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08850226997

☎️ 08850226997 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 0885.

The Caller ID for this phone number could show up in the following ways:

+448850226997+44 885 022 69970885 022 6997+44-885-022-6997

0885 022 6997 Tagged as:

microsoft mike dave dave watson windows apple action fraud norton telephone preference service asia

TimeLine of events for phone number 08850226997

  • Indian man described in comment
    Mar
    2017
  • Upset about late silent call
    Oct
    2015
  • Beware of convincing scam calls
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam call from fake "Dave"
    Oct
    2015
  • Scam calls about Windows support
    Oct
    2015
  • Phone scam from fake 'Dave Watson'
    Oct
    2015
  • Warning about virus phone scams
    Oct
    2015
  • Caller assuming ownership without clarification
    Oct
    2015
  • Using radio to annoy telemarketers
    Oct
    2015
  • Inconvenient calls from unknown company
    Oct
    2015
  • Many suspicious, unexplained phone calls
    Sep
    2015
  • Challenging scammers, exposing criminal fraud
    Sep
    2015
  • Wasted time with scammer
    Sep
    2015
  • Scam call from alleged Windows
    Sep
    2015
  • Reported spam email from scammer
    Aug
    2015
  • Reported scam call on computer
    Aug
    2015
  • Warning about fake Microsoft calls
    Aug
    2015
  • Frequent late angry phone calls
    Aug
    2015
  • Consistently annoying calls, seeking block
    Aug
    2015
  • Warning of potential scam calls
    Jul
    2015
  • Received scam call, did not cooperate
    Jul
    2015
  • Suspicious call, hung up quickly
    Jul
    2015
  • Beware of tech support scammers
    Jul
    2015
  • Computer running slow, possible scam
    Jul
    2015
  • Beware of computer scam calls
    Jul
    2015
  • Microsoft message hung up on
    Jul
    2015
  • Suspected scam call about computer
    Jul
    2015
  • Report scam to relevant services
    Jul
    2015
  • Scam call about fake virus
    Jul
    2015
  • Asian saying, Microsoft, reported fraud
    Jul
    2015
  • Caller hung up abruptly, suspicious
    Jul
    2015
  • Asian scam artist pretends computer issue
    Jul
    2015
  • Ignoring computer virus phone scam
    Jun
    2015
  • Scam call claiming computer virus
    Jun
    2015
  • Frequent calls, no messages left
    Jun
    2015
  • Suspicious call about computer issue
    Jun
    2015
Number Of Searches: 363 Number Of Comments: 34 First Seen: 11 June 2015 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bittaford(Devon), Burstwick(North Yorkshire), East Stoke(Somerset) and Viney Hill(Gloucestershire).

08850226997 has 34 comments of which 21 x negative and 13 x neutral

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08850226997 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08850226997 👆 is reported as a nuisance scam caller impersonating Microsoft or Windows support, often using a strong Indian accent. Callers claim that there are viruses or security breaches on your computer, attempting to convince you to grant remote access or download software. Many have noted persistent calls, with some receiving multiple calls a day, often with no messages left. The calls are regarded as fraudulent attempts to access personal data or charge for bogus repairs, and Microsoft does not make unsolicited calls of this nature. Recipients are advised not to engage, avoid sharing information, and report the number to relevant authorities. Blocking the number or ignoring the calls is recommended to avoid distress or potential cybercrime.

