If they say they are from Microsoft, then it is a scam. Hang up on them. I got scammed by them last year. I had to take my PC into repair shop and get O/S reinstalled after they got done with it.
If they say they are from Microsoft, then it is a scam. Hang up on them. I got scammed by them last year. I had to take my PC into repair shop and get O/S reinstalled after they got done with it.
Also got call again claiming he's from Microsoft and had received reports last few weeks that my computer is corrupted and if I turn on the computer, he can help fix it. When asked, he said he's calling from California. I just said I don't need it and hang up. How do you block these ones??
Modern technology has given telescammers the tools to call you.
Since those telescammers are criminals, they ignore both the Do Not Call list and any request you might make.
Modern technology can also protect you, if YOU do a few simple things!
The first thing to do is buy a call blocker device, service or app.
Then, use it correctly.
Google "call blocker" for more information.
http://goo.gl/cdPm8O
If you cannot afford or use such a tool, then:
* Do not answer calls from unknown numbers ... let them go to voicemail or answering service
* Do NOT return calls from unknown numbers! All that does is verify your phone number! And, in some cases, those return calls may cost $20 or more to complete.
* If you have a "dumb" cell phone, assign the scammer's number to a group named "scammers" (or similar). Then, assign a silent ringtone to that group.