844-213-0004

They claimed to be from "Microsoft Windows" and that they were alerted that my computer had been hacked.  They were trying to get me to allow them access to my computer so that they could "ensure" my personal information was safe.

Scam! They got into my computer and got my credit card!!!!

got a 'pop up ' on my laptop .. The typical scam that tells you  , that you need to call " Microsoft " to unlock you computer AND etc etc etc  .. big scam/..
i called and used alotta expletives concerning what i thought of their ; [***] '   and then got calls on my phone from this number ( 844-213-0004 .. didn't answer and didn't listen to their worthless message ......

Another Indian with a fake computer support scam. He refuses to tell you any information about himself and his company other than they are "Microsoft". He kept saying he needs to get on my computer and wouldn't answer why.

Had a virus alert pop up on my computer, which stated that I needed to call this number immediately, or I would lose everything. So I called, let "Daniel at Microsoft" take over my computer for about 4 hours, then I purchased his product which cost me about $100 for 1 year. There was also a 3 year discounted plan option!
Anyway, I am still getting calls from him months later. I called the Microsoft Store, and they verified this is a scam and told me to bring my computer directly to the store to get it cleaned up for free. Thank you Microsoft. I feel so stupid !!

I got a pop up on my puter saying I must phone this number 844-213-0004. It supposedly was Microsoft and his name is Shane Watson.
They took control over my puter. Asked me if I could log in to my bank account so he could set up a transfer to pay to fix the problem.
He said it would cost me over $3000, and that I had to pay at that moment otherwise he could not fix my puter.
I wasn't born yesterday..

>> They took control over my puter  <<

Since the scammers accessed the computer, they probably did one or more of the following:
• Disabled the anti-virus software
• Added nasty malware to the computer
• Copied the Contact List (so they can spam/email your soon-to-be ex-friends)
• Copied any financial data or passwords they could find
• Compromised your ID on Facebook or other social site(s), and perhaps on shopping sites.
• "Zombied" the computer, so it would respond to THEIR commands sent via internet
• Deleted some important files
• Asked for money to repair the damage they caused

What can you do immediately after such an attack?
1.  Pull the cables on the computer, or otherwise disable it, so it cannot access the internet.
2.  Change ALL  passwords stored on the computer.
3.  Run FULL malware scans on the computer, in "SAFE" mode!
4.  Change the passwords again, particularly if the malware scans showed anything.
5.  Inform your bank and credit card companies.
6.  Sign up for credit monitoring, and check the status frequently
7.  Backup non-executable personal, data files to an external storage device.  (Executable files might be infected).
8.  You may have to bring the computer to a local repair shop, and tell them the story.
9.  Tell friends what happened, so they can be aware of strange emails from you.
10.  Connect to the internet only AFTER all the above have been done.
11.  Change the passwords on all online accounts.  Even better - access a "safe", uninfected  computer, and change your online account passwords RIGHT NOW.

NOTE:
If your computer set a "Restore Point" while it was infected, any "System Restore" you make will re-infect your computer.  Suggest you delete any potentially infected restore points and avoid setting such restore points until after your computer has been thoroughly cleaned!

You fell for one scam, and might be susceptible to others mentioned on this site:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/facts.html
Read that info to educate and help protect yourself!

Honest computer companies do NOT cold-call people, or cause popups from websites to tell them their computers need fixing!

Some scammers even have websites, and falsely advertise they are associated with popular software packages or computer companies; so do NOT believe a "we will fix your computer remotely" site, and allow them access to your computer!

Read the info at these links.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cold-Call-Tech ... on-150170.shtml
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/portal/mmpc/shared/ransomware.aspx

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

Lesson:
If your computer needs fixing, bring it to a local repair shop

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Indian computer scam. A guy named Jason who pretends to be from Microsoft and tries to log on to your computer. He gets weird when you deny him and he starts asking if he can be your boyfriend. Weird scammers