It seems the number +44232891245 is a hotbed of scam activity, with callers predominantly being Asian women and occasionally men, claiming to be from various entities like GB Investments, GB Capital Investments, or Windows Security. They often try to convince you that your computer has been hacked or that there’s a serious issue with your Microsoft account, pushing you to take immediate action. The callers are known for their aggressive and persistent nature, sometimes even using abusive language when their attempts are rebuffed. If you receive such a call, it’s best to hang up immediately and block the number. Don’t engage with them or follow any instructions, as they could lead to serious security risks. Stay vigilant and report these calls to your service provider or the relevant authorities.
The number 02032891245, which is from Greater Manchester, went straight to voicemail, thankfully they didnt leave a message, so I didnt get ambushed
The call was abruptly ended, indicating a likely scam, and the number has been blocked.
Excessive look ups, over 416, is rediculous. I blocked the number after it phoned me for the second time
A women with a Asian accent, claimed to be from GB Investments, but I wasnt having it, so I put the phone down, it was obviousley a scam
An Asian woman claimed to represent GB Capital Investments. I was met with foul language after answering an unsolicited call. If this is a legitimate call, I hope GB Capital Investments takes notice and addresses this behaviour.
Someone with an Asian accent asked for 'Mr Dawson', to which I replied that's not me, and she promptly hung up!
Claimed to represent a company due to my computer being hacked. Oddly enough, my computer is currently being repaired and not operational. They called again, but I chose not to answer.
Received a call this morning from this number. A female caller with an Asian accent claimed to be from the Windows Service Centre. When I questioned the legitimacy of the call, her tone became more insistent and forceful. The call was terminated.
After receiving three calls in quick succession, I blocked the number due to the caller's aggressive tone and false claims of being from Microsoft
A woman with a refined accent, claiming to be from Microsoft, attempted to convince me that hackers were trying to access my computer, but her lack of technical knowledge and persistent manner raised suspicions of a scam.
An Indian woman attempted a "Windows scam".
These people are trying to scam me with a windows scam, they have rang me 3 times, very persistant
Over the course of two days, I received five calls from this number, exhibiting persistence and rudeness, clearly indicative of scamming activity.
Despite my refusals, the callers persued me agressively, claming to be offering free help with my Microsoft account, fortunately I'm a savvy 78 year old and didnt fall for their tactics
This number has been involved in a Windows security scam, which I have reported and blocked due to its potential danger.
Our landline in the south-west received a nuisance call from this number, with the caller attempting to contact us four times in quick succession, claiming to be from 'Computer-something'.
The caller claimed to be from Windows security, which seemed suspicious
The call went to voicemail without any message, leading me to believe it's a scam.
Called yesterday 23/4/24 asian woman wanted me to log in and look at event viewer, she said i have hackers on my network, I was told to type a web address which was flagged up by Guardio as a trojan attack site. I was told that if I didnt let her help me, my computer would shut down for good in half an hour. Needless to say I put the phone down,supprisingly my computer is still working fine. Called today asian man had the same script but when I said I was not in front of my pc he kept telling to get in front of pc I just kept saying I was busy so he said he would phone later........cant wait
A woman with an Asian accent claimed to be from the Windows Service Centre, sparking instant suspicion, and when I questioned her about the legitimacy of her call, she became agitated, leading me to confront her about the potential scam and eventually terminate the call
