Surprisingly, most of these calls aren't from Microsoft at all. Callers impersonate Windows or Microsoft tech support, claim your PC is hacked, and pressure you for remote access or personal data. The accent is often Indian and the script mentions a bogus 1‑800‑102‑1100 number. Hang up immediately, never share passwords, credit‑card numbers, or install software they request. Use your phone’s call‑blocking feature or a third‑party app to block +18001021100. Report the number to the FTC or your local consumer‑protection agency. If you’re ever unsure, contact Microsoft via the official website or verified support line—not the number the caller provides.
Today, on Labor Day 2014, the scammers did not take a day off, i got a cal with a heavy Indian accent, they gave me this 800 numbe to cal back, but i didnt give them any informations
I have the same experience, hung up and investigate further, glad i found this forum to confirm my suspicion!
A call was received claiming my computer was hacked, but the provided callback number was invalid
When he told me the Mexicans were using my computer, I was skeptical and he wanted to walk me thru what to do to stop it, but I kept asking him where he was and he claim he was Microsoft Tech Support.
I received a call from 800 102 1100, warning me that my home internet was being hacked from Mexico and offering to prevent this. We ended the call, but they attempted to reach us again, and we ignored it.
I experienced a similar scam call from a man claiming to be from Microsoft, despite using a non-Microsoft computer system
If these individuals have access to your personal information, it is crucial to take steps to protect yourself, such as registering for identity protection and notifying your banks and credit agencies
My brother-in-law recieved a similiar call, and they gained acces to his computer, is ther anything he can do to prevent any negitive consequeces?
A phone call from this number was received, featuring a individual with a very thick accent repeating the same story, prompting me to end the call.
I had a call today from a guy claiming to be from the tech dept of windows, sayin my computer has a problem, i asked him to repeat his name and give me a number to reach him, but it was clearley a scam, they didnt ask for any info about my computer
I share the same experience, to put it simply.
I experienced a similar situation where the caller claimed to work with the Windows Security Department, but when I asked for their Microsoft office location, they denied being affiliated with Microsoft.
A representative claiming to be from the Windows Technical Department, who went by the name Jimmy Rogers, contacted me stating my computer was compromised and attempting to gain access
