Received a call from these guys 004-455-8585 saying that my computer was infected, and going to crash, but he could fix it.I told him my computer was fine without his help.  Someone else call a few days later 004-455-5858 (similar number)with the same speech;
Once I started asking questions on who he was and what company he worked for, I said I  would not give him control of my computer or any money, he hung up.
If the first guy can not hook you, you are passed on to a " so called supervisor".

tried to tell me my microsoft license had expired an charge me $468 to fix problem almost had me cancelled my credit card straight away as they got my number off my computer they said they worked for microsoft

Your money is probably lost, but you can protect yourself in the future.  Anybody with an Indian accent who calls you and (1)  tells you there's something wrong with your computer and that he can fix it or (2) tries to tell you that you are in some legal trouble and that it can be taken care of by sending money somewhere--well, these are total scams.  Simply hang up on them.

Nothing against Indians, but that's just the way it is.

Never give cc or debit card information or any financial or personal information over the phone to anyone.  Never send money to someone you don't know.  

The Indians are behind a lot of different scams.  Beware!

They stole from me $179.99 for program I never received and they will not return my money I don't know what to do please help

That's funny that is the same EXACT letter I got too.  Same $$ amount as well.

I received the same e-mail as William.  I read it but then deleted it because I knew I had not gotten a cash loan from anyone.  The last line United States of Attorney was a dead giveaway.  These people should be stopped.

Same here just had a bad feeling about it.

I received a threatening email from this company ACE payday loan and at the end it told me to contact them immediately at this number 347-468-8964....signed it United States of Attorney...... they were wanting $945 or I would be taken to court for fraud, etc.......

How do you put someone's social security number on hold? Do you cut up a box of Cpt. Crunch & make a little jail out of it? It's sad that these people can do nothing else with their lives.

"United States of Attorney"?
Hilarious!

ACE CASH SERVICES [collection.usa@acsincorporation.org]

1-347-468-8964

Below is the email I got from the scam artist. Report it if you got anything similar and dont pay them anything!!!

CREDITOR  -  ACE CASH SERVICES.
You are going to be legally prosecuted in the Court House within couple of days. Your SSN is put on hold by US Government, so before something goes wrong we would like to notify you about this matter. It seems apparent that you have chosen to ignore all our efforts to contact you in order to resolve your debt with Payday Services. At this point you have made your intentions clear and leave us no choice but to protect our interest in this matter.
Your line of credit is over 60 days past due, but it is not too late to restore your good standing!  
We want to serve as your trusted financial resource in the future, but to do that; we?ll need to come to an agreement on the past-due balance.
If you believe you are unable afford the payment options we have offered, contact us right away by phone or email and we will do our best to accommodate an amount you can commit to.
UNITED LEGAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU HAS STATED 4 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST YOU AND THEY ARE:
(1) VIOLATION OF FEDERAL BANKING REGULATION
(2) COLLATERAL CHECK FRAUD
(3) THEFT BY DECEPTION
(4) AND THE BIGGEST ONE IS E.F.T. THAT IS ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER
Now, this means few things for you. If you are under any state probation or payroll we need you to inform your superior or manager what you have done in the past and what would be the consequences once the case has been downloaded and executed in your name. If we do not hear from you within 48 hours of the date on this letter, we will be compelled to seek legal representation from our in-house attorney. We reserve the right to commence litigation for intent to commit wire fraud under the pretense of refusing to repay a debt committed to, by use of the internet. In addition we reserve the right to seek recovery for the balance due, as well as legal fees and any court cost incurred.
WE HAVE ALL THE RIGHTS RESERVED TO INFORM TO FBI, FTC, YOUR EMPLOYER AND BANK ABOUT FRAUD.
And once you found guilty into the court house than you have to bear the entire cost for this law suit $4271.15 which is excluding loan amount, attorney's fees, and the interest charges. You have the right to hire an attorney. If you don't have one or if you can't afford then one will be appointed to you. We believe that this was not your intent and that these steps are unnecessary. We merely require you to contact our recovery asset location department at +1-347-468-8964between 9.30 to 6.30 (EST).
IF YOU WANT TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER THAN IMMEDIATELY CONTACT US THRU EMAIL OR CALL US BETWEEN WORKING HOURS ON   +1- 347-468-8964
UNITED STATES OF ATTORNEY
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ACE  CASH SERVICES.
Phone: (347) 468-8964

I got emails from a company with this number. They have the last four of my social and claim they know what bank I use. They told me I would be prosecuted in court in a couple of days if I dont pay the $945 I owe them. They claim they are Ace Cash Service. Yet the bottom of the email say "US States of Attorney". There is no such thing. So I replied to the email telling them that I wasnt sure which contry they were from but in America, if you are going to court, you usually get something in the mail. If I owed someone money it would probably be on my credit report. The replied stating they were talking about the $500 dollar pay day loan I got. Wait a second.........how did $945 turn to $500? These "scammers" cant even get their numbers right. I told them if they want to take me to court, go ahead. In the mean time I would be reporting them to the authorities because it is probably linked to terrorism.

