I had a phone call from an Indian guy called 'Steve' who said that he was working on behalf of Windows for a company called Micro Systems Tech. He said the same that they had detected viruses on my computer that could lead to someone using my information fraudulently. He also asked me to press the windows button + R together. Then he asked me to put 'eventvwr' in the box that appeared. All these errors appeared in red and he told me this was very bad! He then said he would pass me on to the Tech team who would guide me through a 'cleaning up' process. I then became suspicious so asked for his number to call him back. The number he gave was 01414 162694 - the number does connect but he just answers 'hello'. The number and the company are not listed on google either so made me more suspicious. My IT colleague said it is a scam to download card readers etc onto your computer and therefore gain a back door into your personal information !! Please be aware!
Called twice. Said he was calling on behalf of Windows, I asked which company, he said he worked for Micro Systems Tech. and that my computor had sent out information to him indicating that I had a virus, and he was calling to help me. i said my PC was working properly and that i had upto date virus protection, he said not all virus protection software could detect all viruses. He wanted me to turn on my PC and he would show me where the problem was.
I asked where he was calling from, he said he was calling from Kent... I asked what country? He said the UK, however he had a Caribean accent. After more questionning he eventually hung up.
15 minutes later, Calls again, same pitch, I said I didn't beleive he was legit, I aksed what # he was callin from he said 315 63 60916. then he hung up. My caller id showed unknown # both times.
Caller identified himself on the third call as Mark Smith of Micro System Tech and had a strong Asian accent.
He said that my router had notified them of a problem on my computer which was making it run slower and slower and that he could help me fix it. Had some difficulty understanding him, but it sounded like he wanted me to press Ctrl R on my keyboard. At that point I explained that I was busy and would call him back.
I'm more than a little suspicious of this call and will not return it.
Calls 8 time in 2 days, said he was calling on behalf of Windows, I asked which company, he said he worked for Micro Systems Tech. and that my computor had sent out information to him indicating that I had a virus, and he was calling to help me. Say that is name was Max Tennyson. and ask me to click on the windows + R on my keybord. and add "eventvwr"
I ask im to send me a email on the way to correct the problem... He just give me is phone number and say to me that no local support could fixe the problem... and he cut the line.