Is it a scam? Calling from India indicating that my windows had been compromised.

Had a saying today (to India) call that Windows had been compromised, and they needed to repair. Said tech services MS. tried to get me to give him access to the ammyy.com website, which I think is a legitimate site. They already had my computer number CLS somehow. I do not pursue them, but managed to get his phone number: 315-636-4810. What should I do?

Hello GP.66,

UN less you have prepaid support contract with Microsoft, then Microsoft will never ever call you or send you all your PC problems. It's simply a scam you bring to give access to your PC to allow these people to steal your password and other personal information such as banking passwords etc.

Fortunately, you don't fall for their scam!

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

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