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Got a call from 02081551095, some bloke said he was from Amazon security and wanted to confirm if I bought a phone yesterday. I had a feeling it was just a setup to get me to let them into my computer, like most scams do, so I just told him, nice and calm, to jog on.

I just received a rather dubious call from a firm claiming to be IT Support London. The caller was a woman with a rather thick Indian accent. When I mentioned that I don’t use a Microsoft computer, she abruptly ended the conversation. Clearly, this is an outright scam, and I wouldn't dream of sharing any details with individuals of this nature. It’s high time these sorts of calls were prohibited in the UK!

I got a call from someone saying my computer had been hacked. I told them to give me their company name and phone number so I could verify it with the police, but as soon as I asked, they just ended the call.

Today, I had a chap on the phone with a rather Asian accent claiming to be John Jones from some tech support outfit. He provided me with this number to check out. I pretended to oblige and mentioned I’d boot up my computer as he requested. After a bit of banter, it seemed he caught on that I wasn’t falling for his ruse-especially when he inquired about my operating system. I cheekily replied, “Russell Hobbs,” while eyeing my microwave! I reckon at that point, he twigged that I wasn’t as gullible as he’d hoped!

Some bloke rang up saying there was a fault with my computer. I told him to give me his number and said I'd ring him later.

Received a call from 0201414193, some Brian Williams from Online Techguide in Hanover Street, London. He was pretty pushy and wouldn’t accept my refusal. He claimed he could fix a problem with my computer.

Got a call from someone claiming to be Phillip Jones who told me my computer was going to be disabled and that I'd have to cough up £319.00 to keep using it. I ended the call, but then they phoned straight back again!!

Got a call from someone saying he was from "IT Computer Support". The bloke had a strong accent and told me my computer was sending out error alerts. He asked me to ring back on a different number. It was a total con. First, he wanted to get remote access to my PC, and when I said no, he started trying to push some software I supposedly "needed". I called the number after telling him firmly to stop, but it just said "temporarily unavailable". What a complete rip-off.

Some bloke called me saying he was from an IT firm linked to Microsoft, saying my computer had errors and that I hadn’t replied to their messages. I asked if Microsoft was contacting everyone about errors, and he said no, just a few people. I said I’d give them a ring back and he told me to ask for James on that number.

Got a call about some big issues with Windows on my PC at home... problem is, I don't even own a computer! Then they dropped an address, something like 14 Hannover Street, Mayfair, 2Y8W2, like it was nothing. Was all so laid-back but felt like a complete scam from the start.

I can't tell you the number of times I've received those dodgy calls claiming my computer is infested with viruses, and surprise, surprise, this so-called company is the ONLY one that can sort it out. It's an absolute con, and it's been going on for yonks. They claim to be from Microsoft Technical Support, which is frankly ludicrous because there's no way Microsoft would have your personal information. Additionally, my computer doesn’t attack their so-called business servers in India - it’s all nonsense. They often direct you to the Event Viewer on Windows, where you'll see a multitude of errors, but trust me, that's perfectly normal for any Windows system. They'll falsely assert that these errors are due to a virus, which is simply not true. Then, they’ll ask for your IP address (whatever you do, don’t give them this info!), and they’ll urge you to install software from their dodgy website. This is their sneaky tactic to gain access to your computer and introduce actual malware. They essentially insert it into a file within the Windows system folder. Once they've successfully executed their plan, they'll demand a payment ranging from £80 to £160 to “remove” the virus they introduced! Just don't hand over any credit or debit card details to these scammers. You might be wondering how to rid your PC of this pesky virus - just speak to someone knowledgeable about Windows systems, and they'll be able to identify and eradicate the virus for you. It's straightforward if you've got a good grasp of computers and how Windows operates. As for me, I play them at their own game, which utterly frustrates them; but more importantly, it helps protect others who might be susceptible to this scam. As a Computer Analyst with over three decades of experience, I assure you, everything I’ve said here is spot on.

Got a phone call from a guy named Michael who said he was from some company called "Gold Smartdrive". He claimed he worked for Microsoft or Windows and said my computer was about to crash. Turned out it was a total con. A mate of mine, who’s quite old, fell for the same trick and ended up losing cash. Watch out for this kind of scam!

Got a call from someone claiming their server showed there was something wrong with my PC. I asked who had sent them to call me, but they just kept saying the server detected an issue. Told them straight up it was a scam and ended the call.

This time, the caller didn't say a word and simply ended the call. Interestingly, the London number displayed had the Netherlands' international code (0031) tacked on the front.

Jackson called me up saying there was an issue with my computer. He kept pushing some online tech support service. Bit suspicious if you ask me.

I received a call from someone who claimed my computer was sending out panic signals. They insisted that if I sat in front of my machine, they could assist me in resolving the issue. Given that it operates via a business server, I couldn't fathom how that would even occur. I distinctly remember a similar situation being looked into by Watchdog or one of those consumer programmes last year. They ended up requesting payment details and enrolling unsuspecting individuals in a subscription service, essentially robbing them blind. It's best to steer clear of these individuals-it's nothing but a scam!

I got a call from this number claiming they were contacting me regarding some computer issue. When I requested that they take my number off their list, the woman on the line said it wasn't possible and even had the audacity to chuckle when I mentioned reporting them.

Got a call from someone called Michael Austin, said he was from 14 Hanover Street in London. He told me my computer had a serious problem. Definitely a scam, watch out.

I received a call about my computer today. The bloke on the other end claimed to be from some sort of tech support, but I couldn’t quite catch the name he mentioned.

Received a call from an Indian number, and a gentleman identified himself as Kevin. He mentioned he was calling in connection with our Windows PC.