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08000588296

☎️ 08000588296 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Numbergroup Utilities Ltd. It is part of the phone block 8000588 with a prefix of 0800.

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+448000588296+44 800 058 82960800 058 8296+44-800-058-8296

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0800 058 8296 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000588296

  • Beware of Malware 0800 numbers
    Apr
    2017
  • Do not call criminal scammers
    May
    2016
  • Scammed out of £60, elaborate scam
    May
    2016
  • Virus control issues, using AVAST
    Feb
    2016
  • Scam call, personal information compromised
    Jan
    2016
  • Fell for tech support scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Avoid scammers, close annoying tabs
    Jan
    2016
  • Aggressive porn virus scam pop-up
    Jan
    2016
  • Scam call, do not answer
    Jan
    2016
  • Concerns about privacy and security
    Jan
    2016
  • Fell for tech support scam
    Jan
    2016
  • Number called, potential scam, be cautious
    Jan
    2016
  • Frustrated with potential scam callers
    Dec
    2015
  • Skeptical of sketchy tech support
    Dec
    2015
  • Warning about potential scam support number
    Dec
    2015
  • User experienced a porn virus
    Dec
    2015
  • Trouble downloading Tetris game
    Dec
    2015
  • Worried about scam with laptop access
    Dec
    2015
  • Unexpected international call, requested payment
    Dec
    2015
  • Beware of online scammers, use firewalls
    Dec
    2015
  • Warning about potential scammer behavior
    Dec
    2015
  • Scammed after calling suspicious number
    Dec
    2015
  • Suspicion of Microsoft scam number
    Dec
    2015
  • Annoying noise and fake virus alert
    Dec
    2015
  • Claim of porn virus is scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Porn virus scam alert notification
    Dec
    2015
  • Warning of possible scam activity
    Dec
    2015
  • Be cautious of possible scams
    Dec
    2015
  • Pranking scam phone numbers for fun
    Dec
    2015
  • Beware of scam phone number
    Dec
    2015
  • Fake technical support scam attempt
    Dec
    2015
  • Avoided tech support scam, restarted
    Dec
    2015
  • Scammed by fake Apple support
    Dec
    2015
  • Received scam message, called number
    Dec
    2015
  • Scam number from India identified
    Dec
    2015
  • Call and report Indian scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Alleged fake accents and scam
    Dec
    2015
  • Suspicious call, potential computer access
    Dec
    2015
  • Concern about phone scam message
    Dec
    2015
  • Suspicious call about virus infection
    Dec
    2015
  • Fraudulent Apple support call experience
    Dec
    2015
  • Non-sensical numerical sequence provided
    Dec
    2015
  • Computer blocked after Java update
    Nov
    2015
  • Bangalore scam; ignore the number
    Nov
    2015
  • Suspicious virus message, potential scam
    Nov
    2015
  • Scammed by fake Microsoft call
    Nov
    2015
  • Scam caller seeking personal information
    Nov
    2015
  • Reported scam selling web security
    Nov
    2015
  • Positive experience, satisfied with purchase
    Nov
    2015
  • Suspicious call regarding laptop access
    Nov
    2015
  • Warning about browser scam call
    Nov
    2015
  • Received suspicious call, potential hacking
    Nov
    2015
  • Avoid calling, potential scam number
    Nov
    2015
  • Telephone scam virus deception warning
    Nov
    2015
  • Inquiring about laptop information needed
    Oct
    2015
Number Of Searches: 861 Number Of Comments: 52 First Seen: 19 October 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Beauchamp Roding(Essex), Hoxne(Suffolk), Leighton Bromswold(Cambridgeshire) and Wickhambreaux(Kent).

08000588296 has 52 comments of which 29 x negative and 23 x neutral

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08000588296 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08000588296 👆 is reported as a prevalent and serious scam targeting UK residents via pop-up warnings claiming viruses or "porn virus" infections on computers. Callers impersonate major tech companies like Microsoft or Apple, often with foreign accents, and request remote access to PCs, aiming to steal personal data or demand substantial payments for fake repairs. Victims frequently report aggressive tactics, inflated charges, and persistent fraudulent messages that cannot be easily dismissed. Authorities strongly advise against calling the number, providing any personal details, or granting access to devices. Instead, users should run trusted antivirus scans, avoid interacting with suspicious alerts, and seek professional IT support from verified sources. The scam undermines trust in genuine services and highlights the need for increased vigilance and robust computer security measures.

