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02854126574

☎️ 02854126574 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 028.

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028 5412 6574 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 02854126574

  • Warning about Asian phone scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Elderly client receiving persistent nuisance calls
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam from fake Microsoft tech
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning about potential scam call
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning about scam caller from abroad
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning about potential scammers
    Apr
    2017
  • Missed call, checked with 1471
    Apr
    2017
  • Said hello, hung up after
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious call, unclear communication
    Apr
    2017
  • Ignored due to background noise
    Apr
    2017
  • Inquiry about technical support call
    Apr
    2017
  • User unable to hear caller
    Apr
    2017
  • Unrecognized number, possibly a scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Fraudulent call reported by user
    Apr
    2017
  • Used call blocker to silence
    Apr
    2017
  • User received brief phone call
    Apr
    2017
  • Engaged in virtual scam interaction
    Apr
    2017
  • Caller identified as scammer from India
    Apr
    2017
  • Unanswered silent call to operator
    Apr
    2017
  • Frequent scam calls from India
    Apr
    2017
  • Play along with scam callers
    Apr
    2017
  • Potential scam call from Microsoft
    Apr
    2017
  • Suspicious calls from fake Microsoft
    Apr
    2017
  • Successfully blocked Microsoft Support scam
    Apr
    2017
  • "Foreign fake Microsoft scam call"
    Apr
    2017
  • Scam call from California Microsoft
    Apr
    2017
  • Warning about possible tech scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Scammer harasses elderly woman angrily
    Apr
    2017
  • Comment not in English language
    Apr
    2017
  • Fraudulent Microsoft call with profanity
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call, background noise, hung up
    Mar
    2017
  • Received scam call from India
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call from Microsoft impostors
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call from "Microsoft", believable
    Mar
    2017
  • No response or communication received
    Mar
    2017
  • Call received early morning, unknown caller
    Mar
    2017
  • Unknown call - heavy breathing entertain's
    Mar
    2017
  • Users annoyed by unsolicited calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Received unwanted calls from Sky
    Mar
    2017
  • Negative experience with tech support
    Mar
    2017
  • Concerned about source of contact
    Mar
    2017
  • Background conversation on voicemail message
    Mar
    2017
  • Missed calls, hung up abruptly
    Mar
    2017
  • Foreign language call, won't answer
    Mar
    2017
  • Annoying silent call center calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious calls for tech support
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspicious call regarding computer query
    Mar
    2017
  • Ignore computer scam calls, frustrate scammers
    Mar
    2017
  • Being harassed by nuisance calls
    Mar
    2017
  • Received mysterious call, blocked caller
    Mar
    2017
  • Frustrated with unwanted phone calls
    Feb
    2017
  • Received abusive calls posing as Microsoft
    Feb
    2017
  • Received abusive calls, feeling scared
    Feb
    2017
  • Received call from possible scammer
    Feb
    2017
  • Many nuisance calls, escalating frequency
    Feb
    2017
  • Frustrating scam call with Microsoft impersonation
    Feb
    2017
  • Calls from scammer using different numbers
    Feb
    2017
  • Ignored call from unknown number
    Feb
    2017
  • Call received, then call dropped
    Feb
    2017
  • Having fun with scammers' calls
    Feb
    2017
  • Ignore scam calls from "Microsoft"
    Feb
    2017
  • Ignoring unsolicited calls and hanging up
    Feb
    2017
  • Microsoft scam targeting elderly mother
    Feb
    2017
  • BT ignores repeated nuisance calls
    Feb
    2017
  • Fraudulent call posing computer tech
    Feb
    2017
  • Problems with nuisance landline calls, caregiving
    Feb
    2017
  • Fraudulent IT scam phone call
    Feb
    2017
  • Unwanted calls, no response, interruption
    Feb
    2017
  • Caller from overseas background conversation
    Feb
    2017
  • Repeated silent calls, frustrating experience
    Feb
    2017
  • Suspicious call regarding computer warnings
    Feb
    2017
  • User did not provide comment
    Feb
    2017
  • Fraudulent "Microsoft" callers blown whistles
    Feb
    2017
  • Received no response; silence during calls
    Feb
    2017
Number Of Searches: 463 Number Of Comments: 72 First Seen: 03 February 2017 General Reputation: negative

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02854126574 has 72 comments of which 32 x negative and 40 x neutral

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02854126574 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 02854126574 👆 is reported as an intrusive scam operation predominantly from overseas call centres, frequently impersonating Microsoft or Windows Technical Support. The callers use persistent tactics, including multiple daily calls, often targeting vulnerable individuals such as the elderly. They employ pressure to gain remote access to victims’ computers, attempting to install malicious software or extract money under false pretences. Many calls feature silence, background noise, or abusive language if challenged. Numerous recipients advise ignoring or blocking the number, reporting it to authorities, and sharing experiences online. It is clear that this number is associated with a well-known, persistent scam seeking to exploit trust in reputable tech companies to compromise personal information or finances. Users are urged to exercise caution and avoid engaging with these unsolicited calls.

