Windows 10: We received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft

Discus and support We received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; On Tuesday of this week (22 OCT) my wife received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. They had left a message on our answering... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KenReed2, Oct 26, 2019.

  1. KENREED2
    KenReed2 Win User

    We received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft


    On Tuesday of this week (22 OCT) my wife received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. They had left a message on our answering machine. She called (yes, I know) the number back. They appear to have wiped many of the desk top items from our computer as well as everything in our download file.

    :)
     
    KenReed2, Oct 26, 2019
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  2. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    I received a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft

    Hello Amy,

    Microsoft does not make any unsolicited call to customers. I suggest you to refer to the following suggestions provided by SpiritX
    MS MVP replied on July 27, 2012 and check if it helps.

    I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft and wanting to access my computer. Is this a scam

    I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft and wanting to access my computer. Is this a scam?

    Keep us posted if you face any issues on Windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Arul_D, Oct 26, 2019
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  3. MEEBERS
    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 26, 2019
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  4. COLD STORM
    Cold Storm Win User

    We received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft

    EVGA GTX 2xx series Reinbursement Service

    XFX started it and Evga is doing the same. Evga is starting its own reinbursement program for those who bought the Evga 2xx series when they first came out. All you have to do is follow a few steps.

    • Must be a new purchase from an authorized EVGA reseller. Step-ups do not qualify.
    • You have 14 days to register and upload a qualified invoice to claim your EVGA Bucks.
    • Only customers who purhased the EVGA GTX 280 or GTX 260 at the full Manufactured Suggested Reatil Price (MSRP) will qualify for the Reimbursement Program.
    • If between June 16th and July 7th you purchased an:
    • EVGA GTX 260 you will receive $75.00 in EVGA Bucks* or $60.00 Cash Back
    • EVGA GTX 280 you will receive $150.00 in EVGA Bucks* or $125.00 Cash Back
    The only thing this doesn't cover is the Step-up program. I'm fine with that because I got the price cut anyway. I just hope to get the card by this weekend if not early next week. I have a itch to bench. *Rockout :rockout:

    Source: EVGA
     
    Cold Storm, Oct 26, 2019
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