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08000869834

☎️ 08000869834 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Voxbone SA. It is part of the phone block 8000869 with a prefix of 0800.

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+448000869834+44 800 086 98340800 086 9834+44-800-086-9834

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0800 086 9834 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08000869834

  • Hoax call from HMRC reported
    Mar
    2023
  • Potential scam; don't reply
    May
    2021
  • Potential computer scam, age 10
    Dec
    2017
  • String of numbers provided
    Nov
    2017
  • Paid to unfreeze screen, regretted it
    May
    2017
  • Hotmail UK customer care service
    Mar
    2017
  • Scam call pretending to be Microsoft
    Mar
    2017
  • Reporting issue on Facebook noted
    Mar
    2017
  • Scammed through Facebook pop-up alert
    Feb
    2017
  • Microsoft scam with convincing tactics
    Feb
    2017
  • Scammed for £400, very convincing
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam impersonating Microsoft, appearing genuine
    Feb
    2017
  • Warning: Scam alert, don't call
    Feb
    2017
  • Reset by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete
    Feb
    2017
  • malware causing frequent computer shutdowns
    Feb
    2017
  • Possible phishing attempt by scammer
    Feb
    2017
  • Frustrated with recurring PC problems
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam related to Facebook reported
    Feb
    2017
  • Potential phone scam exploiting vulnerability
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call, worried about information
    Feb
    2017
  • Computer won't shut down properly
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam message about compromised Facebook
    Feb
    2017
  • Warning about scary phone scam
    Feb
    2017
  • Facebook screen froze, had virus hoax
    Feb
    2017
  • Hope issue doesn’t recur again!
    Feb
    2017
  • Possibly a scam Microsoft number
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call for technical support
    Feb
    2017
  • Attempted £199 scam reported
    Feb
    2017
  • Need help removing persistent pop-up
    Feb
    2017
  • Computer freezing, unsolicited call advice
    Feb
    2017
  • Attempted access to dad's computer
    Feb
    2017
  • Tech scam; only interested in payment
    Feb
    2017
  • Shared frustrating experience with others
    Feb
    2017
  • Laptop takeover by suspicious caller
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam call; computer access requested
    Feb
    2017
  • Prevent recurrence of the issue
    Feb
    2017
  • Dodgy number, potential scam alert
    Feb
    2017
  • Microsoft scam alert; call official support
    Feb
    2017
  • Scam phone call worried about charges
    Feb
    2017
  • Concern over untraceable harassers
    Jan
    2017
  • Suspicious message, no virus found
    Jan
    2017
  • User had negative phone experience
    Jan
    2017
  • Don't ring, turn off computer
    Jan
    2017
  • Concerned about potential data theft
    Jan
    2017
  • Scary scam call experience shared
    Jan
    2017
  • Scary experience, relieved by site
    Jan
    2017
  • Warning about computer virus scam
    Jan
    2017
  • Avoid calling; restart device instead
    Jan
    2017
  • Scammed by convincing phone call
    Jan
    2017
  • Microsoft call scams reported frequently
    Jan
    2017
  • Received scam call, scared, disconnected
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam voice alert warns Microsoft
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam call, computer compromised worry
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam, laptop block, technician, fearful
    Jan
    2017
  • Inappropriate comment about Madonna's health
    Jan
    2017
  • Beware of fake Facebook popup
    Jan
    2017
  • Computer froze from suspicious link
    Jan
    2017
  • Received scam call warning virus
    Jan
    2017
  • Concern about potential phone scam
    Jan
    2017
  • Dead line; unsure of scammers' return
    Jan
    2017
  • Worried about potential information theft
    Jan
    2017
  • Received similar message on Facebook
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam originates from Southampton address
    Jan
    2017
  • Encountered scam numbers on Facebook
    Jan
    2017
  • Received suspicious call, likely scam
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam software, wanting page removal
    Jan
    2017
  • Request for clearing instructions
    Jan
    2017
  • Don't believe distressing hoax messages
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam call, refused payment, seek help
    Jan
    2017
  • Suspicious call after photo click
    Jan
    2017
  • Suspected Microsoft call was fraudulent
    Jan
    2017
  • Computer compromised, information at risk
    Jan
    2017
  • Awful experience with Indian lady
    Jan
    2017
  • Elderly victim of technical scam
    Jan
    2017
  • Distressing scam; needs immediate removal
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam call experience; technician refused
    Jan
    2017
  • Fraudulent Facebook link discovered and avoided
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam requesting personal computer access
    Jan
    2017
  • Do not call, it's a scam
    Jan
    2017
  • Possible scam warning and response
    Jan
    2017
  • Scammed, learned a valuable lesson
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam call led to malware cleanup
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam number from "Microsoft engineers"
