TimeLine☎️ 01996 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 01996.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 01996
- Missed call, no response, silenceJul
2023Unresponsive call, phone replacement issuedApr
2021Scam call from fake bankFeb
2021Robot caller abruptly disconnected during greetingDec
2020Overseas phishing scam detected diligentlyNov
2020Unanswered call with no responseOct
2020Phishing scam - do not respondSep
2020Unable to summarize non-sensical textSep
2020Scam call claiming IP hackSep
2020Blocked number after receiving callJul
2020Spam message claiming illegal activityJun
2020Automated scam call alert realityFeb
2020Automated scam calls regarding AmazonFeb
2020Warning for internet disconnection scamDec
2019Missed call, suspicious scam, no messageDec
2019Suspicious £600 fraud scam claimsNov
2019Caller claims broadband compromise, hangs upOct
2019Problem with unblocked spam callsApr
2019Please provide more contextApr
2019Scam call from fake BTMar
2019Scam call from alleged BTMar
2019Accusation of scam, lack of responseMar
2019Automated BT scam call reportedFeb
2019Scam call from fake BTFeb
2019Scam harassing with persistent callsFeb
2019User input is unclear and non-relevantJan
2019Scam call from fake BTJan
2019No context provided, cannot summarizeNov
2018Threatened by fake internet providerNov
2018Unwanted calls about internet serviceNov
2018Missed call, possible scam callOct
2018No answer on the lineOct
2018Missed call, no new messageSep
2018Missed call, no message leftSep
2018Scam call impersonating BT InternetAug
2018Tech support scam attempt, handled wellJul
2018Unclear response, no specific informationMar
2018Difficult to understand BT representativeJan
2018Missed call, avoided potential scamJan
2018Be cautious, potential premium rateNov
2017Computer scam claiming internet serviceDec
2016Reviewing random numbers, 0199663589Sep
2016Number Of Searches: 858 Number Of Comments: 37 First Seen: 16 December 2016 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Fen Drayton(Cambridgeshire) and Holbrook Common(Gloucestershire).
01996 has 37 comments of which 15 x neutral and 22 x negative
01996 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 01996 👆 is reported as a nuisance number linked to multiple scam calls pretending to be from banks, internet providers (mainly BT), or companies like Amazon Prime. Callers use automated messages warning of fake fraud or internet disconnection, urging users to press buttons or share info. Many report silent calls, hang-ups as soon as answered, or aggressive behaviour when challenged. No genuine messages or helpful info left on answerphones. The number often shows up with slight variations and is persistent, ringing repeatedly at odd hours. Users warn the code seems unallocated or premium rate, indicating possible hidden costs if called back. Complaints include frustration over scammers attempting to access personal details or trick into paying or confirming bogus charges.
Reports on phone number 01996
3 yearsGot calls from 01996 (didn't catch the full number, only the code) a few times. Answered once but stayed quiet, and there was just silence on the other end every time.5 yearsThe call got cut off as soon as I picked up. No one actually talked to me.5 yearsGot a call from 01996 169211 with an automated British voice saying it was my bank. They claimed 600 pounds had been spent on my card sending money abroad. I just hung up straight away.6 years019965532847 called, but it was a robot and it didnt leave any voicemail, just ended right after saying "Hello."6 years01996483831 rang me twice on the morning of 26/11/2000 with an automated message saying my internet would be disconnected in 24 to 48 hours because of illegal activity and I needed to talk to an operator. I hung up straight away as it was clear a scam and I’d be charged for the call. Got calls like this before too.6 years01996 649672 I picked up but there was silence and then the call just ended after a couple seconds.6 years01996897737 - They said the world will finish unless I press '1' to confirm, sounds like some kinda joke or scam to me.6 years01996427425 Called saying they were from BT, saying our IP was under attack. This was the second call in less than an hour, and they got really pushy and rude when I said I’d just contact BT myself. I told them they were scammers, and they hung up straight away. Hopefully BT can put a stop to these calls soon.BT6 yearsI picked up but no one was on the line, so I’ve gone ahead and blocked that number now.6 yearsO1996. Got an automated call saying there was illegal stuff going on with my broadband and it’d be cut off in 24 or 48 hours. Thought about telling them where to go. In the end, nothing came of it.6 years01996344517 called me with an automated message saying to cancel a £600 transaction