I got several calls from this number, claiming to be "Windows Tech Support Dept," who would "help" me remove malicious malware they had detected on my computer/network. Obvious scam, but they knew enough to make up a plausible (but bogus) MS product registration number, etc., in hopes of convincing me it was an urgent problem, and I needed to fix it right now. Yeah, right...
Got a call tonight (Saturday) at 10 PM. Didn't answer but looks like they don't even pay attention to the don't call after 8 or 9 p.m. I never answer numbers I don't recognize but am so sick of all the calls I get, especially when my great granddaughter is here and it wakes her up.
This number is calling me 5 to 6 times a day. They are claiming I have a problem with my computer. I have told them I am not the person they are looking for since they call asking for someone else, I've told them I don't own a computer, I've told them to stop calling and I'm still getting the calls 5 to6 times a day even on weekends!
Called today while I was on lunch. Are you Mr........? We are your microsoft service provider. We are getting a signal from your Windows computer and that is why we are calling.
I said, interesting, since you have called before and I do not even have a Windows computer. So, go and ahead and hang up, since I've already reported you to the FTC.....
Normally, I would not even answer, but, I was distracted, and I would hang up. But, when I heard that fake Indian accent for the umpteenth time I admit, I should have hung up, but, wow, the audacity of these people running these scams really gets me angry.
I once again reported into through the do not call registry, but, its hard to say if this helps any more. Its such an obvious scam, how can they let these people get away with it? Windows doesn't call people about their computers. Nobody does. If there is an issue with your computer YOU have to call your internet provider or microsoft support for products. Redic.
called claiming to be from Microsoft Tech support. Lady had heavy accent and claimed that computer had a virus and malware. Wanted remote access to my computer to remedy the problems. I told her I was uncomfortable with her call and said I would call Microsoft Support directly. She tried giving me a number to call which is all part of their scam. Called Microsoft after and they confirmed it as a scam and stated they never call with such requests. Customers call them for technical support.