I think I'm getting ripped off! And others too!

I get calls and emails from someone claiming to be microsoft technical support.  Always say me that someone is illegally using my internet to do business.  They want to charge me $100 to take action.  What should I do?

Tell them you have a MAC, and they will cling.

I get the these calls two or three times a month.

Microsoft will never make such calls.

For a more positive experience, if you search youtube for "Microsoft phone scam" there are a few funny conversations, people have had with these people.

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