First an Indian-accented woman called to verify that i 'have windows computers', then I was transferred to a "microsoft certified technician' who gained access to my machine via the AMMYY remote desktop sharing program, and proceeded to lead me both thru my internal performance logs and external web sites to "prove I had been affected by a koobface virus attack that had left a backdoor to my system open" to hackers. Somehow he pegged my CPU to 100%, though this was the only program running.
Next he offered to fix this and all problems for free, but he required a "security panel" to be installed, and led me to 'onestoppcsolutions.com'. Then he required that I purchase one of the plans offered by that site that start at $228. He pushed very hard, giving me his employer ID code of MS22259HQ, a name of 'Mike Smith' and a callback number of 201-338-6142. He sounded Indian with a New Zealand accent, if that's possible!
The call lasted over an hour; it took maybe thirty minutes before he even got to the security panel/sales pitch! Avast Internet Security has not picked up on any actual intrusion into my machine, but it's about to get a full in-depth scan.
They say they are a "windows technical department" and a "channel company of windows" and my computer is sending error messages and is in dire condition and they need to help me repair it. They are very persistent. This is the second time this week. The first time when I questioned them, they hung up. This time, they gave me their number. When I call back I can barely understand them but they insist they are there to help fix the computer. I would not give them any info and asked them to stop calling.
Just got a call from the 201-338-6142 windows servicing center...immediately suspicious, surprised he gave me number to call. He got quite an attitude when I asked if he was going to try to sell me something. Thankful for this site! Helped me to quickly see this was a scam and hang up on him. I agree, quite persistent that I turn on my computer right away. Glad I didn't. Wow, just had call from 203-051-3739 which I did not pick up. Turns out that number is in this directory too. Handy that! Thanks.
Same as Cat. This is almost certainly a scam. A friend of mine was caught this way in the UK they remotely connected to her computer to Phish for her personal data. They also asked for a credit card number and charge you for "fixing your computer" Do not entertain this call!! You have been warned
Similar to Cat, very persistent that I turn on my computer, they will show me what is wrong. I got this number from them but would not do as asked. This is twice in the past month.