Quite a few people at work (and my family) have had unsolicited calls from people saying they are Microsoft and they are calling to let them know they have detected a problem with their computer and will fix it (and extend their warranty) for £55.
The interesting thing is they then talk you through typing some commands which bring up event viewer and then they play on your fears by saying "look at all the errors, we can fix those now and your computer will run much better".
They then go to considerable lengths to ask for credit card details or bank details even asking for someone else in the house to give them if you say you don't have bank details.
It's quite clear these people are either not based in the UK or are simply fucking morons, one colleague led them on a bit but then told them he was a police officer with the anti fraud unit, they simply carried on talking and explained how they were Microsoft and they will fix all his problems.
If you ask them for a phone number you will most likely get a number in a hosting centre that leases lines out so you won't strike any success with that.
A few tips...
Ask for their FULL name and their business address (to confirm they are Microsoft).
Ask them for the Microsoft switchboard number
Ask them for their Employee number
Ask them how they can collect information on you of a personal nature without your permission in breach of European law
Ask them how they married your PC information to your phone number
Ask them what information they are gathering
If your still pissed off then simply tell them you DO NOT USE WINDOWS - tell them you USE LINUX.
Personally I would tell them to FUCK OFF
P.S I wouldn't tell Microsoft to Eff off, just the scammers so make sure it is them before you commit an offence under the wireless and telegraphy act (1949).
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