    Jan
    2017
  • Encountered phone scam claiming Facebook
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam call led to concerns
    Jan
    2017
  • Scam attempt, ran antivirus check
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam call disguised as Microsoft
    Dec
    2016
  • Facebook Judy Dench scam awareness
    Dec
    2016
  • Worrisome experience with phone scam
    Dec
    2016
  • Facebook ad caused computer freeze
    Dec
    2016
  • Warning about deceptive headline link
    Dec
    2016
  • Fraudsters impersonated Microsoft, beware
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam alert; don't provide details
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam on Facebook via fake website
    Dec
    2016
  • Repeated Facebook scam using URL
    Dec
    2016
  • Fear of virus on PC
    Dec
    2016
  • Held by fake Microsoft support
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam warning: Facebook virus alert
    Dec
    2016
  • Scammed by fraudulent tech support
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam call after suspicious click
    Dec
    2016
  • Scammers avoid calling specific numbers
    Dec
    2016
  • Indian scammers pretending to be Microsoft
    Dec
    2016
  • Suspected scam, computer security concerns
    Dec
    2016
  • Restarted device, now works fine
    Dec
    2016
  • Facebook error, needing phone support
    Dec
    2016
  • Beware of scam remote control calls
    Dec
    2016
  • International scam asking for money
    Dec
    2016
  • Scam popup claimed computer hacked
    Dec
    2016
  • PC blocked by scam software
    Dec
    2016
  • Unwanted pop-ups; suspicious phone number
    Dec
    2016
  • Facebook scam pop-up warning received
    Dec
    2016
  • Virus warning led to lockout
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam pop-up on Facebook about death
    Nov
    2016
  • Advising on handling phone scams
    Nov
    2016
  • Facebook scam, hang up quickly
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam phone call about computer
    Nov
    2016
  • Encountered fake virus scam, resolved eventually
    Nov
    2016
  • Upset by scam phone call
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam call; no response received
    Nov
    2016
  • It is a scam warning
    Nov
    2016
  • Persistent threatening voice prompt scam. Cleared
    Nov
    2016
  • Potential scam; system frozen, ignored
    Nov
    2016
  • Warning: Scam call from India/Pakistan
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious voice message repeating scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam call posing as Microsoft
    Nov
    2016
  • Beware of celebrity death scams
    Nov
    2016
  • Clicked on fake news scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Pop-up scam claiming computer hacked
    Nov
    2016
  • Laptop issue; unsure how resolve
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam warning about fake infection alert
    Nov
    2016
  • Received infected computer scam call
    Nov
    2016
  • Computer locked, remote control taken
    Nov
    2016
  • Fell for tech support scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Facebook scam warning, false virus
    Nov
    2016
  • Clicked on virus link, froze
    Nov
    2016
  • Concern about potential consequences after call
    Nov
    2016
  • Suspicious call claiming computer infection
    Nov
    2016
  • Received scam message from 'Microsoft'
    Nov
    2016
  • Beware of fake Microsoft messages
    Nov
    2016
  • Claimed Microsoft number, spam message
    Nov
    2016
  • Fraudulent message guiding to scam
    Nov
    2016
  • Warning: dangerous scam phone number
    Nov
    2016
  • Received suspicious pop-up, possible scam
    Nov
    2016
Number Of Searches: 854 Number Of Comments: 132 First Seen: 14 November 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bickley(Greater London), Chiltern Hills(Hertfordshire) and Hatfield Broad Oak(Essex).

08000869834 has 132 comments of which 69 x neutral and 61 x negative and 2 x positive

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08000869834 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08000869834 👆 is reported as a well-known scam number primarily targeting Facebook users with fake warnings about computer viruses and hacking. Victims frequently experience frozen screens, threatening pop-ups, and automated American-accented voices urging immediate contact. Callers impersonate Microsoft or other tech support agents, often speaking with Indian or Asian accents, and request remote access to computers, subsequently demanding payment for bogus virus removal or security services ranging from £60 to over £400. The scam can induce significant distress, particularly among elderly or less tech-savvy individuals. Victims who refuse payment or end calls usually restore control by rebooting their devices and running antivirus scans with no real infections detected. Advisable actions include not calling the number, avoiding clicking suspicious links, using CTRL+ALT+DELETE to close frozen windows, turning devices off and on, and consulting trusted IT professionals.

Reports on phone number 08000869834

4 years
Received a ring from a robotic voice speaking with a US accent claiming to be from HMRC. Definitely a scam - don’t believe it!
HMRC
5 years
Just got a text sayin my card was declined for £769.90 and to reply YES if it was me. It was from a number claiming to be Aqua, but I dont even have an Aqua card. Feels like a dodgy scam to me. Didn’t reply and gonna give that number a miss.
