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01993460018

☎️ 01993460018 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 1993460 with a prefix of 01993. The area code 01993 originates from Witney.

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+441993460018+44 1993 46001801993 460018+44-1993-460018

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01993 460018 Tagged as:

microsoft whitney bt

TimeLine of events for phone number 01993460018

  • Reboot computer to enable it
    Apr
    2018
  • Use Ctrl Alt Delete on laptop
    Mar
    2018
  • Warning or possibility of harm
    Mar
    2018
  • Aware of common scam tactic
    Mar
    2018
  • Scammer issues fake virus threats
    Jan
    2018
  • Reported scam number, seeking action
    Dec
    2017
  • Hacker demands payment for protection
    Dec
    2017
  • Almost fell for computer scam
    Dec
    2017
  • Fraudulent virus scam, made payment
    Dec
    2017
  • Received scam message, took precautions
    Dec
    2017
  • Seeking solutions for a problem
    Nov
    2017
  • Suspicious virus warning on laptop
    Nov
    2017
  • Computer issue claimed to be Microsoft
    Jul
    2017
  • Infected laptop, number keeps calling
    Jun
    2017
  • Scam appeared, closed pc, rebooted
    Jun
    2017
  • Laptop issue, need message removal
    Jun
    2017
  • Unable to dismiss laptop message
    Jun
    2017
  • Number blocked my laptop access
    Jun
    2017
  • Computer infected, demands payment, assistance needed
    Jun
    2017
  • Scam call to fix computer
    Jun
    2017
  • Scam call, computer blocked, avoided payment
    Jun
    2017
  • Potential scam call experience reported
    Jun
    2017
  • Experiencing the same issue
    Jun
    2017
  • Computer scam pop up concerns
    Jun
    2017
  • Freezing computer, urgent call needed
    Jun
    2017
  • Stop this scam immediately
    Jun
    2017
  • Warning about potential hacker threat
    May
    2017
  • Scam phone number masquerades as Windows
    May
    2017
  • Beware, avoid falling for scam
    May
    2017
  • Warning: dangerous and unknown scam
    May
    2017
  • Persistent calls are extremely frustrating
    May
    2017
  • Scammers targeted my brother, fail
    May
    2017
  • Concern about threats to sister's computer
    May
    2017
  • Request to halt actions
    Mar
    2017
  • Considering trolling a phone service
    Jan
    2017
  • Alarming messages disrupted Task Manager
    Dec
    2016
  • Set up alarms to manage tasks
    Dec
    2016
  • Suspicious Microsoft scam phone call
    Dec
    2016
  • Browser hijack, avoid scam, fix
    Dec
    2016
  • Support number on ransomware scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Warning about possible fraudulent activity
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious number, potential scam alert
    Nov
    2016
  • accuses commenter of being scammer
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious call for laptop help
    Nov
    2016
  • Warning about browser hijack scam
    Nov
    2016
  • False claim of Microsoft support
    Nov
    2016
  • Scammer from PC called number
    Nov
    2016
Number Of Searches: 285 Number Of Comments: 47 First Seen: 03 November 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Forty Hill(Greater London), Hazel End(Essex), Knightwick(Worcestershire) and Rotherfield Greys(Oxfordshire).

01993460018 has 47 comments of which 27 x neutral and 20 x negative

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01993460018 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 01993460018 👆 is reported as a well-known scam number linked to fraudulent virus alerts that freeze or hijack computers, falsely claiming to be from Microsoft. Users are urged to call it for fake technical support, where scammers seek personal details and demand payment, often around £230-£250, to resolve non-existent issues. The scam typically locks devices, displays persistent alarming messages, and tries to coerce victims into paying. Victims recommend not engaging with the number, avoiding calls, and instead rebooting machines, using task manager to close suspicious processes, clearing cookies, running antivirus scans, and changing passwords. Authorities have yet to fully shut down the operators behind the scam, so vigilance and reporting to fraud teams are essential. Never provide payment or personal data in response to these alerts.

