Had 2 calls today. First was a heated exchange with 'Kevin' who certainly gave as good as he got, not what you would expect from a company affiliated with Microsoft. He told me he was from 'tech 2 tech' then it changed to 'Slap' and this was after the call was introduced as being from Microsoft and then hastily changed to Windows.

Both calls were extremely pushy and wanted me to access my computer (there are several in the house, and they would not specify which one was infected, it didn't appear to matter to them of course).

Second call was from 'Mark' who appeared not to pay any attention when I read him an article from The Guardian which detailed this scam almost word for word.

This is a scam! I couldn't see the phone number this person was calling from. I asked him where I could call him back and he gave me this number. He said his name was Ralph (with an Indian accent) from Ontario and that he was calling from the Windows Service Centre regarding a problem with my computer.I knew from the start that this was a scam. So I faked going on my computer and was asking for directions. He would ask to use my windows key + the letter R. Then type event vwr and click ok. I stopped there since I didn't want to do anything to compromise my computer.

That phone number was given to me as a company called " WINDOWS SERVICE CENTER "the name of the technician that give me that number is "Charlie" and is supervisor is name is "Ralph".

I received 3 calls from someone from "Windows Corporation" saying something was wrong with my computer because they kept receiving eror messages!   Last time I checked Windows was an operating system, not a corporation.  However, each time I told him my computer was fine and hung up.  The 4th time he called he was very insistant I turn my computer on right away so he could help me fix the problem, since I was at great risk of losing everything (did he mean my bank account?).  I told him I was too busy making supper and he could call me back on Monday if he would give me his name and some ID.  The line kept clicking like those overseas lines do!  He had a strong accent so I probably got the name wrong but I think he said Venatson  ID #2090K77.  This smells so much like a scam I am holding my breath from the stink.  DON'T LET THESE GUYS ACCESS YOUR COMPUTER.  What can be done to stop this????

I got a call (ID: unknown caller) from Richard claiming to be with the "Windows Service Centre" today too, and I felt very sceptical about it.  I asked for a number to call and they gave me this one: (226) 777-0328.  Very pushy, he tells me they are getting error messages from my computer and they MUST get onto my PC to fix it or I may end up with corrupt or no data.  I said No, I don't think so.  

I've been using computers for too many years to mention, and have NEVER had a call FROM windows!!  BEWARE...

Got the call on my iPhone.  I live on the West Coast.   Didn't recognize it and didn't answer it.   Will be blocking the number to avoid being annoyed and the scam.