topic Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM in Electronics

WINDOWS CALL SCAM

heart of savino — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:54:30 GMT

I received 2 calls again on my phone that my WINDOWS 10 ACCOUNT on my computers will be suspended if i donot call a certain number to register again.I beleive this is a scam as i receive these calls during the year. the number they call from is 877 310 6340.

has anyone else received these calls.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

OKPrincess — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:58:30 GMT

Similar to what happened to me last year and I fell for it. Afterwards I took my laptop to Best Buy and geek squad for their guidance. Do not call that number.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

Barb114 — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:59:39 GMT

Yes, Inreceived two of these calls. It is a scam. I even called the numbe back,now answer. My computer tech told me all these ar scams. Windows would never call.Also, if you ever turn on you computer and the screen look odd with numbers, etc. turn off and startup again.

Hope this helps.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

Carol08 — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:16:19 GMT

I received the same call. I had a whistle by the phone, and blasted it into the phone. There will be one less scammer, because this person will now be deaf.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

heart of savino — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:24:46 GMT

thats what i figured.i called that number to see if someone answered and i just hung up.i can image how many people panick and end up giving them their credit card and sign up for a lot of money for nothing.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

IMW — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:24:33 GMT

I have received those calls numerous times. I use call

blocker, they just change one digit and keep calling.

Do not speak to them, just hang up.

Unfortunately new technology brings out new scams.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

KentuckyWoman — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 03:02:14 GMT

We recieved two similar calls last year. The man had a foreign accent. His story was similar. First time I hung up. Second time I told him we didn't have a computer. He hung up. Never called again.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

FranandZoe — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 11:03:32 GMT

They're always going to be scams. No one from Windows or Microsoft is going to call you for any reason. Sometimes I like to mess with these scammers - I'll tell them I don't have a computer, don't have Windows, etc. Or I'll go along with them saying what should I do - should I give them my credit card. Then tell 'em off. And sometimes I just hang up.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

apple1964 — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:18:30 GMT

Microsoft does not call you period... I am too clever to fall for these call scams and every other scam that comes my way. Wake up people!!! Go on Microsoft. com and educate yourselves.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

apple1964 — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:22:56 GMT

@FranandZoe wrote:
They're always going to be scams. No one from Windows or Microsoft is going to call you for any reason. Sometimes I like to mess with these scammers - I'll tell them I don't have a computer, don't have Windows, etc. Or I'll go along with them saying what should I do - should I give them my credit card. Then tell 'em off. And sometimes I just hang up.

Why waste your breath "messing with them"?... Just let the phone ring without the voice mail option that is how I got rid them. If they know you will pick up the phone and speak with them they will call you again.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

apple1964 — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:25:15 GMT

@heart of savino wrote:
thats what i figured.i called that number to see if someone answered and i just hung up.i can image how many people panick and end up giving them their credit card and sign up for a lot of money for nothing.

Because, they are very foolish....sad but, true.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

shopperqvc — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:33:42 GMT

Always look up numbers like that on this website: https://www.whitepages.com/?from_switchboard=true or go to switchboard dot com. You can find out if it's a real number or if it's a scam. Odds are it's a scam because Microsoft does NOT call or give out it's phone number. They don't want you calling them ever.

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

123SuzyQ123 — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:40:27 GMT

Yes, I receive them about once or twice a month. Sounds like the same guy with a foreign accent everytime. I've even told him that I don't own a computer, therefore I won't need his Microsoft services, yet he keeps calling, saying he is calling from Microsoft about my computer!! He calls from a slightly different number everytime, so that is why I have picked up a few times. I usually ignore those type phone numbers that I don't recognize!

Re: WINDOWS CALL SCAM

Meowshmarrow — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:12:41 GMT

Most technical support scammers are located in India.

Fake IRS, AT&T, Apple, Microsoft, Windows scams are well known these days.

They are keep changing their phone numbers and running their illegal activities.