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I received a rather alarming phone call claiming that my computer was riddled with viruses and that my Norton software was incompatible with Windows. The caller offered to assist me for a staggering £160 over a period of nine years. They were rather persistent in asking for my card details, which they certainly did not attain! Instead, I cheekily proposed sending a cheque if they revealed their address. Apparently, they operate under the name Streetwise Marketing, based in Derby. After conducting a bit of digging, I've reported them to the fraud squad. Since making that complaint, I've been bombarded with odd calls from 02036300265 and 02036300298 on a daily basis. I've chosen to simply disregard them.

A chap rang me up claiming he was sorting out an issue with my computer. I replied that I didn’t actually own one, to which he asked what I used at home. I reiterated that I had no computer, and just like that, he abruptly ended the call!

I've just had a call from that number, so it seems they're still going strong with their antics.

Fraudulent activity! They’re attempting to obtain your card details under the pretense of resolving computer issues!

Had a chap on the line claiming he was here to 'fix my computer'. When I asked which company sent him, he got all shifty and dodged the question. He was rather keen to discern whether my number was private or for business use. I decided it was best to hang up on him.

I keep receiving calls from this number every month, and I really wish they'd just stop!

Feel free to inquire about our computer situation; I was met with quite a bit of hostility when I mentioned, “Apologies, but we only have iPads here.”

I keep receiving calls from this number and I refuse to pick up since I don't have a clue who it belongs to. They always let it ring through to voicemail, yet they never bother to leave a message. After having a look at this site, I'm relieved that I haven't engaged with them.

The call ended abruptly as soon as I picked up. I've since added the number to my blocked list.

Extremely aggressive caller who has already rung me back seven times. This really needs to be put to an end!

I had an extensive conversation with a representative from this firm. They kicked off with the standard script about 'logging into the system, checking the event log, and discovering a probable infection.' I swiftly told him to dispense with the nonsense as I am well-versed in IT matters; I wanted to know what he was truly offering. He went on to share that their establishment is based in India, although they have a presence in the UK, providing telephone support as well as remote access for PC assistance, including data recovery, all for a rather modest monthly fee that can be paid via direct debit and cancelled at any time. He explained that they adopted this approach because many computer users lack the knowledge to mitigate issues. It seems to be a legitimate business, albeit with rather inept marketing strategies. The tech industry is certainly thriving in India at the moment.

Cheers for the heads-up on that number! Just received a call from it about five minutes back, but I chose to pass on answering. JT from East Sussex.

Much appreciated for the heads up regarding that call. I had one myself just five minutes prior, but I chose to let it ring out. Cheers, JT from East Sussex.

Just received another call a moment ago (at 7.40 PM), and yet again, I opted not to pick up. This one came from JT in East Sussex.

Just received a call from a bloke claiming there was some sort of ‘hacking problem’ with my computer and urging me to switch it on immediately so he could assist. I told him, “Not a chance-everything’s tickety-boo!” and promptly ended the call. To my surprise, he rang back straight away, asking why I’d hung up and suggesting I didn’t grasp the gravity of the situation. Apparently, if I turned my computer on, I’d witness the ‘proof’ myself! I had a chuckle and told him to save his breath, hung up once more. He made one last attempt to reach me before finally giving up. Honestly, what a terrible gig for that fellow! 😄

Picked up but kept quiet, sounded like an Indian trying to pull a fast one. Wouldn’t recommend sharing any personal info with them.

I've just got back home and, as is my routine, I dialled 1471 to see if there were any missed calls while I was out and about. With my phone book mysteriously absent, I thought I'd investigate where this number originated from. Thankfully, I stumbled across your site and discovered this number has been flagged as a scam. It rang me at 5:15 pm on Wednesday the 19th, and being 73, it does cause me a bit of anxiety. I really appreciate this resource-thank you so much!

I noticed a familiar trend consistent with what others have mentioned before. So, I feigned ignorance and requested the number, planning to have my son reach out since he handles technical issues. Shortly after, I received the reply, 'Make a note of it.' Then, just like that, the line went dead.

I had an absolute blast with these folk! They claimed my computer was running sluggishly and riddled with viruses. I decided to play along. I fired up my PC as they requested, and lo and behold, it booted up in six seconds flat. I feigned an epiphany, saying, "Oh, you were spot on, please lend me a hand!" And so the charade continued. I even pretended my computer wouldn't start, adopting a slight panic in my voice. I expressed how utterly relieved I was that they had called. After about 25 minutes, I thanked them for the entertainment - while having our chat, I managed to do my online grocery shopping - a chore I truly loathe, but they had made it rather enjoyable! I jokingly asked if they could ring me again next week for another session. Absolutely comical!

