Calls from this number claim your computer has a virus or that you owe Microsoft fees, even though you never signed up for any service. That pattern matches typical spoofing scam where attackers mask the caller ID to look like a reputable brand. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately, never share personal or payment info, and block the number on your phone. Verify any alleged billing by logging into your official Microsoft account or contacting Microsoft support through the website—not the phone number that called you. Report the incident to your carrier and consider adding the number to a do‑not‑call list.
After making an online query to Microsoft Support, I received a call within a minute, which turned out to be legitimate Microsoft Support resolving my issue, confirming that the caller ID was genuine
After signing up for a service, i immediatly canelled it but they still charged me for one month, thats ridiculus
According to Lisa Madigan, the Ill. Attorney General, this is not a legitamate Microsoft number, my hotmail accounts were hacked and they tried to convice me that I needed a code, but they wont give me acces to one of my accounts, I was also told that they would help me but ended up giving me a Trojan, ect.
After calling Xbox customer service, I was offered a call back, they called later with the caller ID 'Microsoft' and it rung once, then stoped, I pick up a second later and it's a fax noise
My teenager has been receiving unwanted calls from a foreign individual, who has been making inappropriate comments, and despite being threatened with police action, continues to call.
Within a week, two calls were received from this number, with the first caller claiming to be 'Roger' from 'Windows' and stating that my computer was infected. A second call was made, but it was not answered.
A caller claiming to represent Microsoft inquired about my computer systems
A charge appeared on my bank statement, and I suspect it may be related to McAfee software support, which is based in India, as my previous experience with their customer support raised concerns about potential virus infections and unauthorized software installations
Over the course of a week, I received two calls from this number, claiming to be from Microsoft; however, I recognized it as a scam due to the foreign accent and the claim of a virus detection, which I knew was false
Technical support was offered to resolve Windows software issues
It's baffling to comprehend what these individuals hope to achieve by constantly harassing people over the phone
This number appeard on my bank statement, and i found out i had purchased a subscription to microsoft office online, which would renew itself, and that's what the $10.69 charge was for
This particular number, 1 760 705 8888, contacted us with a familiar tale. The individual on the other end claimed to be Peter Bregenza, which seems to be an alias, and spoke with a distinct Indian accent.
It sad to say, but nowadays even legit business dont leave message no more, i dont answer my phone for unknown call
In the past week, I've received two calls from this number; my husband answered the first one and I instructed him to hang up as it seemed like a scam, and when they called again two days ago, I simply turned my phone on and off to end the call.
This is not a legitimate Microsoft number. The caller claimed to be following up on a call about a virus on my computer, but I'm aware of the scam, having fallen victim to it three years ago. I hung up and warned others to be cautious.
If you call this number, it is supposed to be microsoft's hardware center, but scammers can spoof this number to seem like microsoft
Earlier today, I received the same scam message via a phone call.
A man claiming to be from Microsoft called from this number, stating that my computer was sending error messages, but his evasive responses raised suspicions of a scam
On December 19, 2013, I received a robocall allegedly from Xbox customer support, which is a scam since I have never owned an Xbox, prompting me to block the number.
Since I have never required support, I have never contacted Microsoft.
I didnt recive a call from this number, but they charged my credit card, and when I called the number, it answered as Microsoft, but the call was droped when I pressed some prompts.
Clearly a deceptive tactic has been occuring for some time, Microsoft never contacts customers in this manner. Basically, the ploy is to
A group of individuals with foreign accents have been spoofing Microsoft's phone number, claiming to be from Windows tech support and stating that my computer has a virus, in an attempt to trick me into running a malicious script.
My experience is similar, with no calls related to Microsoft.
Upon answering the third call from this number, I was greeted by a foreign voice wanting to remotly access my computor
He recivido dos llamadas de este numero esta semana, que dicen ser de Microsoft, pero cuelgan sin dejar mensaje
It's incorrect to claim that I've contacted Microsoft support, as I've never done so in my 30 years of using Windows and DOS; the silent call I received from them was unexpected and unwarranted
Following a Driver Power State Failure and subsequent Microsoft Office disappearance, ASUS recommends contacting 800 642 7676 for assistance.
Kudos to you for recognizing the scam! Microsoft would never initiate a cold call.