I just had a phone call from a person claiming to be microsoft saying that I had pressing problems and want me to open the event viewer... was that microsoft really do that?

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• Continue to receive phone calls from a person claiming to be Microsoft's London saying that my phone sends messages of error for them

  Original title: Security

  Hello, I keep getting phone calls from a person claiming to be from London saying microsoft my phone sends error for them messages constantly and I have to follow the instructions they try to tell me over the phone, I don't have resisted that so far, but im more and several phone calls, I didn't gave them no information whatsoever

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  Calls unrequested telephone of this nature are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.

  Please see:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.

  These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.

• I get phone calls from a person claiming to be windows saying they are receiving my computer error messages and offering to show me what is the problem on my computer is this true

  I get phone calls from people saying they have reports that far, something is wrong with my computer and asks me to do the thing on my computer in order to allow them to show me wat is wrong?  Would Microsoft or Windows contact me by phone with succh a request?

  Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:44:28 + 0000, Bob PaynePayne says:

  I get phone calls from people saying they have reports that far, something is wrong with my computer and asks me to do the thing on my computer in order to allow them to show me wat is wrong?  Would Microsoft or Windows contact me by phone with succh a request?

  No! Microsoft never this.  It's a scam and with various
  the names and phone numbers, those who become very common these days.

  In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value,
  If you leave them in your computer, which knows what losses they did are
  where confidential information they stole.

  So if you have done so, I highly recommend that you do both of the following
  immediately:

  1 do a clean reinstall of Windows.
  2. change all of your passwords, especially banks or other
  financial sites.
  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• I just got a phone call from a man claiming to be a tech windows

  I just got a phone call from a man claiming to be a tech of windows. He told me that he had to call me because of the high number of junk that has been downloaded and my windows updates. Is this for real?

  Hello Angiee57,

  As usual, this is another scam.

  Unless you have a support contract prepaid or you raise a support ticket with Microsoft, no Microsoft will call you about the problems with your PC.

  All these crooks are trying to do is access your PC so they can steal your personal data, which is bank details etc. Under no circumstances should allow you remote access to your PC.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Phone calls from a person claiming ot be a Microsoft Contractor regarding the INF file

  I get phone calls from a person claiming to be a Microsoft contractor.  He said that my computer has been hacked and wanted me to access my INF file so I could correct and stop piracy. I have trouble understanding what he said because his accent was so heavy. Why a caller would want me to access my INF file?  He seeks access to my computer?  Can hacking really stop this drive?  Microsoft really knows when someone hacked my computer? Help!

  Hello

  Calls unrequested telephone of this nature are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.

  Please see:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Microsoft issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.

  These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.

• I received several phone calls from a person claiming there is problem on my pc

  original title: phone calls

  I received several phone calls from a person claiming it is your business. Is this a real employee with your company? He says there is a problem with my PC and he can fix my computer. Is it a scam?

  Please see the article on the link below.
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-security/i-received-a-phone-callemail-from-someone-saying/968f23dc-b7c1-4C8E-95A2-f89dde500ab8

• I got a phone call from a person claiming to be from the care team of the windows service how they got my number

  I got a phone call from a person claiming to be from the care team of the windows service how they got my number and I took his number, I think it's fake

  Hello

  There are telephone directories, etc., etc.

  It's a SCAM

  they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card information, you get allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer

  read this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer

  In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

  Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

  Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.

• Phone calls from a person claiming to be from microsoft a SCAM?

  Everyone has just received a phone call from someone with a foreign accent CLAIMING to be from Microsoft? and they said that I got the virus, ect on my computer and they wanted me to go on the computer and I guess = open a site that would PROBABLY destroy my computer... I told the man twice, that I had no problems and thanked him for the call and HUNG up...

  I heard there is a SCAM where someone from another country wants to go to a certain web site current and there wher you download something that ruins your system. I'm not stupid and I quickly hung up.

  (I have Dial-up internet so I couldn't talk on the phone and be online at the same time..) ... When I'm out here = I dial * 69 and see if I get a phone number... at this JERK.   and if anyone is interested I'll let you know what is this number.

  - - - - -

  Edit: a post later

  I did a * 69 as the number is unknown... as expected... I thought it was a SCAM and immediately hung up on him... and gave him no information or access to my computer.

  See Don's response.

