Windows 10: phone call claiming to be Microsoft

Discus and support phone call claiming to be Microsoft in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; At 2:12pm today, 10/23/2018, I received a phone call with message only on it stating they were Microsoft and that they want to refund our money as they... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PilgrimLutheran, Oct 23, 2018.

  1. phone call claiming to be Microsoft


    At 2:12pm today, 10/23/2018, I received a phone call with message only on it stating they were Microsoft and that they want to refund our money as they are shutting down. The number calling was 866-978-7102 toll free and they asked that I call back using number 866-978-8970. I'm sure this is a scam so want to report it so that anyone else receiving these phone calls do not try and call the number back.

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    PilgrimLutheran, Oct 23, 2018
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  2. meebers Win User

    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Oct 23, 2018
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  3. Winuser Win User
    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    When my phone fails to upgrade I just keep trying. One upgrade took 3 or 4 tries.
     
    Winuser, Oct 23, 2018
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  4. Dos101 Win User

    phone call claiming to be Microsoft

    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Oct 23, 2018
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