Microsoft call people and ask for access to the computer unsolicited?
I get repeated calls from this phone number 855-805-8326 claiming they are Microsoft and they should have access to my computer, so they can fix the reported problems, they have received. I hang up on them and they immediately remind me 2 - 3 times. This is the case on several occasions... and I'm sure it's a scam. Can a person check Microsoft this number and I would like to know if it's actually Microsoft or if Microsoft made even this non solicited? Thank you!!
Hi John,.
Please refer to the answer (answernot marked my obsolete) of bhringer here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/mse-protect_scanning/recieved-eventvwr-cold-call/0f82d183-2046-469f-a2d2-8f9fa291f082#LastReply.
Good luck and best wishes,
Kosh
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