  See: "Microsoft takes action against fraudsters tech support."

  Cordially,

• Received phone calls from a person claiming to be with Microsoft, is it a scam?

  I am running xp professional.  Recently, I received 3 phone calls from a person coming from microsoft telling me that they have detected serious threats on my computer. He speaks with an accent very hard and I can't understand it.  Is - is this legitimate?  If Yes, how can I talk to someone, I can understand?

  It is not legitimate. It's a scam.

• Recently had a phone call from a person identified as a Microsoft employee and she warned me that my system was sending error messages

  Original title: scam?

  Recently had a phone call from an origin of the State of New York - the person identified as a Microsoft employee, and she warned me that my system was constantly sending through Microsoft error messages - asked me to press on "Control - Windows - R ' and other tasks... natch - I refused.

  Anyone know of this type of scam?

  What is and what is final potential?

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  Such unsolicited telephone calls are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.

  Please see:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft does ever not requested for telephone calls of support or security.

  (such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)

• Reception of phone calls from a person claiming to be from Microsoft and informing me that I have not responded to the notice of my computer.

  One scam or not?

  I get phone calls from someone saying that he comes from windows and he tries to help me with my IP address.  He claims that I have not responded to the notice on my computer.  When I asked for a phone number to remind him to he gave me 516-628-7488 and I called and it sounds right.  Have I been scammed and someone is trying to hack into my computer?

  I get phone calls from someone saying that he comes from windows and he tries to help me with my IP address.  He claims that I have not responded to the notice on my computer.  When I asked for a phone number to remind him to he gave me 516-628-7488 and I called and it sounds right.  Have I been scammed and someone is trying to hack into my computer?

  It's a scam.

  I'm glad you don't fall for it.  All other calls suggest that tell you the caller you brought calls to the police who should dissuade continue to harass you.

  See the following links for more information:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  http://www.mypchealth.co.UK/GuideScam.php

  http://ask-Leo.com/i_got_a_call_from_microsoft_and_allowed_them_access_to_my_computer_what_do_i_do_now.html

• Phone call from a person claiming to be from Microsoft

  Original title: a person with Indian Accent, keeps calling saying he is from Microsoft and needs to enter into my computer, because I have a Virus, is that Microsoft really?

  A person, guard call me on the phone, identifying himself as a Microsoft employee.  He said: I have a Virus and need to access my computer to solve him will call back today.  Microsoft do this?  I have never had this before and have not signed up for what.

  Thank you

  Hi Larry!

  It's definitely a SCAM! Please tell these people to not to phone you again and hang on!

  Please read this: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
  as well as all the answers in this thread: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/unsolicited-phone-call-from-windows-representative/4c37c65b-4366-43b5-a0f3-ecd3f57187e2

  See you soon
  Julia

• Phone calls from a person claiming to be the computer support online

  I received many telephone calls from people claiming to be agents for Windows technical support. Company called ICS (International Computer Software} they say that a virus has infected my computer I opened an e-mail and it destroyed my software.

  Hello

  It's a SCAM

  they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card information, you get allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer

  read this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer

  In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

  Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

  Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.

• Received a phone call from a company claiming to represent Microsoft, is - a scam?

  I received a phone call from a company saying they are punished by you and that my hard drive is infected by a polymorphic virus, and that they need to access my hard drive to remedy. Nothing was found when I did a complete analysis. I have mcafee and defender etc... They call at the end of the week, it sounds fishy, is it? Claire

  * original title - sleazy phone call? *

  Hello

  It's a SCAM

  they want the money from you for worthless programs or make identity theft allows you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and by obtaining credit card information allows you to download the software of "difficulty" or "test" your computeror installation via remote access

  read this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer

  In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

  Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

  Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.

• I just got a phone call from someone at delta tech solutons who said that they had received notice of the problems with my computer.

  Then, they wanted to connect via citrix to talk to one of their representatives of tech.  Who are they and what do have to do with "windows".  the telephone number was listed as out of area 92423

  It's a scam that has worked for a long time, all over the world. They are after your personal information.

  The caller usually has a thick accent of BONE here in Oz.
  You can play games with them and ask them the error code or the message for the 'problem '.
  Or tell them that your line is exploited and they have already been reported to the authorities and if they ring back they will be made a mega ultrasonic sound blast def :).

  .