Windows 10: Phone calls RE: Microsoft License

Discus and support Phone calls RE: Microsoft License in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am receiving calls from an automated system advising that it is an emergency that I call a toll free # because my Microsoft License has expired & my... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MoMac423, Feb 17, 2019.

  1. MoMac423 Win User

    Phone calls RE: Microsoft License


    I am receiving calls from an automated system advising that it is an emergency that I call a toll free # because my Microsoft License has expired & my computer will be shut down & I will not be able to use it? First of all is this legit. Secondly I didn't know there was a license and why doesn't Microsoft contact you through email so you know who you are dealing with?

    :)
     
    MoMac423, Feb 17, 2019
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  2. ste2425 Win User

    Another phone call scam pretending to be Microsoft

    A thread was posted on another forum I frequent about a phone call scam where they claim to be Microsoft and ask you install some things to repair the security breach they've detected.

    Thought id post the number used here to make you guys n gals aware in case you get a phone call.

    number is : 0203 286 9239
    Apparently the lad who started the thread Googled it and its a 'Cost Trap'.

    Thread is here (I realise it's against the rules but due to its nature thought it might be helpful. Pm me if not and ill remove it.) :

    Just had a phone call....... - Renault Forums :: Independent Renault forum

    So yea, Heads up.

    Shame we don't have some form of list of all these numbers, I bet people on here get it quite often.
     
    ste2425, Feb 17, 2019
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  3. Borg 386 Win User
    Bogus "Microsoft" Telephone calls


    Answering those calls or even letting the answering machine get it just confirms that there is a person at that number.

    MS will never call you about licensing, infections, etc.

    I downloaded the sound of a fax machine connecting. When I get a number from out of state or something I don't recognize, I pick up the phone & play that (I keep the MP3 file of that sound on my desktop for just that purpose).

    The machine that dials those calls will usually recognize that sound & list the phone number as a fax number & take it off the list. Since I started doing this, our spam calls have dropped by about 70%.

    The "do not call" list has done no good & there are too many loopholes for companies to use.
     
    Borg 386, Feb 17, 2019
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  4. meebers Win User

    Phone calls RE: Microsoft License

    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, Feb 17, 2019
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