YES
9 years
I'm just 10 and this sort of thing keeps happening to me too. They said I had to call back within five minutes or my computer will stop working. I didn’t call back since it felt dodgy. I asked a mate and they told me about this site. Honestly, really grateful for this, I was really scared. IT'S A COMPLETE SCAM, DO NOT PICK UP OR CALL BACK!
10 years
Just like loads of others, my Facebook screen froze - they seemed legit but ended up charging me £49.99 to unfreeze it after I let them access my computer. Nearly had a meltdown thinking it was a rip-off, but they really had me stumped. Had to back up all my files and do a full reset to sort it out. Already flagged them to TalkTalk.
FacebookTalkTalk
10 years
08000513725 is the UK Helpline for Hotmail Customer Support.
UK
10 years
I rang up that number thinking it was Microsoft, so I ended up giving them my computer ID and an error code. Then, out of nowhere, they just ended the call on me!
Microsoft
10 years
hey, on the 1st of March, i had the exact same thing happen. i tried to report it on facebook, but found the report button over on the right side of the page...
Facebook
10 years
Since I’m not very experienced with the internet, I got caught out by a scam just last week. I was scrolling through Facebook when I saw a post claiming there were tributes for Ian McShane, which I thought was true (turns out it wasn’t). Suddenly a message popped up warning me that if I didn’t reply or tried to close it, my laptop would stop working. My screen locked up completely, so I couldn’t do anything. I ended up calling the number shown, thinking it might be legit, and ended up speaking to a woman with a foreign accent who somehow took control of my computer. She said I had to pay £499 to sort out some “virus” or whatever. Thankfully, I managed to get hold of a family member on another line, who helped me work out what was really going on.
FacebookIan McShane
10 years
I ended up getting ripped off by these lot, they really know how to sound legit. I got stung for £400 supposedly for three years of cover. Proper dodgy!
10 years
What a load of rubbish. Got a recorded call from “Microsoft” threatening to shut down my PC unless I called them back, saying something about protecting their system and oddly, there was a Facebook image shown too, which made no sense. I’d clicked on a photo of Jim Broadbent with a message saying “he will be missed” - thought something awful had happened, but it hadn’t - completely fooled me. The page was stuck on a countdown timer, claiming the computer would be destroyed, looked so real. Ended up using task manager to break free, then did it again just to grab the phone number they gave. These scammers should be thrown in jail!
MicrosoftFacebookJim Broadbent
10 years
Had a pretty similar thing happen to me. It looked proper legit - ringing tone and also a screen blocking the computer showing a number, what type of device it was, IP address and even the place the hack was supposed to be from - all pushing me to call right away. Thankfully I double-checked with my provider first and then shut down my PC and took the battery out. The worst part is how convincing it looked, almost like a real Microsoft alert. Proper scary!
Microsoft
10 years
My partner was browsing Facebook when suddenly a voice came over saying her PC was hacked and she needed to ring a certain number. It warned that if she switched it off, all her passwords, card info and photos would be lost for good. She didn’t know what to do, so she left it on and rang our local computer shop instead. They just told her to turn it off and then restart the machine, which she did, and thankfully everything’s fine now. It’s definitely a con, so don’t panic or call that number, it’s just a trick.
10 years
this thing has popped up on me a few times lately - normally just turning off and restarting sorts it - been forced to shut my pc down a few times just to make it go away - seems like its the news headlines along the side of facebook that set it off
Facebook
10 years
Hit ctrl, alt, del, then just close out whatever browser you've got open, like Chrome or whichever one you use.
10 years
This just happened to my computer once more, and this time it wouldn't let me close the window at all. The only thing I could do was force shut down by holding the power button. I'm proper fed up with it since it’s happened twice in the last few weeks. I've tried looking through all the settings to track down that fake Microsoft page and delete it, but I can’t seem to find where it's hiding.
Microsoft
10 years
Seems like a scam, much like the one mentioned earlier, and it looks like it’s coming through Facebook.
Facebook
10 years
I was browsing and clicked on something related to Noel Edmonds when suddenly a voice popped up on the screen warning that our computer was blocked and hackers might be after our personal info. It told me to ring 08000869834 within five minutes. When I called, a man with a foreign accent answered, claiming to be from Microsoft’s support team and said he’d help fix the issue. We got a bit wary and ended the call. He had control of our PC for a short while, but we quickly shut everything down, restarted, and hit alt, ctrl, and del. So far, so good, hopefully it stays that way!
