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0198574963

☎️ 0198574963 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01985.

The layout of this phone number on your Caller ID may vary, such as:

+44198574963+44 1985 7496301985 74963+44-1985-74963

01985 74963 Tagged as:

bt tps india harry uk telephone preference service great britain england bt technical ico

TimeLine of events for phone number 0198574963

  • Call center data breach concern
    Jan
    2018
  • Aggressive caller, rude and unpleasant
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious call from person pretending
    Apr
    2017
  • Missed call from unknown number, suspicious
    Apr
    2017
  • Inappropriate prank calls to elderly
    Apr
    2017
  • Concern about Indian BT scammers
    Apr
    2017
  • Harry from supposed BT department scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Multiple unwanted calls from BT
    Apr
    2017
  • Indian lady assertive about issue
    Apr
    2017
  • Persistent, disrespectful calls during Easter
    Apr
    2017
  • Fake call reported, beware scams
    Apr
    2017
  • Difficult interaction with technical support
    Apr
    2017
  • Call was fake; became rude
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious call from fake BT
    Apr
    2017
  • Potential scam call, suspicious caller
    Apr
    2017
  • Fake call about malware warning
    Apr
    2017
  • Assumed spam call, didn't answer
    Apr
    2017
  • Caller hung up without speaking
    Apr
    2017
  • Receiving scam calls in UK
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious BT calls, two different numbers
    Apr
    2017
  • Fraudulent technical scam call
    Apr
    2017
  • "Fake technical support phone scam"
    Apr
    2017
  • BT scam call, give abuse
    Apr
    2017
  • Missed call, no voicemail left
    Apr
    2017
  • Ignoring unwanted sales call from India
    Apr
    2017
  • Fraudulent caller posing as BT
    Apr
    2017
  • Had previous call, better this time
    Apr
    2017
  • Report live/silent calls, spam. Protect
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning about recent phone scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Angry encounter with possible scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam call purporting to be BT
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious scam call received yesterday
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious call; possible scammer encounter
    Apr
    2017
  • Beware of Indian Windows tech scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Call centre, spoke Spanish, hung up
    Apr
    2017
  • Recognized scam call, wasted their time
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious call from "David", dropped
    Apr
    2017
  • Fraudulent call from fake BT
    Apr
    2017
  • Predicted loss of internet service
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning: scam from fake BT
    Apr
    2017
  • Accusation of bogus virus scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Unpleasant phone interaction with telemarketer
    Apr
    2017
  • Frustrated with silent or hold
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam; confront them with questions
    Apr
    2017
  • Caller was rude and threatening
    Apr
    2017
  • Doubted telemarketer, hung up call
    Apr
    2017
  • Indian scam caller from "BT"
    Apr
    2017
Number Of Searches: 262 Number Of Comments: 43 First Seen: 30 March 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Alciston(East Sussex) and Mayshill(Gloucestershire).

0198574963 has 43 comments of which 27 x negative and 16 x neutral

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0198574963 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 0198574963 👆 is reported as a persistent and aggressive phone scam posing as BT technical support, often involving callers with Indian accents who try to convince recipients that their internet or broadband is compromised. They frequently use intimidation, demand remote computer access, and become hostile when challenged. Many targets are elderly or vulnerable, with calls characterised by rudeness, silence, or hang-ups when questioned. Despite being registered with the Telephone Preference Service, complaints continue due to international call origins. Callers may appear to know personal details, suggesting data breaches. Recipients are strongly advised not to engage or share information, to report calls to the ICO and Ofcom, and to stay vigilant against this increasingly common scam.

