Received a phone call which may be a scam

PHONE CALL FROM A GUY SAYING HES FROM MICROSOFT AND HAVE A 1973 200 6677 THINK ITS VIRUS HAS SCAM

Yes, it's a scam.

Microsoft does not unsolicited phone cal to anyone.

Here is just a small list of fake technical support calls. All of the scams.

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/search/search?searchterm=phony+support+phone+calls&CurrentScope.ForumName=&CurrentScope.filter=&askingquestion=false

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    It's a SCAM!

    Avoid scams to phone for tech support
    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

    In the United States, you can contact the FBI, Attorney general, the police authorities and consumer
    Watch groups. Arm yourself with knowledge.

    The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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    http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

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    http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspx

    Scams and hoaxes
    http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3

    Microsoft Support Center consumer
    https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?altbrand=true&SD=GN&ln=en-us&St=1&wfxredirect=1&gssnb=1

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    http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#TAB0

    Microsoft - contact technical support
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support

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    Hello

    1. Is that what you received a phone call claiming Microsoft?
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    I would like you to check out the links for more information.

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    And Microsoft does not contact you unless YOU have made prior arrangements with them to do.

    There is an article in the link I'm you provide at the end of this one

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    "Avoid scams to phone for tech support.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

    Don't be fooled of unsolicited calls. Don't provide personal information.

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    • Helpdesk Windows

    • Windows repair center

    • Microsoft technical support

    • Microsoft technical support

    • Windows Support Group Technical Department

    • Microsoft Research and Development Team (team of Microsoft R & D)

    Report phone scams

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