A word to the wise for the old PC philospher....
They're at it again! I'm getting call after call.
If you receive a call from anyone purporting to be from Microsoft or authorized by Microsoft, stating that they have a report that you have viruses on your PC and that they need to connect to your PC
- Hang up!
If you are concerned about viruses:
- Call Microsoft Support yourself,
- Run your virus protections & Malware protection software (you have these, right)?,
- Bring your PC to a reputable local PC Tech,
- Find a reputable online tech support company.
The key is that YOU make the contact and that YOU DO NOT respond to anyone contacting you.
These sycophants want to get on your PC, at the least to charge you big dollars for nothing or at the worst to harvest your data!!!
Do not fall for this scam...you could pay dearly!
Please pass this on to those you worry may be hooked in this scam.
A typical experience is detailed at the following link -
Beware Telephone Scam! "Microsoft" Says Your Computer Has a Virus