Phone call from "microsoft" Scam

[frank the tank]

Got a phone call today from "microsoft" saying that my computer was loaded with corrupt prefetch files.
I just played along and told them to call again later. i was not asked to install anything or to lend control of my PC to someone else. I have a very strong feeling that these guys are scammers.
anything I should do?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx

 

[rgd1101]

depend of how much time you have, and if they start calling you 2am in the morning.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://hothardware.com/News/Microsoft-Dont-Be-Tricked-by-Fake-PC-Support-Phone-Calls/

 

[frank the tank]

luckily i did not give out any information but is there any way i can record the phone call so I can report it to my local authorities. I did not receive this an a email it was a phone call should i also call my ISP/ phone provider? thanks for the info

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

More info ^

 

[Guest]

Are they still playing this one, not had one of those for months.

 

[frank the tank]

hey thanks guys. I appreciate the help. il try and take down the # and report to my local police. maybe my phone provider can get the #.

 

[frank the tank]

Best answer selected by frank the tank.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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