Reports on phone number 0198574963

9 years
I'm pretty sure this is just another trick where call centre scams steal your data. The person pretending to be a BT tech knew way too much about me. Stuff like this really ought to be cracked down on.
BT
9 years
Today, I received a phone call from this number, and an Asian gentleman was keen to chat with my husband. When I inquired about who was on the line, he completely sidestepped my question and demanded to speak to my husband once more. Pressing him again for identification, he abruptly declared himself as John Morris from BT. He then proceeded to ask for Mrs ***. I informed him that Mrs *** wasn’t available at the moment, and he erupted with a rather foul-mouthed "who the f***ing hell is this?". That was enough for me, and I promptly ended the call. He was quite aggressive and had a very unpleasant manner about him.
John MorrisBT
9 years
Got a call about 10:45, didn’t pick up since the number looked strange. Later on, I looked it up and it said it was from BT, but I’m not a BT customer. Might give them a ring back next time just to see what’s going on and maybe mess about a bit.
BT
9 years
I got a call from a woman saying she was with BT, but she didn’t seem to know who their CEO is. It felt a bit off, so I just ended the call.
BT
9 years
There’s been a persistent caller bothering an elderly visually impaired woman; whenever she answers, they just cackle and then hang up on her. It’s absolutely disgraceful!
9 years
Just like loads of other folks, I got a call from some scammer with an Indian accent pretending to be from BT. Can't we start spotting these fraudsters quicker?
9 years
Got a call from someone who spoke with an Indian accent and said he was Harry from BT's tech support, even though I don’t have BT. When I asked why he was fibbing, he denied it and acted like I’d offended him. In the end, I just gave up and hung up. Total con job.
HarryBT
9 years
Got a call twice now, both dropped quickly. First time it was a woman with an Indian accent claiming she was from BT. When I asked her "what internet connection?" she just ended the call straight away. This is the third attempt in just two days. Quite annoying!
BT
9 years
Got a call from a lady with an Indian accent who was really insistent, saying there was a problem with my line. She even mentioned my postcode, which was creepy. I told her I’d get in touch with BT myself. Honestly, watch out - these folks are super pushy!
India
9 years
I've been inundated with calls from this number throughout the Easter period, which is rather inconsiderate given the solemnity of the holiday. To make matters worse, there’s never a message left-just the unsettling sound of someone breathing on the line. It's unsettling to say the least. Does anyone have any advice on how I can put an end to this disruptive and rather eerie behaviour?
9 years
I keep getting this same phoney call.
9 years
Received a call claiming to be from BT, but when I questioned them, they turned really nasty. Definitely a scam.
BT
9 years
I received a rather dubious call from a chap with an Asian accent claiming to be from BT regarding a 'technical issue' with my broadband. Something about it just doesn’t sit right with me. I’m quite convinced he’s not genuinely affiliated with BT. Anyone else had a similar experience?
BT
9 years
Got a call from 0198574963 the other day, some bloke with an Indian accent claiming to be from BT. He said my internet was at risk and insisted I turn it off for 48 hours. I kept asking him how he planned to fix the issue, but he kept dodging the questions. Eventually, he lost his cool and hung up on me. I actually kept him talking for about half an hour, found it quite funny to hear him getting all annoyed - proper wally.
BT
9 years
This number called me claiming to be "BT Technical Support." When I asked something, they transferred me to a "Supervisor." I kept them talking for about 15 minutes until I threw a curveball with, "If my broadband’s been hacked, what’s my IP?" That really set them off and they started getting rude, so I dropped the call. They were so mad they phoned back twice, and I just ignored the swearing. Eventually, they gave up and hung up themselves.
9 years
Received a dodgy call from someone claiming to be from BT. They were attempting to instil a sense of panic by saying I had inadvertently downloaded malware that could potentially wreck my computer. Quite the trick they tried to pull!
BT
9 years
I didn’t know the number so I just ignored it thinking it was some sort of spam. These calls come from fake numbers pretending to be real ones. I’m pretty sure the person calling isn’t even calling from the UK. Even though I’m on the TPS list, I still get loads of rubbish calls since TPS can’t block calls coming from abroad.
UKTelephone Preference ServiceTPS
9 years
I gave a ring, and it went straight to voicemail. Once the message had finished playing, the caller disconnected without uttering a word.
9 years
Yet another call claiming to be from BT - that's the second one I've received today, and they're using two different numbers!
BT
9 years
Constantly receiving calls from 0198574963 where no one speaks, then they claim there’s some problem with my broadband. Definitely a scam pretending to be BT. I’m not falling for it again. Honestly, this is what happens when these sorts are allowed here. Welcome to England, or should I say Great Britain now!
Great BritainEngland
9 years
