SCAM - Beware of a telephone scam currently circulating

Unfortunatley there is a telephone scam currently circulating were you will receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, they will tell you that they have indentified some problems with your computer from your IP address, They will talk you through a few thinks with you sat at the computer, and then take control of your PC remotely, They will then try and convince you to purchase software to fix problems with your PC

This is a complete hoax and will only lead to you submitting your credit / debit card details to a company that is not official and most definately NOT Microsoft

Without being harsh! ask yourself why would a multi billion pound corporation such as Microsoft bother to phone the likes of me or you, in short they wouldn't and don't ever do this

If ever you get a phone call from any organisation asking you to use your PC - hang the phone up or if you fancy having some fun order a chicken Korma and some Pilau Rice and spoil yourself with some Popadoms

Here's what the guardian has to say http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/18/phone-scam-india-call-centres and this is what Microsoft says http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx



Release you details over the phone and
 you could be in for a host of worry !