Guy called said I had a virus on my computer and he was going to fix it. Downloaded some software on my computer and took remote control. Found the number to my spouse and proceeded to call them, creepy. Shut down machine, still trying to call; BEWARE!
Received 2 calls from this number, but I NEVER answer calls from people/numbers I don't know. After checking online first, I find this number is associated with scams to get personal info. The number is now on my auto-reject list.
Got the call. Instead of telling me I had a virus as other folks in this thread, he told me my computer had been sending error messages to Microsoft. I am a 16 year IT professional, and know Microsoft well enough to know that they will not call you if you send them your error messages, nor will they answer you in any way unless you call them or post on their discussion boards.
Same scam. Routinely get the same calls. Individual with heavy accent calls and says he is with Microsoft and they are receiving error reports from my computer. I asked him which computer, and he says it's my home computer. After advising him I only use computers at work, and don't have a home computer, he immediately hangs up.
A creepy Indian called me from 213-141-5163 (LA, 213 area code) this morning. He had the same claim like previous entries. I told him my life has nothing to do with computers. I've done the reverse trace his phone number, but it's invalid. It looks like he's a con man.