Strange call pretending to be from microsoft tech support

I just got a phone call pretending to be from microsoft tech support, and It said "your P.C. has a virus, then I called my local law enforcement agency, then They asked me  that what info are they asking me for and I said my credit card info, and my computer OS Password, and They asked me to call phone busters, than I reported to phone busters and taken action, But I hered indian Acent, and they were group of indian's there and they claimed to be from banglore india, the phone number started from 666 area code.
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These are fake calls and NOT from Microsoft, Microsoft will NEVER call you unless you contact them for help first.

I suggest that you have a look at this post to be more familier with these fraud:

http://cyberdefend.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2033D634A61595B3!300.entry

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Disregard it and do not give your information.

You have done the right thing in reporting them.

It is another Telemarketing Scam.

Cheers.


Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner

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