My caller ID showed this number.

I rec'd the same type of call today (5/8/2014) , asking the same type of questions.  Strange he called on line that is our 3rd phone line and no linked to any information that is stored on any vendor website or my computer, and actually it is a new number.  I asked him questions to include was he with Microsoft, his reply was "yes."  He stated that Microsoft was warning me that someone maybe trying to "hack" into my computer and change my password also "last evening".  He also stated that a Windows computer at this address has been sending out pings regarding potential unauthorized access.  He wanted me to give him information on the programs I was running.

I stated I would contact my IT person however, he remained persistent that that my IT person would not be able to help with the "problem."  I hung up!!! and they called back, I did not answer.  

Also, the person had an Indiana accent and the call was from New York.


This is the phone detail I was able to locate
Phone Number Details Phone Number: 2126663456 Owner Name: On File - Click Here Most Current Address: On File - Click Here Phone Company: VERIZON NEW YORK Line Type: Land Line Switch: NYCMNYMNDS0 Call Center City: NEW YORK CITY ZONE 1 (New York) Area: New York-Newark-Edison (Metropolitan) Local Access: NEW YORK METRO (NY) Zip Codes: 10002 10001 10007 Primary Zip Code: 10003 Position 40.739362210672, -73.991043042374 -

This was the gazillionth call from someone wanting to "help" me protect my Windows computer (I use a Mac).  This time, I kept him on the phone by stringing him on - the scam is that "someone" tried to change the password on my Windows computer last night.  He then asks if I'm working on the computer right now, and I would then have to tell him all the applications I have open.  That's when I asked him how he got my number - he gave me my correct address, and when I asked if he was from Microsoft he said yes.  I told him I have a Mac.  Usually they give up at this point, this one was dumber than most and continued answering my questions.  He said that a Windows computer at this address has been sending out pings regarding potential unauthorized access.  I told him there hadn't been a Windows computer at this address for years - then I said I had his phone number, and that since I live in Canada and am on the government's no call list he is violating Canadian law unless he's a charity or a political party.  I asked if he was either of those, and there was no answer.  When I said I would call the RCMP if he ever calls back, he hung up.  East Indian accent, calling from "New York" on what sounded like a very good line (unlike some of these calls, it didn't sound like it was being routed around the world a few times).