Scam call windows service from the centre of Miami, how did get my information?

I received a call from someone identifying themselves as Zack Martin of windows service center in Miami.  He gave this phone number: 120 631 71742.  He said he was calling about attacks on my computer.  He had my name, the right to address and it gave me a 32 digit/letter windows license number.  I told her that I couldn't talk to him now and call later today.  He did not ask for money or be specific about the problem.  How could he get the information he had on me?  He said that I had to give her when I registered Windows.  Jim in Vancouver

Hello

It's a SCAM

they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card information, you get allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer

read this:

http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer

In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.

If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

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