08000148268
TimeLine☎️ 08000148268 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 8000148 with a prefix of 0800.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000148268
- Suggests tool for photo recoverySep
2016Scammer impersonating Microsoft representativeSep
2016Scam company pretending to be MicrosoftSep
2016Indian scam company, avoid contactingSep
2016Scam alert involving Microsoft pop-upSep
2016No computer issues, helpful commentsAug
2016Scam call offering virus removalAug
2016Scam phone call for virus repairAug
2016Ignore suspicious calls and messagesAug
2016Suspected tech scam, access compromisedAug
2016Microsoft scam warning, avoid contactAug
2016Suspicious call, potential virus alertAug
2016Number Of Searches: 0 Number Of Comments: 12 First Seen: 12 August 2016 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Church Town(Surrey), Innertown(Orkney) and Tyne Dock(Tyne and Wear).
08000148268 has 12 comments of which 8 x neutral and 4 x negative
08000148268 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 08000148268 👆 is reported as associated with a persistent and well-documented scam involving fraudulent claims of computer viruses, often identified as "w32.vrbat." Callers impersonate Microsoft representatives, warning victims of imminent computer damage and urging payment for unnecessary technical support services. The scammers frequently gain remote access to victims' devices, which can result in data loss, including deletion of personal files such as family photographs. Many users advise ignoring unsolicited calls or pop-up warnings, avoiding interaction with the number, and seeking reputable malware removal solutions independently. Authorities have yet to fully intercept these operations, which appear to be based overseas. Visitors should exercise caution, never grant remote access, and consult trusted cybersecurity resources if targeted.
Reports on phone number 08000148268
10 yearsHello! I’m truly sorry to hear about the ordeal you faced with that scammer. It’s absolutely dreadful that they managed to wipe out your cherished family photos. I would suggest you check out an open-source tool called "Kickass Undelete" at your earliest convenience. It could help you scour your hard drive for any recoverable data, giving you a chance to retrieve as many of those precious memories as possible. Assuming you haven’t overwritten anything, there’s a good chance you might get everything back. Wishing you the best of luck! You can find it here: http://kickassundelete.sourceforge.net/ - it’s completely free, open-source, and packed with features.10 yearsScam alert! I had an encounter with a chap purporting to be from Microsoft, and it was nothing but a ruse to swindle money and instil fear over supposed issues with my computer. It's high time the authorities tracked that phone number and investigated further into his digital mischief! This bloke hijacked my computer remotely, and when I firmly turned down his demands for cash, he abruptly ended the call. To my dismay, just moments later, he wiped out over a thousand of my cherished family photographs from afar! I truly hope I never have the misfortune of crossing paths with him again.Microsoft10 yearsI've just had a rather dodgy experience with the number 0800 014 8268. It turns out to be a scam operation linked to the site http://deuterostomatous.help. They're posing as if they're from Microsoft, insisting that my computer is riddled with something called "w32.vrbat." Best to disregard any unsolicited calls or alarming pop-ups. It’s all a load of rubbish from a fraudulent company!Microsoft10 yearsIt seems to be an Indian-based fraudulent operation, and I'm baffled as to how it’s managed to persist since 2006. They often reach out pretending to represent various marketing firms; it could even be the same individual under different guises-who can tell? Do yourself a huge favour and steer clear of calling them. Take care!10 yearsI received a rather alarming pop-up claiming to be from Microsoft, threatening that I had a virus that would wipe my computer out in just an hour. Curiously enough, it seemed to know my email address and requested I confirm it with a four-digit code. What a con! I promptly ran an anti-malware scan using Malwarebytes, which is free, by the way, to eliminate this pesky nuisance.Microsoft10 yearsMy daughter received the same alarming message on her laptop and was quite flustered, immediately attempting to call the number. I took a moment to look it up on this site and advised her to back up all her files and give the computer a good restart. All went smoothly-no computer disasters in an hour and eight minutes as threatened! A big thanks to all who shared their thoughts! :)10 yearsSomeone called me claiming he could sort out my virus for a small charge. I politely declined and ended the call. Cheers, Phil.Phil10 years£100 for a supposed "virus repair"! I encountered a pop-up on my computer claiming it had the "w32.vrbat" virus lurking in my system, threatening to activate in just over an hour. It all felt utterly bogus, so I decided to call the number provided, playing along with their ruse for a bit. At one point, the bloke on the other end asked me to type something into the Command Prompt - you know, like the infamous "del system32" which can completely ruin your Windows setup. Instead, he had me enter "iexplore www.support.me" in the Run dialog, leading me to an ancient website via Internet Explorer. He provided a six-digit code for remote access, but I was having none of it. I challenged him about his dubious activities, and he indignantly claimed, "I do not." I retorted, "Oh yes, you do!" which escalated into a shouting match on both sides until he ultimately hung up after some background commotion. Avoid calling them at all costs!10 yearsI've had a similar experience with a notification on my computer warning me about a virus, complete with a message telling me to ring a number. It claimed that my machine was destined to crash in precisely one hour and nine minutes, supposedly from the folks at Microsoft. I can't stress enough how important it is to steer clear of such nonsense. Personally, I don't pick up my landline for any unfamiliar numbers, nor do I respond to any pop-up alerts on my computer. A couple of years back, I fell victim to such a trick, and ever since then, my motto has been to just IGNORE, IGNORE, IGNORE.Microsoft10 yearsI received a phone call from someone claiming to be called Steve Smith, representing a company named msc.technoristal, which he said was affiliated with Windows but not actually Microsoft. His accent was unmistakably Indian or possibly Pakistani, and there seemed to be several others in the background. In a lapse of judgment, I allowed him remote access to my computer, as everything initially sounded quite convincing. However, I started to feel uneasy when he began discussing financial matters-something a legitimate technician wouldn’t typically do. I quickly disconnected, eradicated a Trojan that had infiltrated my system, and changed all my essential passwords. I'm still quite anxious about what kind of information they might have gathered while they had control of my computer.Steve SmithWindowsMicrosoft10 yearsWhat a scam! I came across a pop-up on my computer that seemed to be from Microsoft, raising all sorts of red flags. It claimed my computer was riddled with a virus (w32.vrbat) and would reportedly fry the whole system in under an hour. Whatever you do, don’t give them a ring! They’ll only attempt to peddle dodgy anti-virus software and promise to "rectify" your so-called infected IP address. They’ll want access to your computer under the guise of help and will demand a hefty fee of upwards of £400 to supposedly fix everything. Best to grab another device, like your mobile, and search for legitimate ways to wipe out this malware.Microsoft10 yearsAttention! You've got a potential computer virus situation. Dial this number right away!Submit Your Own Report (0800 014 8268)
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