I was having a natter with my sister when this number started ringing, and I could see it on my caller ID trying to get through. It was rather bizarre, as I suddenly lost the sound of my sister’s voice, yet this pesky number persisted. Luckily, in my fluster, I accidentally hit the button to accept the call. After a quick search online, it turns out it’s a scam!

I received a rather dubious call today from individuals purporting to represent "Windows." They were insisting that for a sum of £100 or so, they could provide computer security for nearly a decade. However, when I declined their proposal, I was met with quite the unceremonious response - they told me to "go take a hike" before abruptly ending the call. Quite the experience!

Called about six times, but they hung up on me the last four times.

I recently received a call from an Indian chap who was fishing for my computer information. His spiel was all about how my machine was supposedly sluggish or infested with a virus-utter nonsense, I assure you! It’s clear he was attempting to gain remote access to my PC or plant some malware to snatch my financial details. Best advice? Don’t engage with these tricksters-just hang up the phone. They’ll do anything to try and convince you of their fabricated problems!

I can’t believe these callers just tried to contact my Mum! She was a bit slow on the uptake and missed the call. Luckily, I was right there, so I looked up the odd number. My Mum is registered with the Telephone Preference Service, so I’m baffled as to why these nuisance calls persist, especially considering what others have said about them online. It’s frustrating that these sorts of calls are allowed to keep happening.

Since I began working from home, I've been receiving a rather irritating call weekly. It seems like someone is on the line, but they never say a word before eventually disconnecting. Another frequent nuisance is that call that kicks off with 'Barclays...' - I always end up hanging up on that one too. It’s downright maddening to have my time wasted like this!

Received a rather dodgy phone call from someone with an Indian accent claiming to be from the "www". He insisted there was an issue with my laptop and requested that I boot it up for him to fix it. I mentioned that my laptop wasn’t at home, to which he said he'd ring me again later tonight. At least I'm a bit wiser now and won’t be picking up that call!

I recently received a call from a chap with an accent that sounded distinctly Indian. He claimed to represent my computer's main server and was adamant that they noticed my machine was lagging. Apparently, he was eager to assist me in resolving this so-called issue. The thing is, my computer is practically brand new-just three days old-and it’s as quick as a flash! I asked him to send me a written message, but he couldn't seem to grasp my address. Frustrated, I eventually told him to bugger off and ended the call. Fingers crossed he doesn’t bother my dad, as he's really not one for taking nonsense! :)

I had a rather peculiar experience today! An individual with an accent that seemed to originate from India rang me up, claiming to be representative of a company called W.W.W. He started talking about some issues related to my computer. But when I inquired about the number he was calling from, he abruptly ended the call. Quite amusing, isn’t it?

I received a rather peculiar phone call from someone with an accent while I was busy at work. He mentioned he would ring again, which he duly did; however, the conversation was utterly baffling since I wasn't experiencing any issues with my computer. He then connected me to a supervisor with a similar accent. I kept inquiring about how they had acquired my telephone number, but she was quite rude and resorted to swearing at me instead of providing clarity. I’m left none the wiser about how they got hold of my details.

Received a call on my business landline from this number, but as soon as I mentioned the name of my garage, the caller disconnected. I attempted to call back, but the number seems to be unrecognised. Quite baffling!

I just did a 1471 after missing a call earlier. Seems I received a call from this number around ten past two this afternoon (UK Time) while I was in the Bromsgrove locality in Worcestershire.

I've just had a rather pushy bunch attempt to ring me up. Should they actually manage to connect, they're in for quite a surprise, as I've been in the IT field for more than 25 years. I reckon I'll ask them for their website details so I can set up a little Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) fun. That tends to convey my feelings rather clearly!

Fraudsters! I called it out right from the get-go, and their response was to suggest I just end the call. I told him where to go and promptly disconnected.

I just received a rather dodgy call from a bloke with an Indian accent, claiming my computer was sluggish based on insights from my 'server'. When I inquired about which server, he told me to hang tight and then-would you believe it?-the line went dead! I promptly ended the call myself. Now, I've added that number to my call-blocking feature on my phone. If they attempt to ring me again, they’ll be greeted with a busy signal and promptly disconnected.

