Is Microsoft tech support really calling you?

Summary — +441226490001

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: Microsoft (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom
Reviews: 57

Expert Opinion

Oddly enough, dozens of households report relentless calls from a number claiming Windows support. These calls typically masquerade as Microsoft tech assistance, demand you power on a computer, and quickly turn abusive if you question them. The pattern suggests a coordinated scam aimed at extracting personal data or installing malware. To protect your privacy, never grant remote access to unknown callers and hang up immediately. Register your number with the TPS, but also ask your provider to block the prefix. Keep a log of call times and content; this can aid police reports. Finally, consider using call‑screening apps and educate vulnerable family members about the hallmarks of fraudulent tech support calls.

Caller Categories

Scam
39×
Harassment Call
11×
Unknown
Telemarketing
Spam

Caller Names

Microsoft (claimed)
Aryyaan
Windows Technical (scam)
Windows Technical
Windows Support (scam)

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Recent Reports for 01226 490001

441226490001 Scam

Having informed this caller of my T.P.S. membership and their number being reported, they called again silently. Their past remarks suggested a potential computer takeover, marking them as a threat.

441226490001 Harassment Call

Yet another call from this number! Same old story - when I said I don’t own a laptop, he yelled obscenities and called me names. As a single woman living alone, this harassment is terrifying and distressing. Despite being on TPS, they still manage to reach me

441226490001 Scam Windows computer (scam)

Today, a man with an indian accent, who called himself 'Peter', rang me claiming to be calling about my Windows computer, i told him to stop the scam in a rather rude maner, when will somone do somthing about this, whats the point of being registred on the TPS?

441226490001 Scam

A man with an Indian accent called about my computer. I declined and ended the call.

441226490001 Scam Windows Technical

I received two calls from individuals claiming to be from Windows Technical, and on the first call, they hung up; during the second call, I ended the conversation after they introduced themselves.

441226490001 Scam

My elderly mother recived 3 calls, asking her to switch on her computer, because ther was a virus on it, its awful

441226490001 Unknown

After recieving three missed calls from this number, I decidied to look it up and thanks to the information provided here, I will be prepared to record the call and forward it to the autorities.

441226490001 Scam

I've fallen victim to a scam today, with two calls requesting that I access my computer so they could allegedly fix issues; this is a clear attempt to deceive and should be stopped immediately.

441226490001 Harassment Call

This morning, at 9:20, I received a call from this number. The Asian gentleman greeted me with 'Good afternoon,' to which I replied that it might be afternoon where he was, but it was morning in the UK. He then hung up.

441226490001 Scam Windows (scam)

A man claiming to be "Tony" from Windows, using the number 01226490001, called and seemed to be the same individual who has been ranting at people for years; it's pointless trying to reason with these scammers, who continue to operate unchecked

441226490001 Scam Microsoft (scam)

A con artist contacted me, claiming my computer was sending error messages, and attempted to guide me through a series of instructions, becoming aggressive when I questioned their legitimacy and continuing to call back despite being told to stop.

441226490001 Scam

An individual with an Asian accent called, falsely claiming my PC had a virus, and after I rudely dismissed him, I hope that authorities can trace this number and take action against such harassment.

441226490001 Harassment Call Windows support (scam)

A person claiming to be from windows support, called me, but we dont even use windows, so i told him to go away, and he called back 5 times, what a pest!

441226490001 Harassment Call

The individual on the other end of the line was extremely aggressive, making threats to continue calling throughout the day and night, prompting me to contact the authorities and have the number blocked by my provider - clearly a disturbing character.

441226490001 Harassment Call Windows computer support (scam)

A man from Windows computer support called multiple times. I told him I don't own a computer and asked to be removed from their list, but he became irate and hung up.

441226490001 Scam

Over the past two days, I have received four calls from this number, with each conversation becoming increasingly aggressive and threatening, particularly after I expressed disinterest in their apparent scam.

441226490001 Spam

Just missed a call from this international number, supposedly from Canada. Attempts to call back were unsuccessful as the number is unrecognized. They’re clearly still at it!

441226490001 Harassment Call Aryyaan

It's astonishing that someone like Aryyaan would engage in such activities, exhibiting similar behavior to other scammers, including a phone number that was either unavailable or 01226490001, and becoming abusive when questioned about their authenticity.

441226490001 Harassment Call

I spoke with a man who claimed to be from India, expressing concern that I had downloaded several viruses in the past three months. I immediately suspected a scam and wasted his time by pretending to turn on my computer slowly, asking numerous questions about his location and the reason for calling on a bank holiday. He claimed to be based in Westminster and provided a number starting with 0203. The poor line quality eventually led him to hang up.

441226490001 Harassment Call Microsoft (claimed)

The line went dead after a period of silence, and I suspect this number may have called before claiming to be from Microsoft

441226490001 Scam Windows Technical Department (scam)

Beware of this number claiming to be the Windows Technical Department, as it is likely a ploy to gain access to your computer.

441226490001 Scam

Reported a claim of illicit activity on my computer by a male caller.

441226490001 Scam

The scammer claimed I had a virus, I kept them on hold for 10 mins, then they got abusiv when I hung up, clearley a scam

441226490001 Scam Microsoft (scam)

A man with a strong accent claimed to be from Microsoft, which is a clear indication of a scam.

441226490001 Scam Microsoft (claimed)

A man with a strong accent pretended to be from Microsoft, it's a scam, be aware

441226490001 Scam Windows help desk (scam)

A warning to others: this number claims to be the Windows help desk for PCs, but it is, in fact, a scam.

441226490001 Unknown

The caller immediatly disconected when I picked up the phone.

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