Probably a scam

[sigma]

Last night the wife received a cold call from what appeared to be an Indian call centre. They said we had corrupted files and folders on our computer, when she asked how they knew they said they had received a warning. I told her to forget it as it was probably a scam to buy non existent anti-virus software or malicious software in the form of spy-ware. Has anyone else received one of these phone calls.

[follyfancier]

it IS a scam, they try to get you to log onto their site but if you do they will hack into your passwords

[VHG]

This is very common, I have had 3 of their calls.

They get you to go to a web site, and install some software that gives them remote access to your computer.

They then try to sign you up for "support", and require you to give them your credit card details.

SCAM. Steer clear of them, have nothing to with them.

Hopefully one day someone will shut these criminals down.

[AliFlump]

Yes I've had this. Saying their resolution centre had informed them of a problem I had with windows. I kept asking how they knew and that all he said. Thing is I have a mac!!

[AlBags]

What do you mean 'probably' ha ha
pmsl.