08000418255

☎️ 08000418255 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Magrathea Telecommunications Limited. It is part of the phone block 8000418 with a prefix of 0800.

Various renditions of this phone number might emerge on your Caller ID as:

+448000418255+44 800 041 82550800 041 8255+44-800-041-8255

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0800 041 8255 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000418255

  • Gave access, computer compromised, seeking help
    Nov
    2017
  • Scam number claiming to be Microsoft
    Nov
    2017
  • Scam call demanding payment information
    Nov
    2017
  • Worried about all situations mentioned
    Nov
    2017
  • Be cautious and don't call
    Nov
    2017
  • eBay scam, do not call
    Nov
    2017
  • Fell for fake Microsoft support
    Nov
    2017
  • eBay cyber threats reported, inform eBay
    Nov
    2017
  • Scam alert; don't be fooled
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning about potential computer scam
    Nov
    2017
  • Possible phishing scam warning advised
    Nov
    2017
  • Avoid phone scams; they deceive
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning of persistent scam message
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning about phone scam attempts
    Nov
    2017
  • Narrowly avoided scam, act immediately
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning of scam on eBay
    Nov
    2017
  • Scammers tried to extort money
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning about possible hacking threat
    Nov
    2017
  • Computer warning message, contact Microsoft
    Nov
    2017
  • Received scam call, avoided jackpot
    Nov
    2017
  • Received scam message on eBay
    Nov
    2017
  • Suspicious Microsoft system attack call
    Nov
    2017
  • Beware of scam phone calls
    Nov
    2017
  • Ignore hackers warning, it's fake
    Nov
    2017
  • Warning about potential scam tactics
    Nov
    2017
  • Beware of fake support scammers
    Oct
    2017
  • Warning about fake Microsoft scam
    Oct
    2017
  • Scam warnings; avoid this number
    Oct
    2017
  • Fake computer infection scam. Be cautious
    Oct
    2017
  • Questioning caller authenticity as Microsoft
    Oct
    2017
  • Urgently provided call back number
    Oct
    2017
Number Of Searches: 357 Number Of Comments: 30 First Seen: 28 September 2017 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Burravoe(Shetland Isles), Dervaig(Argyll and Bute), Pyle Hill(Surrey), Redditch(Worcestershire) and Rodmersham(Kent).

08000418255 has 30 comments of which 23 x negative and 7 x neutral

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08000418255 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08000418255 👆 is reported as a scam targeting users with fake Microsoft security alerts, often appearing during online activities, including on eBay. Callers impersonate Microsoft staff, demand remote computer access, and pressure victims for substantial payments to fix non-existent issues. Many report aggressive behaviour when refusing payment and difficulty regaining control of their devices without technical intervention. The scam typically involves attempts to harvest personal, banking, and credit card details, with some victims experiencing false charges or loss of phone credit. Users are strongly advised not to call the number, avoid granting remote access, and instead shut down their computers and run genuine antivirus scans. Genuine Microsoft support does not make unsolicited calls or request passwords or payments in this manner.

