Microsoft ringing me at Home ??

MrsAtobe

Oooh, please do Mista_C, and post the results. I could do with a giggle!

Enterprise_1701C

Last time they called me I asked them if it was a problem with a virus, they said yes, I said thank you for calling me, I've been building that and keep it in my sandbox, if you can detect it then something is wrong - they actually hung up on me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shame really, I was looking forward to the rest of the conversation!

southwestmaid

I get one of these calls every couple of weeks now, I just tell them that I don't have a computer and they put the phone down on me. :j Result....

[Deleted User]

total scam, put it this way, how would microsoft get your number? or for that matter be able to know you had a problem, they would have the biggest call center in the world maybe get the number and report them

duchy

This is a really common scam. I work in broadband support for one of the larger companies and I often get people calling me to check if it was a scam (sadly sometimes after they've given over their card numbers)

"But they SAID they were from Microsoft" is a common wail...................Well yes I could ring anyone and CLAIM I was too-it amazes me people don't try to verify the info at all.

[Deleted User]

I guess the problem is people trust to easily when it comes to computers, infact accross the board, same with mechanics and the "ohhh thats going to cost abit for <random part>"

surreyfrog

Gavin57 wrote: »

He had the cheek to phone straight back looking for an apology for me swearing. Told him I can say what I want in my own house and hung up again. .

I wonder if this was the same bloke who called me tonight. Claimed he was from Microsoft and when I asked for his phone number so I could check, replied "HOW DARE YOU! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE CHECKING UP ON ME???"

Very professional.

I then dared to tell him to f*** off.

free4440273

surreyfrog wrote: »

I wonder if this was the same bloke who called me tonight. Claimed he was from Microsoft and when I asked for his phone number so I could check, replied "HOW DARE YOU! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE CHECKING UP ON ME???"

Very professional.

I then dared to tell him to f*** off.

:rotfl::rotfl: and welcome to the mse frog :wave: :hello:

RussJK

Don't believe anyone calling about computer problems, unless they are returning a call you've made regarding a computer problem.

southwestmaid

I've had three from them this week! What with that and now a recorded message from someone else telling me to press 1 to listen and 9 to delete I'm half afraid to answer my phone. Still enjoy telling them I don't have a computer though