Call cold

I receive an unsolicited phone call once a week from a call center in India.  The appellant claims to be working for a company committed to Microsoft and usually inquires about problems with my pc, and even when I say I have none, they suggested I turn on my computer, so that they could give me instructions that will improve safety performance.  I tell them to clear addition.  Is this a persistent attempt at a scam or is it a case of Microsoft with a really terrible way of communication?

This is a common type, known scam. Microsoft will call you only if you have requested to-say if you have submitted a request for assistance.

Do not give them any personal information whatsoever. Do not install any software or to visit all websites that they advise. Hang up and consider informing your local police. For more information:

http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspx

Also note that some of the software that these evil people encourage you to install is true and that it cannot be detected as dangerous by your security software. However, this type of 'remote access' software allows them to your PC (because you have allowed it) where they can disable your security software and install all kinds of nasty malware.

All the answers and suggestions are provided by an enthusiastic amateur and are therefore no explicit or implicit guarantee. Basically, you use my suggestions at your own risk.

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