Noel EdmondsMicrosoft
10 years
I got a scary pop-up on Facebook saying my PC was locked and frozen, so I rang this number they suggested. My computer was completely stuck, and the only way I got it back on was by removing the battery and popping it back in. The guy on the phone had an accent I couldn’t quite place and went on forever. I asked loads of questions and ended up telling him my name, the laptop brand, and the Windows version I was running. Then he said fixing it would cost me £239, plus a yearly insurance charge. I told him I'd rather just buy a new laptop altogether. He then claimed even a new one would get infected because of some virus already in the system! I wrapped up the call as politely but fast as I could. Now I’m stressing over having given him my number, not knowing how much I spent hanging on, and worried he’s noted my details. Bit worried about this one.
Facebook
10 years
My computer just refuses to shut off no matter what I do, how can I make it close down properly?
10 years
So today, I got a weird message popped up right on my Facebook page saying my account was hacked and to ring the number shown. Because it was directly over the screen, I assumed it was legit. I let the person explain what was supposedly wrong. They offered to sort it out but said it’d be £199 for a year’s support. I ended up grilling him for about 30 minutes before telling him my nearby computer shop could handle any issues for just £40. Some people, honestly.
10 years
I got a call today from some automated message saying my computer was infected and hacked, and all my info was at risk. They said I had to ring their number right away or my computer would be locked. This kind of thing shouldn’t be allowed - it’s really scary for people who might not know any better.
10 years
I hit control alt delete and shut down all the apps that were open. Fingers crossed this doesn’t come back again!
10 years
My Facebook got stuck and I couldn’t switch to any other tabs in Firefox. A robotic voice popped up saying my computer was infected with a virus and I needed to ring this number. It happened after I tried to open something related to Ian McShane, just like I’ve seen others mention. I didn’t bother calling, just turned my computer off and on again and avoided reopening the Facebook link, logging back in fresh instead. Everything appears fine now.
Ian McShaneFacebook
10 years
Has anyone else got a call from this number pretending to be Microsoft support? Feels dodgy to me, like a scam maybe. Just wondering if I should block it or what.
Microsoft
10 years
They attempted to con me into handing over £199.
10 years
Every time my laptop freezes, a voice comes on and tells me to call this number. It's happened a couple of times already. Does anyone know how to make it stop?
10 years
This pop up just won’t go away, can someone help me fix this?
10 years
They were trying to access my dad’s computer without asking.
10 years
I had a similar experience, he only mentioned payment after he’d been on my laptop a while explaining what needed fixing. I didn’t have the cash and wouldn’t have paid anyway, but when I told him I didn’t handle that kinda money, he just said alright then and ended the call.
10 years
silly thing, happened to me too actually
10 years
My mum got a call this evening and now her laptop’s all locked up, can’t use it at all. The guy was Asian and kept asking loads of personal questions. Anyone know what we should do?
10 years
So, I called the number using my landline, and some guy with an Asian accent answered. He said there was an issue with my network and claimed he was fixing my computer. Silly me, I even told him my email. I thought it was legit until he started asking for cash to sort it out. I powered my computer off and on again, and the problem vanished, but he kept poking around on it.
10 years
Is there a way to stop this from happening again? Really don’t wanna deal with this trouble once more.
10 years
I saw a post about Lovejoy on Facebook and clicked a link that took me to a really suspicious number. They started asking me to mess around with my computer in ways that seemed like they'd break it for sure. I shut it down and then decided to search the number here. Definitely looks like a classic scam to me.
LovejoyFacebook
10 years
A message suddenly popped up on my laptop saying it was a serious alert from Microsoft. It claimed my computer was infected with a virus or spyware and that hackers could access my bank details. It told me I had only 5 minutes to ring a number before my PC would get damaged and I shouldn't switch it off! It promised someone would guide me to fix the issue if I called. It seemed so genuine, especially since it was an 0800 number!! But I rang Microsoft themselves and they confirmed IT’S A SCAM. They advised me to keep holding down the power button until the laptop turned off.
Microsoft
10 years
My dad, who’s 78, got caught up in something similar on Facebook. He actually called the number they gave him and followed their instructions, but only twigged it was a con when they asked for £199.99 and his bank info. Thankfully, he doesn't really do online banking, so he just hung up when they moved onto money stuff! Still, I’m a bit concerned about his phone bill now - do you think that call might have been on a premium rate?
Facebook
10 years
How come they never track down and punish these folks? Loads of people are getting really stressed and anxious because of this.
10 years
I was scrolling through Facebook when I clicked on a message with a photo saying Julie Andrews had passed away. Suddenly, a voice message popped up telling me to call 0800 086 9834 because supposedly my computer was infected with a virus. I didn’t call the number though, I just switched off my wifi and ran a scan with Windows Defender, which found nothing wrong. After turning the wifi back on, I looked up the number and it brought me to this website. Definitely going to let my mates know about this scam.
FacebookJulie Andrews
10 years
complete rip off. hated being questioned like that on the phone. call was recorded too. this needs to be stopped asap.
10 years
If you see this number pop up in a message, don’t panic or call back. Instead, just switch off your computer right away.
