Is - this protected by a kind of scam?

microsoft would never call you on your phone set to tell you that you have a problem with your computer.  Received 3 calls from them saying they were with Microsoft and wanted initialize me and it's all the others they got until I hung up.  Is - this protected by a kind of scam?

Hello immerna2,

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

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