Just received a all from this number. Foreign guy stated I had been ignoring their calls. Said he was calling from Microsoft about my computer that was really infected and about to die. I thanked him for informing me mid-sentence and hung up. Caller Id said New York. I usually don't answer unrecognizable numbers, but was curious today. Bad move.
SCAM !! A woman called and said she was with Windows and calling about my operating system. She wanted me to turn on my computer and go through the a procedure so she could help me with any errors on my computer, in not those exact words. I could hear a call center in the background with many others talking on phones as well. I caught on to this nonsense quickly after I asked for her operator number and information incase I lost her signal. Then I asked how she got my number and if there was a request, etc, etc, etc. She said she would transfer me to someone else I could understand better and put me on permanant hold. I call the number back and it was out of service.
Guy with east indian accent called me to tell my my computer was infected; stated he is calling from microsoft. demanded to be paid by credit card and said he will clean my computer.
LOL! I just had the most interesting conversation with an Indian fella from this number. I answered, and he was trying to "sell" me something about my computer. I said (very nicely), no thank you I'm not interested... He said, "Wait!" I'm looking for Leonard Watson. Now, I've been getting calls for said Leonard Watson since I activated my phone line over 3 years ago. I said (pleasantly), you have the wrong number, no one by that name lives here. He said, is this such and such number? I said, yes, but no person by that name lives here. Then, it got interesting. He told me my number was routed to their company and that it seems my computer is showing issues. I said, "Well, I work for a software company and am very savvy when it comes to my devices and that there are no issues whatsoever." He insisted there was indeed something wrong and that I need to immediately "jump" on my computer to get it resolved... He works for Microsoft, no less! I asked (laughing), "Why would I attempt to resolve something that just isn't broken?" Then, he asked me what OS I was using and how many devices I have. I told him it wasn't any of his business... I was really enjoying it at this point... He said that he would have me reported for not cooperating with him, and he strongly urged me once more to "jump" on my computer. Then I asked, "May I have your name, the company you work for and your direct line? I am feeling harassed and am not enjoying this." He said, "F*%$ you, you Mother F*%$#!" and hung up. HAHA! Hilarious...
How do we resolve this, you ask? Me personally, I have Googled "Report Harassing phone calls" and have found many ways to take action. I have already called my service provider and asked them to add a trace. After this 607-271-9593 calls next time, I simply have to dial in a code. Nice thing about the code is I can trace if this SOB calls from another number and it will even track "Unknown" or "Private" calls believe it or not. There is some minimal cost, but worth it I think. They say it should take 2 weeks to trace this sucker down and what ever BS they're selling.