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0195478845

☎️ 0195478845 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01954.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 0195478845

  • Phone call scam with Michael
    Jun
    2016
  • Call from possible scammer alert
    Jun
    2016
  • Received scam call, asserted authority
    Jun
    2016
  • Negative experience with Asian telemarketer
    Jun
    2016
  • Received scam call about laptop
    Jun
    2016
  • Warning about wasting scammers' time
    Jun
    2016
  • Unwanted scam call from salesperson
    Jun
    2016
  • Problems with windows chat scam
    Jun
    2016
  • Scam call claiming PC error
    Jun
    2016
  • Scam call from fake Windows
    Jun
    2016
  • Warning: scam attempts over phone
    Jun
    2016
  • Avoid scammer posing as Windows
    Jun
    2016
  • Question about motivation behind actions
    Jun
    2016
  • Critical opinion of group members
    Jun
    2016
  • Suspicious calls posing as tech support
    Jun
    2016
  • Beware of tech support scams
    Jun
    2016
  • Received multiple scam calls, reported
    Jun
    2016
  • Indian call center scam warning
    Jun
    2016
  • Received scam call; requested information, trolled
    Jun
    2016
  • Frequent calls, no one answers
    Jun
    2016
  • Frustrated with cold callers
    Jun
    2016
  • Fraudulent tech support phone call
    Jun
    2016
  • Bothersome call from dubious "Danny."
    Jun
    2016
  • Scam call seeking computer access
    Jun
    2016
  • Tired of unwanted phone calls
    May
    2016
  • Repetitive and threatening telemarketing calls
    May
    2016
  • Call regarding virus confusion, disconnected
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about computer virus
    May
    2016
  • Saturday scam call, ignore it
    May
    2016
  • Warning about potential scam activity
    May
    2016
  • Untrusted phone call, possible scam
    May
    2016
  • Suspicious code only five digits
    May
    2016
  • Repeated unwanted calls, no response
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about nonexistent computer
    May
    2016
  • Scam attempt, report immediately!
    May
    2016
  • Unsolicited call from unknown person
    May
    2016
  • Warning about potential scam call
    May
    2016
  • Unexpected phone call incites anger
    May
    2016
  • Call with scam call, manager abusive
    May
    2016
  • Dodgy call, felt urgent, escaped
    May
    2016
  • Warning about potential computer scams
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about infected computer
    May
    2016
  • Being cautious with phone callers
    May
    2016
  • Upset by unsolicited telemarketing call
    May
    2016
  • Received call from likely scam, confronted
    May
    2016
  • Report computer scam to ICO
    May
    2016
  • Suspicious call, potential scam experience
    May
    2016
  • Warning about dangerous Asian computer scam
    May
    2016
  • Harsh warning about potential danger
    May
    2016
  • Received multiple unwanted calls recently
    May
    2016
  • Scammers claimed computer infection issues
    May
    2016
  • Urgent phone scam alert, be cautious
    May
    2016
  • Scam call from aggressive individual
    May
    2016
  • "Unidentified caller inaccessible when asked."