It appears I’m not alone in this experience. An individual with an Asian accent rang our business landline. He claimed to represent some sort of computer assistance service. Upon discovering it was a business line, he promptly ended the call. Curiously, my colleague received a nearly identical call just afterwards, and they were inquiring about his IP address.

I find myself in yet another situation where I’m receiving a call from a chap with a noticeable Indian accent, attempting to inform me about a supposed problem with my (non-existent) laptop. When I mentioned that I don’t actually own one, he simply hung up! It makes me wonder who provides these individuals with phone lines. Whoever it is ought to take a long, hard look at their business practices and perhaps get their act together!

I just had a rather dodgy call from a bloke claiming to be from my broadband provider, insisting that my computer was riddled with viruses. He urged me to switch on my machine, but when I declined, he rather rudely said, "Suit yourself," and promptly hung up. I do hope he was footing the bill for that chat!

I received a rather dubious call from some unprofessional lot purporting to be from a technical support team. They insisted that my computer was sluggish and needed to be powered on so they could 'assist' me. Honestly, do they really believe we’d fall for such nonsense? I told the caller that if my computer was indeed slow, I’d just purchase a new one! She promptly hung up on me. Is there any way to put an end to these pesky calls?

I had a rather dubious call from a chap with a distinctly Indian accent claiming to be from the computer support team. I had to raise an eyebrow at that - how could he possibly offer help when he didn’t even know what brand of computer I owned? It was evident he was trying to pull a fast one, so I decided to terminate the conversation without further ado. If he dares to ring me again, I’ll mention reporting him to the authorities and actually give them a bell! Surely, there must be a method to put an end to these nefarious types.

Just like the others, I received a call from a chap with an Asian accent who claimed he had information about my computer being sluggish. I informed him it was working just fine, and then he abruptly ended the call.

Absolutely, I’ve encountered this a fair few times myself. Just to clarify, Microsoft or Windows never reach out to individuals directly. Their intent is rather dubious; they aim to persuade you to grant them access to your device, allowing them to potentially plant a malicious virus and then have the audacity to bill you for its removal. The wisest approach? Simply inform them that you don't possess a computer or laptop. They won’t have any means to verify your claim!

What a determined chappy! After I suggested, rather tactfully, that the Indian caller might want to take a long walk off a short pier, he continued to ring me, wouldn’t you know it? In a twist of awkwardness, I ended up retracting my earlier remark and suggested that, before making any leaps himself, he might like to dispose of his outdated Windows machines. I even cheekily recommended he strap on an Apple Mac for a bit of enhanced flotation while taking the plunge!

I've been receiving dodgy phone calls from this number, claiming they can sort out my computer issues. They become quite pushy when I ask them about their location - the number in question is (029) 8368 0545.

I received a missed call from this number and thought it wise to investigate further, which brought me to this site. When they attempt to call me again, I plan to act like I have zero tech skills and see just how long I can keep them talking.

I received a call from this number not long ago but, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to answer it. I tried calling 1471 to find out who it was, then looked it up on your website. Honestly, I wish I had been able to chat with them because I would’ve preferred to have wished him and his family all the best directly.

I received a call from a woman with an Indian accent, and she wasn't exactly polite-she unleashed a barrage of expletives that was quite shocking!

I experienced a very similar incident with a chap who had an Indian accent, claiming there were issues with my laptop or desktop. The discussion went on for a bit until he abruptly disconnected, exclaiming, “Well, blimey! I was attempting to assist, but sod off then!”

Haha, these individuals are utterly bemused! I inquired about how he obtained my number, and his response was that it came from my IP address. I was like, "Seriously??" It's rather amusing seeing as I'm using a roaming IP that changes frequently. He was left utterly speechless! In the end, I kindly told him to do one before I hung up. Oh, and to top it all off, he claimed he was with Windows but not Microsoft! Classic!

I just received a similar call to what others have mentioned here. The moment I uttered the word "police," he promptly cut the line!

I received a rather peculiar phone call just now. The chap on the other end had an Asian accent and claimed he was reaching out regarding my computer. I informed him that I hadn't made any calls and promptly ended the conversation. Very odd indeed!

