same thing. called him back. sounded windy. asked for his address so i could go see him-put me on hold and then proceeded to give me a 3933 road address. indian accent.
Caller knew my name and stated he was from a company I don't remember. He told me my computer was having errors and had a virus on it. I asked him what kind of computer I was using and he guessed a laptop. I then asked him what brand and he tells me Microsoft Office. Next he tells me he works for Microsoft and I told him no thank you and hung up.
I just got a call from this number. Same thing, my computer was about to crash, and/or hackers.
He identified himself as Richard Davidson in California but by his accent, I think he was in India.
Yep, same and I fell for it, allowed him to remotely get into my computer, after I called the office number to verify it existed, and saw "calling Tomas" run thru my computer "fixing it". They then tried to sell me software that would take care of it, that when I disconnected ASAP. Not good. Make me wander what damage is done
I cancelled my visa card once I saw these comments.. since I got a call the next evening from a 1888 number saying they were going to fix the scammers damage from the day before... and they said they were legitimate since they knew my address (They could have gotten it from the guys the night before) It was Richard Dawson, identification number 27160 and Colin Thomas as the technician (I think the Dawson character was the one working the technical stuff). Indian accent. They were able to move my mouse and everything, closing dialogue boxes. I am going to take my computer to a technician and have saved everything. I will get another computer for internet. The number is a Californian number. I am such an idiot for trusting people.
This same thing happened to me on 5/4/12 but the call came from a different # 441-332-92729. He said he was with Microsoft and would help save my computer from virus attack/complete shut down. He connected into my computer...eventually tried to get my credit card # and other info necessary HE SAID to purchase a 5 year Microsoft license since mine was now revoked. It is all a scam. I am in fear for my accounts and personal identity info now. Has the police been able to do anything about this R. Dawson with the Indian accent?