THIS IS A SCAM. We received a call from this number this morning. My stepdad answered it, and after saying that they worked for Microsoft, they walked him through the Windows Event Viewer, trying to indicate that something was critically wrong with his computer and that he would need remote support.
Fortunately, he told them that the computer-savvy person in the house (me) wasn't available, and told them he would have me call them back when I got back. I immediately looked up the callback number and found this website. Just like I told him, MICROSOFT WILL *NEVER* CALL YOU FIRST. I agree with another poster on another number running a similar scam -- I wish there was some way I could report these people...
THIS IS A SCAM. We received a call from this number this morning. My stepdad answered it, and after saying that they worked for Microsoft, they walked him through the Windows Event Viewer, trying to indicate that something was critically wrong with his computer and that he would need remote support.
Fortunately, he told them that the computer-savvy person in the house (me) wasn't available, and told them he would have me call them back when I got back. I immediately looked up the callback number and found this website. Just like I told him, MICROSOFT WILL *NEVER* CALL YOU FIRST. I agree with another poster on another number running a similar scam -- I wish there was some way I could report these people...
I was told that these people were Mictosoft engeniors and that my computer was infested with malware
When I asked them to prove who they were they told me my IP # as proof. Unfortunately I let them access my computer remotely and know I may be compromised and in arms way.
this number just called me from a PRIVATE NUMBER AND HAD A HEAVY MIDDLE EAST ACCSENT. i asked for a call back number since he called from a PRIVATE NUMBER AND THIS IS THE NUMBER HE GAVE ME 315-506-4546 THIS IS A SCAM!!!!! DO NOT FALL FOR THIS!!!! YOUR COMPUTER WILL CRASH!!!!! KEEP REPORTING ON HERE SO THAT WE CAN CATCH THESE GUYS!!