A mytechgurus of name of Company Inc., said they are associated for you
We had a problem with our computer, this company said they can fix, they you installed protection soft ware for $199.99, we spent 4 to 5 hrs several times the last time they said they'd call me in 15 minutes, they never have, I called and explained that they never solved the problem, had to take it to Razafindrakoto to have everything removed from our computer I wanted the credit money on my card, they told me to send them an email on 12/30/11, I never heard of them, help
You have been scammed. A call you or call you?
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
http://www.mypchealth.co.UK/GuideScam.php
Good luck...
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