Reports on phone number 08000418255

9 years
So, I let them onto my PC at first, but then I got a funny feeling something was off. I quickly turned it off and disconnected the internet. Now I’m wondering if I’ll be able to use my computer normally again?
9 years
Just found out this number’s a scam, they claim to be from Microsoft but it’s totally fake.
Microsoft
9 years
I got a call on my phone where they tried to charge me and kept asking for my name and Hotmail address, claiming they could sort things out. But the moment I told them I wasn’t about to pay £199, the bloke suddenly got really annoyed.
9 years
Like everyone else here, i'm quite worried about this.
9 years
Got a voice and video message through eBay asking me to call a certain number. Definitely a scam, so don’t bother calling back!
9 years
My computer got hit with that same "error message" everyone’s talking about here. They told me to ring this number, and honestly, I was tempted for a moment to do it. Luckily, I found this site before I made the call. Seriously, don’t bother calling that number.
9 years
At first, I believed the call was from Microsoft, so I called back and let them quickly look at my laptop. Then, I saw some warnings about this number on this site, so I immediately closed everything and switched off my computer. They tried calling me again right away, but I didn’t pick up. I only gave them my name, nothing more. I’m still shocked I almost got tricked like that.
Microsoft
9 years
I got suspicious when I tried calling back and just got stuck on hold. I ran my own virus scans afterwards and nothing showed up at all. Honestly, this feels like a total scam. Microsoft really ought to do something about these sort of calls! Don't get tricked like I almost did.
Microsoft
9 years
Was browsing on eBay when suddenly I got a warning saying my computer was infected and might shut down. Turns out, quite a few others have had the same experience. Has anyone told eBay about this yet?
9 years
I actually believed it was legit and let them get into my computer, felt really uneasy, looked so genuine.
9 years
A message popped up on my laptop telling me to ring this number to protect my personal data, looked like it was from Microsoft at first. When I did call, they wanted permission to control my computer, but thankfully I didn’t allow it!
Microsoft
9 years
I usually don’t fall for these scams but this one was proper convincing, the call seemed really legit. I gave them access after they rang me, and then they tried to charge me nearly £500 to fix the issues. When I refused, the bloke got really annoyed. I asked him to give me back control of my laptop, but he didn’t, and then suddenly my internet was blocked and I couldn’t even do a system restore. I reckon this is part two of the scam - they want you to ring back and pay to get everything restored. In the end, I had to do a full factory reset. Honestly, be careful and don’t let this happen to you like it did me.
9 years
Every time I turn on my PC, this message pops up on the main screen. I ended up switching the whole thing off and ran a full scan with my antivirus again. The moment I heard that message, I was sure it was some kind of scam. It’s really shocking stuff. Be careful and don’t fall for it!
9 years
My elderly mum nearly got tricked out of £305, it's honestly shocking how low some folks will stoop.
9 years
Avoid calling this number at all costs! My daughter got a strange message pop up on her laptop, so I decided to phone them. The bloke on the line was quite polite but wouldn’t say which company he was with. Then, he tried to get her bank account info, saying it was to keep her details safe! Really dodgy if you ask me.
9 years
Was browsing Ebay when suddenly a warning popped up saying "your bank info is at risk," and there was a voice recording too. Don’t ring that number, just shut the page straight away. Looks like some scam that sneaks in via Ebay, be careful!
9 years
Got a call saying my computer was full of risky stuff and they wanted £178 to fix it. I said no, but it shook me up quite a bit. At first, it seemed so real. They gave me a Freephone number on the screen, so I called it, and now my pay-as-you-go mobile, which only had about £8 on it, is completely drained. Feels like a rip-off. The bloke on the phone was a really polite and patient guy from India. I’m 76, not great with tech, so when that warning popped up telling me my PC would get disabled and my info was in danger, I got proper worried.
9 years
Do not pick up, it’s risky! They might try to hack your phone.
9 years
When I switched my PC on this morning, a warning popped up about adminsecurity.download spotting a hack try on my bank info, telling me to ring Microsoft on 0800 041 8255. What's confusing is that Microsoft Defender says my laptop's completely clean. How on earth did that alert show up then?
Microsoft
9 years
I got one of those alerts on my PC saying there was a Microsoft system attack. It looked pretty real, like official Microsoft stuff. When I called the number, an Indian guy answered claiming to be from Microsoft. After some back and forth, he told me the issue could only be fixed if I paid some network expert. At one point, they actually took control of my computer which was quite unsettling. I ended the call because I wasn’t convinced he was a legit Microsoft specialist. He got annoyed when I asked him to give control back, then suddenly hung up. My computer acted weird after restarting, and I had to restore it to a backup from a few days prior just to get everything working again.
Microsoft
9 years
While browsing eBay, a popup suddenly appeared, locking my screen and warning me to ring 0800 0418255 right away, claiming my accounts were in danger and I had just five minutes to act. I got really suspicious about it, so I chose not to phone that number and just shut down my laptop instead.
9 years
Had this thing pop up on my screen sayin’ there was some kinda Microsoft system attack. Looked real enough to me, like it was from Microsoft proper. So I called the number they gave, and some guy with an Indian accent answered saying he was from Microsoft. Then he wanted to control my computer and get my security info. Nah, no chance. I just hung up, and turns out my laptop was fine all along. Total SCAM!
MicrosoftMcCoy
9 years
Avoid answering this number at all costs. It's a scam where they attempt to steal your cash. Never let them take control of your PC!
AVOID
9 years
Mind you, this number’s just a bunch of hackers. Don’t pay any attention to that message about your computer getting blocked, it’s all rubbish.
9 years
It felt like they were trying to scam me by fishing for my personal details.
9 years
I rang this number thinking it was from Microsoft and that my computer was about to get locked or something. I even ended up giving them some personal info because I thought they were legit and had control over my PC. But later on, I worked out they were just scammers aiming to steal money from my credit card! Seriously, don’t bother calling them.
Microsoft
9 years
Just a heads up - they’re only after your cash! My laptop got stuck and some bloke tried to rip me off with crazy charges. Best thing you can do is turn your computer off and close the page. Avoid calling that number at all costs, it’s full of scammers and desperate people waiting to trap you.
9 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft support, said my computer was full of viruses. Total scam, just trying to rip you off. Don't fall for it!
Microsoft
9 years
Does anyone know if 08000418255 is legit? Someone claiming to be from Microsoft security support rang me. Just want to be sure it’s not some scam.
Microsoft SecurityMicrosoft
9 years
Has anyone figured this out yet? I just received a notification on my internet warning me to call this number, 08000418255, or else all my logins and personal info could be at risk. Seems a bit dodgy to me.

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