    May
    2016
  • Telemarketer used film reference
    May
    2016
  • Call from scam with persistence
    May
    2016
  • Playing with cold call scammers
    May
    2016
  • Frustration over scammers, want action
    May
    2016
  • Received scam call from Asian woman
    May
    2016
  • Questioning effectiveness against persistent scammers
    May
    2016
  • Scam caller being persistent, reported
    May
    2016
  • Suspicious call with Indian accent
    May
    2016
  • Contact Alex about computer issue
    May
    2016
  • Warning: potential scam, avoid installing links
    May
    2016
  • Scammer named Mark Johnson called
    May
    2016
  • Fraudsters should be stopped immediately
    May
    2016
  • Scam call; threats; hung up
    May
    2016
  • Unwanted Microsoft Office phone call
    May
    2016
  • User declined scamming Asian caller
    May
    2016
  • Ignoring call from Asian man
    May
    2016
  • Unauthorized remote access request from Asia
    May
    2016
  • Frustrated by repeated scam calls
    May
    2016
  • Scam call, reported frustration expressed
    May
    2016
  • Received suspicious call, tested scammer factitious
    May
    2016
  • Missed calls, no voicemail messages
    May
    2016
  • Refusing an update from somebody
    May
    2016
  • Received scam call from "Mike"
    May
    2016
  • Received scam call, reported annoyance
    May
    2016
  • Relentless calls from fake technicians
    May
    2016
  • Enjoying wasting time of scammers
    May
    2016
  • Suspicious call, hung up quickly
    May
    2016
  • Microsoft scam caller, avoid immediate
    May
    2016
  • Disagrees with the content
    May
    2016
  • Scammers calling, friend in hospital
    May
    2016
  • Suspicious call from misbehaving telemarketer
    May
    2016
  • Windows scam call targeted Linux user
    May
    2016
  • Scammer insisted on false information
    May
    2016
  • Received late night phone call
    May
    2016
  • Received scam call, disconnected line
    May
    2016
  • Accused of lying about technology
    May
    2016
  • Difficulty understanding due to language barriers
    May
    2016
  • User frustrated by lack of response
    May
    2016
  • Fake Microsoft tech support call
    May
    2016
  • User seeks computer control assistance
    May
    2016
  • Received unexpected call, blocked number
    May
    2016
  • Persistent scam phone calls reported
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about computer virus
    May
    2016
  • Ignored unknown number, suspicious caller
    May
    2016
  • Call from fake Martin Freeman
    May
    2016
  • Received rude response from caller
    May
    2016
  • Scam call, played along, hung up
    May
    2016
  • Report scam calls to authorities
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about computer errors
    May
    2016
  • Customer found tech support scam.opendaylight
    May
    2016
  • Scam call from fake Microsoft
    May
    2016
  • Unknown silent caller, TPS registered
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about computer access
    May
    2016
  • Hang up on tech scam
    May
    2016
  • Scam claiming computer virus infection
    May
    2016
  • Scam caller posing as Microsoft
    May
    2016
  • Persistent caller, endured offensive abuse
    May
    2016
  • Scam call about Windows computer
    May
    2016
  • Warning: Scam, extreme hatred expressed
    May
    2016
  • Microsoft scam, wasted time, venting
    May
    2016
  • French user insults caller humorously
    May
    2016
  • Scam, poor audio, threatened police
    May
    2016
  • Annoying scam calls, language barrier
    May
    2016
  • Ex directory numbers exploited, dangerous
    May
    2016
  • Another computer problem scam call
    May
    2016
  • Fraudulent call seeking computer information
    May
    2016
  • Scam call, confusing, hung up
    May
    2016
  • Warning: Microsoft scam, avoid calls
    May
    2016
  • Fake Microsoft scam caller persists
    May
    2016
  • Microsoft scam, initial number hidden
    May
    2016
  • Forward to voicemail, then block
    May
    2016
  • Warning about potential Microsoft scam
    May
    2016
  • Suspicious call, risky to return
    May
    2016
  • Computer problem scam alert
    May
    2016
  • Frustration with repeated foreign scammers
    May
    2016
  • Warning about scam, very suspicious
    May
    2016
  • Oriental woman scam call alert
    May
    2016
  • Security issue; stop annoying calls
    May
    2016
  • Foreign computer call, hung up
    May
    2016
  • Unauthorized call, suspecting spam email
    May
    2016
  • Boiler requirement change for 2017
    May
    2016
  • Scam call from Chinese lady
    May
    2016
  • Played dumb, exposed scammer
    Apr
    2016
  • Predicting scam calls about boilers
    Apr
    2016
  • No answer from call source
    Apr
    2016
  • Software issue caused call hang-up
    Apr
    2016
  • Suspicious call, potential technical scam
    Apr
    2016
  • Seeking computer help regarding ring
    Apr
    2016
  • Reported unwanted call, blocked number
    Apr
    2016
  • Call was spam, no message
    Apr
    2016
  • Trouble with unwanted noisy calls
    Apr
    2016
  • No suggestions provided; ask community
    Apr
    2016
  • Scam call suspicious; partial script
    Apr
    2016
  • Received scam call, ended promptly
    Apr
    2016
  • Caller claimed software issue scam
    Apr
    2016
  • Computer access scam, rude perpetrator
    Apr
    2016
  • Called, hung up, no callback
    Apr
    2016
  • User played along with scammer
    Apr
    2016
  • Scam call; hung up immediately
    Apr
    2016
  • Beware computer access scam attempt
    Apr
    2016
  • Computer access scam alert
    Apr
    2016
  • Suspicious computer scam phone number
    Apr
    2016
  • Scam involving unauthorized computer access
    Apr
    2016
  • Called, hung up; total time-wasters
    Apr
    2016
  • Computer scam; avoid granting access
    Apr
    2016
Number Of Searches: 825 Number Of Comments: 149 First Seen: 05 April 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Coleorton(Leicestershire), Haslemere(Surrey), Hillis Corner(Isle of Wight), Maraig(Western Isles) and Rolleston on Dove(Staffordshire).

