Spoke to them for awhile, still not sure if it was a scam. They knew a bit about our company, but were wrong about our Microsoft licensing. So I'm guessing they're advertising for a Microsoft licensing partner, or collecting data to sell to Microsoft licensing partners. You can safely ignore these calls.

In response to "Works at Microsoft" - email addresses starting with a v- means they are work for a company that does work for Microsoft. They are not Microsoft employees.

VM said from James Malone from Microsoft licensing

Received a call from Patrick. Said he was with MSFT @ 800-756-0364

Microsoft?

Received call from Patrick Ellis.  Stated he was from Microsoft's licensing division.  Wanted head of IT to call him back - 800-756-0364

I got a call today. From Microsoft, asking for the head of IT.

Microsoft, claimed to be calling about license renewal for some of our products.  Specifically software assurance package.

I talked to Patrick Ellis for a while at 1-800-756-0364 x-742.
He does work at microsoft: v-paelli@microsoft.com
His job is to be a resource to us and help us choose the right licenseing.
Like if you wanted to setup Terminal services he could tell you what licenses you should get.
He is not a salesman and does not sell anything.

Received call from Michael D.  Said he worked for Microsoft and wanted to spend 20 to 30 minutes cunsulting with us on how we bought our MS licenses.  Told him we were a Gold partner, and he backed off and offered to send "leads" our way.

Microsoft Licensing
Spoke to Quinten ext 569
Provided info on discounted licensing.