888-587-1362

Probably an Indian scammer.

Answering machine took the call and no message was left. Note that caller ID showed a blank space between the dash and 1362, so it is a spoofed number.

Just one of the numerous scam calls that we receive each day - and that I post here to 800Notes.  Received the call at 3:39pm.  No message was left - caller ID indicated "800 Service."  Have now blocked all future calls from 888 587.

This # has left messages many times for months.  The recorded voice is unclear but something about a company going out of business and I'm due some kind of refund.  I've never called it back.  I could tell from the way she said the phone number (a pause between the last 4 digits) that they were not in the U.S.

Call on landline from 1-988-587-1362 on 5/17/19. ID said "Toll Free." Message on voice mail was female robocaller said "refund due me since company was going out of business." This is the fake Microsoft SCAM. Also uses 1-888-912-8190, 888-402-9182 and 888-943-9174. All reported to Do Not Call.

I also received a call on May 20 from 1-888-587-1362, stated my name and that a company had closed.  I am to call back to receive my refund.  NOT.

The Microsoft refund scam that keeps calling and it is blockef

Verizon caller ID identified this as SPAM.  The voice mail message was cut off and mostly unintelligible.

Recorded robo call scam telling me I am eligible for refund from Microsoft Technical Support that I paid for because they are going out of business.

Fake Microsoft Tech Refund Scam

Warning! This is a Tech Support Scam number!

Robo scam message:

Quote:

..is Kathy Jackson, I am calling you from Microsoft refund Department please do not hang up you have paid for your computer technical support few months ago we are calling to refund your money as the company has been ordered to close down please call us on our toll free number 888-587-1362 repeating again 888-587-1362 thank you.

Listen to message

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.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your online server 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.
• Apple will never, ever call you about alleged suspicious iCloud activity.
• 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 or email to give out refunds because they are "going out of business", or to "cancel a subscription".  Companies DO NOT give refunds unless they have to.
• 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 and they don't give a refund.
• 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.

Note: the caller type only has "scam suspicion" as an option, but it is indeed a SCAM!

Excellent, thorough response Mike!

I recvd the call as well, I do my own tech support thank you!  SCAM SCAM SCAM...

I received the same voice message, I haven't paid for any technical support.  As you guys say, this is pure SCAM. Never! Never! call back to 'find out', it's too dangerous!!!!!!!

Today is the second time I've received a call from 'microsoft' - never had time to write down the number they gave, but knew it was a scam because I've never paid for anyone's support - but I do have caller id, and I'm not sure this is the # they gave!!

5/21/19 9:47 PDT  Don't trust 888 numbers and wouldn't have answered had I been here.  Left a message ...call 888 etc.  Not who or why.  Give us a break already.  Call & number erased this time.

let no message.

These scammers are in a call center in India.  Trying to get bank account numbers & social security info too. They use multiple fake US phone numbers to trick you.  Seems they like to call this time of year.  Block call & don't answer!

This is a Scam.
The liars tell you, you have money coming back from Microsoft and you give them your bank account number and they will drain your account.  DON'T DO IT.   This is a scam.
Microsoft will never call you.   Don't be a sucker.
Don't give money to anyone or company that cold calls you.

I received a female's pre-recorded & digitized voice message on my voicemail with this number on my home phone, telling me I'm entitled to a refund because the company is being forced to close down. The call was from 1-888-587-1362, but listed as coming from "800 Service." I also received a similar call on my cell, but I didn't receive the whole number. This time I called back and whomever was there, just answered, "hello?" I asked them who they were & they asked who I was. I told them you called me & told me I was entitled to a refund. The man, who did have an accent of unknown origin, asked me how much money I was entitled to. When I told him I can't answer that until I know which company he was from, he hung up on me.

voice message was sent that the company owed me a refund and they were ordered to pay because they're getting ready to close down..call the number it was a residence I block the number