Have you heard of a new twist on the Phone scammers Saying they are from Windows Microsoft?

They are calling people saying they are wanting to give you a refund on your security contract that you have with Microsoft and they need your account number. I told them I didn’t have a contract and they continue saying that yes I did, that I could pull up my bill and there was a contract for security. And they want to transfer money into my banking account. Then I asked “Are you one of those telephone scammers from India?” Of course he says “no” but he hangs up quickly.

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SW-User

Patti, when you take a nap, put your phone on Do Not Disturb mode. I do it when I'm in meetings, at conferences or in places that I can't have phone calls or texts disturbing me. Then I just take it off when I'm available. I never answer the phone if I don't recognize the number.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@SW-User I don’t do that because I have a 12-year in school and if there is an emergency I need to be contacted.

SW-User

@cherokeepatti Ah! Gotcha.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@cherokeepatti I didn't read the other messages regarding this, but there is an option to block all calls except for ___. So you can have important people and important numbers come thru..

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@iamnikki the jerks called back two more times while I was cooking dinner. One of them asked me what I was doing and I told him I was cooking dinner, that some Americans actually cook meals for their families. He said “I’ll call you back at a better time” And I said “I”m sure you will, Asshole”...