Got a call from a woman with an English name, said she was from BT’s tech team about my internet being down. When I asked if she was joking, she started getting rude, so I wasn’t shy to give some back. Pretty much your typical scam call, nothing new.
BT
9 years
They rang me yesterday while I wasn’t home, but didn’t bother leaving any voicemail.
9 years
Got a call from someone pretending to be BT, saying my account was hacked or something. I just gave them a bit of a mouthful and ended the call. Don’t waste your time with them.
BT
9 years
Got a call again from some Indian bloke for the second time today, so I just cut him off straight away.
9 years
Lately, there’s been some dodgy scams going around that could easily trick unsuspecting people. When I told the bloke I wasn’t buying a single bit of what he was saying, he just ended the call straight away.
9 years
I had a call earlier from Had0198574963 and thought nothing of it, but today they really went too far. When I didn’t entertain them much, they rang back a few minutes later asking for my missus! I played along the first time, but after that, like others here, I just told them to jog on the second time.
9 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Dave at BT, saying there were error messages showing my network was being accessed by others. He tried to convince me he was legit by saying he’d give me my customer number. Then he asked me to log onto my computer so he could take remote control. I ended the call before letting him get that far and rang BT myself. The real BT team were really helpful and sorted things out clear.
DaveBT
9 years
Got a call from some dodgy bloke claiming to be from BT, checking on internet issues. Told him to jog on right away - total scammer!
BT
9 years
Got a call from 0198574963 yesterday, was really off, felt like a total scam. Not a pleasant experience at all.
9 years
definitely some automated dialling from a call centre. stayed quiet until I answered, then some faint noise in the background. the bloke said he was "david," spoke with a thick asian accent, and said he was from bt support, wanting to talk about my internet. I told him I didn’t even have internet, and he just hung up straight away.
DavidBT
9 years
I just got a call from someone who sounded Indian, probably working in some call centre, saying they were from BT. They told me my internet would be disconnected in two hours due to malware. I told him that wasn’t true and he rudely told me to 'shut up'. Not very polite at all!
BT
9 years
I got a call from a lady with an English name but she sounded like she was working in one of those noisy call centres in India. She said she was from BT, but it was pretty clear it was a scam. I just kept repeating “hello” over and over and after a bit she gave up and ended the call.
BT
9 years
I could tell straight away it was one of those call centres, so I started chatting away in Spanish and they just ended the call.
9 years
Had a call from a woman who was pretty polite and efficient, sounded like she was from Sri Lanka, saying she was "from BT". When I asked if she thought I was daft, she replied with a surprised "sorry?". I told her straight up she was a crook and then hung up.
BT
9 years
Got a call saying my internet might get disconnected soon.
9 years
Had a call today from someone saying they were from BT's tech support, but it was definitely one of those Indian call centre scams. They kept insisting I set up TeamViewer so they could get into my PC. Then they tried to scare me by asking about my online banking and shopping sites, like they'd found something dodgy on my computer. Proper scam alert, mate!
BT
9 years
This number keeps calling me and either there's complete silence when I pick up, or they just put me on hold like they're chatting to someone else. So frustrating!
9 years
I got a call from a bloke with an Indian accent, saying he was from BT’s tech support. He convinced me to download TeamViewer from some dodgy site ([#]teamviewerf###]) so he could control my PC remotely. He gave me a couple of partner IDs, 861232301 and 877764342, both with the password 123456. They started asking about my online banks and the shops I usually buy from to make it sound like there was something wrong with my computer. Total scam, don’t fall for it!
BTTeamViewer
9 years
Some woman with an accent called me claiming hackers in California put a virus on my computer. Total scam, don’t trust it.
IndiaCalifornia
9 years
Total rip-off, just cut the call. Even better, try asking them what street and postcode in London they’re supposedly calling from and watch them get all awkward.
London
9 years
this bloke was seriously rude. he told me he was calling from bt, and i just laughed it off. he told me to keep laughing, said he didn’t care one bit. his tone was really menacing and pushy. when i told him i’m registered with the preference service and he shouldn’t be ringing me, he just ignored it and kept going on. eventually i just ended the call.
BT
9 years
Haha, I got the same call a moment ago. I told the woman I didn’t buy it, then some so-called 'litigation manager' tried talking to me. I called them out as scammers and just ended the call.
9 years
some woman with an indian accent said she was from bt internet and told me my computer had a virus. i called her out for lying and trying to scam me, then she just ended the call. total scammer.
BT

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