Tech Support Scams in the UK
Callers claiming to be from Microsoft, BT, Virgin Media, Sky or your broadband provider, saying your computer has a virus or your internet is about to be cut off, then requesting remote access or payment.
How to protect yourself
Microsoft and broadband providers never call unsolicited about viruses or security problems. Never give a caller remote access to your computer or pay for "support".
Reported tech support scams numbers
| # | Number | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 020 7010 9030 | 11 reports |
| 2 | 0121 2188080 | 8 reports |
| 3 | 0345 1813430 | 7 reports |
| 4 | 01158 238480 | 7 reports |
| 5 | 01604 423739 | 7 reports |
| 6 | 0131 2452860 | 6 reports |
| 7 | 0131 2062990 | 6 reports |
| 8 | 01179 118950 | 6 reports |
| 9 | 0131 2512840 | 6 reports |
| 10 | 0800 4359220 | 5 reports |
| 11 | 020 7003 4810 | 5 reports |
| 12 | 0808 1368840 | 4 reports |
| 13 | 07911 088769 | 4 reports |
| 14 | 0191 2251090 | 4 reports |
| 15 | 07711 992336 | 3 reports |
| 16 | 0808 2190940 | 3 reports |
| 17 | 07711 246168 | 2 reports |
| 18 | 07712 085607 | 2 reports |
| 19 | 0191 2091740 | 2 reports |
| 20 | 0870 1161820 | 2 reports |
What people are reporting
“Claimed to be from BT regarding our internet”
01273 123352“I thought this was a SKY customer services....only to be tricked as they answered as SKY customer services and I needed to return a router...they then asked for my bank details which I declined to do …”
0800 6405485“Tried to tell me that my Amazon account had been hacked and someone had bought a mobile phone for £700. Swore violently when I suggested he was a hoax caller. And put the phone down. ”
07768 939706“Claimed to be BT tech department, that my internet wasnt secure -was 'public instead of private' which 'wasnt safe and put meat risk of scammers' and they needed to fix it. Ended the call when challen…”
07534 138603“Claimed to be from EE to discuss the required replacement of my SIM but the number they called about is a sky mobile account.”
020 8076 1103“Claimed to be from SKY who were going to send a new SIM card, asking to confirm email address, hung up when asked to confirm their identity as SKY”
020 4514 1290Report fraud to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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