Reports on phone number 08850226997

9 years
I got a call from a guy with an Indian accent.
11 years
It’s half past eleven at night and I’m fuming! This number rang but there was nothing but silence on the other end. I’ve got elderly relatives and I genuinely feared something awful had happened. Honestly, I’m so angry right now! Why is this even permitted? Ridiculous!
11 years
My husband received a call from this number at 20:45 on Friday, 30th October 2015, and they really had quite the convincing tone. Thankfully, he figured out it was a scam in the end. Please, be cautious and don’t let yourselves be duped by them!
11 years
Got a call from a bloke claiming to be Dave from Microsoft about some issue with my computer. His Indian accent was pretty thick. I just ended the call straight away.
DaveMicrosoft
11 years
I'm receiving incessant calls from this number claiming to be from Windows, urging me to access my computer. Despite my protestations of not wanting to comply, the caller persists in his demands. In the end, I simply silence my phone and set it aside. At least he’s footing the bill for the call!
11 years
Got a call early today from a guy with a thick Indian accent who said he was Dave Watson. He claimed there was an issue with the Windows on my PC. I told him I only use Apple products, then suddenly it switched to a router problem, and he said I had to turn my computer on. Total scam, don't trust them.
Dave WatsonWindowsApple
11 years
This number rang me up claiming my PC had a virus that was stopping updates or something like that and asked if I'd heard of it. I told them straight, yeah, I know all about you scammers and not to bother me again, then I just ended the call. I’ve seen a few elderly folks get duped by this kind of con, so please, make sure you warn others about these dodgy calls.
11 years
i got a call asking if I was the owner and the user of a computer. I said no, and then the person just ended the call straight away! didn’t even get to explain the mistake. guess they don’t like being corrected. i’ve blocked the number now.
11 years
These annoying callers were starting to get on my nerves, so I decided to play a random radio station in the background to bother them. Not long after, they hung up.
11 years
got three calls in less than an hour, and on the second call i challenged the bloke, said if they were proper they’d give me a number to check they were legit. on the third call, i told the guy it was already the third time i’d been called by them in that hour, and he said he was “scared” - reckon he actually meant “sorry.” honestly, they need to work on their English a bit!
11 years
Loads of calls from this number but never any voicemail. A mate warned me it’s probably some scam from Asia trying to hack into your PC files!
11 years
Got a call from someone claiming my computer had a virus, said it was some problem with my Windows. Clearly a dodgy scam, so I called them out on it. She just replied with something like, "go ahead, call the police then." I lost it a bit and shut down the call straight away. These scammers are the worst, absolute rubbish people.
11 years
Got a ring from someone claiming to be from Microsoft Windows. I kept the convo going for about twenty minutes, just messing around. Eventually, I got fed up and told him straight up I knew it was dodgy, then ended the call.
Microsoft
11 years
Got a ring from this number a sec ago. Some lady with an Asian accent claiming it's about my computer's Windows. I just ended the call straight away. Weird one.
11 years
Got a call today from someone named "Mike" who claimed my PC was sending spam emails and that their server flagged my IP. He had a strong foreign accent which made me suspicious, so I just hung up. He tried calling me a couple of times after but I ignored it. It's quite frustrating, but I’ve reported the whole thing to both my internet provider and Microsoft.
MikeMicrosoft
11 years
Received a call today from someone claiming to be with MICROSOFT WINDOWS. To everyone reading this, MICROSOFT "NEVER" contacts private individuals by phone, so please be cautious and do not engage.
MICROSOFT
11 years
Nearly every evening around 7.30pm I get calls from this number, and tonight they were even swearing.
11 years
This number has been blowing my phone up like 20 times a day, and it’s driving me mad. Whenever I finally answer, no one’s there. I’ve just started ignoring the calls now. If only there was an easy way to block it on my landline!
11 years
Somebody got in touch pretending to be from a claims advice team and wanted me to call them about some PPI claim.
11 years
I got a call from someone claiming my computer was being hacked by another person. They started rattling off some long security code which just left me more confused. I told them I already have security measures and I change my passwords all the time, then I just ended the call.
11 years
Received a couple of calls earlier today from this number. My husband mentioned he’d reach out to Norton since their security software isn’t functioning properly. The chap with the Asian accent abruptly ended the call.
Norton
11 years
Got a call from someone claiming my PC was sending out error alerts. They asked me to sit at my computer so they could explain what was happening, but I said I was tied up and asked them to tell me the error codes instead. When I said I'd call back, they just hung up. This has happened before, and after checking with Microsoft, I know they never ring like this. Don't let these scammers get access to your system through 'remote support' - they'll most likely mess things up and then try to charge you for fixing it!
Microsoft
11 years
I had the exact same thing happen, my laptop started acting up and running really slowly. What a scam!
11 years
Somebody said they were from Microsoft but there was a ton of noise in the background, so I just ended the call.
Microsoft
11 years
I received a call from this number this evening, 7th October 2015, around 8:40pm. The gentleman claimed he was contacting me regarding my computer issues. I chose not to engage and simply left the phone down, allowing him to prattle on to himself. I’m registered with the Telephone Preference Service, so this was quite unnecessary. He sounded like he might be from Asia and his English wasn’t the clearest, to say the least.
Telephone Preference ServiceAsia
11 years
What's the best way to alert the proper authorities about this? I already told them I thought it was a scam.
11 years
Just got a call from these lot saying my computer has a virus. I knew right away it was a scam. When I asked if it was free to repair, they just cut me off! So annoying. The number they used was 08850226997.
11 years
Got a strange call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft with an Asian accent. Felt fishy, so I sent the details over to Action Fraud. Better safe than sorry!
MicrosoftAction Fraud
11 years
I answered the phone but there was nobody there at all. Then I heard a beep followed by some weird robotic voice saying goodbye. It was really odd.
11 years
I got a call from someone with an Asian accent claiming my laptop was somehow beaming signals to their PC. I could hear really loud music blaring in the background, which made me suspect it was a total scam, so I just ended the call straight away.
11 years
I got a call from someone claiming my computer had a virus and that I needed to switch it on so they could sort it out. I'm pretty clued up about scams and knew Microsoft, who they said they were, wouldn’t ring me like that. So, I just played along for a bit, then told them I didn’t actually have a computer (I just use a tablet). They pretty much called me a fibber, so I ended up hanging up. I’ve had loads of calls like this, but I’m not sure about all the numbers, so I make sure to jot down any number I see on my phone’s screen when they call.
Microsoft
11 years
I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, insisting that my computer had a virus and requesting that I switch it on. I was immediately sceptical, knowing full well that Microsoft doesn't conduct such calls, and besides, I don't even own a computer - just a tablet. When I mentioned this, they refused to accept it and insisted that I was registered as having a PC. In the end, I hung up. This isn't the first encounter I've had with these types of calls, although I can't recall if the number matched any previous ones. The last caller had the audacity to call me a liar!
Microsoft
11 years
I've had quite a few calls from this number, but they never seem to leave a message. My answerphone is just sitting there empty!
11 years
Got a call from someone claiming to be from Windows, asking about my computer. The person sounded Asian and was quite foreign sounding.

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