10 years
A warning suddenly appeared on my laptop saying I’d got a virus and told me to call that number. I made the mistake of ringing it, but as soon as I noticed the accent - sounded like maybe Indian or something else from Asia or Africa - I quickly ended the call, then forced my laptop to shut down using ctrl+alt+delete. About ten minutes later, I restarted it and ran a full virus scan, which came back clear. Everything seems fine now. I’m just wondering, since I actually called the number, is there any chance they could’ve accessed info like passwords or personal files from my laptop? Cheers, John.
John
10 years
Just got a call like that minutes ago - I had a feeling it was some sort of scam, but the fact that a computer voice claimed to be from Microsoft really freaked me out. I jotted down the phone number then quickly shut my PC down. After searching the number online, I stumbled across this site. It's a relief to learn they can't do anything unless you ring them back. I’d seriously recommend anyone who’s already called to immediately update their passwords and inform their bank straight away.
Microsoft
10 years
Just had the exact same thing pop up on my Facebook earlier tonight. It was pretty freaky and made me feel a bit nervous. I couldn’t close the window at all, so I resorted to hitting ctrl-alt-delete at once, which finally helped me shut down the computer. After that, I did a full virus scan and didn’t find anything dodgy. I looked up the number using my phone and this site helped me realise I handled it properly. Cheers for that!
Facebook
10 years
I also got a warning on my computer about a VIRUS and it said to call 0800 0869 834. Please don’t call that number - it’s definitely a scam.
10 years
Hey, stay away from calling that number. If your computer acts up, try hitting Ctrl, Alt, and Del at the same time, then log out and reboot. Another way is to hold down the power button for around 6 seconds until it switches off, then turn it back on again.
10 years
Last night I got a message on Facebook saying my computer was going to be blocked. I foolishly called the number they gave me, but after a while, I ended the call when they told me to go into the Microsoft store. I ended up ringing my bank and they’ve put a hold on my online banking and frozen my cards. I’ve turned off my laptop and disconnected from the internet, and haven’t used it since. Didn’t think I’d fall for something like that, normally I’m pretty sharp about these things, but those people were really persuasive.
FacebookMicrosoft
10 years
Loads of calls from people claiming to be Microsoft tech support, all with Indian accents. Usually, it’s a couple of guys on the line, but the last one was a woman. When I called her out for scamming, she threatened to mess up my computer. Tonight, I even got a voicemail about it. Ran a check with McAfee and it says my PC’s fine. I reckon these scams might be linked to Facebook somehow. Just switched off my phone to be safe.
MicrosoftMcAfeeFacebook
10 years
There was this loud voice keepin on saying my microsoft has viruses and spyware and it needs shutting down unless i call that number. Seems like they’re just tryna scare folks into ringin them up so they can mess about on your computer for some money... total scam really.
Microsoft
10 years
Something similar happened to me earlier. This weird voice popped up, telling me to call them right away. I almost did, but felt a bit creeped out and hung up before I made the call. Since then, haven't heard a thing from them.
10 years
This month ive had these lot block my laptop twice, they told me to call a number and said they were from some line tech team. I let them try fixing my laptop for like half an hour while i took my dog out for a walk. Its pretty worrying what they might’ve done in that time. First time they wanted about 85 or 89 quid, but the second time this younger bloke asked for 60 and then a weird 161 or 294. When i asked why the price was different, he fetched his “line manager” who got really rude when i kept asking questions. I said i was waiting for someone to visit me and just left it there. Later that day, a local bobby came round about the first incident and told me it was a scam. No clue what info they might have nicked though, probably wont find out straight away.
10 years
This number belongs to a woman named Madonna, and honestly, she’s got a nasty infection that leaks a horrible pus-filled discharge.
Madonna
10 years
My computer crashed while I was trying to open a Facebook link about Ian McShane. The number they told me to ring was given there. I tried to contact Microsoft support but couldnt get through. So I looked up the number to see if it was legit and it turned out to be a scam.
Ian McShaneFacebookMicrosoft
10 years
Got this weird pop-up with a robotic voice telling me Microsoft found a virus on my computer and that I had exactly 5 minutes to call 08000869834 to get help from a supposed Microsoft tech. I just rebooted my PC, switched off the WiFi and ran a security check - no problems at all. Looked up the number here and it's total scammers.
Microsoft
10 years
So, this number just rang me up and told me to enter a number. Should I be worried if they managed to steal anything or got hold of my bank details?
10 years
So this evening, I got a call from a bloke claiming to be a tech guy. Foolishly, I ended up giving him access to my computer. When he asked for £60 to "fix" my PC, I quickly ended the call. Now I’m stressing, worried they might’ve nicked some info. I ran a malware scan and it didn’t find anything dodgy, but still can’t help but worry. The caller said he was calling from Michigan in the States. Honestly, I can’t believe I fell for it. Feeling proper daft right now.
