Windows 10: Is this a microsoft scam

I received a call supposedly microsoft in Reading advising me my pc was being hacked and my details used by foreign nationals. microsoft were trying to prevent my information and their systems bring compromised. She was quite insistent I should go on my pc immediately and she would help me solve problems/help with error messages and advise what to do. I was unable to go on my pc for a variety of reasons so she is calling tomorrow. The call was an 0203 area code. Background noise was 'call centre" type. I think this is a scam, but would like confirmation if possible. I told her no personal info

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Microsoft Technician Scams

Some related and official Microsoft articles:

• Protect yourself from tech support scams
  
• Tech support scams
  
• www.microsoft.com/reportascam
  

Other non-Microsoft, but very good articles worth reading:

• | Malwarebytes Labs:
• Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams

 

Microsoft Technician Scams

Thank you very much, will pass on to my friend. Plus will file for my own future reference.

 

Scams using Microsoft

Microsoft has been warning folks about these scams for some time.

• Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently
• Is that call from Microsoft a scam?
• Don’t fall for phony phone tech support
• Avoiding technical support scams