02080898683
TimeLine☎️ 02080898683 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by DIDWW Ireland Limited. It is part of the phone block 208089 with a prefix of 020. The area code 020 originates from London.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 02080898683
- Computer taken over, husband paidFeb
2023Fake support site scams usersFeb
2022Scam phone number for supportFeb
2022Received IP compromise alert callFeb
2022Scam phone number; Trojan threatFeb
2022Warning: do not call numberaratFeb
2022Trouble connecting laptop to networkFeb
2022Scam from fake tech supportFeb
2022Criminals posing as Microsoft supportJan
2022Scam call, reported to authoritiesJan
2022False malware notification on iPadJan
2022Fake security pop-ups with phone number 02080898683Jan
2022Ignore fake security pop-up numberJan
2022Scammed by fake Microsoft engineerJan
2022Scam alert for Microsoft TechniciansJan
2022Scam warning from fake 'Microsoft'Jan
2022Called for security issue assistanceJan
2022Reported attempted computer hacking to Curry'sJan
2022Scam warning: fraudulent Microsoft callJan
2022Not sure what you meanJan
2022Possible hacking attempt, call MicrosoftJan
2022Fake Microsoft support, phishing scamJan
2022Received scam message number warningJan
2022Ignore number, it's a scamJan
2022Computer hacked, identity fraud suspectedJan
2022Unknown callers with familiar namesFeb
2020Phone scams: calls from Bitcoin numbersDec
2018Unknown sequence of numbersDec
2018User is unsure about answerDec
2018Number Of Searches: 102 Number Of Comments: 25 First Seen: 25 November 2018 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Capel-y-graig(Gwynedd), Hallon(Shropshire) and Long Sutton(Somerset).
02080898683 has 25 comments of which 13 x negative and 12 x neutral
02080898683 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 02080898683 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving fake technical support posing as Microsoft or Apple. Victims receive alarming pop-up messages claiming their computers are locked or infected with malware and are urged to call the number for immediate assistance. Callers, often with foreign accents, request remote access and demand payment for unnecessary security software, leading to potential financial loss and compromised bank details. Attempts to verify the number reveal it is not affiliated with legitimate support services. The common advice is to avoid calling, unplug or restart the device, run genuine antivirus scans, and report any suspicious activity to authorities. Users are warned to remain vigilant and not to share personal or banking information.
Reports on phone number 02080898683
3 yearsSomebody got hold of my computer remotely. My husband ended up coughing up £300 for some antivirus program they said they were putting on.5 yearsBeware of a dodgy tech support site asserting that your computer is locked up tight.5 yearsI received a notification on my computer alerting me to a Trojan virus and suggested that I call 02080898683. After doing a bit of research, it turns out that it’s all just a scam!5 yearsReceived a notification instructing me to dial this number due to a breach involving my IP address.5 yearsI found myself unable to access my computer and was directed to a Microsoft helpline at this number. However, I quickly realised it was a scam. They attempted to gain control of my device and insisted they would call me back. Be cautious!Microsoft5 yearsHad a really rubbish time with this number, honestly best to avoid ringing them.5 yearsCame across what appeared to be an authentic Microsoft webpage that was preventing me from using my computer. So, I gave the number a bell, but they were just after taking control and having direct access. No doubt about it, a bunch of crooks!Microsoft5 yearsReceived a dodgy phone call purporting to be from "Microsoft." They managed to walk us through the process of granting them access to our computer, claiming there was a "virus" that needed urgent fixing for a fee of £3.99. They were insistent on obtaining all our banking information and the CVV too. I've reported the incident to the relevant authorities.Microsoft5 yearsGot a pop-up on my iPad saying my system was infected with malware, and it listed this number as a supposed free support line for Apple. I'm just gonna pretend it never popped up and ignore it!Apple Support5 yearsI kept getting loads of pop-ups from the number 02080898683 trying to hack into my PC. I looked it up and turns out it’s some dodgy fake security number that’s been causing trouble for years. Definitely not a number to trust!Google5 yearsI kept getting loads of pop ups on my laptop with this number on them, like they've been calling or messing with other people's computers. It’s dodgy, so don't ring it! Just turn your computer off and the pop ups should disappear.5 yearsI picked up a call from this number and they said my computer had been hacked and was locked. The caller, who had an Asian accent, claimed to be a Microsoft engineer and said they’d fix the problem. They told me not to log off or do anything on my PC. In the end, they convinced me to buy a ridiculously pricey network firewall, but it was all a scam. I got totally ripped off.Microsoft5 yearsI got a few messages popping up that were just repeats of earlier ones, asking me to pay £100 to fix a supposed virus! They pretended to be from Microsoft and even wanted to get into my computer using Anydesk. Luckily, my PC was fine, but not long after, I noticed some dodgy transactions on my bank account. Honestly, watch out and stay on your toes, these scams are all over!MicrosoftAnydesk5 yearsReceived a request to ring this number concerning a security issue.5 yearsMy laptop suddenly showed a warning about being hacked, telling me to ring this number for “Microsoft” to fix it - but it wasn’t actually them. They convinced me to give my bank info, and afterwards there were a bunch of tries to take money from my account. The bank said it was part of a scam and to be careful.Microsoft5 yearsI encountered a rather alarming situation where my computer displayed a notification claiming that my URL had been exploited without my consent to access malicious hacking sites. I was instructed to call a certain number for assistance from Microsoft in order to regain control. However, upon researching the number, it became evident that it wasn’t affiliated with Microsoft, leading me to suspect it was a fraudulent operation. After a quick reboot, my computer appears to be functioning normally again, and thankfully, there are no warnings from Windows Security. I ran a brief scan as well, and it didn’t detect any problems. Clearly, this was a scam attempt.Microsoft5 yearsI've received a notification that indicates my computer may have been compromised, as it appears someone is attempting to breach my system. I was advised to contact Microsoft for assistance, and the number provided to me is 02080898683.Microsoft5 yearsGot a call from someone with an Asian accent claiming to be Frank Martin. They said my computer was hacked and the screen froze. They told me my IP was being misused or something like that. After going through a long spiel, I got passed to a supervisor - another Asian lady - who wanted me to pay a fee. I didn't give any card info and she just cut the call. Now I’m contacting Curry’s to make sure my system’s safe. Total scam, watch out!Frank MartinCurry' s5 yearsI got a message pop up on my screen sayin my computer was infected with some trojan virus. It wouldnt let me close the message and said not to turn off my PC and to call a number. When I looked up that number on another phone it wasnt from Microsoft support at all. So I just unplugged my computer and rebooted it - seems to be fine now.Microsoft5 yearsI got the exact same pop-up saying my PC was locked because of a virus. The alert wouldn’t go away and kept telling me not to turn off my computer but to call a certain number instead. I looked up the number on my phone and it definitely wasn’t Microsoft support. I just turned my computer off and restarted it, and it worked fine after that. Pure scam, no doubt.Microsoft5 yearsI've encountered a computer scam that has resulted in a message locking my screen. If you see this, just ring 02080898683 and give it a miss. Best to avoid it altogether!5 yearsMy computer's been compromised - it appears I've fallen victim to a hacker who's now using it to impersonate me and commit identity theft. It's quite alarming!7 yearsa person with an asian accent just called me using my name, which only my mum usually calls me. i've gotten around 10 of these calls this past week.8 yearsLoads of calls from different numbers, all part of some bitcoin scam, kept coming through.Bitcoin8 yearsI'm not sure, to be honest.Submit Your Own Report (020 8089 8683)
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