08000519252
TimeLine☎️ 08000519252 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Vodafone Ltd (C&W). It is part of the phone block 800051 with a prefix of 0800.
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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000519252
- Scam alert: convincing, patient fraudstersMar
2018Scary computer takeover scam reportedMay
2017Scam present on multiple platformsMay
2017Scammed by fake tech supportMay
2017Scam call pressured for paymentMay
2017Scam call, gave computer accessMay
2017Scammers posing as Microsoft techApr
2017Scammed, demanded refund, got moneyApr
2017Fake Microsoft scam; avoided paymentApr
2017Scam call hijacked computer remotelyApr
2017Deceptive scam call experience describedMar
2017Con artist targeted my computer securityMar
2017Scam pretending to be Panda SecurityMar
2017Microsoft scammers demand money contractMar
2017Scammers exploited vulnerable elderly womanMar
2017Scammers targeting vulnerable individuals exposedMar
2017Elderly victim targeted by scammersMar
2017Microsoft scam warning, do not trustMar
2017Scam call, remote access requestMar
2017Polite scam call, user skepticalMar
2017Microsoft scam call; keylogger installedMar
2017Suspicious tech support scam experiencedFeb
2017Deli call center conducts Microsoft scamFeb
2017Microsoft scam from call centerFeb
2017Scam tech demanded £251 fixFeb
2017Rude service, no music answerFeb
2017Scammers exploited elderly mother’s trustFeb
2017Suspicious Microsoft virus call receivedFeb
2017Scam call offering paid serviceFeb
2017Stressful experience after calling numberFeb
2017Fake Microsoft scam, stay cautiousFeb
2017Scam call pretending Microsoft supportJan
2017Phone scam; suspicious PC access requestJan
2017Suspicious scam call, ended conversationJan
2017Scam targeting elderly; avoid themJan
2017Computer service scam, avoid callingJan
2017Suspicious call about PC upgradeJan
2017Indian scammers posing as MicrosoftDec
2016Scam call about computer virusDec
2016Scammers robbing under false pretensesDec
2016Number Of Searches: 9 Number Of Comments: 32 First Seen: 01 December 2016 General Reputation: negativeThis number has recently been searched from Fortis Green(Greater London), Little Hale(Lincolnshire) and Little Horton(West Yorkshire).
08000519252 has 32 comments of which 18 x negative and 14 x neutral
08000519252 Summary (Read all comments)
Phone number ☎️ 08000519252 👆 is reported as a prevalent and convincing scam targeting UK computer users, often initiated through alarming pop-ups or fake messages claiming security threats. Scammers impersonate Microsoft or major tech companies, gaining remote access to victims’ computers and pressuring them to pay substantial fees - typically £150 to £250 - for bogus virus removals or firewall fixes. They use persuasive tactics, including fear of data loss and urgency, to extract personal and banking details. Many victims, including the elderly, have been financially exploited or left worried about potential data breaches. It is strongly advised not to call the number, avoid granting remote access to unknown callers, and report suspicious activity to authorities. If compromised, seek professional computer checks and notify your bank immediately to safeguard your information.