Reports on phone number 08000588296

9 years
The 0800 058 8296 and related numbers are definitely malware scams - make sure you install some kind of free protection software. I looked up the number on Google using incognito mode and found loads of advice from legit Microsoft sites and other pages offering removal tools and downloads. It's shocking that the phone authorities even allow these numbers to be used on UK phone lines!!
GoogleMicrosoftUK
10 years
Absolute muppets, best to just ignore their calls. These tossers deserve nothing but trouble.
10 years
THEY RIPPED ME OFF FOR £60 WITH SOME CRAZY COMPUTER HACKER SCAM. IT'S BEEN 2 DAYS OF PURE NIGHTMARE. THESE LOT ARE DISGUSTING, GREEDY, AND COMPLETELY SLY THIEVES.
11 years
I've encountered the same pesky virus as those mentioned previously, and at the moment, I’m in the midst of running AVAST to purge my system of it and gather some evidence about its origins and the culprits behind its arrival. This virus has the audacity to take over my entire web browser, and even a reboot doesn’t seem to do a thing. Strangely enough, when I restarted, updates started rolling in, and I noticed a message pop up on the screen that said something like, "Getting your computer ready for use…". Thankfully, I tend to use several browsers, so while AVAST is busy working its magic in the background to capture the rogue virus, I can still carry on with my tasks. Just to clarify, I didn’t bother ringing the number that was provided, which coincidentally is the same one the unfortunate souls above contacted.
AVAST
11 years
I’ve never encountered such a situation before, so I thought I’d cut them some slack. An Asian woman answered, and I started to feel a bit uneasy when she introduced herself as Emma Marshall, supposedly from California. She managed to get my name, email, phone number, and even accessed my laptop! Now I’m feeling quite anxious that they’ve achieved what they set out for. Seriously, avoid responding to any calls from them!
Emma MarshallCalifornia
11 years
They got onto my laptop again and I ended up crying cos I really couldn’t afford the £300 they asked for. After that, I reckon he felt bad for me and took off the block. He made it seem real by using the Apple logo and even gave me his worker ID or something. Feel proper daft now.
Apple
11 years
SCAM ALERT!!! A noisy bleeping popup suddenly showed up on my laptop warning me about a 'porn virus' threatening my Windows security. It urged me to call the number in big red letters (supposedly Microsoft support, but I highly doubt it!) or my PC would be at risk. The obvious red flag? The popup is just long enough so you cant scroll down to click 'Prevent this message from showing again', which means you can't close the tab or window to get rid of it!! So annoying :(
Microsoft
11 years
Simple fix: 1. Avoid calling those scumbags in the first place, don’t give them any of your info. They’ve got nothing on you because if you run a virus scan, there won’t be anything dodgy on your machine - these muppets are just waiting for YOU to ring them and spill the beans out of fear of being hacked, which will happen if you let them in!!! 2. Just move your taskbar from the bottom of the screen to the side or top. Hit ‘prevent dialogue’ and after a bit, the annoying popup will shut itself!!! Hate stuff like this - dealt with it loads before - so bloody irritating!!! :(
11 years
Avoid calling this number at all costs; it’s a dubious operation based overseas.
Avoid
11 years
If I told them the error code, could they somehow access my information on my laptop?
11 years
I got a message saying my computer was infected with a virus, and stupidly, I believed it and let them in on my laptop. When they suddenly asked for £379 to "fix" it, I finally realised it was a scam. Since then, I’ve wiped my laptop clean, contacted my bank, and switched all my passwords. The amount of stress this has caused me is just unreal.
11 years
Got a call from this number and at first it seemed believable. I tried to check out the program they mentioned but soon found out it was dodgy - it just opened some weird webpage and then asked me to ring a number, which felt a bit off. It’s apparently a US-based company, like Microsoft or something. But I couldn’t find any real staff behind it. Honestly, if you ask me, just take your computer to a proper shop and have them sort it, if there’s even anything wrong with it at all.
AmericaMicrosoft
11 years
Its a total scam! I rang up first thinking it was genuine, but the first two people just hung up on me. I tried again and this time the guy tried getting my info. I told him it was a scam and all he said was "hmmm".
11 years