I'm needing a refund from these people. How do I get? (pgcoutur0@lycos.com)

Totally taken in by Southend Enterprises using the above number.
Happened early in the year. The number above is no longer in service.

I got caught in this, too.  Fortunately, I did get a refund.  Amount was $628.00 for lifetime membership.  My credit union suggested I mention the Federal Trade Commission.  These type of scammers seem afraid of them more than the FBI.  I got a call from Southend at 5:30 a.m. telling me I was getting a refund.

Another on line scam support group to watch out for is pchelpstation...also from India !!!

These companies are really good at scaming people...another company to look out for is Southend Enterprises also from India. Microsoft does not use 3rd. party companies.

I had this problem and what i did was start up and hit either f8, f11 or f12 til the computer started...it then said i had a prob and i went to troubleshoot, last settings recorded and that allowed me access to get the whole thing back to default....bloody pain but what goes around, comes around..great believer in Karma..they`ll get their dues one day

Just been scammed..somehow they had access to the windows number for my type of machine and displayed a windows logo as well as saying that the software was based on a renewable licence agreement...plus error, warning messages..fell for it but they seem to have upgraded their act...the guys i spoke to had good command of English...anyway the Police and other fraud services are aware of them as well as Lloyds but i expect an IT attack very son so taking precautions

I have been in the industry for a long time, so I know a thing or two about phishing and scam artists, so I fugured out right away what was up

Time to have some fun

So, the first call, I kept asking him which computer, they are all connected to the internet.  That went on for a while, until I finally asked him "How stupid do you think that I am"

This has graduated to "What is the name of your immediate supervisor" to "What are you wearing?" I don't care if it is male or female

When he/she finally starts cursing me out, I laugh at him and hang up the phone

I got the same call as the other person in Canada saying they were with Microsoft and they were getting an error message from my computer.  Then they asked for a person who doesn't work here, I told them that they had reached a business and that would they please stop calling. I have received calls before about the person they asked for from debt collectors.  I think it's a debt collector and they are saying they are Microsoft.

They just called and didn't leave a message. It showed as wpi group in caller Id.

A call from 347)468-8998  WPI,Group INC. @ 5:05 p.m.  Didn't answer as I don't know anyone in N.Y.  No message,  and after reading all of these comments I hope the bottom feeding scum suckers don't call again!!!  Where is the Do Not Call list when you NEED THEM???!!!  Often wonder if thy are selling numbers to these idiots........

Told me my computer had an infection that my virus protection wouldn't find and fix

This is a debt collector posing as a pc tech. First, they verify you sill have the phone number that they have on file for you. Then, they will take your money if you are dumb enough to given them more info. I know because I use to work for them.

I just got a call from what my caller ID says was WPI, Group Inc. and they hung up as soon as I said hello. the number was 347-468-8998. From what I can tell in comments above I know it is a scam and I assume they are hoping a female will answer since they hung up on me. I get these calls at least 4 times a week and I actually am having fun messing with these guys. I pretend to do what they ask and then I freak out and tell them the virus is attacking my hard drive and it won't let me do what they say or I make up other stuff dependng on my mood. It is really fun to mess with them and tie them up for 15 or 20 minutes.
I really wish the fcc would do something about this as I do get tired of it after a while.

9/6/2013

These people have been calling me at least once a month since April, I now know it is a scam but I would like to know how to get them from calling.  Sometime the caller ID is unknown 000-000-0000 and sometimes it is 347-468-8998 and other numbers are being used.   I just want the to stop but as of now the only think I can do is ignore the call.   Wish there was some legal action to take against these people.

what I want to know is how to keep them from calling.  They have been calling me off and on for 3 months

Got a call from this number. Guy stuttered so badly I could tell he didn't speak English well. Told me he was calling about my computer. I told him that I had virus protection and a computer guy. The only virus was him. Said Goodbye and hung up.

I got a call from these idiots as well. My caller had an East Indian accent, I was so happy! In my worst East Indian accent I responded. He said he was from a Windows computer support company, I said (again in my worst East Indian accent) that I was so happy he called. I had ordered a new hard drive from them for my computer did they get it and send it out yet? This guy went completely quiet, of course I didn't stop, asked about his pet goat and which was his favourite Chinese restaurant....he hung up on me..:(. You gotta have fun with these idiots!!!