UK phone numbers for these scams. Feels like BT is helping these fraudsters, but Action Fraud just sits on their hands. Seriously, BT need to be held accountable.
BTUKAction
8 years
I got a call from a person who said they were from Microsoft, telling me my computer’s at risk because hackers were trying to get in. I just ended the call straight away.
Microsoft
8 years
This guy said he was from Microsoft, kept telling me my computer was sending info to their servers and I had to fix it right away. He was really pushy, wanting me to log in while we were still on the call. After a bit of this nagging, I just told him to buzz off because he wasn't interested in hearing me at all.
Microsoft
8 years
Picked up the phone but there was no sound from the other side.
8 years
01879220597 rang me a couple of times within an hour but I ignored both. I ended up blocking the number using my BT nuisance call blocker. When I tried calling back with 141 before the number, it wouldn’t go through, said the number’s not recognised. Sounds like one of those scam calls, I think I’ve seen similar stories about Microsoft or BT scams. The last time I got a call like that and told them off, the caller got really riled up. I'm guessing maybe a company I dealt with got hacked and my details got leaked to these dodgy scammers because my number’s ex-directory.
MicrosoftBT
8 years
Somebody called asking for a Mrs something, then went on to shout, "What’s your f##king name?" We just had a good laugh and ended the call. L&G
8 years
They rang me 4 times over the past couple days but each time just hung up straight away. I’m sure it’s one of those annoying nuisance calls. Still, it’s quite interesting reading what others share on this site about similar calls.
8 years
Some bloke kept buzzing me saying hello over and over again. I finally asked if he had anything else to say, and then he just ended the call.
8 years
Some bloke with a foreign accent said he was from Microsoft and convinced me to check out 1,875 supposed errors and warnings on my computer. When I mentioned I wasn’t sure about him, he somehow got me to show him my unique ID and then told me exactly what it was. So yeah, he’s got my name, number, and computer info now. Then he asked me to open a remote access site so he could “sort things out.” I just hung up straight away.
Microsoft
8 years
Someone rang the office and all I could do was say hello a couple of times before they just ended the call silently. This is the fourth scam call we’ve had today, each from a new number. Really annoying!
8 years
Somebody called asking for a Mrs something but then got all rude, shouting "What’s your f##king name?" We just had a laugh and ended the call. L&G
L & G
8 years
Got a call from a blocked number but no sound, just dead silence. Quite odd.
8 years
Got a call from 0189220597, some bloke claiming to be from Microsoft. Told him I was an Apple iMac user, and he just called me a fibber. Ended the call straight away!
MicrosoftApple
8 years
A guy with a foreign accent called me, took a moment before answering, and totally butchered my name. It was obvious he was some scammer from abroad. Honestly, UK phone companies should really do something about blocking these pests. I told him to get lost in a not-so-polite way, but he still phoned back three times before finally quitting. Every time I picked up, I hung up straight away. The number is one of those famous ones that claim they're fixing your PC - yep, that scam’s still going strong.
UK
8 years
Someone rang up saying they were with Microsoft, telling me my PC was hacked or something. When I told him to buzz off, he started getting really rude and aggressive.
Microsoft
8 years
About half an hour ago, I got a call from someone claiming to be BT, saying there was a problem with my computer. Funny thing is, they called me yesterday as well, but that time the number didn't show up. Total scam definitely.
BT
8 years
Like many have said, this bloke keeps ringing me up pretending he’s from Microsoft. He’s really annoying, calling anytime of day or night. I’ve handed it over to Action Fraud now, and honestly, I reckon you lot should do the same before someone gets properly tricked!
MicrosoftAction Fraud
8 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, said my computer got hacked. He asked me to switch my PC on so he could "show" me the problem. I said no thanks, definitely a SCAM.
Microsoft
8 years
Answered the phone and there was silence, then the call just ended right away.
8 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, wanted to fix my computer since they claimed it had been hacked.
Microsoft
8 years
I ignored it since the number was unfamiliar, and they didn't bother leaving any voicemail. Judging by what others have said, it sounds like just another dodgy scam call.
8 years
this number keeps ringing me up, saying my computer's been hacked and that I need to switch it on straightaway. I refused, so they kept insisting they’ll block it or something. I’m not falling for it, no way am I turning my computer on for these calls.
8 years
I've been getting loads of phone calls lately that smell like IT scams, and this one definitely fits the bill.
8 years
Got a call from someone saying they were with Microsoft, but it was totally a scam.
Microsoft
8 years
Picked up but no one spoke.
8 years
non stop calls all day!
8 years
Got calls from some guy claiming to be from Microsoft, really annoying and quite rude. He just kept ringing me over and over again.
Microsoft
8 years
Got called yesterday by what seemed like a Microsoft scam, but the number was different this time. Seems like they’re trying the same trick with new numbers. Stay alert, folks!
Microsoft

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