Reports on phone number 08000519252
9 yearsThey seemed to have gone quiet for some time but now they’re definitely active again, at least from what happened yesterday. Our screen suddenly froze, then the typical stuff kicked in. Luckily, our bank caught it in time, so no cash was taken. These scammers are really slick and pretty persistent. Watch out for them!9 yearsI've encountered some dodgy websites that seem to have embedded links which completely freeze my screen. They then display a pop-up urging me to ring an 0800 number, claiming they need to take control of my computer to update Microsoft because my updates have been halted. It's unsettling, really! They throw out a price for their so-called services, but refuse to disclose the name of their company. Talk about creepy! I'm left in a bit of a pickle, not certain whether shutting down my machine might log me out of whatever this is, so now I'm a bit hesitant to use my computer at all.Microsoft9 yearsDodgy scam, it’s not just on Facebook, I’ve seen it pop up on YouTube as well.YouTube9 yearsI rang the number listed here. When I questioned if it was a scam, they told me it was a company called Support Sea and said the name of the agent was Rishabh Kamcham with an extension 1366. Feeling convinced, I let him into my computer after downloading some code he told me to. Luckily, my daughter walked in just then and made me stop the call straight away. Now I need to inform my bank and get my PC thoroughly checked for any issues.Support SeaRishabh Kamcham9 yearsI was led to believe a call I received was from Microsoft, but I’ve come to discover they were nothing more than fraudsters. The whole thing started when I got a distressing alert on my screen, claiming my computer was in dire straits. When I dialled the number they provided, they started rattling off a list of supposed problems and offered to ‘fix’ everything for a hefty £244. I had to tell them I couldn’t afford that right now, but now I can’t shake the worry that they might have accessed my system somehow. It’s quite distressing, really!Microsoft9 yearsGot a message pop up on my laptop saying if I didn't call this number, I'd lose all my stuff. Ended up getting scammed out of £244. My lad called them the next day and gave them a proper earful, swearing a blue streak. Told them to refund me in 4 days - luckily, the cash showed up in my account right on time.10 yearsI got caught out just like others have, with a warning that my computer was in danger. It popped up after I clicked on a link claiming Paul McCartney had died by suicide. A very polite guy named Manan called me, acting friendly and seemed quite convincing at first. But when I told him I needed time to consider his offer, he suddenly turned pushy and quite rude. My husband kept telling me to just hang up, but I was so anxious about messing up my laptop that I kept listening. After nearly an hour, it finally ended and I was left feeling exhausted, embarrassed, daft, and well pissed off at myself. It’s mad how people so clever with IT skills can be so sneaky. It seemed legit, so I rang my bank worried they might have hacked my account, but was reassured I was safe as I hadn’t shared any details.Paul McCartneyManan10 yearsMy mum and dad got tricked by this number just yesterday. They said they were from Panda Security and somehow got into my parents’ computer. They took off AVG and set up Panda instead. We’re planning to get rid of it ASAP.Panda SecurityAVGPanda10 yearsI had a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft, said they needed to fix my computer but then wanted me to pay up and sign a contract for 2 years. Total scam trying to take over my device.Microsoft10 yearsMy mother in law got scammed and they somehow got into her computer from far away. We had to rush her into changing her bank info because we aren’t sure what kind of sneaky software they might have put on her device to steal stuff. We’re gonna check her PC properly and I’ll update how it goes. Its awful how they target people who don’t really know any better!10 yearsThese people are total con artists, only after your cash and personal info. My tip? Just hang up with a firm "no thanks." They called my mother-in-law, who's quite elderly, and kept her on the line for over an hour trying to wring money out of her. Now I’m planning to run a full check on her laptop to hunt down any sneaky viruses, keyloggers, or Trojans they might have planted.10 yearsMy elderly mum just went through the exact same thing, so please, don't ring her! They're currently sorting out changing all her bank info because those scammers managed to trick her into letting them access her computer remotely. She was watching the whole time while the bloke stayed on the line for ages, but who knows what else they might be doing behind the scenes! Luckily, they didn't reach the stage of asking for money.10 yearsA warning popped up on my PC claiming a dangerous virus had infected it, and to stop it from shutting down, I needed to ring 0800 051 9252. I ended up chatting with a bloke called Kumar, who said he was 27. He took control of my PC remotely and mentioned it would cost £244 and need around two hours to sort it out. He then asked me for my bank info. I ended the call straight away and pulled the plug on my computer. He tried calling me back, so I told him I had to pop out and would get back to him later. Then I called the number again and spoke to another Asian gent. When I asked for the company’s name, he said it was Live BT Expert. Just to be safe, I’ll be switching my bank details tomorrow.KumarLive BT Expert10 yearsSounded pretty believable and courteous at first, really convincing too, but something just didn’t feel right. I reached out to a mate who quickly advised me to shut down my computer right away. So that’s exactly what I did. Moments later, the polite Indian man rang back, wanting to know why I’d done that. I told him I suspected it was a scam. Surprisingly, he