Had this annoying beep, and a window took over my whole browser saying there was an error to fix. Right there in big red letters was a support phone number, so I called it thinking it might be legit. Then the woman asked for my full name, which set off alarm bells. I told her I'd need to verify the number before sharing any personal info, and then she just went quiet. Definitely a scam, no doubt about it.
11 years
Happend the exact same thing to me, that porn virus scam, and I was daft enough to fall for it. What should I do now? If I just wipe the hard drive, will that fix it?
11 years
I've been grappling with the very same problem whilst attempting to get Tetris onto my device.
11 years
If I let them get into my laptop, could they possibly pull off some kind of scam? Wondering what risks I might be facing here.
11 years
I've found that 08000588296 yields the exact details as 02032903734. Both of these numbers are linked to online fraudsters. It’s best to steer clear of calling or sending any money. Just exit and reset your approach. Always make sure your firewalls are robust and reliable. A highly recommended free option is AVG, which comes with great reviews from users and professionals alike.
11 years
I rang this number and the ringtone didn’t sound like it was from the UK. Some bloke answered from Australia and said they needed to access my laptop to sort out the problem. I let him, but then he asked me to cough up £199 to fix it.
UK
11 years
Total scam, watch out!
Fraudster
11 years
I’m just 18, and there I was minding my own business when out of nowhere, a popup screamed that a porn-related virus had been found, and bam! My browser was locked up tight. It flashed some error code along with a phone number. Curiosity got the better of me, so I dialled the number, rattled off the code, and you won’t believe it-they just hung up on me! I tried again to get to the bottom of it, but when they mentioned it would cost me £90 to sort things out, I decided enough was enough and hung up myself. Now I’m left wondering what to do after this rather foolish escapade. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
11 years
08000588296 - I'm pretty sure this is a total scam - had the exact same thing happen to me today. Got a message from 'Microsoft' claiming my PC was infected with some porn virus.
Microsoft
11 years
They told me I had a porn virus but it’s definitely a scam.
11 years
They kept saying I had some kinda porn virus, but it's definitely a scam.
11 years
I went through something similar with that irritating noise and a pop-up from Microsoft saying my computer was infected with a porn virus. I tried calling the number they gave, but thankfully no one picked up and there was no dial tone. Also, as soon as I called, the warning on my laptop vanished and everything seemed fine again. After reading all these comments, I’m a bit worried now.
Microsoft
11 years
definitely a scam, watch out!
11 years
First impressions matter, if it seems dodgy it's likely a scam so best not to share any info.
11 years
lol, been having a laugh ringing that free scam number back and watching them waste their own money. it’s brilliant to just keep them chatting away!
Haha
11 years
Avoid ringing this number, it's a trick to steal your personal info.
11 years
Got a screenshot that looked like it was from Apple support, saying my computer had a virus. I chatted to a bloke with an Indian accent who called himself “technical support.” When I asked what company, he hesitated and said Microsoft. I told him it was odd since the message said Apple support - he suddenly freaked out and said he’d transfer me! I just laughed and told him to jog on before hanging up. Restarted my computer and everything seemed perfectly fine.
AppleIndiaMicrosoft
11 years
I had a similar problem with my PC earlier today. They nearly got me by showing their website with a google storage.aid link. Thankfully, I looked up the toll-free number on google first and saw some reviews warning about it. I just rebooted my computer and everything’s back to normal now.
Google
11 years
i have a mac from apple and i was sure at first the call was really from them. after chatting with them for about ten minutes and they kept pushing, i figured out it wasnt legit when they tried to compare prices with actual apple support services. the person on the phone had an indian accent. apple says these scams happen way to often.
Apple
11 years
i got this annoying message saying my pc was seriously infected with viruses. it had a loud beeping noise as well. it told me to call 0800 058 8296 for assistance. the scam page wouldn’t go away no matter what i did. so, i just turned my computer off and on again to fix it. after that, i called the number to tell the person on the other end what i thought. even though it was a uk 0800 number, i was quickly connected to someone who sounded like they were from india. i could tell because the ringtone was different from the usual uk one.
UK
11 years
Should I happen to encounter these individuals, they'll be in dire need of medical assistance!

