Recent patterns show that calls from the 02476 Coventry prefix are overwhelmingly linked to fraudulent scripts. Most callers claim to represent Microsoft or other well‑known brands, yet they provide no verifiable details and often hang up when pressed. If you receive such a call, avoid sharing personal details and hang up immediately. Verify any alleged issue by contacting the company directly via its official website or known phone number. Consider using call‑blocking apps and report the number to Ofcom’s spam‑call service. Keeping a log of suspicious numbers can also help authorities track abusive callers.
Calls are being made from a Coventry area code, attempting to appear as local calls, but are believed to be scams, with the caller being abusive and making numerous calls per week.
Received a call from 'Anna' claiming to be from 'Microsoft'. I feigned ignorance about owning a computer. Although she knew my name, I hung up, which seems justified now.
The caller claimed to be from 02
A call was received from this number, but it was cut off after a few clicks, suggesting that it may be a scam.
A call from 02476692100 alleged it was from Pay-Pal, mentioning a transaction worth thousands of pounds, then abruptly ended.
At 1214 today, i recieved a landline call from 02476691990, the caller, who claimed to be Angela, said she was from Microsoft, but i'm pretty sure it was a scam, as the connection kept breaking up and the supervisor, Kevin, became agressive.
The call from the 02476 number was unusual, as there was initially silence before a voice spoke, and then the line dropped.
Repeated calls regarding a Microsoft licence for my computer have been made, with the caller becoming irritated when I requested verification and abusive when I refused to comply with their demands. The use of various 02476 numbers, likely originating from Coventry, suggests a scam.
A call from 02476 414346 purported to be from Microsoft; however, when I informed the caller that they had contacted a TPS-registered number without consent, the call was terminated.
Received a scam call claiming to be from Microsoft. It was an unsophisticated, well-known scripted scam.
Today I recieved a call from 02476 6975778, claiming to be from Fed X, but when I rang back I got a recorded message, couldnt speak to a real person, so I'm still unsure about it
The number 02476242039, has been calling me several times, but i dont know who it is
The number's 02476678498, and also 02476*****, have rang me 4 time's in one day, saying my card has been used for Amazon Prime and Western Union, it's definately a scam, and these scammer's are at it again
A call from a certain number claimed there was suspecious activity on my bank card, mentioning a trasaction of £300
A call from 02476 842037 on 30/11/2023 claimed to be from Barclays.
Second call today from numbers starting with 02476. Didn't answer, and no voicemail was left. Seems like these area codes are being used for scam calls again.
Coventry has an area code of 02476, which is usefull to know.
Upon calling back, an answerphone message identified the company as Data Blazers.
I got a call from 02476317436 stating there was a suspicious withdrawal on my bank account and to press 1 for further details. I hung up immediately.
Received a call from a Coventry number (02476) claiming our MPAN was incorrect and asking us to verify it on our company invoice. After some questioning, the caller claimed to be from Kent. I ended the call after challenging them—don’t be fooled by this scam.
