Al Lustie's Tips and Tricks

The nasty scammers are at it again.  They call, pretend to be working for or contracting for Microsoft, and say a problem has been detected on your computer.  For $XXX.xx they will fix it.  The cost was $349 for a year's protection quoted to one of my clients.

It's a SCAM!

This one was from India, but they can be from anywhere.  They love to prey on seniors.

Don't fall for it.  Just hang up.

Microsoft does not know anything about your computer unless you send them an error report.  They do not hire contractors to call you offering to help.  Save your money and your computer and your peace of mind. please.

I'd love to come over and help get the malware off your computer if you get suckered, but I would charge you.  Ditto! for other computer techs.

I would RATHER you didn't need to call.  When in doubt, hang up, turn your computer off and unplug it for an hour.  Or overnight.