0195478845 has 149 comments of which 94 x negative and 55 x neutral

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0195478845 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 0195478845 👆 is reported as a persistent and aggressive scam call originating from an apparent call centre, often with Asian-accented callers falsely claiming to be from Microsoft or technical support. The callers warn of urgent computer errors or viruses, pressuring recipients to grant remote access to fix non-existent issues. They use poor English and scripted pitches, showing little flexibility or transparency about their identity. Many recipients have no computers or use different systems, confirming the calls as fraudulent. The callers often become rude if challenged or refused and may repeatedly call or hang up abruptly. These calls waste time, aim to steal data or money, and pose serious security risks; it is advised never to engage, never allow remote access, block the number, and report the incidents to relevant authorities.

Reports on phone number 0195478845

10 years
Got a call from a Clara claiming to be from 'Mike,' saying my computer was sending out serious error messages and they’d help me sort it. I said I didn’t need any help and hung up. Then, five minutes later, they rang back and started giving me grief for not cooperating. When I asked what the call was really about, I told them it was a scam. They kept nagging for a couple more minutes, insisting everything was legit and even tried to put me through to another call centre so I could "check" if it was a scam!
ClaraMike
10 years
these computer scam calls are such a pain, i usually just mess around with them for a bit to waste their time but never share any personal details.
10 years
Got a call from an Asian bloke (number hidden) claiming to be from IT Services London saying my computer was showing error alerts and gave me a number to call. I told him he was trying to scam me and ended the call. Then he rang back on this number repeating the same rubbish. I said I work in IT fraud and told him it’d be impossible for him to get any message from my PC since I don’t even have one, just my work computer. He was quite rude and kept pushing, so I told him that both him and the number would be reported. He then hung up.
IT ServicesLondon
10 years
I got a call from this pushy lady with an Asian accent, saying my computer was acting up. I was right there using it and everything seemed fine. I told her, "No thanks," and she replied, "I'm not trying to sell anything." I just said, "Alright then, bye."
10 years
I got a call from a woman with a foreign accent who claimed there was a serious internal problem only they could fix. She asked me to open up my laptop so she could take control of it, but I told her it was already with my local repair guy. She insisted that regular technicians couldn't handle it, only Microsoft people like herself. Luckily, something felt off and I ended the call immediately. I’m really glad I used my iPhone to check the number and found your site - thanks a lot for that. That’s why I’m sharing this here.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call at 17.56 from a bloke, sounded Asian, saying my computer was flashing up error alerts - this tired old trick again. I just told him I wasn’t falling for it and hung up straight away.
10 years
Got a call from someone pretending to be from "Windows" trying to trick me into downloading some kind of virus. Best steer clear of them.
10 years
Just got a call from some lady saying she was from Windows, then she really quickly just ended the call!
10 years
Got a call from an Asian guy saying there was a network issue with Windows. I decided to keep him on the line for a bit so he couldn't scam other people easily. When he started telling me about licence info, he used the phonetic alphabet for letters - like 'C' as Charlie. I just had to laugh and called him a 'proper Charlie', but he obviously didn’t get the joke. For anyone in on the trick, I’d recommend keeping these lot chatting as long as you can - it eats up their time and stops them hassling others.