MichiganStates
10 years
I gave the Ian McShane number a go and called it, but it just went straight to silence. Are these scammers done for now or should I expect them to pop up with a different number soon?
Ian McShane
10 years
I saw something kinda like this when I was looking up info about Stephen Fry on Facebook.
Stephen Fry
10 years
I got a call and found out it was a scam linked to an address in Southampton. Quite dodgy if you ask me.
Southampton
10 years
This happened to me a couple times today. First was while checking out a normal item on Facebook, and the second was when I clicked on Ian Mcshane. The first number I got was 08000903831. I called it and an Indian guy answered, but after a few minutes I felt a bit off and hung up. The second time, the number showed up at the top of a Facebook login page, and I wasn’t sure if it was legit, so I dialled 08000869834, but it was just dead. I turned my phone off and on again later and realised both numbers were definitely scams.
FacebookIan McShane
10 years
I did exactly that, clicked on Stephen Hawking and now it’s saying my info’s been stolen. I was suspicious so I looked up the number knowing it seemed dodgy - turns out it’s just a sneaky tactic to make you buy their programme. Really wish there was a way to delete their page, but I’m hoping my son can sort it out for me.
Stephen Hawking
10 years
Could someone please show me how to get rid of this? Thanks a lot!
10 years
Same here, saw that Facebook ad around 6pm on 16/01/2017. I just turned off my computer and everything was fine. Just a word of warning though, don’t go jumping on those messages too quick, even if they sound scary. Nearly all of them are just scams trying to trick people who aren’t cautious enough.
10 years
I had a similar experience after tapping on a picture of Julie Andrews. I called the number shown, but something felt off, so I ended the call quickly. Afterwards, I ran a malware scan and did a system restore just to be safe. Thankfully, my computer seems fine now.
Julie Andrews
10 years
Hello, Something similar happened to me recently. I clicked a link related to Ian McShane computer help and straight away got a voice message saying my computer had a virus. They asked me to ring 0800 086 9834 and claimed they’d fix the issue but wanted £200 for the service. I said no thanks and then they just ended the call. Can anyone advise what steps I should take next? I’d really appreciate some guidance. Thanks a lot.
Ian McShane
10 years
I called this number using a different phone, separate from my PC, after hearing a voice message pop up on my desktop stating I supposedly had virus issues. The guy on the call claimed to be from Microsoft, but from the way he spoke, I knew it was a fake.
Microsoft
10 years
So I rang the number and ended up talking to a woman with an Indian accent, but I just ended the call. Proper annoying people.
India
10 years
I got hit with the same scam saying "Hawkin has died," it popped up and told me to ring the number shown on this tiny frozen screen. They claimed my computer was hacked and that all my files would be nicked in five minutes! I swapped to a different browser to double-check the number on official Microsoft pages but couldn’t find anything matching. Next step I’m running a full scan with my Windows 10 antivirus just to be sure there’s no sneaky Trojan messing about...
HawkinMicrosoft
10 years
My dad lost his wife just six weeks back and then got this message about Ian Mcshane. He freaked out straight away, thinking someone had hacked his computer and pinched all his passwords. It's horrible how these scammers have zero empathy, making people so worried. Honestly, that number should be blocked without delay.
Ian McShane
10 years
Something similar happened to me after I clicked on that Ian McShane picture. The message freaked me out so I rang the 0800 number they provided. A man called Ammer Singh answered, claiming to be from Microsoft tech support. I let him access my laptop, but when he asked for $199 to fix the problem, I said no. He just ended the call but left the message showing on my screen. I’ve had a good look over my computer since and everything looks fine now.
Ian McShaneAmmer SinghMicrosoft
10 years
Got scammed through Facebook, I clicked a link about Steven Fry and then a message popped up sayin my phone had a virus and was at risk. It told me to call 08000869834. I didn’t call, instead checked it on my iPad and soon worked out it was dodgy, so I turned my phone off straight away.
FacebookSteven Fry
10 years
They called me, trying to get info and asking to access my computer - definitely a dodgy scam.
10 years
Don’t ever ring this number, seriously. I saw an advert on Facebook saying that Iain McShane had passed away - turned out to be a total scam. Thankfully, my PC looks fine after it all. Just be careful with stuff like this!
FacebookIain McShane
10 years
I was just scrolling through Facebook when suddenly a message popped up saying 'Navigation Error. Your info is being stolen. Call 0800 086 9834 for assistance.' I instantly shut my laptop and ran a full malware scan. I looked up the number on Google and came across this site warning about the scam. Honestly, wish there was some way to blast their phone line with a nasty noise and get back at them!
