Ever wonder why you keep receiving calls claiming to fix a Windows issue you never have? Those messages are classic tech‑support scams where the caller pretends to be Microsoft or Windows support and tries to trick you into opening remote access. Never press the Windows+R shortcut or share personal data with an unsolicited caller. Hang up immediately, add the number to your phone’s block list, and report the incident to the FTC or your carrier’s spam‑reporting service. Keep a log of repeat calls and consider using a call‑filtering app for extra protection.
I recieved the same 'windows problem' scam call, but when I told them I was using a macintosh, the caller quickly hung up, it was quite amuzing
After receiving a call warning of a computer issue, the person on the other end spoke with limited english proficiency, became aggressive and rude when questioned, and eventually hung up after hurling insults
Since the caller ID was not visible, I picked up, and after a few greetings, the caller claimed to be contacting me about a Windows issue, prompting me to respond sarcastically before hanging up, which will likely lead to a surge in unwanted calls.
A man with a thick accent claimed he needed to fix my computer's windows, which is clearly a scam since I have a new computer, so I'm blocking his number.
This week, I've received two calls from the same number. The first call was from a woman with a heavy accent claiming to be calling about my computer. When I questioned her knowledge of my computer, she persisted, and I eventually hung up. The second call was ignored, and no message was left, reinforcing the suspicion of a scam.
Today at 9:00 AM PDT, recieved a call from this number, it didnt answer and didnt left no msg.
Personally, i find it entertaining to take these call and mess with the caller, it like a therapeutical experiance, they try to scam me with the same Windows scam, but i can see right trough it.
My response to this caller is always to block them, as they never leave a message.
It's noteworthy that labeling callers in a derogatory manner could reflect poorly on the person making such comments, especially if their own writing contains errors.
The same scammer, appearently of East Indian decent, has switched from adjustable bed scams to computer support scams.
At work, I received a call on my desk phone, answering twice with our company name, but the caller remained silent and eventually hung up, indicating a likely spam call
During the sole occasion I answered a call from this number, the individual claimed to be a Microsoft representative needing to fix a virus on my computer. However, when I asked about remote access, they requested I press the Windows key+R, which would have granted them control over my system. Microsoft's official number is 1-800-642-7676, and I advise against engaging with these scammers.
A woman with a thick accent claimed to be from my computer company, stating there was an issue, but her inability to provide the name of my ISP raised suspicions of a potential hacking attempt.
A computer scam was attempted, purporting to be from Microsoft, claiming my computer was malfunctioning and prompting me to press a specific key combination. Despite being identified as a scammer, the individual called back multiple times.
A man with a heavy accent, claiming to be 'John', called me, attempting to sell something, and when I declined, he started yelling and insisted I had to listen to him, prompting me to hang up, only for him to call back and continue his aggressive pitch.
I dont have windows on my computer, i hang up, but they keep calling back, i am on the no call list, it sound like they are calling from out of the country due to there thick accent, they called back four times
A call was made, but no message was left
Repeated calls claim to offer assistance with a Windows computer issue, yet the caller refuses to cease communication despite requests to do so.
I recieve calls from this # frequently, but when i answer nobodys there, i called back and was told this # is disconected