Reports on phone number 01993460018

9 years
Same thing happened to me. Just try restarting your computer, that should fix it.
9 years
If you want to close this on your laptop, try hitting ctrl alt delete. It's usually the quickest way to sort it out.
9 years
Watch out, it’s not safe!
9 years
We received a call saying there was a virus on our computer and we had to ring a number straight away. Luckily, I figured out it was a scam and gave them a piece of my mind.
9 years
Got a call from someone trying that old virus scare tactic, definitely a scammer.
9 years
I got a weird call with a robotic voice repeating over and over saying my computer was hacked and to call the number they gave. Luckily, I used my tablet to look up the number here, where you lovely folks helped me figure out it was just a scam. Glad I got rid of it like you suggested, cheers! The number is linked to somewhere called Whitney, so why don’t BT or whoever’s in charge track these people down and shut them off? It’s crazy that this stuff keeps happening.
WhitneyBT
9 years
My computer got hacked and these guys took over it, then they started asking for my personal info and wanted me to pay for some so called protection service. They even left a note in notepad on my PC that I haven’t been able to get rid of. Really worried about what to do next.
9 years
Am I understanding this correctly? We almost got caught out by this. They managed to take over our computer, then began demanding payment to sort everything out. They were pretty unpleasant and kept pushing me to pay for some ‘security’ service, claiming it would solve the issue. I refused to pay, and they just hung up on me. Thankfully, I didn’t give them any bank info, but I’m really concerned because since they had control of our laptop, they probably got hold of all our personal info anyway.
9 years
My brother got a call on his computer from someone saying his system was infected and he had to ring their number to sort it out. They managed to persuade him to cough up £230 to get rid of the supposed virus. I’m really mad at these scammers, absolute thieves!
9 years
Got the same Microsoft scam message and this number popped up. Didn’t call back or anything, just went straight into my antivirus and cleared all cookies plus my browser history. After that, ran a proper full scan and made sure to update all my passwords for the sites I had open while it happened, just to be on the safe side, y'know?
Microsoft
9 years
CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIGURE OUT HOW TO STOP THIS? REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE!
9 years
My laptop just flashed a message from this number saying my computer was infected and I needed to call straight away.
9 years
I got a call saying it was from Microsoft and then my computer started acting all weird and crashing. It felt like they had locked it or something. Definitely sketchy!
Microsoft
9 years
I keep getting calls from this number telling me to call back because my laptop supposedly has a virus. Feels like a scam or something. What should I do? HELP!!!
9 years
I started noticing this pop up loads on my computer out of nowhere, looked like some sort of scam. I just shut down my laptop and rebooted it, and thankfully it came back fine. Then I went ahead and wiped all my cookies and gave it another restart just to be safe.
9 years
Hey, I’ve been getting the same message pop up on my laptop and now I’m stuck, can’t use it at all. I never called that number before, so does anyone know how to stop these messages? It’s really frustrating!
9 years
Hey, I got a message pop up on my laptop too and now I can't use it. I haven't called that number or anything. Does anyone know how to make that message disappear? It’s driving me mad!
9 years
My laptop got blocked by this number, no idea why!
9 years
I got a message on my screen saying my PC was hacked and I needed to pay £250 to sort it out. I didn’t pay a thing, but now my computer won’t work at all. Has anyone else dealt with this? What’s the best way to fix it?
9 years
So I was on my laptop earlier today and got the same call. I phoned the number back, and this bloke started explaining how to fix my laptop. Then he said it’d cost me £250 to sort it out and to stop the annoying voice messages saying my device was infected. Obviously, I didn’t pay a penny. Now my laptop’s completely frozen, like it’s been locked or something. It’s proper frustrating.
9 years
Was on my laptop earlier and got the exact same call. I decided to give the number a ring back, and some bloke started guiding me through "fixing" the problem. Then, out of nowhere, he wanted £250 to sort it all out and stop a voicemail that kept saying my computer was infected. Naturally, I didn’t pay a thing. Now my laptop won’t work at all - it’s like they’ve locked it down or something.