I just received a rather aggressive phone call from this number. The name of the business was quite unclear, and when I requested the gentleman on the line to clarify, he simply continued with his spiel. I had to interject to inquire how he had come by my number, to which he insisted I should just listen. I pressed him on the matter again, and he raised his voice, demanding that I pay attention. I informed him that my number was on a block list and suggested that he had obtained it unlawfully. His reaction was furious, and he only grew louder, which prompted me to end the call. His number appeared when I dialled 1471, and a quick search on Google brought me to this site! At best, he’s a persistent cold caller; at worst, it’s something rather dubious.

I just received a rather dubious call from 0098 368 0545, where an individual with a distinct Indian accent introduced himself as ‘technical support’ for my computer. When I informed him that I didn’t possess a computer, he quickly switched tactics and claimed it was regarding my laptop. I repeated that I had no such device, and he then inquired if I owned any computer of any kind. Once again, I stated I did not and promptly ended the call. Clearly, this is a scam!

I was directed to the site www.actionfraud.police.uk, and it seems the police no longer accept fraud reports directly anymore; you have to contact these folks instead. To be fair, the advisor I spoke with was quite pleasant and really knowledgeable.

Ringing nuisance! I've been receiving persistent calls that feel rather intrusive.

Received a call from this number, but they just disconnected as soon as I answered.

Had a good chuckle during the call I received! I mentioned that time was of the essence as I was rather occupied. When he inquired about how I was doing, I simply reiterated that I was busy. Before he could probe further, I added that I had no issues with my computer. Ta-ta, and I swiftly hung up!

I recently received a phone call from this number, where an Indian chap said he represented some sort of 'global corporation' and insisted I had numerous issues with my computer or laptop, which they claimed to have detected. This isn't my first encounter with such calls, but it is the first occasion I noticed their number after using 1471! When we requested their contact information, they merely rambled on without making any sense, leading us to hang up. I urge everyone to be cautious of a similar scam where they may not actually disconnect the call, potentially tricking you into thinking you’ve dialled another number while they're still on the line-sometimes it can take a while, up to two minutes, before the line actually goes quiet after hanging up.

I too have recently received a call from this number. They spouted the usual nonsense about being from the IT department. I played along with their spiel and did what they asked until they prompted me to hit 'OK'. At that point, I lost interest and ended the call. 😄 They instruct you to press the Windows key together with 'R' to open the Run dialogue. Next, they ask you to enter www.teamviewer.com and hit 'OK'. That's when I decided to cut communication. They attempted to ring me back, but I chose to ignore it and subsequently researched the number, leading me to this website. It's quite unsettling that these individuals seem to have access to residential phone numbers.

I've got myself signed up with the Telephone Preference Service and recently received a call from this number. The caller was inquiring if my computer was functioning properly and, surprisingly, knew my name. After a brief chat, they just said cheerio and ended the call. Quite peculiar, if you ask me!

I had a call from an Asian gentleman, identified himself as Nick Coleman, claiming to be from tech support. When I expressed my disinterest, he probed a bit further, asking for my reasons. I informed him I was on the Telephone Preference Service list, so such calls should be a no-go. He simply reiterated his name, which was all the encouragement I needed to disconnect!

I received a call just now, and it appears to be from an individual whose command of the English language is rather poor. He attempted to convince me that he was calling from the IT department, but when I pressed him on which specific department, he lost his cool. His tone turned quite hostile and rude before he abruptly ended the call. Quite the experience!

A chap by the name of Albert just gave me a bell, claiming there was an issue with our computer. I politely responded that we don't actually own a computer, and after that, he swiftly hung up. Curiosity got the better of me, so I looked up the number, which turned out to be 02983680545.

Received a call purporting to be from my computer manufacturer, followed by another claiming to be from Apple, and then one from Windows! It appears they're attempting to reach the person responsible for the broadband bill. When my wife first answered earlier in the day, they’ve since attempted to get in touch another three times within four days. I told the caller he was a scammer and promptly hung up. By the way, the number is impossible to trace.

I received a rather suspicious call from an Asian chap named Martin Parkhurst, who asserted he was from technical support. He insisted that my computer was emitting alerts about slowness and a barrage of viruses, or something to that effect. To be honest, I couldn't quite grasp his ramblings and expressed my confusion over why he was on the line with me. He was keen for me to launch Google Chrome, but I decided to ask him to ring back so he could have a chat with my son instead. And lo and behold, he did call back! Naturally, I decided to cut the conversation short and hung up on him.

Just like many others, I inquired about the name of the business and requested to be put through to a manager. They simply ended the call-typical behaviour, really.

I informed a caller with an Asian accent that I wasn't the property owner. They were incredibly apologetic and promptly ended the call.