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Hello
I got a call from a guy with a really heavy Indian accent claiming to be working with Microsoft.
He told me that my computer had multiple problems.
He then told me to hit the Window icon on my keyboard and R (Which is to activate Run)
After that, he told me to type in "www.ammyy.com" and hit enter.
Right when he said that, I got suspicious.
I checked their website and it seemed legit.
I decided to google "AMMYY" and I saw "AMMYY scam"
I checked lots of posts having the EXACT same thing
-Indian guy
-AMMYY
-Computer problems
-Work for microsoft.
I hanged up and shut down my computer just in case. (I"m paranoid)
I turned back my computer on and the guy called me again.
He asked me why did I hanged up and I told him it was an accident.
He asked if I downloaded AMMYY yet.
I told him this "I ain't getting my computer hacked today, buddy." and hanged up again.
I ran a full computer scan with Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security.
(Which I trust since it went with my computer)
So my question.
Who are these guys?
How many people work with them?
Why aren't they sued yet?
Is my computer safe?
Thank you
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These fake tech support scams can now be reported to Microsoft, via the following link:
Report a Technical Support Scam
"This information will assist Microsoft and law enforcement stop these scams and bring the perpetrators to justice."
You're fine. They cold called you and have no access to your PC since you didn't install anything or allow them to connect to your PC.
Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently - Microsoft does not make unsolicited
phone calls to help you fix your computer
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/Msname.aspx
Hoaxes and Scams
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Microsoft - Contact Support
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I had my first call from them this morning. I am like you and try and keep them on the line as long as possible to waste their money and time. I actually find it great fun, especially when they start to get angry and advise anyone else getting these call to do the same!!
I still wonder how they got our number.
Why do people keep asking this? Pick an area code and search on common prefixes, then start dialing the last 4 digits starting with "0000".
I just received a call instructing me to log into the infamous AMMYY website since my computer was supposedly infected by a virus. When I Googled this site, all kinds of scam alerts came up and I started reading them to this "technician". This call ended quickly when I received a more important call from someone else.