Microsoft Refund Scam

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.  

It is a 100% Scam.

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.  

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...

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"

I've got two more such calls this afternoon.   ON the second call, I actually pressed "1" to talk to a representative.   When the fellow came on, I proceed to lay an old-fashion Alabama mill-village cussin' on him.  And that's the worst kind. 

He couldn't take it and cut me off.  

But, be damned if they didn't call me again.  

It's like something Donald Trump would be involved in,

JL Strickland

My call was a recording  - Patricia Pender she said to call a 1800 number that I have a refund coming to me

as the company has gone out of business. She has tried numerous times to get in touch with me. I have not made any purchases. My computer is a couple of years old. So I knew it was a scam! But they call me 3 to 4 times a day. I am afraid to call the number they gave me because than they will know they got to me. I do not want the calls to pick up in the amount of calls. I have blocked the numbers and another number pops up with the same message. I have reported it This is harassment and annoying! I would like to call that number with an Airhorn handy. -- The number they called me from was 866-260-0275. Do not bother answering  if you get this number.