I have called this number several times but only get a fax tone it apears on my bill approx 15 times over 2 to 3 days for verying times from 20 sec to 20 mins. BT suggested it may be the phone number of an ISP but other than that didnt show much interest, the passed me onto some phone investigation company who also suggested itr may be an ISP but other than that showed little interest I am getting no where fast and want to stop the charges on my bill, anyone with any ideas of finding out who it is please let me know. i am not asking anyone to call it only if the number may ring a bell with anyone. excuse the pun non intended.
2006-07-15 12:22:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yeah fom looks of number it could be a Demon dial up number they have a few 0845 212 numbers
2 of there dial up numbers are 0845 212 0666 & 0845 212 0667, it has to there number as when these companies but 0845 numbers they usually but load of them in 1 go..
2006-07-15 12:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by onename 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that number could be attached to a bogus email that you may have opened not knowing and it attaches itself to your dial up with out you knowing.
firstly go back to bt and as them to do an investigation on that number, if it has appeared on other bt bills then they will not refund you, whereas if it is only on that 1 particular bill they can refund.
secondly contat your isp and ask them to take you through the process of checking your dial up number on your computer(unless you already know) to make sure that it hasn't been changed.
lastly contact icstis as stated better to goto there website as the phone is extremely busy and find out who owns the number. they can also launch there own investigation or you could contact ofcom (office of communications) to see if they can trace the number
2006-07-18 02:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by Garry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you use dial up? If you do, this could be a malicious dialer that is installed on your computer. Install windows defender from microsoft (free) if you have windows XP. If you don't have XP, use Spy Bot Search and Destroy available at http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/1200-2023_4-5157428.html?tag=antispy. This is most likely the problem if you are using a phone line to connect to the internet. It will dial the number while you are offline.
2006-07-15 12:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by helper999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a firewall on your computer. It will ask you for permission before allowing any number to dial out. It may also tell you which program is making the call.
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2006-07-15 16:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call this number and see if it's one of their dial-up numbers. If so, then determine why it's being dialed. Are you in the UK and do you use Demon? You may have it as back up number in your internet dialer.
Support Contacts
Support@demon.net
0845-272-2444
2006-07-15 12:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact ICSTIS they are an internet premium rate number regulators,they helped me when i had a demon dialer ,when i was on dial-up,i would hear my connection disconnect,then reconnect to another premium number..ICSTIS are on the internet,do a google search and email them...they should sort it for you....good luck.
2006-07-15 22:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by intruder3906 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-15 12:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