855-531-2885

microsoft expiring robo call scam.  first time I've seen an toll free number scam

Microsoft scam

Call from scammers with recorded message saying my computer will stop working by the end of the day and to call back right away.

This is a scam. It's a text-to-voice robocall. Here is a copy of the transcribed voice message:

Windows computer has expired today. All Microsoft services on your computer will stop working by end of the day contact Microsoft at 855-531-2885 to renew now. I repeat again. Listen to this very carefully. This message is very important. This is an emergency call to notify you subscription of your Microsoft Windows computer has expired today. Oh Microsoft services on your computer will stop working by end of the day. Contact Microsoft at 855-531-2885 to renew now.

Warning! This is a Tech Support Scam number!

Low quality robo scam message:

Quote:

Call to notify you subscription of your Microsoft Windows computer has expired today all Microsoft services on your computer will stop working by end of the day contact Microsoft at 855-531-2885  2 renew Now I repeat again listen to this very carefully this message is very important this is an emergency call to notify you subscription of your Microsoft Windows computer has expired today all Microsoft services on your computer will stop working by end of the day contact Microsoft at 855-531-2885  2 renew now.

Listen to message Must have been an "untouchable" who recorded this one.

Help spread the word and prevent someone from becoming a victim.

Fact:

• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your computer called/contacted them is a SCAMMER.
• Windows Operating System licenses do not expire.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you with a message about your computer having illegal activity, is a SCAMMER.
• ANY Tech Support Warning pop-ups you get while accessing the internet asking you to call a number or visit a website, is from a SCAMMER.
• Web Browsers DO NOT have the ability to determine and warn you your computer has an error. They can only warn you about a potential malicious website. A Browser is software that allows you to surf the Internet, not diagnose a computer or phone.
• ANY Tech Support company that insists you need their services because of some error, outdated software or tries to convince you that you need to allow them remote access is a SCAMMER.
• Nobody could possibly know if your computer or devices have an issue unless you tell them or gave them access.
• Tech Support companies DO NOT call to give out refunds because they are "going out of business". In fact NO company gives refunds when going out of business unless they did not provide you with what you paid for.
• Companies DO NOT call to inform you that your subscription will be charged if you don't call back, only SCAMMERS do that. If you have a subscription with someone, they automatically charge you until you cancel it.
• Only a Scammer would want Remote Access to give a Refund.
• 3rd party Tech services DO NOT include Email account repairing or password resetting, since they can not access the email server unless it belongs to them.

Please read about how Tech Support Scammers operate the scams and warn everyone possible about them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_support_scam
TrendMicro FAQ on Tech Support Scams
How Tech Support Scams work
Microsoft -  Protect yourself from Tech Scams
Apple -Phony support calls, and other scams
FTC - Tech Support Scams
Tech scams - Fraud.org
Norton - Online Scams 101

Never trust a caller who wants to "help your computer" for any reason (unless you contacted them first), as they are only going to scam you. If you need Tech Support, you should contact a reputable local service.

The message was left on my answering machine.  Unbelievable this is still going on.

I got the call on my cell and they did not leave a VM. Since my laptop is company issued and we have an IT dept I think I'd let them worry about it!

Received a vm this afternoon; exact wording as above.    Deleted message & blocked call.

Same recordedicated message as wanderer. Call now because services on my Microsoft are going to quit today because  my Microsoft subscription has expired

Well said!

Microsoft expiration scam. Didn't get one for a long time; now 2 this week from different numbers using a different robovoice. They seem to come in waves. Don't fall for it, folks!

855 531-2885 Scammer demons from hell use this phony tel#

855 531-2885 Scammer demons from hell use this phony tel#.  May they all drop dead.

Emergency Call. My Microsoft services will end at midnight. Renew now. Call 855-531-2885 to renew. Robocall voicemail.

I got message saying about a Microsoft suscripción and I don’t even have a windows computer!!