Scam phone Windows Support Center?
Hello
, I just received a phone call from someone claiming to be Centre.They of Windows Support tried to tell me that my computer was damaged and he sent them continually 'wireless error messages.
I hung up on them thinking that it was a scam but they knew my full name, address & telephone number.
Jumped the gun by hanging up on them?
What is the best way to know if the computer is damaged?
I have Kaspersky Pure on the computer.
Fake phone calls to technical support
You have made the right choice.
Calls unrequested telephone of this nature are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.
Please see:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .
Microsoft issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.
These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.
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See below for additional information on this topic and what to do and how Microsoft works:
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http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
I'm glad you don't get captured by these crooks and save yourself a big headache. Continue to use the same caution and you should do fine.
Good luck and best wishes!
P.S., We do not control the telephone companies and cannot stop it. You can try calling the local authorities for assistance or maybe even your phone company.
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