Charlie
10 years
That bloke Mike from Windows, whats in it for them? Seems odd to me.
Mike
10 years
I got a few calls like this and it’s definitely a scam. If there was something wrong with my PC I'd spot it myself, they don’t just ring, they try to get in through the internet too. Watch out! They’re just tryna sneak onto your machine and then hit you with a massive bill to fix a virus they’ll probably put there themselves.
10 years
They’re nothing but a load of useless tossers, honestly.
10 years
Got loads of calls from this number, and it’s clearly a scam. I just tell them their number’s on a ‘scammer watchlist’ and that I’m not interested in talking.
10 years
an organisation ringing up saying there’s a big problem with my computer and i need to let them in straight away, pretty obvious it was some call centre from india overseas, their english was terrible too
10 years
0195478845 rang me too, pretty much the same story - said they were from Windows and that my computer had a serious issue. They said they had my PC's registration number and wanted to help me fix it. I told them no thanks and ended the call. Earlier today, I got another call with the same spiel but this one said they were from BT.
10 years
A bloke called "Mike" with a sort of Mumbai accent phoned earlier. I told him we haven’t got a computer, but he kept going on about a number linked to Microsoft from our address. When I told him again there’s no computer, he just suddenly said "Oh, sorry" and hung up. We’re pretty clued up to spot these scams, but I feel sorry for people who’ve just got their first computer, opened the box and then get some dodgy caller trying to scam them outta their money...
MikeBombayMicrosoft
10 years
They keep ringing but no one's answering on the other end.
10 years
Got a call today. Same old nonsense about a virus again. I asked them to give me the IP address they were complaining about. Instead of answering, they just stuck to their rehearsed lines. The funniest bit was when I asked for their job title or if they were the data controller, and they said it was "Legit". They had no idea how ridiculous that sounded. After a while, I got fed up and just hung up on them.
10 years
Ended the call while using a screening app. Anyone phoning from the TPS list with unsolicited calls are basically breaking the law, no two ways about it.
Preference Service
10 years
Got a call from an Asian lady saying my computer was infected with a virus. I just ended the call and blocked the number straight away.
Asia
10 years
This number called me, and they were attempting to get into my computer. The first time I just hung up, but they rang back again. I ignored the second call but decided to look up the number afterwards. It was an Asian lady claiming to be from "hard drive" support, asking me to turn my computer on - which was already on and I’d been using it all day without any issues. Just a heads up to watch out for this sort of thing!
10 years
I’m so fed up with these annoying calls, they just keep bothering me and wasting my time. They seriously ought to be shut down and stop trying to scam folks. I’m also quite curious how they even got my number, as I’m definitely on the do-not-call list.
10 years
They’re incredibly rude and downright intimidating. Got another call from them today. They just don’t accept no as an answer. If you hang up, they often ring straight back. A few weeks back, I was feeling terrible and barely managed to answer. When I said I was sick and ended the call, they rang again and shockingly said they hoped I’d passed away by now. Honestly, really horrible lot.
10 years
Answered the phone but got put on a three-way call. All I could make out was someone saying they ain’t got any computers so there’s no way it could have a virus. Ended the call there.
10 years
This awful company tries to control your computer and steal your bank info, just hang up straight away. Only you can tell if your pc has a virus or not.
10 years
Got a call today saying my computer had a virus and would soon stop connecting to their server. My husband, who’s in IT, jumped on the phone and started questioning the caller. The bloke just said, ‘when you call me again cos your computer’s busted, I’ll just laugh at you’ and then hung up! Proper nasty scammers. Such a terrible con!
10 years
I got a call from this number saying there was something wrong with my Windows PC. Thing is, I don’t even own a Windows computer! Plus, I wouldn’t have talked to them if I did. Definitely a scam, avoid at all costs!
