Jason you need to quit lying and come out clean. You are a hacker from New Delhi aren't you? You might think that you are smart but you aren't as smart as you think.
I just got a call with the same story from "Sam". I played along just to see what they wanted to do. They did show me the error on my computer and then I was transferred to another person. However, they told me my hardward/software license was out of date and I was obligated to renew. SCAM. I told them my "father" wasn't home and they said they would call back Monday. After I hung up and read this post, I called them again. The lady wasn't really clear when I asked what company she worked for. Eventually she said Global PC Support 247. I then proceeded to tell her she was a scam and she wasn't to call again. She said OK and hung up.
I just received a call from MIKE WILSON who said he was from MicroSoft & they had detected viruses on my MS operating computer. I asked 'Which computer?' but he pressed on. I asked for the number so I could verify who he was & he gave me the above number. However, my CID said New York 212-456-7890. I called THAT number & the short recording said it was an 'Unassigned Number.' It all sounded bogus to me & I gave the asian-accented man NOTHING! (Tues, 11/06/12, 3:30pm)
i use the name Mike Steward. You can call me at 347-353-0133. I'm part of the scam as well. I also use the # 212-456-7890. Calls are routed through a NYC exchange in order to prevent tracking. I'm happy to help. i accept bank transfers to make it easy for you.
Just got a call from a heavily accented Sam Jones of Global PC Support today trying to help me fix a corruption in my hard drive. I kept asking him questions about which computer of mine he was referring to and how did he know that I had an issue. I finally told him that I did not feel comfortable blindly following his directions, however I would be happy to pass his warning on to the technical support person that I use. He told me that he would fix my computer for free where as my tech support guy would charge me a lot. I then asked him his name, number and company name, so I could call him back with any questions. That's when he gave me 347-352-0133. This is the second call I've received from them in the past six months. If anyone finds out how to report them, please pass it on. I may check Angie's List and see if there is a way I can post it there. They are really good at making you feel like they're legit. Fortunately for me, I'm a super cynic and plan to stay that way.