Windows call you if you have not called?

I got a strange call today. The guy calling said it was Windows support and that I had something encrypted in my computer that sent many emails and it would destroy my hard drive if I don't go to my computer and let it guide me through the connection and it allow to correct the problem. What's up with that? I have NOT called Windows with any problem and have had my PC scanned with 3 anti virus and anti malware programs and does not appear in case of problems. I went in my history of scanning and it shows that someone tried to get into my computer but have been blocked several times. Would it be legitimate? The number he called from is 201-338-6150 located in Dumont, NJ (fixed) listed in teleport communications group. Someone advised me that it is. Thank you

Hello

These are SCAMS!

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

No, Microsoft wouldn't you not solicited. Or they would know if errors exist on your
computer. So that's the fraud or scams to get your money or worse to steal your identity.

Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently - Microsoft is not unsolicited
phone calls to help you fix your computer
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

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

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

I hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

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