Feb 7, 2014
Received a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft's support center. Said my computer had been sending emails to the Microsoft support center and he needed to correct the problem. The caller ID showed Bellevue, Washington so it seemed legitimate but I had a hunch and hung up on him. Searched the Microsoft website: The call fits their description of a scam perfectly. Unfortunately, Microsoft does not have the ability to find and prosecute these people. They use throw-away cell phones and they spring up like dandelions once they are "caught". Don't fall for this one -- it's a scam. They are looking to steal your identity, infect your computer with malware, or sell you something you don't need.