Microsoft license key/IP address scam

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Should read.   I want it I will go through a web site and NOT go through a link in an email

I do not give any information over the phone that I have not solicited.  If some one is calling me to sell some thing it is usually not some thing I want, if I want it I will go through a web site and go through a link in an email or a phone call.  I thought I saw at least one post that stated they did wait to get connected and the they were disconnected.  It is highly unlikely that MS would call and communicate the ridiculous  message as indicated in this scam.  I just wonder how many, if any, fell for this?

It depends on whether or not someone "stayed on the line to be connected" to a real human after listening to the automated voice explain the issue and get sketchy. I think most of us hangup before that? I'd have to look back, I thought one person did hang on the line ... I can't remember and may be wrong...

My assumption is if you waited to be connected you'd divulge information (either through automated responses or with a human,) that will allow them to hijack your IP address or snake in so they can backdoor their software on your connected computers. You'd never realize it is there. Keyloggers, spyware, or trojans to name a few, and programs that scan your system for personal information to steal and misuse. It might not even be IP related, but was just to get your attention so that you will trust their bait and switch later. They also could be prepping you to get you to buy some IP protection (that doesn't really exist,) or maybe purchase a VPN from them. The fact that they said IP compromised leads me to believe they mean to get into your network or sell you something to soothe your fear.

Or, or if the automated voice continues after you hold for someone and tells you to press 1 for this and 2 for that, etc., pressing one of those numbers gives them permission to pester you in other multiple ways? Idk. I've never stayed on the line. I'm so sick of all companies and advertisers and surveys calling me several times a day, sometimes hourly, that I no longer pick up, or I hang up after hearing their first breath. The times I've waited long enough to tell them to remove me from their call list was so excruciatingly long and hair pulling and most don't readily say they will but instead try to get me to change my mind, or proceed to talk over me as if they didn't hear me. Some say very rude things to me. I don't have time in my day for that kind of time-wasting headache. I always say I'm reporting them. I once had a windows/siding company actually call me back and yell at me! They know ... they know. No one is going to come and make them stop.

I appreciate all of the information you posted.  After reading the other posts, it appears that no one has actually interacted w/a human, what is the goal of these calls, besides extreme annoyance?

Thank you for your assistance.  I appreciate it.