"TCP expert called, scam"
Microsoft calls
62 community reports tagged Microsoft across 60 numbers.
Recent activity
Reports tagged Microsoft are steady: 0 reports in the last 7 days, in line with a usual 0.9 reports a week.
When people report it
Friday is the busiest day for these reports, and 60% are filed in the afternoon (12pm to 6pm). Times are when the report was submitted, which is usually soon after the call.
Verdict
98% of reporters rated these calls spam or suspicious. The most common call type is Tech Support Scam (Microsoft, etc).
Numbers used
Reports tagged Microsoft cover 60 different numbers. 2 of them were first reported in the last 30 days, so a number you have not seen before can still be part of the same pattern.
Reports over time
Reports per day over the last 30 days. Reports per week over the last 12 weeks. Red weeks had at least double the usual volume. Reports per month over the last year.
How people rate these calls
- Spam 37 · 60%
- Suspicious 24 · 39%
- Unknown 1 · 2%
- Safe 0 · 0%
Most common call type: Tech Support Scam (Microsoft, etc)
Busiest days
All reports by the day they were submitted.
Time of day
When reports are submitted, UK time.
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Night 12am to 6am 1
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Morning 6am to 12pm 18
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 37
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Evening 6pm to 12am 6
Latest reports
"clicked a fake button on facebook. it set off an alarm. called the number. they got access to the laptops. cleared the alarm, then started to ask about banks. i refused to cooperate. I said to call back but they did not. I cleared downloads and search history from the laptops, and did an antivirus check."
"Microsoft defender computer problem - gave the phone number 0121 8159414. Access Google at https://kkpcare.help. When we questioned the 'join with a code', they ended the call. SCAM?"
"Spoke to my answerphone, making it seem like they were talking to me. They thanked me for my time, which was really strange. Said his name was David from Windows and Doors. I have call minder, so don't know how they got through. Number blocked now."
"Said it was about cybersecurity fraud prevention"
"Caller said they were from Microsoft and that we had been hacked. They were very persistent, ringing 5 times, but wouldnโt answer some of my questions about the call. It felt very suspicious, and Iโve never been contacted by Microsoft by phone before."
"Number called saying they were from Microsoft - said there was a problem with my computer and threatened to block it if I didnt co-operate. When I hung up, caller - female, likely South Asian - called again from a different number."
"Third phone call (all from different numbers). They said they were Microsoft and would shut down my computer because of suspicious activity."
"Had a previous call from 07422728511 saying they were from Microsoft. When I hung up, they called me again, also claiming to be from MS. They said there were issues with activity on my computer and it would be blocked unless I co-operated. I hung up."
"Said they were from 3 network. Asked for my postcode to check coverage, then wanted my email. After that, I got a text from Microsoft with a pin. They then asked me to give the pin. I hung up at that point."
"Said they were from Microsoft."
"Message saying apple pay turned off as account info incomplete"
"Tried to take over my computer using teamviewer app. Said they were calling from Microsoft."
"As soon as I mentioned that I donโt possess a computer, the caller identified themselves as Microsoft and then promptly ended the call."