10 years
Got a call from an Asian guy saying my computer had some error and asked if I was near it so he could fix it. I told him I’d just got it fixed and hadn’t even used it again yet. I told him straight up he was fibbing. He kept trying to convince me but I ended the call. This number has rung me a few times lately but I never picked up till now. Seems really dodgy, probably a scam.
10 years
Totally dodgy! They’ll try to hack into your computer. Just hang up and make sure you report them straight away!!
10 years
I get these calls loads every day and I've told them loads of times to stop ringing. I don't even own a computer. It hardly makes any difference, they keep calling anyway but if my husband picks up, they just hang up.
10 years
I didnt pick up cos the number looked off. It had the area code and only 5 digits, not 6 like normal. Felt fishy right from the start. After seeing everyone else's comments, glad i gave it a miss!
10 years
Got a call from 01954 78845 today at 5.12pm. My wife picked up and this bloke said "Hi, I know you and I like you," she stayed silent, then he asked "Why’s no one talking to me?" after a bit, he just hung up. Strange call if you ask me.
10 years
Ring ring... "I'm ringing about your computer." That’s the only thing I managed to hear before I caught myself cursing and hoping all kinds of bad luck on whoever was calling. Surely they didn’t get my number from some big list, cos they called me on a line only two people know about!
Bell
10 years
Got a ring from this number a moment ago. The bloke was acting all urgent but something felt fishy, so I just brushed him off. Might’ve just dodged a bullet there!
10 years
Just like all the rest, it's definitely a scam. I somehow got them chatting for 21 minutes, which is a personal best for me. Then the manager stepped in and was unbelievably rude. Didn’t expect the Indians to swear that much! Still, I broke my own record, so that’s something.
India
10 years
Techie fraud calls.
10 years
Got a call from an Asian lady saying my computer was showing error messages and she could sort it out. I told her everything was fine and told her to bugger off, then hung up. She had the nerve to ring back and ask why I hung up! I said my computer’s fine and I don’t deal with random calls like hers, so she’s wasting both our time and to never call again, then ended it again. It’s proper annoying. Poor folks who fall for this and let these scammers get into their computers are in real trouble.
God
10 years
Got a call about some virus on my PC, was on the line with them for like 10 mins. I kept asking questions but he just dodged every one. When I told him I knew it was a scam, he just hung up. Feel bad for whoever they try next, wish I could've kept him talking a bit more!
10 years
Got a call from 0195478845 this morning about 9.27, but no one said anything. Pretty sure Ive had this number call me before and it’s one of those scammy computer style ones. When I pick up and hear that kind of call, which are often done by people with an Asian accent, I tell them they should be ashamed of themselves for conning others and that their families must be disappointed in them. It always makes them hang up straight away.
10 years
Got a computer scam call, reported it to the ICO but not sure it’ll make much difference if they’re outside the UK.
ICO
10 years
Been getting loads of calls the past few days even though I've put my number on the telephone preference service. Really annoying!
Telephone Preference Service
10 years
Beware of those Asian computer scams. They’re really risky and not to be trusted.
10 years
Got a call from these lot claiming my PC was full of viruses. I asked them for the IP or some proof and she couldn’t give me any details at all. Yet somehow she was dead certain my computer had issues. If only I had a crystal ball like hers!
10 years
I got a call from a guy with a really thick Asian accent who claimed my PC had a virus and told me to switch it on immediately. I kept asking which firm he was with, and after a bit he just blurted out "hard drive". I hung up straight away and rang 101. They said it's a well-known scam that everyone’s heard about, but it’s crazy how these scammers still manage to operate. When I contacted BT, they told me they couldn’t block the number because it’s dialled straight from a server or something like that. So frustrating!
BT
10 years
This number rang me earlier today, and honestly I couldn’t figure out who was calling or what they wanted at first. Initially, I thought they said something about a Windows support group, but then they mentioned Microsoft. Normally I’d ask how they got my phone number, but after reading up on all the phishing scams going round, I just told them I wasn’t interested and hung up right away. I was a bit worried since my computer was on, but I hadn’t logged in, so fingers crossed everything’s fine.
