08000488005
TimeLine☎️ 08000488005 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 8000488 with a prefix of 0800.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000488005
- Caller claims Microsoft, likely scamMay
2011Beware of Comantra's deceptive practicesApr
2011Suspicious call from fake technicianApr
2011Fraudulent call claiming technical issuesJan
2011Scam call from foreign accentDec
2010Suspicious Microsoft scam call experienceDec
2010Concern about widespread phone scamFeb
2010Beware of Comantra scammersFeb
2010Phishing scam call incident reportedJan
2010Frequent calls from suspicious numberJan
2010Suspicious call, won't respondJan
2010Beware of fake support scammersJan
2010Avoid this number; it's fraudulentJan
2010Comantra is a dubious companyDec
2009Suspicious call about PC issueDec
2009Claimed to be Windows service centerDec
200908000488005 has 16 comments of which 16 x neutral
08000488005 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 08000488005 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving callers claiming to be from a 'Windows Service Center' or Microsoft, warning recipients of alleged computer issues or viruses. These callers often use personal details like names and addresses to seem credible and pressure people into granting remote access or paying for unnecessary support. Multiple identities and UK phone numbers are used, and the calls typically end abruptly when questioned. Victims are urged not to engage or return calls, as this is a phishing attempt designed to defraud. Official authorities and consumer watchdogs warn against responding, advising users to remain cautious and verify any claims independently before taking action.
Reports on phone number 08000488005
10 yearsWe received a call that was quite similar to the one described earlier, but this time it was from a fella named Michael, speaking with a distinct accent. He asked us to hop onto our computer, but we politely declined, stating that we'd confer with our IT department at work first. We'll be giving them a ring back tomorrow on the number provided, 08000488005. Of course, there's no way we're calling them!Michael10 yearsI received a call from them claiming to be a PC issue. Honestly, it seems like all they do is use the phone directory to obtain names, addresses, and phone numbers. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!10 yearsWe recently received a call from a chap who claimed to be from the Windows Service Centre, insisting that there was a problem with our computer. They seemed rather pushy and went by the name William Chester. The way he spoke to us made it feel as though he thought we were daft! He had a foreign accent, which made it feel even more dubious. In the end, we were quite on edge about the whole thing and decided not to return the call. Quite dodgy, if you ask me!Windows ServiceWilliam Chester10 yearsIt's been brought to my attention that this number seems to be associated with a Windows service centre.10 yearsMy partner recently received a call from someone posing as my 'service provider'. The caller, who introduced herself as Charlie from the 'Windows Service Center', claimed there was a problem with my computer that was sending error reports to them. She wanted to take control of my PC to sort it out using LogMeIn. However, my partner was quite wary of the situation and declined to grant them access. Charlie gave the number 0800 0488005 and mentioned their operating hours were from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. A word of warning - this was definitely a phishing scam!CharlieWindows Service Center10 yearsI've received several calls from this number over the past week. At first, they directed us to ring a Newcastle number, but then switched to the freephone number listed above. The caller has mentioned the name Victor on multiple occasions. I'm quite relieved that we haven't engaged with any of their prompts. It's quite unsettling that they seem to know our name too!NewcastleVictor11 yearsMy partner received a call earlier today from someone claiming to be from my "service provider." This individual introduced themselves as Charlie and mentioned they were associated with the "Windows Service Centre". They insisted there was a problem with my computer and wanted to schedule a time to "go through some things" on it. However, my partner had the sense to be cautious and ended the call. Charlie provided the number 0800 0488005, stating their working hours were from 8 am to 4 pm. What's concerning is that they seemed to know our surname and home address. Any insights or advice on this would be greatly appreciated.CharlieWindows Service Centre11 yearsA few weeks back, I received a rather peculiar call from a girl claiming to represent Microsoft. It seemed utterly odd and left us rather unsettled. She stated that our computer was sluggish and implied it was due to viruses, offering assistance to rectify the issue. However, we were rather sceptical, considering it was a fairly new laptop that undergoes daily virus scans. We pointed this out and began grilling her with questions about how she obtained this information, at which point she abruptly hung up. Don't be fooled; this is undoubtedly a scam.Microsoft11 yearsWhen Trading Standards finally respond, it’s worth noting that I've recently received a call from them as well (here in West Cumbria, though I’m not familiar with the areas of the other callers). It’s rather concerning that these individuals managed to obtain our names and numbers. Clearly, they’re employing some sort of dialling system that reaches out to multiple numbers simultaneously until someone picks up, suggesting this could be a rather extensive scam.Trading StandardsWest Cumbria11 yearsSteer clear of this number, folks! It’s a total scam! They’ll get in touch, claiming there’s an issue with your computer, and then they'll direct you to the event viewer to figure out what’s wrong. But here's the kicker-they won’t actually clarify what the error message is all about. After that, they’ll start pushing for a tech support appointment, asking you when you’d like it, all for a hefty one-off charge. Just don’t entertain it any further!!!11 yearsEarlier today, an alarming call came through on my grandparents' landline. The voice on the other end claimed to be from a so-called Windows support centre, insisting that there were unlawful documents on our computer. Faced with the absurdity of it all, we reached out to the police for guidance, which led us to this site. If you happen to receive a call from these chaps, tread carefully! The names they provided-Victor Banerge and Raymond Smith-seem utterly fictitious.Victor BanergeRaymond Smith12 yearsMy partner received a call earlier today from someone claiming to be our "service provider." The caller introduced himself as Charlie and said he was from the "Windows Service Center," suggesting there was a problem with my computer. He wanted to schedule a time to "go through some things" on the device, but my partner found the whole situation rather dubious and hung up. Charlie provided the number 0800 0488005 and mentioned that their office hours were between 8 am and 4 pm. It was a bit unsettling since he seemed to know our surname and home address. Any guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.CharlieWindows Service Center12 yearsI wanted to add a quick update. I came across Comantra (not Comantia as Chloe Porter mentioned earlier) in relation to the number 01274900110. The activities seem to be exactly the same and frankly, it appears to be a rather questionable company. It appears that numerous individuals have parted with quite substantial amounts of money, making the expenses associated with PC World support look utterly insignificant by comparison.ComantraComantiaChloe PorterPC World12 yearsWe've received a fair few of these types of calls lately. On the most recent occasion, we made it clear that we had no interest in whatever it was they were peddling and kindly asked them to remove our details from their list. The caller, who sounded to be from India, claimed they weren't actually selling anything, but rather represented Microsoft and insisted we had a Trojan virus lurking on our computer that we wouldn't be able to detect without their assistance. We made a note of the phone number to call back later, but it’s just a classic scam, isn't it? It's baffling how anyone could be taken in by this sort of nonsense.IndiaMicrosoft12 yearsOnce again, Comantra is making its presence known! We received a call and suspect a certain 'Charlie' is on the hunt for someone quite simple-minded. While there’s a chance she might indeed fit the bill, we were clever enough to ask for her actual name (which turned out to be Akshay Singh), the name of her supervisor, and how they got hold of our number. Just like that, the call went silent! Not that it’s a shocker, really. Just a word of caution: steer clear of Comantra!ComantraCharlieAkshay Singh12 yearsHere we go again with Comantra! We just received a call, and it seems like 'Charlie' might be hoping for a bit of a dimwit on the line! Though she might be pretty clueless herself, considering we asked for her actual name (Akshay Singh), her supervisor's details, and how she got hold of our number. The call suddenly cut off-what a surprise, eh? Just a heads-up, folks, steer clear of Comantra!ComantraCharlieAkshay SinghSubmit Your Own Report (0800 048 8005)
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