Microsoft Refund Scam

Anonymous
2019-02-01T23:00:33+00:00

Received numerous phone calls from the following phone number 1-844-386-8965 stating that because Microsoft was no longer going to provide technical support, that I was entitled to a refund.  Today, I decided to call this pestering caller.  When I asked how much the refund was, the gentlemen with an Indian accent said that the refund was $300.00.  He request that I start my computer and that we could proceed with moving forward with getting the refund.  He wanted to get access to my computer.  He said it would take about 15 minutes to get this refund process done.  I told him that I did not have time to stay on the computer for 15 minutes since I had an appointment.  He said he would be glad to call me back at a time that I specified.  I said good bye and have not returned their call.  I caution anyone receiving this type of phone call that it is very likely a SCAM.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-05-21T22:03:37+00:00

    Well, it May 21 now and they're still at it. I got a call this morning- from a Hindu lady-who said MIcrosoft no longer in business and offering a $399 refund 

    I hung up without answering  While I could use the money,  I have no need for another scam.   There oughta be a law...

    It not a new thing; they have been doing it for many, many years in many forms.

    And you would not have got any $

    Most of these scams originate from countries that are outside western law enforcement jurisdiction.

    And if you see a local phone number they appear to be calling from, the numbers are "spoofed"

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-05-21T19:25:55+00:00

    Well, it May 21 now and they're still at it. I got a call this morning- from a Hindu lady-who said MIcrosoft no longer in business and offering a $399 refund 

    I hung up without answering  While I could use the money,  I have no need for another scam.   There oughta be a law...

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-04-15T19:36:26+00:00

    I have had numerous calls from 804-442-6510.  I did not respond as I knew it was a scam.  Microsoft is a well capitalized company and would not deal with its customers in this fashion.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-04-09T23:34:11+00:00

    04 09 19 - just got call at 7:30pm, office phone, to call 844 262 4015 -- microsoft shutting down, etc... So they are still doing it...

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-04-09T19:06:59+00:00

    I have received a similar call but the number I got was from (888) 506-1121.  The man had an Indian accent.

    They tried to get me in front of my computer.  They offered to call me later when I was not at work and I told them I would review my records and call them back.  No intention of calling back.

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