Questioning the authenticity of a self declared agent Tech Optimizer call me on my land line.

I got a call from Eric Wilson saying that he intended to call me by Windows because I had downloaded a file from an unauthorized source that would have corrupted my hard dirve. It was very convincing gave me a phone number, 210-767-3298 and his ID # as 10068 me getting a 'Run' command I don't know how to check the validity of such a request, but he was now ready to accept a phone call unsolicited to my line that is listed in the telephone directory under my name. I took his information and decided to enter the Windows Web site Query Optimizer Tech and this is where it takes me. I'd like some food to go back to that.

You were right to question the authenticity of the phone call. These scam calls are usually of a person representing Windows rather than Microsoft, but in any case, the call was nothing else than a phishing attempt! Do not give any information. Their intentions are simply to separate you from your money.

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.

Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

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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