Unusual phone call from Microsoft???
Jun 27, 2015 07:13:30 #
I get calls like this every couple of weeks. "I don't have a computer" is my response, and I hang up.
Jun 27, 2015 07:18:36 #
Don't follow anyone's directions on any phone call that you did not initiate!
Jun 27, 2015 07:20:52 #
Indi wrote:
I just received a strange phone call from (Suppose... (show quote)
This happened to me a year ago. I fell for it the first time and in the end they offered me protection for $300, $400, $500. I refused it and for the next year I got 18 calls asking me to do the same thing they asked you to do. They finally stopped calling me a few months ago. I learned a lesson from that and you did the right thing.
Jun 27, 2015 07:29:36 #
I told him not to worry as I was on my way home with a new computer. Actually I was on my way home with a bottle of Jack
Jun 27, 2015 07:31:35 #
Ask them how long Macs have been running windows. That ends the call pretty quickly.
In the past I've had these people ring me back after I've ended a call with some very abusive language (I'm sure it would have reduced Mrs. N. to tears) so I'm glad I took it.
Thankfully we have a no. blocking phone now.
In the past I've had these people ring me back after I've ended a call with some very abusive language (I'm sure it would have reduced Mrs. N. to tears) so I'm glad I took it.
Thankfully we have a no. blocking phone now.
Jun 27, 2015 07:32:02 #
Many times. Just want to sell you something. This will not be your last call. Just hang up.
Jun 27, 2015 07:32:24 #
Many times. Just want to sell you something. This will not be your last call. Just hang up.
Jun 27, 2015 07:48:46 #
All are right it is a scam. I have a new tactic for robo calls like that. I answer and say "to speak to the customer please press one now" drives them crazy and most push 1. Then I just chuckle and disconnect.....
Jun 27, 2015 07:51:53 #
I had received repetitive calls from this so called "Microsoft Agent" I was really getting sick and tired receiving calls from this Indian accented person.His manner was very convincing and extremely persistent! Being wise to this scam,I jerked him around for 35 minutes by asking stupid questions and pretending to go to my computer and leading him to believe I was following his directions.I was allowing him to think he had a fish on the line. Being retired and a vindictive mischievous jokester I took the time and enjoyed frustrating this scam artist. He finally hung up.I have not received any more calls. This is a active scam and I wonder how many victims he has sucked in.
Jun 27, 2015 07:52:42 #
Jun 27, 2015 07:58:37 #
Be careful about what is called a fishing scam also. That is a very official looking email where someone trys to get you to give them any kind of personal information.
As told before, all reputable sources will not surprise you and ask for any personal information. Always,verify the source.
As told before, all reputable sources will not surprise you and ask for any personal information. Always,verify the source.
Jun 27, 2015 08:05:54 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
Basically the same thing happened to me. Someone with an Indian accent called and said he was from Microsoft and that my computer had been sending messages to Microsoft that it was infected with viruses and Trojans. My nose immediately smelled cow dung, so I simply turned my phone off.
Jun 27, 2015 08:09:12 #
Jerry Kos wrote:
This happened to me a year ago. I fell for it the first time and in the end they offered me protection for $300, $400, $500. I refused it and for the next year I got 18 calls asking me to do the same thing they asked you to do. They finally stopped calling me a few months ago. I learned a lesson from that and you did the right thing.
When my caller ID shows an unfamiliar number, especially 800 or Florida, I pick up and hang up. I get lots of calls from FL wanting me to take a "free"vacation there.
Jun 27, 2015 08:17:14 #
I got one the other day - the phone number was (123) 456-7890. He said they were calling about my computer. I asked which one. He said the one you're using. Me: I have 5 computers, which one? Him: The one you use most often. Me: I'm on every one every day, which one? At which time I hung up on him. I may try that NoMoRobo if I can find it. Might also eliminate the campaign calls - but would also stop the calls from my credit card company telling me they've noticed a strange charge on my card. Had that happen once or twice, too.
Jun 27, 2015 08:17:50 #
A couple of times, and then I called Microsoft to report it.
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