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I received a call from someone saying they were from Microsoft Service Centre and that my computer files had been corrupted. I was suspicious and asked for a number to call them back on. I hung up and googled Microsoft Service Centre to find that this a well known scam. What do I do?

Caller: Michael

Had a call from Michael regarding

I received a call from this number, the guy said he is calling from vodafone, ask me that have I called to some Asian countries, I said no. Then he ask me to confirm phone no. and account number. I said that can't confirm with you, i don't knows who you are. Then he hung up. Forgot to mentioned, this guy's speaking with Indian accent and very difficult to understand what he say.

Just had a call at 8pm in the evening. I also thought it was suspicious. Asked if I could call back at a better time. He gave me that same phone number and said his name was Jack Davis.I said "how do you know I have errors in Windows?" Anyway, wont be calling them back !!!

Has anybody reported this problem?

Had the same call today twice!!

Got a call from MaxSame storySaid he want to log on to clear out my junk filesKnew my name - must get it from the phone bookTold him I would call him back

had a call from "Oliver Jones', from "windows service centre".Sounded sus so I called him back on (03) 9008 4255. Didn't bother going past the recenptionist (another indian fell).  I did go to the web site  thought to try and verify

Got a call from them  " Microsoft Service Centre"  caller  Alex -said he was calling from Melbourne but was an overseas call told me to do some stuff on computer - gave me the (03) 9008 4255 to ring in Melbourne  to prove he was not a scammer,Ha Ha - had a bit of fun. I told him to ring me back once I called the Melbourne number.Dont expect he wil call me back.

FYI - I got the same call yes and phoned them back the next day for some fun given that I have some minor IT skill set and work in a small office with an IT team. So we had a good 15mins of fun

DONOT go to any of the sites they suggest which will allow them to log in to your PC (as the are remote access websites designed for offsite access)

I also received a phone call message from an Asian-sounding female voice teling me the similar things from Microsoft Sercice Centre that my computer had been corrupted also. I was suspicious and googled the phone number and this is where I am atl What is the solution? Is it a scam?

Can't believe, same thing happened today as well, even they didn't change the contact number (03) 9008 4255, and contact person: Arther Carresco.
Definitely a scam, don't try their suggestion.