Reports on phone number 02854126574

9 years
These folks are total scammers from Asia. They say they’re with the “Windows Technical Team” and try to convince you there’s an issue with your computer that they want to fix. Absolute rubbish.
Windows Technical Team
9 years
Some guy called claiming to be from Microsoft and said my computer had dodgy files that needed fixing. Thing is, I wasn't even online then, so after about six minutes of him going on, I just told him there's no way he's getting into my computer.
Microsoft
9 years
Got a call from some bloke pretending to be John from Microsoft saying he needed to speak to whoever owns the computer. I just told him he was a dodgy scammer and that Mohamed would sort him out proper, if you know what I mean. That seemed to rile him up loads, and then he started threatening to bomb my place. What a laugh that was!
JohnMicrosoftMohamed
9 years
Got another dodgy call from some faraway place trying to scam me yet again!!!
9 years
The number popped up on 1471 after the phone went quiet following a few rings. I quickly googled it on my computer and relieved we managed to avoid answering!
9 years
These people are definitely just trying to scam you.
9 years
I answered and all I heard was a hello and some weird background noise, so I just put the phone down and dialled 1471 to check who it was.
9 years
Rang me at 09:25, just like the experiences others have described. There was a racket in the background, so I requested him to repeat his name. He claimed to be "Harry Wilson" and mentioned he was from Microsoft. I replied with a casual "Right, go ahead," and he responded quite puzzled, asking, "Why should I go on?" before abruptly ending the call. Not entirely convinced he grasped my meaning of "go ahead"!
Harry WilsonMicrosoft
9 years
It was all just noise in the background, so I ended up putting the phone down.
9 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be tech support. When I asked for their phone number and how they got my details, they just ended the call. So, I used 1471 to check the number, then looked it up online to see who they really were.
9 years
My phone was ringing with some office sounds in the background but no one spoke when I answered. I told them I couldn’t hear a thing and then just ended the call.
9 years
It was an unknown number so I just ignored it, figured it was probably a scam.
9 years
Got hit with yet another dodgy scam call!!! Bloody annoying!
9 years
They just said hi a couple times and then ended the call.
9 years
So they claimed they'd sort it out or something. Luckily I got my trusty CPR1200 call blocker and basically shut him up before he could start blabbering away. Honestly, that gadget is brilliant! A quick zap and they just disappear!
9 years
Well, it seems that a chap named John Watson, hailing from South India, had quite the cheek! He kept me yapping for nearly fourteen minutes, all while I wasn't even at my computer! We had a bit of a laugh too-I advised him to brush up on the International Phonetic Alphabet since he was claiming F stood for fire! I jestingly mentioned that while he was having this chinwag with me, he couldn't possibly dupe anyone else. He just carried on regardless, though. Safe to say, he’s definitely peddling a scam!
John WatsonSouth India
9 years
Got a call from a guy claiming he was John Watson from Microsoft, apparently somewhere in South India. Managed to keep him on the line for nearly 14 minutes, just messing about since I wasn’t even near my PC. I ended up giving him a tip - he really ought to learn the global phonetic alphabet, was funny hearing him say F for ‘fire’! I also told him while I was chatting, he wasn’t scamming anyone else, but he didn’t seem bothered and carried on regardless.
John WatsonSouth IndiaMicrosoft
9 years
I answered, but the line just went quiet before anyone said anything -classic silent call stuff. After that, I dialled 1471, then Googled the number, found it on Who-Called. Had a look at the stats for that number and dropped a comment myself.
