Windows Service Center
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Calling about my computer.
Caller type: Other
Company: Windows Service Center
Number: 941-731-1222
The caller claimed to be calling from the "Windows Service Center, regarding your computer".
He had an Indian/ Arab accent. (I used to live in the UK, so I know how difficult it is to distinguish between these accents [plenty migrate to the UK], but it was definitely from that part of the world.)
Now, there's no such thing as a "Windows Service Center". There might be a MICROSOFT service center... but even if there was, they wouldn't be calling a number that is no way linked to anything to do with Microsoft.
Not only that, we've only had the phone number for a week! It's not linked to ANYTHING just yet. Bit miffed that it's already SOMEHOW in the hands of these a***oles.
So, all I said was "I doubt that mate", to which he replied, in a very downbeat manner, "Oh, ok, bye".
SCAM.
To anyone who has given these people personal information and/ or money, file a complaint with the FTC. It's the only way to get anything done about these lowlifes.
Caller type: Scammer
Company: Windows Service Center
Number: 978-780-7809
Total scam. 879 isn't even a valid area code. Seriously give this guy as much grief as possible. Make is life as miserable as he is making everyone else's.
Caller type: Scammer
Company: Windows Service Center
Number: 879-845-4646
Mark Broad called and said it was urgent that we look at my computer. He said it was sending out tons of signals of it being terribly infected based on reports Microsoft receives on updates as I install them. Strange thing is I was calling from my laptop which hasn't been on >2 mos. he aside my PC was infected too. Tried go to non-Microsoft sites to give him control of my PC. Didn't do it. Scam if I ever heard of one! He called me back on my home & cell phones like 11 times.
Caller type: Scammer
Caller: Mark Broad
Company: Windows Service Center
Number: 347-227-6900
Called stating there was a problem with Windows operating system; hackers could get in and steal info and/or computer will crash. Kept asking if I was in front of computer, wanting me to turn on computer so he could fix. Tried to get more info on who he was and WHY he was calling. Said calling from Salt Lake City and that was trying to fix the problem with my computer. Told him to give me Web link where I could check for myself and download any patches or fixes for the problem, this is how companies usually provide solutions to known problems with their products. He told me there was no fix I could do myself. That's when I knew for sure this was a SCAM. Like Microsoft is really going to personally call every Windows user to fix their operating system free of charge! Asked him what version of Windows had this supposed problem (since he claimed to know so much about my operating system), just rattled off all versions. Told him I was going to investigate the supposed problem and if one was found, would take care of myself. He asked me to call back on (952)967-6389 and have call transferred to him, Alex.
Called back number in my caller ID: Number can not be reached as dialed. Called call back number: Got voice mail stating number belonged to someone with last name Clark. BOGUS SCAM ARTIST - WARN EVERYONE! Very convincing and patient, answering and responding to questions which usually will make most scanners hung up.
Caller type: Scammer
Caller: ALEX
Company: Windows Service Center
Number: 451-667-5888
Called claiming to be from Windows Service Center but the caller ID said McAfee. He claimed he wanted to help with the reported computer infections and asked if I was in front of my computer right now. I told him we don't get computer infections because I always delete system32 and he hung up.
Caller type: Scammer
Company: Windows Service Center
Number: 214-872-5692
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