Microsoft
10 years
scam alert - these folks are really dodgy, probably trying to collect cash for some sketchy place in the middle east. honestly, just tell them where to stick it. treat them like rubbish, they’ve earned it.
Middle East
10 years
01954 78845 Scam alert! Check out Action Fraud for more info. Seriously, dont press anything on your keyboard, especially ctrl + R! Stay safe.
Action FraudR
10 years
Had a call from someone claiming my laptop was full of viruses, but instead of the usual name, he said he was Daniel Ocean - bit of a cheeky film nod there! Didn’t know who I was, asked me to read out some code, but I just told him to shove off...
Daniel Ocean
10 years
A bloke called me saying there’s an issue with my computer. After I kept asking which computer he meant, he just hung up on me!
Mark
10 years
I didn’t catch the guys name but like some others said, he spoke with an Asian accent. Kept insisting my Windows PC had stored my phone number and there was some kind of mistake. I told him my computer doesn’t even have my number saved, so how did he get it then? He wasn’t very nice about it so I called him out for trying to scam me and he hung up straight away. BEWARE!!!
10 years
Got a call from an Asian lady going on about my computer being messed up or something, I said I don’t even own a PC but messsed with her a bit saying I couldn’t get a word of her awful English. Ended the chat swearing like a navvy, she dropped the line quick. Second time, my husband, who’s Punjabi, gave her a right earful in Punjabi mixed with some choice Anglo Saxon words. Weirdly enough, no more calls since. Do yourself a favour, just give as good as you get with insults. Honestly, it’s so frustrating knowing people like my 89 year old mum could easily fall for these scams.
10 years
Watch out, this is a total con - he’s trying to get you to install a link so he can hack into your PC.
10 years
Had a call from an Asian lady at 2:16pm on 21st May 2016 pushing the typical tech support scam rubbish. I humoured her for a bit before telling her to bugger off.
10 years
Got a call from Alex about some issue with the computer!!!
Alex
10 years
How do we get these crazy people stopped? We’ve got his number and he’s definitely trying to scam folks out of their cash. If the police focused more on putting these fraudsters behind bars instead of just sitting in their cars waiting to catch people speeding, maybe everyone would actually respect them more.
10 years
I got a call from someone claiming to work for a company named ‘Online Support London’ supposedly located at 14 Hannover Street, London. The bloke said his name was Mark Johnson. I ended up chatting with him for like 10 minutes before he finally gave up and hung up. Honestly, quite a laugh!
Online Support LondonHannover StreetLondonMark Johnson
10 years
Got a call from a bloke with a really heavy "Indian" accent, had a hard time making out what he said. He was rattling on about some issue with our computer - something about Windows Server and spyware or whatever. I just ended the call because it felt dodgy. Later, when I checked the 1471, it showed the same number had called us several times but never left a message, just hung up. Definitely seemed fishy to me.
10 years
Just like everyone else is saying, this is definitely a scam. How do these folks keep making calls when their number's been flagged for scamming? Makes no sense at all.
10 years
Just like all the previous calls, he claimed my computer had a virus and offered to fix it. Then he threatened to shut down my computer if I didn’t cooperate. I told him to quit messing about and ended the call.
10 years
Hey, looks like I’m not on my own here. Makes me wonder - how do these scammers keep pulling this off without being stopped? Why hasn’t someone shut them down ages ago? Are they just ordinary crooks or maybe some extremist group trying to raise cash? This stuff is pretty serious, and it makes the officials look totally useless. Someone needs to step up and deal with it. Cheers, Leigh.
ISISLeigh
10 years
Just got a call from a lady saying there was a problem with our Windows laptop. She was really pushy and didn’t listen when I said no, so I ended the call. Then she rang me back like three times after that. She kept saying she knew there was a laptop at the company, but I told her this was a home number, not a business, and hung up again. Still, she kept calling the landline multiple times. Eventually, I had to switch the phone off.
10 years
Got a call from an Asian guy asking about a Microsoft computer we don’t stock. Told him he was barking up the wrong tree and told him to jog on before hanging up.
Microsoft
10 years
It was an Asian guy on the line - so yeah, I just ended the call.
