Just got the call, claimed they were Microsoft Tech Eng and they had received information that my PC was infected. Someone was getting into my PC and sending out emails, and numerous other nastiness!
Acted dumb and concerned so he walked me through some steps.
Using the Windows logo key beside the Ctrl key and type R (opens up the run dialogue box) ...
Asked me to type in www.ammyy.com, of course said ok, but actually just did a inquiry search for that web site ... a Remote Desktop Software and Remote Desktop Connection App.
He proceeded in telling me to download and run the app ... instead I opened the step by step manual so I could continue answering his questions ...
Aware this was a con, I asked for his ID ... He responded with a strong Indian accent ... John Clinton in New York, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ID# M0066589 - more bogus info.
Went along and stalled him, used the window shots in the step by step manual to answer more of his questions ... finally he gave me what I was hoping for ... his Client/IP to make the connection 22236556.
Told him the line was cutting out, couldn't hear him ... let him talk more without answering him with only can't hear you sorry and I hung up on him.
He tried to call me back immediately but I just let it ring.
I checked the contact info at www.ammyy.com to complain knowing that I had the Client number but unfortunately the company's address is Varshavskoe 32, Moscow, 115054, Russia.
More SCAM alert!
Further info ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hsEHRIMeZo
It is a scam. The person pretends to be calling from Microsoft because Microsoft is receiving reports from your computer indicating that something is wrong with it. He is there to help you fix it. He will hang up if you ask for a phone number where you could return his call.
Just got the call, claimed they were Microsoft Tech Eng and they had received information that my PC was infected. Someone was getting into my PC and sending out emails, and numerous other nastiness!
Acted dumb and concerned so he walked me through some steps.
Using the Windows logo key beside the Ctrl key and type R (opens up the run dialogue box) ...
Asked me to type in www.ammyy.com, of course said ok, but actually just did a inquiry search for that web site ... a Remote Desktop Software and Remote Desktop Connection App.
He proceeded in telling me to download and run the app ... instead I opened the step by step manual so I could continue answering his questions ...
Aware this was a con, I asked for his ID ... He responded with a strong Indian accent ... John Clinton in New York, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ID# M0066589 - more bogus info.
Went along and stalled him, used the window shots in the step by step manual to answer more of his questions ... finally he gave me what I was hoping for ... his Client/IP to make the connection 22236556.
Told him the line was cutting out, couldn't hear him ... let him talk more without answering him with only can't hear you sorry and I hung up on him.
He tried to call me back immediately but I just let it ring.
I checked the contact info at www.ammyy.com to complain knowing that I had the Client number but unfortunately the company's address is Varshavskoe 32, Moscow, 115054, Russia.
More SCAM alert!
Further info ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hsEHRIMeZo
I get a call just about once a week from these people. I am fortunate, our son works for SAP and I know my computer is in top condition. I just hang up but they keep calling me!