Late last night, dozens of users reported a call from +16127788709 claiming their computer had a virus and demanding immediate help. The pattern matches a classic caller ID spoofing scam where the caller pretends to be Microsoft support. Never share personal information or grant remote access to anyone who calls unexpectedly. Hang up, block the number, and run your own trusted antivirus scan. If you’re unsure, contact the official company through verified channels before taking any action. Report the incident to your phone carrier and local consumer protection agency to help curb future attempts.
When asked about the computer user, I denied having one, leading to an awkward interaction with the caller, who seemed uninformed.
Apparently, Microsoft's approach to addressing issues is contingent upon users reporting problems directly to them.
A similar experience occurred in Sudbury, Canada, where the caller claimed to be addressing a security issue with my computer
Microsoft confirmed that they do not make unsolicited maintenance calls, and a call claiming to be from them was likely a scam.
Earlier today, I missed a call from this number, which is unfortunate because I take pleasure in interacting with these callers, often provoking anger
During the call, the individual claimed my computer was infected with a virus. I sarcastically told him I'd take it to the doctor, and as I hung up, I could hear him saying "no no no no" repeatedly. It's astonishing that they think this outdated scam would still work. It's essential to be cautious of such tactics, as they're just another attempted scam.
The caller claimed to need to check the computer, prompting the call to be ended immediately.
The caller inquired about the ownership of the computer and seemed to have obtained the mother's last name, potentially through public records of a recent death in the family; however, the mother does not own a computer, indicating a large-scale scam
Someone is attempting to deceive people into believing this number is calling to alert them of a computer virus, which is highly unlikely and raises suspicions about the scammer's tactics and target selection.
The caller claimed that my computer had a virus, i told him he was a scammer and a nasty one
The caller, claiming to be a computer specialist, attempted to convince the recipient to check for viruses, but hung up after being told the machine was fine.
This scammer called me, saying my windows have a problem, but I told him my windows is fine, and thats definately a scam
A person contacted me, wanting to discus my computor, I informed them I dont have one avaible
The call was made under false pretenses, claiming the need to fix my computer.