I received a call from this number claiming to be Microsoft and asking for details to enable a correction to be made to my home computer. They claimed my computer was infected by a virus. Any comments?

I received a call from this number also, I did try to gather up as much information as possible. First and most obvious is this telephone number. Secondly, he gave me his support email whihc was supposed to be msw0075_au @ hotmail.com.au, name Rob Martin and said that I ad a virus.

Had a call from 'Microsoft' by Andy Peter.
Told me my computer had virus's and other
problems. He gave me a phone number
(02) 8417 2679 and ABN 29002589460. When
you look up the ABN it appears almost
legitimate!! I did not give any information
and told him I would ring back (which I
won't). This appears more legitimate and
sophisticated than normal and is of some
concern.

I had these scammers call me today and i installed the programs they wanted me to install, which gave them remote access to my PC. I gave them my name and email address, but did not give them my credit card details. They hung up after this. I feel so stupid and hope they didn't hack into my computer and steal any info

Similar conversation. He mentioned his name is Albert Martin and that the virus on my computer is so bad that my computer would crash by tonight. I took details and told I will call back. In an hours time ssoneone else saying he is the team leader called me. They had all my details including address. When I told that I am an IT pro they just hung up.

The scammers called me twice today, I Googled microsoft australia's details and called their 13 number, while waiting their advertorial said that Microsoft do not cold call customers for any matter.Interesting that the first scammer actually asked me if I had Windows installed, then told me I had a virus - not real bright!!

I have received 2 calls from this number and he gave all his details, his name was David. I said I would call him back and when I called It was diverted to another no. and they hung up when I asked for David.

Just received a call from these impersonators. Sounded suspicious from the very start and when asked if I was sitting in front of my computer, simply said it was with someone else. They provided me with their contact details and I instantly went to search online its basis. Glad to find this post confirming my suspicion.

Same number same mssg!

Had the same phone call today, got me to call the number, went through a couple of diverts to get to a "Micro Soft Service Center". sent me invoice to prove his credibility. caller got pissed off when I wouldn't give my credit card number, maybe because I had him on the phone for an hour.

Received the same call from "Microsoft impersonator" Gave me his name, ID no and this phone no. Glad I didn't phone, but looked up this site to learn that it is a SCAM!

I just had a similar call and they quoted the same number. When I said I was not prepared to give my credit card details they emailed me an invoice - from email address msw_au@hotmailcom - so they're not that smart!

Same here. Very insistent that I had computer errors and that I should log on to my computer for them. His name us David and he even gave the Microsoft Australia Sydney address as his location so I could verify his bonafides

Same message of the rest of these posts. Some scammer wanting me to log on. Very persistant even tho I told him I was aware of his scamming.

This is a scam. They convinced my elderly mother to hand over personal details and credit card numbers.

I got a call from these guys as well. How do register a complaint? This should be illegal. They are taking advantage of people that do not have the technical knowhow. They should be shut down!

Got a call today from this number as well..tryed to get my credit card details but im not that silly! If they access your computer run as many malware/antiviruses to clean up anything they may have put on your computer! Beware seems ligit but is a scam

Yes, they did the same to me and cheated me. They gave me the same # and the same reason. They are a fraud.BEWARE !!!!!!

People impersonating 'Microsoft Australia' and inform that you have a issue with your software. They will help you remove so install Teamviewer for them to access your computer. They ask your credit card details to install a virus patch.

I have also received a call from this number claiming to be Microsoft. I asked to call them back and was given this number.I won't be calling them back but have received more calls from them when I wasn't home.