Google
9 years
If you want them to stop bugging you, just pretend you’re clueless and humour them a bit. They ask me to turn on my PC. I just start up my Linux machine but keep schtum about it. Next, they tell me to open the Windows Event Viewer. I say that didn’t do anything. After a few minutes, the bloke calls over his manager who gives even more complicated directions. None of it worked obviously. Eventually, I lost it and laughed in their face, saying I don’t even have Windows on my system.
9 years
I keep getting calls from this number, and I suspect they're based in India. Initially, they asked me to run some Microsoft programme, which I was already aware was a con. Now, they just keep ringing me up and cackling away as if it’s a joke. Absolutely ludicrous! What a bunch of muppets!
IndiaMicrosoft
9 years
This bloke called me saying he was James and that he worked for Microsoft. When I told him I couldn’t follow what he was saying, he just ended the call straight away.
JamesMicrosoft
9 years
I got two calls from the number 02854126574, and the person sounded like they were trying to be from Microsoft. The accent was pretty odd and definitely foreign!
Microsoft
9 years
I got a call from another country saying they were Microsoft. Total scam, so I just hung up straight away.
Microsoft
9 years
Got a call from a bloke named Harry saying he was from Microsoft Support. He’d tried me earlier but I missed it, so this time I was prepared. I told him he’d got the wrong place, that it was a business number, and I’d pass him on to IT. As soon as I said that, he just dropped the line.
HarryMicrosoft
9 years
Got a call from a guy who said he was from Microsoft in California. He told me my computer was sending out signals showing I had issues with it. When I asked why he was contacting me, he couldn’t explain properly, and honestly, his thick accent made it really hard to follow what he was saying. Things got a bit heated when he ended up calling me old, so I wasn’t very polite back.
MicrosoftCalifornia
9 years
Some bloke rang me saying my computer had a virus or something. I said I wasn’t buying it and just ended the call. Pretty sure it’s just some dodgy scam, and I reckon older folks might easily get tricked by that. Watch out, folks!
9 years
Got a call earlier and they were talking in a language completely foreign to me, not English at all.
9 years
My grandma got a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft. She told him she didn’t have a computer at all. The bloke got a bit annoyed and called her a smartarse for wasting his time, then just told her to f*** off. Quite rude, really.
Microsoft
9 years
Some bloke rang saying he was from Microsoft, reckoning my computer was infected with a virus. I mucked about a bit, and after a while he lost his patience and told me to bloody **** off.
Microsoft
9 years
There was quite a racket on the line. They claimed to be with the Windows Technical Support team. When I inquired if they had received a call from me, they abruptly ended the conversation.
Windows Technical Support
9 years
Got a call this morning around 9:11 am from a bloke named James, sounded like he had an Asian accent and said he was from Microsoft. He wanted to talk to whoever uses the computer here. I told him we don’t actually own a computer (not true). He kept going on that there was definitely a computer linked to this number. I stuck to my story, saying we didn’t have one, and then the call just cut off. Pretty sure it was some sort of scam attempt.
JamesMicrosoft
9 years
Just an echo of nothingness.
9 years
I got a call around 9:10 this morning, didn't pick up and it went straight to voicemail. Sounded like one of those call centres in India, probably some kind of scam. Really feels like the UK government should push telecom companies harder to block these numbers and stop folks getting pestered with calls like this.
UK
9 years
Got a call from 02854126574, a bloke from India who wanted to know if I had a Microsoft computer. He tried to guide me through opening Microsoft stuff on my machine, just like many others mention here. I said I don’t have a PC, which seemed to confuse him a bit. Then he asked for someone else's details. Honestly, I only trust my husband with all that tech stuff, so I just hung up.
IndiaMicrosoft
9 years
Got a call at 8:48 this mornin', which felt a bit too early for those kind of calls. Nobody actually talked on the line, but I could hear what sounded like Indian accents in the background. I'm off the directory, so I reckon it's one of those scams about "you've been in an accident" or summat like that.
9 years
We switched our home phone just a month ago and these annoying idiots called at 9 in the morning today. Had loads of trouble with these pests on the previous number too. Really curious how they managed to get hold of this private number. Sky, you seriously need to explain this!