The number 08000588296 is a fraudulent scam originating from some corner of India.
India
11 years
these callers are definitely from india, you can hear indian voices in the backround. they try to sound american but it’s so obvious. on 12/12/15 i saw a popup and called the free number but it suddenly changed from the uk to india during the call. i hung up and then they rang me back. these people are total scammers and con artists. number is 08000588296, stay clear of them!
IndiaUK
11 years
their office phone is +18669863669 ive called them and its defo an indian scam beware
11 years
Blimey, I had a right palaver today! I gave a bell to a chap and mentioned the error code, thinking it was all above board. To my absolute horror, he somehow managed to get into my computer (I know, proper daft of me!). Just when I started to get the heebie-jeebies, I pulled the plug on my Internet connection. That's when this previously amiable fellow turned rather snippy, declaring he wasn’t some sort of wizard and insisted I reconnect. As I pressed him for more details, he just hung up on me! Does anyone know if they could have nicked anything from my computer? What happens if I go online again? Could they waltz back in? I’m quite vexed and could use a bit of clarity!
11 years
Got that same message today, 8th Dec 2015. Something about a porn virus, blah blah, with a toll free number starting 0800. Sounded kinda legit. Is just hanging up enough to deal with these?
11 years
Just to share my experience from today, the 8th of December 2015. An alert appeared on my screen from Microsoft Security, stating that the number displayed could be linked to an error report labelled SMEERRO9007QDI, and they warned that my system might be infected with a virus attempting to siphon off data, photographs, and social media details. Out of curiosity, I decided to call the number provided and was greeted by someone who sounded as though they hailed from Africa. He was shockingly smooth and composed, probing me about what had occurred and then requested control over my computer. When I inquired about his company's name, he pronounced it as "LIMA," but upon further questioning, he clarified it as L-I-V-E. Naturally, I declined and mentioned that I would investigate further. It appears, fingers crossed, that my instincts were spot on, but the screen notifications were alarmingly convincing and closely mimicked genuine Microsoft alerts.
Microsoft SecurityAfricaMicrosoft
11 years
I attempted to catch a live boxing match via a Polish sports streaming site and was prompted to download a Java update. I declined the offer, and now my computer seems to be locked up. Although it appears to be functioning, there's an unsettling feeling that something's amiss.
11 years
I recently fell victim to a nasty virus that popped up on my laptop. A message appeared, insisting I call a specific number and provide an error code displayed on the screen to resolve the issue, with a cheeky £20 fee for the so-called assistance. Naturally, it raised my suspicions, and the call ended abruptly. To make matters worse, I spotted unfamiliar devices connected to my computer, which has left me utterly furious!
11 years
What a disgraceful con perpetrated by a tech company in Bangalore! They're out to plunder your bank account, and if you're foolish enough to hand over your details, they'll clean you out in no time. Not only that, but they're also keen on filching any personal information or data from your system if you unwittingly grant them remote access. The wisest course of action is to simply disregard the number entirely-do not, under any circumstances, give them a call!
Bangalore
11 years
This morning, I found myself on the phone with a number claiming to be Microsoft. I foolishly entertained the call, and now I’m out of pocket to the tune of £975. To add to my worries, I’m still uncertain whether my system is truly secure, even though my computer seems to be functioning as normal.
Microsoft
11 years
I received a notification on my laptop claiming that there was a virus and instructing me to ring a particular number. When I did so, a chap answered and started probing for details about my computer to supposedly fix the issue. I pushed back and asked, "What if sharing my details ends up exacerbating the virus?" He promptly hung up. It’s clearly a ruse aimed at gaining access to your personal data!
11 years
i had a call like this earlier, total scam pushing some anti-hacking software and internet security stuff. never give out your card info or bank details, dont let them install anything or control your pc. reported it straight away to www.actionfraud.police.uk and rang 0300 123 2040, also saved some screenshots to prove it.
Action Fraud
11 years
I found their assistance to be incredibly useful; in fact, they persuaded me to purchase a £500 security scanner, and I must say, it turned out to be money well spent! Absolutely cannot complain about that! Just kidding, of course! 😂
11 years
I was in the midst of enjoying a film when suddenly a pop-up appeared, warning me that my laptop had been compromised and suggesting I reach out for help at this phone number. When I dialled the number, a gentleman with either a Chinese or Bangladeshi accent started probing me about what I was up to. Then he proceeded to ask if he could take control of my laptop to resolve the issue. At that juncture, I became quite wary and began to press him for further clarification on why accessing my device was necessary. His responses were rather vague, so I told him I'd need to investigate this number further before proceeding. I then ended the call.
11 years
BEWARE - AVOID THIS NUMBER Receiving a system prompt from storage.googleapis.com. My browser was halted. They instruct you to ring 0800 058 8296. Don't fall for it!
11 years
my laptop popped up a message tellin me to call this number to fix it so i ended up talkin to an indian bloke who was messin with my laptop remotely, maybe ive been hacked or something. didnt get to finish the chat cos i had to head out to work.
11 years
This number is dodgy. Best to avoid calling it altogether.
11 years
I reckon this number is being deployed to trick individuals into thinking their computer has been compromised by a virus. It's an absolute scam, so steer clear and don't ring this number!
11 years
Inquiring about a laptop and seeking some details, if you wouldn't mind.

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