I just got same kind of call. From a Marietta NY (showed on caller id) 315-636-5087. I am the admin for my set up and very well versed on security. I asked this person who he was and what company he was working with. the man in an asian accent told me not to worry, just turn on my computer and allow remote connection. I laughed and said no thank you. He got jumpy started to stutter to keep my attention by saying that he saw a hacker download to my computer and he wanted to address it. (funny al my computers turned off when not in use) I replied what computer? what software? and when did this happen? he paused and said to trust him, he knows what he's doing. I replied, so do I, so i suggest you stop what your doing, think about what your doing, thank you but go to hell. have a nice day. then hung up the phone all the time hearing other people in background talking, trying to get usernames and passwords from others on the phone. Yeah, no thanks.
A "private caller" dialer just called me and said my computer was having issues and that he was with Microsoft/Windows and would take care of the problems for me (I have Windows 7). So I said, yes, I was having a bit of trouble lately but needed to call back when my computer was accessible (playing dumb). He said they're open 24/7. I asked how they would know which computer I had, and he said just ask for William. That they can track my computer by its signals or whatever. (I imagine so, once they get access into it!)
Anyhow, if someone offers you something for nothing, something smells, usually. Or, perhaps they would charge $ if they could, while messing up my computer?
I just received a call from "Unknown" who said to call back at this number. Same comments as above PHF and Stephen. Not good English but said he was a representative from Microsoft Windows and my computer had been downloading data and he wanted to help. Sounds like a scam but I am constantly getting the Windows updates and I am concerned that I may have my files downloaded without my permission. Anyone know anything??
Called saying he was from Microsoft and our computer had an "infection" . I asked which computer and he said "the personal one you check email on" (we have 4 of those in our house). He said asked if I was aware of all the computer infections and that he could help. There was A LOT of background noise. He was aware of my mom's name- she does not own any of the computers. I said my brother works with computers and that he would figure it out and hung up.
I received a call from this number and they were talking about the viruses in my computer and blah blah.....they did remote control and showed me errors log not knowing I know much about computers and their working
At the end they wanted $150 for giving me life time windows licence which was already activated by microsoft and was genuine.called microsoft to look at this matter. caller id is Marietta, NY