I encountered a call center, likely based in Bangalore, masquerading as Windows Tech Support, but probably intending to install malware on my PC; the experience was amusing, to say the least, as I kept them on the line for 42 minutes, even after mentioning the Federal Trade Commission website and the National DO-Not-Call Registry
Microsoft Windows tech support scam – what to watch for!
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Expert Opinion
Like a wolf in sheep's clothing, those early‑morning calls masquerading as Windows support aim to lull you into a false sense of security. Callers routinely spoof the caller ID, use an Indian accent, and throw vague error messages to sound official. Never grant remote access or download software from an unsolicited source. Hang up, block the number, and report the incident to your carrier and the FTC. If you’re ever unsure, independently verify the claim by contacting Microsoft directly through their official website. Caller ID spoofing, tech support scam, and blocking are your best defenses against these persistent fraud attempts.
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Recent Reports for (504) 469-3877
A call was received at 6:35 a.m. with a caller ID showing Tibbs Barnabas, but the caller hung up immediately
This morning at 7:00 am, I received a call that went unanswered, with no subsequent message left.
A man with an Indian accent claimed my computer was sending error messages, but when I told him it was turned off, he suggested waiting for me to turn it on, which was clearly a scam attempt
At 5:00 AM today, the same annoying person called me, but i wont repeat what i told them
I received an unsolicited call from this number at 5:00 AM today and responded accordingly
According to the ID, the caller is identified as Tibbs Barnabus, which appears to be a genuine identification
A man with an Indian accent claimed to be from the Windows technical department, but the call was abruptly ended.