Sky
9 years
I keep getting nonstop calls where they try to sell me stuff or just drop the call. This was one of those as well. So annoying.
9 years
didnt know the number so i just let it ring out to voicemail, there was no one talking just heavy breathing which was a bit funny, but i did catch some asian voices in the back so figured it was one of those call centres like usual. kinda curious how they managed to get my number though since iam ex-directory.
9 years
Got a call from some call centre in Pakistan claiming to be from Microsoft, but they were just a bunch of wankers trying to rip me off. Total scam, stay well clear!
PakistanMicrosoft
9 years
Got a call from some Asian guy yammering on about problems with my dodgy laptop. Makes me wonder how they even got my number - unless the internet provider’s been leaking it or summat!
9 years
I've received calls from this number five times over the past three days, claiming to be from BT, insisting there’s an issue with my router. They want me to log onto my computer and follow their instructions, promising it'll sort it out. It's reminiscent of the time I used to get calls purporting to be from Microsoft, warning me that my computer had a virus. They would always offer a solution if I complied with their guidance. But, honestly, I'm not that gullible. Besides, I’m using a Mac, so I found it rather amusing that Microsoft was so concerned about my “PC.”
BTMicrosoft
9 years
Got two calls from this number today. I could hear a busy call centre noise in the back but no one actually spoke. They ended the call really quickly, like they hung up as soon as I picked up.
9 years
I just received a voicemail that was rather amusing - it was simply two people chitchatting in the background, completely oblivious to the fact that their conversation was being recorded. It felt like I was eavesdropping on a private moment!
9 years
Got two calls from this number in the space of one morning. I didn't pick up, and it just dropped to voicemail before they ended the call.
9 years
I didn’t say a word, but I could clearly overhear conversations in a language I couldn’t understand. I definitely won't be picking up if they decide to call me again!
9 years
I received a phone call from someone claiming they were inquiring about my computer. Oddly enough, they didn't say anything further after that! Quite mysterious, if you ask me.
9 years
I recently encountered a group of scammers pretending to be tech support, claiming there were problems with my computer. I couldn’t help but chuckle at their nonsense, which clearly ruffled their feathers. They became quite irate before promptly ending the call!
9 years
Had an early morning call today. I answered, but there was no conversation; the caller kept saying 'hello' in a heavy accent. I've reported the number and put them on my block list.
9 years
Got a call from 02854126574 at 8 this morning, 18/02/17. Honestly, I’m fed up with all these calls - my mobile's been nonstop too. Someone really needs to sort this out!! They must be completely oblivious, 'cause no matter what you say, the abuse just doesn't faze them one bit.
9 years
This number kept ringing me yesterday and again today. When I finally picked up and told the caller that I wasn’t with Microsoft and don’t even own a computer, he started swearing at me. I got fed up and told him off, especially after he threatened to keep calling non-stop since he had my number. Then he passed the phone to someone else who made some really inappropriate and creepy remarks like, "I don’t want to mess with you, but I’ll f*** you, your place or mine?" Honestly, I’m proper shaken now. If they have my phone number, does that mean they’ve got my address too?
Microsoft
9 years
I received a couple of calls from this number, once yesterday and again today. When I picked up, I confronted the caller about pretending to be from Microsoft and informed him that I don’t even own a computer. He turned incredibly rude after that. In response to his threat of repeatedly contacting me despite my request to be taken off their list, I snapped back with 'f*** off'. To my shock, he then handed the phone over to a mate who bizarrely insisted he wasn't interested in me but offered something rather disturbing, ‘I won’t f*** you, but I will, your place or mine?’ I'm absolutely trembling here... If they've got my number, does that mean they know where I live too?
Microsoft
9 years
I got a call today from some bunch claiming they were from Microsoft, but sounded like nothing more than a scam. When I asked how they managed to get my private number and why Microsoft would be ringing me after all these years, especially when their update from some time ago wrecked countless computers and caused massive losses, they got oddly defensive. It was as if they expected me to just take them at their word, which is as likely as the government actually restoring genuine legal rights here. Honestly, I’m convinced this is just BT selling off my details to dodgy folk once again.
MicrosoftBT
9 years
I got a call from this number, but as soon as I answered, the line went silent.
