"Paul" called to tell me he was calling from Microsoft about a problem with my Windows computer. Paul had a very strong accent and not to stereotype did not sound like a Paul.
Ha, ha, I said.
I received the call today from Firststep Tech. He indicated he was calling about my computer; I told the him it was a scam and told him not to call back. He asked "Who told you it was a scam..." I just hung up.
I searched and there is a First Step Tech in Linkedin and a Facebook page but I have no idea if they are connected, probably not.
I'm sure these guys / gals are just trying to sound legit and picked a name to show up on the phone that would not cause alarm.
got this call several times today, 21 jan 2015. was suspicious. i was going to be stupid and do as voice instructed me. then i listened to that little voice in my head telling me to halt operations. did research and read about the scam. individual called again and i told him to quit calling this number or i would report him to the proper authorities for harrassing phone calls. told him toquit calling my f'ing number.