kept up the politeness - you don’t usually get that kind of calm when they know they’ve been caught!10 yearsMy laptop suddenly locked up and a number popped up on my screen. When I called back, some bloke called Sam answered, saying he was from Microsoft. He had a really thick Indian accent and somehow got remote access to my machine. He went on about how I’d have to take it to a Microsoft place where they’d hold it for a week and charge me about £250, or he could sort it out for £151. I told him I couldn’t afford that and ended the call. The laptop’s fine now, but I’m uneasy in case they left some sneaky software behind. I’ve run a few scans but still can’t shake the feeling.SamMicrosoft10 yearsGot a call from some deli call centre trying to pull the Microsoft scam on me.Microsoft10 yearsSome bloke called Mayank Gautam, who said he was straight from Microsoft, told us our firewall was non-existent. Then he hooked us up with a so-called 'GRADE 3' tech and wanted £251 just to sort it out. Total rip-off.Mayank GautamMicrosoft10 yearsTerrible experience with their support. When we inquired about the tune playing while on hold, he snapped and gave us no reply at all. #[#]youtu.be/-wpT0lTwDXg10 yearsMy elderly mum got ripped off by these lot for 250 quid. Now she’s scared to go near her computer, which was the only thing keeping her company when she’s on her own. Honestly, these scammers give me so much rage.10 yearsToday I got a call because my computer supposedly had a virus, or so a voice claiming to be from Microsoft said. They offered to sort it out, but something felt off so I just hung up. Fingers crossed they didn’t get into my files or anything - luckily, they didn’t even try to ask me for any cash.Microsoft10 yearsJust like the other person said, I got that message too. It’s caused me loads of stress since then. I made the foolish mistake of ringing the number, and now I’ve had to update all my bank info and stuff. Proper nightmare!10 yearsWhile browsing, a warning suddenly appeared saying my personal data was at serious risk, and then my screen just stopped responding. The alert gave me a phone number to call to sort the issue. When I called, a guy with an Indian accent named Sam picked up and said he could help. They remotely accessed my computer and ran some checks, eventually telling me I had firewall problems. Sam insisted I needed to pay for a fix and led me to a website where he input all the personal info I’d already shared. But when it came to entering my debit card info, I got suspicious and decided not to continue.Sam10 yearsMy mum got a call from this number after seeing some pop-up on Facebook, she thought it was from Microsoft. She ended up chatting with a guy called "Sam" who sounded Indian. He somehow got into her computer remotely and said she needed to get antivirus software sorted. Thankfully, she didn’t hand over any card info. They’re ringing again tomorrow - definitely a scam, watch out!FacebookMicrosoftSam10 yearsGot a call like the one before from someone with a foreign accent, not sure where they were from exactly. While I was online, my computer suddenly froze and a message popped up telling me to ring an 0800 number for help. When I phoned, they told me there was a problem with my firewall and said they needed to access my computer. Thinking it was Microsoft, I let them in. But I ended the call straight away when they started pushing me to buy a 1 year plan for £239 or a 6 month plan for £158. Just a warning to others out there.Microsoft10 yearssuddenly my pc started beeping loudly and a message popped up in an american accent saying my computer would be switched off in 5 mins unless i called the number shown. after going through a bunch of confusing steps, the person on the other end offered me some kind of extra firewall service. they never asked for my card info but i was really wary and just hung up straight away.10 yearsSomething like what others mentioned happened to my other half. He got a voicemail saying there’s an issue with his computer and to ring this number for help. When he called back, the person asked to remotely connect to the PC to sort it out. After a while, my husband gave up and ended the call since the caller kept dodging his questions about their actions.10 yearsMy nan was on the phone to these lot earlier, and they were hassling her for more than £250, saying they needed it to sort out her firewall and get her files back. It’s a total con, so avoid answering their calls. I wonder why the police can’t catch these scammers or at least get their numbers blocked.10 yearsThis number is connected to a tech support scam, so it’s best to avoid answering.10 yearsA mate of mine got a call from this number on his computer, and the person said they were 'his technician' offering to do a PC upgrade. Seemed fishy to me.10 yearsGot a call from these Indian scammers claiming to be from Microsoft and saying they detected an issue with my computer. They asked to take control of my PC, and once they did, they started probing for personal info like mine and my husband’s dates of birth, even quizzing me about my grandkids. Definitely a dodgy call, so watch out for number 0800 086 9834.Microsoft10 yearsSo, I got a call from 01524488062 claiming to be from Windows tech support, saying my computer had a virus. I questioned if it was a scam, and the guy insisted he worked for Windows and that the call was being recorded for security. He then gave me another number, 08000519252, to ring back. He wanted £157 or £237 to put a firewall on my PC. Now I’m freaking out that he might have deleted my firewall and half my files, since he said the virus caused them to fail. I ended the call, shut down the computer and turned off the WiFi, just to be safe.10 yearsTotal scam! They say they're fixing laptops but just end up nicking your stuff, absolute muppets.Submit Your Own Report (0800 051 9252)
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