Facebook
10 years
This just happened to me yesterday and I only called the number since it was a freephone. I was convinced to let them access my computer until they suddenly asked for 200 dollars. After that, I got in touch with a local IT bloke who put in a Malware program that removed about 60 risky files and programs. I’ve also rang my bank and BT to check everything’s alright. From now on, I’ll be more cautious about the websites I visit and won’t open any emails from strangers. I’m planning to report this misuse of a freephone 0800 number - it really ought to be shut down.
10 years
This happened to me just yesterday, and I only called because the number was free to dial. I ended up letting them access my computer, but then they asked for $200 US, which raised alarm bells. After that, I called a local tech guy who put a malware program on my PC and it removed around 60 suspicious files or programmes. I also rang my bank and BT, and thankfully everything seems okay. Still, I’ll definitely be more cautious about what websites I visit and won’t open random emails anymore. I’m planning to report this 0800 number because it shouldn’t be allowed to operate like that.
10 years
Got a call from this number, some dodgy voice recording saying to ring Microsoft techs to keep my info safe. Quite freaky, but ive heard it before. Blocked it straight away.
Microsoft
10 years
This number popped up on my screen with a voice claiming to be Facebook. My PC was stuck and a message said my computer was infected, telling me to ring "Facebook" at their number. As if - do they seriously think everyone is that daft? Jotted down all the info on screen, yanked out the battery and powered down the PC. Afterwards, I ran an anti-malware scan and got rid of two nasty intrusions. Everything’s fine now. Avoiding Facebook like the plague. Honestly, would love to confront those useless scammers and time-wasters in person one day!
Facebook
10 years
Got a call with some annoying robot voice saying my PC was locked and needed fixing. Turned it off and on again but the message was still there, so I decided to ring the number they gave. Ended up letting them access my computer, and now I’m nervous they might have copied stuff. They claimed my warranty had expired and tried to push a cheap deal on me. Since I’m broke right now, I said I’d get it sorted nearby. I’m also getting in touch with my banks just to be sure nothing dodgy has happened.
10 years
I got caught out by that whole Judi Dench has passed away thing on Facebook, and when I clicked the link, my laptop just locked up. A message popped up telling me to ring a certain number for "Microsoft support" to sort it out. On the phone, the bloke with an Indian accent made it clear he wasn’t with Microsoft when he started asking for payment to remove the supposed virus. I told him I was a bit iffy about the whole thing and that's when it hit me - total scam. Luckily, I never handed over any bank info, but it was still pretty worrying.
Judi DenchFacebookMicrosoftIndia
10 years
I clicked on a link on Facebook about “everyone talking about Ian McShane” and then my computer just froze. Suddenly this loud voice started saying my computer had a virus and my info was stolen. I just turned off my PC straight away. When I looked up the number it turned out to be a scam. Antivirus is running now just to be safe.
FacebookIan McShane
10 years
Yeah, I got hit with that Judy Dench scam that’s been going round on Facebook, like lots of others mentioned. I saw straight away it was dodgy, so no chance I called the number. Just turned off my laptop and unplugged the internet. All good now, everything’s back to normal. Don’t freak out or get caught by these crooks. Funny thing is, today the exact same ad popped up again on Facebook. Reported it again. Don’t they even bother checking these adverts? Very suspicious.
Judy DenchFacebook
10 years
I had the same thing happen after clicking a link on Judi Dench. I tried calling the number they gave, but thankfully the call didn’t connect. My laptop booted up fine though, still, it’s pretty alarming.
Judi Dench
10 years
I was scrolling through Facebook and saw what looked like an ad for Ringo Starr, but when I clicked on it, my PC just seemed to lock up. The details on the page were obviously wrong, so I ended up pulling out the internet cable to stop it. Managed to get a screenshot of the frozen page and have forwarded it to Facebook, since I reckon they should be doing a better job of blocking dodgy ads like this.
Ringo StarrFacebook
10 years
I got tricked by that 'Judi Dench' headline myself - clicked the link and got the exact same message as lots of others. WATCH OUT. All I’ve done since is restarted my computer and so far it seems fine.
Dench
10 years
Just today, I accidentally hovered over a dodgy link on Facebook (my mouse is super sensitive, so it happens). Suddenly my laptop locked up and a scary message popped up warning me that Armageddon would happen to my machine unless I rang 08000869834. I called them - not to get help, but to tell them off for pretending to be Microsoft. They said their company was called Alpha. Let’s just say I wasn’t very polite. If you know anything about computers, you just turn it off and on again, job done. But what about all the people who don't know that and fall for it? Surely BT could do something to stop these scammers? It’s just not on.