10 years
Just like everyone else here, an asian guy with an accent called me, wantin to get remote access to a windows PC that I aint got.
10 years
Got a call from some bloke claiming to be from Microsoft Office. Was an Asian guy. He just wouldn’t quit, kept pushing even after I said no. Ended up having to hang up on him because he wouldn’t let it go.
Microsoft Office
10 years
I keep gettin calls from these morons at least once a week even after I've told them to quit. I'm sure they ain't from Windows, just tryna scam people. Whenever I ask for their company address or registration number they just hang up. I'm well fed up with it. They should find a proper job and stop bein' scammers once and for all. Proper cheeky lot.
10 years
I got a call from this number not long ago, same story as the others. The guy said my computer was in danger and told me to switch it on while he stayed on the phone. I told him to stop pulling my leg and not to bother calling me again with his dodgy scam. I also mentioned my husband’s an IT worker, so we'd definitely be aware if something was wrong. What a load of rubbish! Tried reporting the number to the TPS but they don’t seem to handle these scam calls. Fantastic, just what I needed!
TPS
10 years
Got a call from an Asian bloke named "Mark" saying I'd got issues with my computer. This is just another one in a long line of similar calls I’ve had lately. I usually mess around a bit with them but made it clear this time I wasn’t letting him anywhere near my PC and reckoned it was a scam. Like many others, I enjoy throwing in some questions - asked where he was calling from. He said Hanover Gardens, so I started quizzing him about the place and London in general. He didn’t really engage much and kept trying to steer the chat back to his original pitch.
MarkHanover GardensLondon
10 years
They keep calling me when I’m not home - I reckon I’ve missed a few ‘cos they never bother to leave a message.
10 years
Some guy with an accent called, saying he needs to update stuff on my PC. Yeah, right, mate, no thanks.
10 years
Got a call from an Asian guy claiming his name was Mike (yeah, right!) saying my computer was acting up. I pretended to be interested at first but quickly lost patience and told him to find a proper job instead. He just ended the call after that.
Mike
10 years
Got a call from some Asian lady saying we had a major problem with our computer. I said I don’t even own one, but she just kept going on and on. I left the phone on the table and eventually she hung up. Total scam, hope these lot just leave us alone!
10 years
I've had so many calls recently from people claiming to be 'Microsoft Authorized Technicians' on loads of different numbers. Honestly, it's getting well annoying now. I once asked one what version of Windows I was using, and shockingly, they couldn't say. If you've got time, just keep them talking; some get proper huffy when you call them out for being a scam.
Microsoft
10 years
Complete waste of time.
10 years
Just got called again by these scammers, second time in 5 minutes! I’ve got my mate in hospital right now, 32 weeks pregnant, and she might have to have her baby early ‘cos he’s not developing properly (and other issues). I lost my temper with the bloke and gave him a proper earful! Honestly, I’ve no patience for these con artists today, need to keep my phone free in case my friend needs to get hold of me.
10 years
Got a call from some bloke saying my PC was infected and he could fix it. Didn’t even bother, just hung up straight away!
10 years
Got a call from an Asian guy today saying he worked at ‘Microsoft’ and tried to get us to hand over stuff like viewer keys and passwords for our systems. Totally a scam, don’t fall for it! Stay safe!
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from an Asian bloke whose English wasn’t great. He kept saying they’d been ‘trying to fix my Windows’ for weeks. Thing is, I’d just moved in and had my phone line on for barely two hours! Now I keep a personal alarm by the phone and shove it right up to the speaker when these calls come through, just to scare them off.
10 years
Got a call from a guy with a thick accent, sounded like he was from some call centre. He kept going on about my Windows PC having a virus, even after I told him I don’t even use Windows, I’m on Linux. He just kept saying my number was linked to a Windows user or something. Ended up hanging up on him.
10 years
Got a call from an Asian bloke with a thick accent claiming my Windows PC was infected. I kept telling him I dont even use Windows, I’m on Linux, but he just kept going on about my number being linked to a Windows user. Ended up just putting the phone down on him.