9 years
My laptop kept showing a message telling me to turn it off so I gave the number a ring. The bloke on the other end asked what kind of laptop I had and then said some really odd stuff. I could hear a bunch of muffled voices in the background but it didn’t sound like a proper call centre at all. I ended the call and then those sneaky lot tried ringing me again. Total scam, hope they get caught before they fool anyone else.
9 years
My computer just locked up and a message popped up saying all my photos, emails and credit card info would be blocked if I didn't call within five mins! I've been trying to just ignore it but the message and voice keep coming back again and again!
9 years
I'm going through the exact same thing right now!
9 years
Got a dodgy scam message poppin' up on me screen. I just forced a reboot with ctrl alt del. Can't understand why this number’s still active though, been harassin’ folks since about Nov 16 or somethin'. Why hasn’t it been blocked yet?
9 years
They really oughta shut down this scam, it’s just awful.
9 years
Don't answer it! It’s a scam!
9 years
Beware, this number appears to be linked to a scam that locks up your computer. They pretend to be from Windows, but it’s totally fake. Honestly, Windows should do more to alert users and crack down on these kinds of scams!
10 years
Yesterday my brother was studying on his laptop when some dodgy scammers popped up outta nowhere. He didn’t hang about, called them back and just started messing with them, saying all sorts of nonsense. After a bit of back and forth, he told them he knew it was a scam, and they just cut the call. Total waste of their time!
10 years
watch out, this is a scam and you don’t even know who you’re dealing with. it’s really risky, so don’t get caught up in it.
10 years
Never trust this, its clearly a scam!
10 years
I tried to let it go, but that darn phone just kept ringing and ringing, I couldn’t get it to stop!
10 years
I’m not really sure what’s going on, but they keep saying they’ll disable my sister’s computer if she doesn’t do what they say.
10 years
They really oughta be put to an end.
10 years
I've had this same issue and now I'm considering giving them a ring just to mess about and maybe call them some rude names.
10 years
Got some scary messages pop up - kept hitting ctrl, alt, del to shut down those Task Master programs running in the background...
10 years
I set off the alarm notifications after checking this site for tips on how to end the ### task master processes that kept running.
10 years
I got a call with a recorded message claiming to be from Microsoft, telling me to call this number to 'unlock my computer' or else they’d shut it down to protect their system. The whole thing sounded pretty dodgy, especially with the misspellings, weird grammar, and the odd way everything was said. So yeah, I wasn’t about to follow up on that.
Microsoft
10 years
This number shows up on a popup from a browser hijack scam. To fix it, press ctrl-alt-del and open task manager to close your browser. After that, run some free anti-malware software to clean your system. Alternatively, start your browser in safe mode and clear the history so it doesn’t keep reopening the fake warning. The problem happens because your browser tries to reload the last session, which includes that fake message. Seriously, don’t call these scammers or hand over any money - it’s all a trick to scare you and make you panic so you don’t think clearly.
10 years
This number has resurfaced as part of a ransomware scam, masquerading as a helpline for unlocking your browser.
10 years
Watch out, total scammer! Stay safe everyone.
10 years
Got this number popping up on my computer telling me to ring them about some serious error that needs fixing.
10 years
Absolute scam, don’t trust it!
10 years
Got a call from this number saying I need to ring them back to sort out my laptop. Seems a bit fishy if you ask me.
10 years
i kept gettin this browser hijack warning, saying they want to get into my pc and scam me. honestly, theyre just tryin to mess up your computer with bad stuff. i used task manager to shut everything down, then ran some antivirus and malware scans to clean it up. defo tell the computer fraud people about it too. cheers.
10 years
Got a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft, telling me my computer was getting hacked and to call this number straight away. They even gave me some error code - 0x8024402c or something like that.
Microsoft
10 years
Got a call from this number and it turned out to be one of those PC scam calls.

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