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Got one from Microsoft at that number. They were confirming an event.

I received a call from this number.  Also from Microsoft confirming an event.

Someone named "Betty" called and left a message.  She said she was "calling on the behalf of Microsoft".  Would like to invite me to an "exclusive office lunch" with a "briefing of Office 2010, Sharepoint 2010, and SQLServer 2008."

Based on the message, I don't think this is actually "Microsoft".  It seems like a third party offering some kind of services related to Microsoft products.

Now someone named "Jessica" just called me.  Basically they are reading a script.  It's obvious they have some kind of phone list they are working.  Because the call from "Jessica" and "Betty" were the same script.

They called again today.  Let the phone ring a few times, before it could go to answer machine, then hung up.

This number is Microsoft calling to confirm an event. Nothing sinister at all.

Microsoft

Jessica about a special offer from Microsoft. She was very nice and friendly.

Caller identified herself as Alexandra.

Stated she was calling to tell me about an upcoming MS technology roadmap show at their local office.

Demonstrations of Office 365, Link 2010, Azure, somethig about "cloud"  computing and some other stuff.

Also got this message- very misleading as I have no interest in a telemarketer call.

Just received one too stating she was from Microsoft - not just on their behalf.  Polite but very insistent to get someone to come to the event.  I stated I wasn't interested but if there were others in the office that might be and asked to have some information sent to the office.  At that instant, her tone was one of awkwardness and she immediately tried to get off the phone.

Definitely not Microsoft.

Caller [Shawn (female) on behalf of Microsoft - code for: a third party] left a voicemail message regarding a complimentary webcast about Microsoft's upcoming licensing changes.

I never return calls of this type unless the company is explicitly named.

I worked for Microsoft for many years.  I don't recall them ever doing cold calls to drive attendance to events.  They rely on their web site or blogs rather than calling.

Microsoft rep confirming I am attending an event soon

Definitely Microsoft.. I had registered for an event, and they wanted to confirm.

Just watch out if they ask for a credit card or personal info!

Just watch out if they ask for a credit card or personal info!

Just like all the other posts, but I want to add that they said they were calling on *behalf* of Microsoft, definitely not MS themselves. I've been to one of these events before, a lot of vendors and such trying to get  you to buy their products and services. Not interested as someone who doesn't have purchasing decision powers, but I did win a free Xbox 360 when I went.

It was Jesus.. ranting about how he's back from the dead and pissed off.

Leslie calling on "behalf of Microsoft"; asked for the VP of Sales by name. Sent her to VM. Caller ID shows Microsoft.