10 years
Got a ring on my landline at half past midnight. Fingers crossed they ring me again. I'm planning to waste loads of their time jibber-jabbering about the thousands of pounds stashed in my online account and how I’m too scared of hacking to share any info.
10 years
Had a call from this number just now. A woman said her name was Claire and insisted that my Windows PC had serious problems and viruses they could fix. I told her right away it sounded like a scam. She tried to argue but I told her to hang up and not to call me again, then the call ended.
Claire
10 years
I told him I didn’t own a laptop, but he insisted I was fibbing and claimed I did have one. Then he warned me that since I was being untruthful, he’d shut my computer off.
10 years
A guy with an American accent called me claiming to be from Microsoft, saying there were urgent errors on my computer. He kindly said if I was close to it, he could help sort the problems out. I told him I don’t actually have a computer, which seemed to throw him off, but he sounded shocked that someone wouldn’t have one. I kept telling him it’s true, no computer here, and then he just ended the call. Fingers crossed he makes a note and doesn’t call me again. Bit of a laugh wasting his time though!
Microsoft
10 years
Some bloke with a thick Asian accent called, his English was rubbish so I couldn’t make out what he was saying at all. I just left the phone down and let him chat away to himself. Sometimes I tell them I don’t use Windows, I’m on Apple instead.
AsiaApple
10 years
Somebody’s trying to take over my computer remotely.
11 years
So this woman called me saying my computer had some warnings. I humoured her for a bit, but she was super pushy and kept arguing. Eventually I just hung up. Then I got hit up 4 times from another number (02879865845). Answered again and yep, same lady! Told her to remove me from their calling list or I'd report them. She tried to argue again, but I repeated my warning and then she finally ended the call.
11 years
Got calls from an unknown number a couple of times today, didn’t pick up as I don’t recognise it. They never leave voicemails, so must be dodgy, total scam in my book.
11 years
Got a call at work from some obvious scammer, my husband decided to mess with them a bit, even told them we don't use Windows! Haha, the caller, which sounded Asian, just ended the call.
Haha
11 years
didnt pick up. didnt bother with it. but if it was like before, ive dealt with this crap already. just wanted to flip it and make them lose their time for once.
11 years
Just got called a bloody idiot and told to F...k off by whoever this number belongs to. Not exactly chuffed about it.
11 years
Got a phone call from someone saying my computer was full of viruses and serious problems. He tried to convince me that if I let him access it, he could fix everything. I told him straight up I don’t even own a computer, and that shut him up instantly!
11 years
Someone rang me today which is kinda odd since my computer’s broke and at the shop getting fixed. They’re definitely blocked now.
11 years
My number is listed on X-Directory and I also got a call from these bloody scam artists! The phone companies really need to do something about this, it’s getting out of hand.
11 years
Some bloke phoned me up claiming my PC was firing off errors to the so-called "Windows Centre" and warned me if I didn't fix it, they'd cut me off. I just told him it was dodgy and told him to jog on.
Windows Centre
11 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Martin Freeman. Told him if he wanted to use an English name, maybe avoid nicking one from a well-known actor. He kept saying he really was Martin Freeman and went on for about 25 minutes, even though I kept refusing to enter any numbers on my screen when some Asian guy tried to take control of my computer. He said he'd call back in an hour after I’d looked into the 1998 Data Protection Act. Not exactly counting down the minutes!
Martin FreemanAsia
11 years
Totally bogus Microsoft computer issue, what a load of rubbish. I faked interest for half an hour before getting fed up.
Microsoft
11 years
Someone just rang our office phone saying our computer was disconnected from the main system and we had to let them in to fix it, total scam, don’t fall for it!
11 years
Got a call from this number 0195478845, but no one spoke - just silence. I ended the call. My number is unlisted and I’m on the TPS register too.
Telephone Preference Service
11 years
14th of May 2016. Got a call at home from 0195478845, some foreign accent bloke claiming he was from Microsoft. Said my computer had serious problems and they were seein warning alerts from it, so they needed to fix it. Totally a scam, I don’t even have a computer to give messages or have errors on. Ended the call pretty quick.
Microsoft

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