I keep getting phone calls asking to sit in front of my computer, so they can solve a problem I have with windows. Is this correct?
I get 1 or 2 calls a week. Its an Asian man, says, the problem is to allow people to access my bank details Ect connections. I told him to get windows to contact me directly, but nobody has yet.
I get 1 or 2 calls a week. Its an Asian man says the problem allows people to access to my bank details...
Reported people on these calls for a person who represents Windows (note: not Microsoft).
It is a scam! Not to follow their instructions or advice and not to provide ANY information to them.
Because they use the internet lines and/or phone to complete their fraud, there may be federal agencies in your country who are interested in discovering their calls. Their report directly to the appropriate agency if you feel you can contribute to their arrest and the charges.
Microsoft do NOT pick up the phone and start dialing customers and never phones/e-mails asking for personal information or asking them to visit a web site! Please do not take into account these calls and hang up immediately.
Click on the following article for more information.
Don't fall for the phony phone technical support
The next time someone calls trying to separate you from your money hard-won, tell them that you are owner of an Apple.
On another note, if you have problems with your computer, please do not hesitate to post a description of the situation and the error messages you received in those forums. We would be happy to help you. (information staff unnecessary or requested !)
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