MicrosoftAlpha
10 years
Got super scared when my computer started showing loads of weird sounds and warning signs. Let some bloke access my PC, then I said no to paying £250. Facebook told me to urgently ring these numbers: 0800 086 9834 and 0800 051 9252 because apparently there's a problem with my computer. Had no clue anything was wrong, but I called one of those numbers today thinking it was free. The site www.123lpe.com ended up redirecting me to secureconnect.screenconnect.com. After a reboot, my computer seemed fine. Seriously, don't hand over your bank details - it's definitely a scam.
Facebook
10 years
I've come across this trick loads on Facebook. It takes you to a site with the address facebook.com-prtscr144.com.
Facebook
10 years
I've come across this scam multiple times on Facebook. It takes you to a site with a web address like facebook.com-prtscr144.com.
Facebook
10 years
We ran into this on Facebook earlier tonight as well. Check my last post for details. Honestly, it’s kinda shaken me up because I always thought I was pretty sharp with stuff like this. The panic over my computer supposedly having a dangerous virus that needed fixing right away really threw me off. Looking back, I can see how I got caught out!
Facebook
10 years
I got a dodgy message on Facebook too, saying something about Paul McCartney passing away. Then suddenly, my PC got blocked and there was a loud warning saying it was infected with some virus. I knew right away it was a scam so I didn’t call the number they showed. I ran a scan on AVG just to be sure and yep, turns out that number is definitely part of a scam like I suspected.
FacebookPaul McCartneyAVG
10 years
Just like others who’ve shared their experience with this number, I got caught out on Saturday 10th Dec too. I was scrolling through Facebook when a story popped up claiming Sir Alex Ferguson had died. Didn’t seem right, but I clicked it anyway. Next thing I knew, my laptop was completely locked and a message told me to call that number. I rang it - big mistake! An Indian guy started going on about fixing my laptop. Then I noticed he mentioned a location that I’m nowhere near, which made me realise it was all dodgy. I gave him a piece of my mind and just turned off my laptop. When I switched it back on, everything was fine again. Moral of the story: if something looks a bit off, best not to click on it.
FacebookAlex FergusonIndia
10 years
I got a pop-up saying my computer was locked after I clicked on a Facebook post about Alex Ferguson dying. Then this number popped up and they told me to call and start a LogMeIn session. They asked for £80 as a one-time fee to fix my computer. I hung up right away after that.
Alex FergusonFacebook
10 years
Got a call from some lot claiming to be from Microsoft, said there was a virus on my computer. Asked for my bank info to sort it out - don’t fall for it, they’re scammers, mostly from India. Never share your details with these kinds of calls!
MicrosoftIndia
10 years
The scammers never actually call the number themselves.
10 years
So, I rang this number earlier today and instantly thought something was off just from the name - Panky Sharman? Sounded dodgy to me. He convinced me to let him access my computer, and then all these scary warnings popped up which freaked me out a bit. When he asked for £250 for some software fix, I just hung up. After that, I ran a virus scan and thankfully it came up clean. Still, I’m really anxious about whether he might’ve nicked some info or if he was just after cash. Feeling proper worried about it now.
Panky Sharman
10 years
I just switched it off and then back on, and now it looks like it’s working fine.
10 years
I got this error 268D3 on Facebook and it said I should call the number shown up there.
Facebook
10 years
Had pretty much the same thing happen to me. I clicked a link on Facebook, and suddenly the whole page took over my screen so I couldn't close it or click anywhere else. There was this pop-up saying my computer was infected and that I needed to call a number straight away without leaving the page. A recorded voice kept repeating the message too. Feeling daft, I phoned the number and ended up speaking to someone at an Indian call centre. They convinced me to let them access my computer remotely. This went on for ages, with the guy supposedly running several tests, then claiming my PC needed urgent maintenance. Eventually, the catch came: all fixes would cost me money! I hung up right away and checked things out on a different computer, realising it was just a scam. Thankfully, I managed to sort my PC myself and reinstalled McAfee, which now says everything’s fine. Just a heads up - don’t call that number! Really hoping it didn’t cost me anything.
FacebookMcAfee
10 years
My computer suddenly locked up and I called the number I found online. They ended up transferring me to some overseas line where the person claimed to be from Microsoft. After nearly 30 minutes chatting, they started asking for a payment between £85 and £250 to fix my PC and protect it for two years. I just said I'd rather get a new computer instead. When I rebooted the machine, everything was fine again. Honestly, never hand over your bank info to these folks - it’s definitely a con.
Microsoft
10 years
Was browsing on Facebook today when a message suddenly popped up saying my PC had been hacked. It told me to ring 080000869834 for help with fixing it. When I called, a woman with a foreign accent said she was from Microsoft. To cut a long story short, I didn’t give them any cash, just closed everything down, restarted my computer and changed my login info. Thankfully, everything seems fine now. Definitely looks like a scam to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FacebookMicrosoft

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