9 years
Got four annoying calls today from some dodgy call centre in India. This was the first time they rang this particular number. Before that, they bothered me twice on 01343543686 and once on 02356487987. I reckon it's all the same lot, just switching up their fake numbers all the time. Like someone else pointed out, the number of calls has gone through the roof in the last week. I used to barely get any pestering calls, but now it's so bad I’m tempted to give them a piece of my mind. THEN AGAIN, I’m sure that’d only make them ring me even more.
9 years
Got a dodgy call from someone claiming to be Microsoft IT support. Sometimes I just give them a load of abuse, other times I mess about with them. This time I managed to get passed around to three different scammer teams and wasted about six minutes of their day. Next round, I’m aiming for seven minutes of their time!
Microsoft
9 years
Over the past few days, I’ve got a few calls from different numbers, all saying there’s some sort of “computer fault”. It’s got to be connected. The person calling always said their name was Alex. Then the line just cuts off suddenly.
Alex
9 years
I just had a ring from this number. Didn't pick up 'cause I've been flooded with similar calls recently. They left a voicemail but then quickly cut off the call. You could hear that typical busy call centre humming in the back.
9 years
Someone rang me saying they were from Microsoft, yeah right! I just told them I was starting up my computer, then left them hanging on the phone while I got on with other stuff.
Microsoft
10 years
They kept ringing but I just said I don’t take any random calls and then put the phone down.
10 years
we're getting flooded with calls at work, and it's hilarious how we're messing with them. i've been pretending to whistle down the line and telling them i'm staring out my window, saying everything's green. also told them straight up they're nothing to do with Microsoft and are total fibbers! haha, it's been a proper laugh playing along with these lot!
Microsoft
10 years
02854126574 has been ringing my mum nonstop for nearly a week now, saying they're from "Microsoft" and that her licence has run out and needs to be renewed - for £10, no less. Absolutely ridiculous. They wanted her to install Team Viewer 12, but she wouldn’t give them a penny, telling them she’s broke. Still, they persistently keep calling her every day or two. No clue where they got her number from, especially since she’s just moved and it’s a new one. Bottom line: total scam. Proper dodgy people.
MicrosoftTeam Viewer 12
10 years
This 02854126574 number keeps ringing me up like 5 times a day! I told BT about it but they were pretty useless and just shrugged it off.
BT
10 years
Got a call from some bloke saying there was something wrong with my computer. He wanted me to download some software so he could get remote access. At first, he was a polite chap from India, but when I questioned him, he quickly turned rude. Just ended the call straight away - definitely a scam!
10 years
Some guy called me, said his name was Mike, and warned that my computer was acting up and slow. I told him he'd dialled an IT firm by mistake and suggested he just ask me for my IP address if he really needed help. Well, he didn't like that very much and ended the call right away.
Mike
10 years
Most of my mates and relatives ring me on my mobile in the day ‘cause my landline’s connected to my old mum who’s got dementia. It’s handy for her to just press a button and reach me quick if she needs anything. Now, this annoying number 02854126574 keeps ringing around midday. I answer but there’s no one there, then the call just drops. I get worried for a bit, then it stops, only to start up again later.
10 years
Got two calls from this number today, but when I finally picked up, no one was there. Just messed up my busy morning, quite frustrating.
10 years
I got a call from a bloke who said his name was Mike. He was going on about some warnings about my computer. When I asked him who exactly was getting these warnings and cut him off before he could finish his spiel, he just ended the call. Sounds like one of those dodgy remote access computer scams to me.
Mike
10 years
I picked up the phone but kept quiet, just to listen what was going on. There was definitely someone speaking, sounded like they were from another country. But they weren’t really chatting with me, more like they were talking somewhere behind the scenes? It was pretty odd.
10 years
My work phone has been buzzing with this number ringing on and off. When my team answers, there’s just silence on the other end. Honestly, it’s pretty annoying.
10 years
No feedback to leave.
10 years
Got calls from some dodgy folks pretending to be “Microsoft” on every phone we have here. They only hung up when the boss started blowing a sports whistle right into the handset!
Microsoft
10 years
I received two calls from this number in quick succession - both within half an hour. The first call rang through but they didn’t leave a voicemail. When they rang again, I picked up, yet all I encountered was an awkward silence on the other end. Quite peculiar, really.

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