by pressing 1 if it wasnt me, I ignored it as it seemed like a scam. Feels pretty dodgy and like harassment to me.6 years01996 393348 called me with an automated message about my Amazon Prime renewal. It said if I wanted to stop the payment I should press 1 to chat with someone. I suspected it was dodgy and just hung up. Then I got another call today on my BT landline with the same spiel, this time from 0181 9507400.Amazon Prime7 yearsGot a call from 01996954625 saying my internet was gonna be cut off for a day because I missed earlier calls. They told me to ring a ‘technician’ to fix it. Don’t bother calling back, it’s a total scam and will end up costing you!7 yearsWe didnt pick up 019963567000 as we were tied up, and even though the phone rang quite a bit, the voicemail never started and no message was left. Wonder why? Been getting loads of scam calls lately from India claiming we're eligible for Government Grants on new boilers - yeah right, we’re NOT eligible at all!India7 yearsWe checked the answerphone - they normally cut off mid-message. Looks like £600 has been taken just like loads of other people. Online searching says the 01996 code isn’t assigned, so it’s almost definitely a scam.7 yearsGot a call from 01996365661 saying my broadband was at risk and might get cut off. I asked him to prove he had my BT account number to be sure, but he just ended the call straight away.7 years01996 871255 and loads of others - why on earth doesn’t BT just block these numbers and stop the calls right from the start? It’s their name taking a hit with all these annoying spam robocalls.BT7 yearsGot a call from 01996573633 that said it was BT but it was some robot voice trying to trick me about my internet. Best thing to do is just hang up straight away cos it’s definitely a scam.BT7 yearsGot a call from 01996573633 claiming to be BT, but it was some robotic voice trying to scam me about my internet. Definitely just hang up straight away, it’s a total scam.BT7 yearsLooked like a scam, didnt pick up.Caller7 yearsGot a call from 01996764780 with an automated voice saying it's BT tech support. They told me my internet connection was hacked by someone overseas. It said to press 1 if I wanted to talk to them.BT7 yearsGot a call from 01996463848 and some robotic bloke said he was from BT, telling me my landline and broadband would be disconnected today. They tried the exact same thing yesterday but said it would be 'from tomorrow', so they keep changing the date. Total scam, so I just ended the call.BT7 years01996 keeps calling me at the most random times, feels like a total scam. someone really should check whats going on with these calls.8 years01996579200 rang me saying they were from BT and that my internet was about to be cut off. I just hung up straight away cos it smelled like a scam to me.BT8 years01996 264965 called me and said they’d disconnect my BT internet if I didn’t let them 'fix' some issues for me. Felt like a proper scam to me.8 years01996303845 has rung me 3 times today already, saying my BT internet is about to get disconnected.8 yearsGot a call from 01996 374324 on 26/10/2018. Picked up and they just ended the call straight away. Tried ringing back but it costs 10p per minute so didn’t see the point. Seems like just a pointless call to me.8 years019966246436 Rang but no reply from anyone!8 years01996 095 862? Left no message on my voicemail 21st Sept 20188 years01996 583690 left no message on the voicemail when I called yesterday.8 yearsGot a call from 01996 20627 saying my BT internet was going to be cut off today unless I pressed '1'. I did and they just ended the call.8 yearsSome bloke called me saying he was from Microsoft in Reading, UK. He said my computer had some issues and if I didn’t let him take over to sort it out, he would just shut it down. Said it was a simple job for him. I just told him fine and left it, but nothing actually happened in the end.MicrosoftReadingUK8 yearsNot sure really9 yearsI got a call from 01996 058 152 about some issue with a BT router. The accent was really hard to follow. I told her I’m not a BT customer, and she just snapped, "Then why are you wasting both our time?" and hung up on me. Bit strange really!BT9 years019963347729 rang me but I didn’t pick up and left no voicemail. Can’t find it on any sites yet but saw something about 01996. Pretty relieved I avoided it.9 yearsAccording to Google, this number starts with a premium rate code, so if you try ringing back to see who called, it might cost you. The person just hung up as soon as I picked up.Google10 yearsGot a call from some computer fraudsters trying to get into my PC remotely. Said they were from my internet supplier but couldn’t even get the name right. Suspicious as hell!Submit Your Own Report (01996)
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