Just got a call from (204) 480-9390. It was a woman - couldn't place her accent, but she knew my last name.  She hung up as soon as I asked her why she was calling on a Sunday night.  Like everyone else, when I called the number back, it said the number was out of service.

windows service provider wanting to get into my computer to clean up error messages.

I am receiving the same message from a east indian person right now ...he says he is calling about your computer...he wants remote assistance to get into your computer then they can steal your info about yourself..they are very persistant they have called me 3 times and i keep haning up on them..do not do as they tell you...

I received a call from this number today.  
Caller with East Indian accent says: "Yes Ma'am.  I am calling about your computer.  We see you are receiving error messages and I need to get on your computer to get rid of the error message."

I've heard of this scam, the caller is trying to convince you to give them remote access to your computer.  They are simply trying to steal information from you, perhaps your computer has your SIN number, or other personal information aiding them in potentially stealing your identy.  Some of the similar calls I've received the accent is asian, but most times East Indian.  The caller sounds like they are calling me from a busy street with much background noise and chatter with similar accents.  

Since I have received multiple calls over the last year from similar numbers with similar stories of issues with my PC, I kept the caller on the line by asking silly questions and basically just having some fun with them.  Maybe not the best idea, because you never know what another person can do if you make them mad enough.  That said, if you receive similar calls, the best thing is to simply hang up.  

Ps, when I called the number back it was not in service.

I just received a call from (204) 480-9390. I have received MANY calls about an apparent virus on my computer, which I know is a scam. But today from this number, I received a call from someone with a thick accent saying they are calling from the credit card verification department. I asked him to repeat himself and he said that he was calling to verify my "mastercard" to which I replied I didn't have one and he said thanks and hung up. Beware everyone out there...it's definitely a scam. Even though it looks like it is from a Manitoba number and it shows up, which might make you think it's legitimate, it's NOT!!! They even knew my last name, just not how to pronounce it. And surprise surprise...I called the number back and it's not in service.

I received a call from this number today.  Caller with East Indian accent says: "Yes Ma'am.  I am calling about your computer.  We see you are receiving error messages and I need to get on your computer to get rid of the error message."I've heard of this scam, the caller is trying to convince you to give them remote access to your computer.  They are simply trying to steal information from you, perhaps your computer has your SIN number, or other personal information aiding them in potentially stealing your identy.  Some of the similar calls I've received the accent is asian, but most times East Indian.  The caller sounds like they are calling me from a busy street with much background noise and chatter with similar accents.  Since I have received multiple calls over the last year from similar numbers with similar stories of issues with my PC, I kept the caller on the line by asking silly questions and basically just having some fun with them.  Maybe not the best idea, because you never know what another person can do if you make them mad enough.  That said, if you receive similar calls, the best thing is to simply hang up.  Ps, when I called the number back it was not in service.

This is one of those "your computer has a virus" scams.The guy said he was from Windows and said I had a virus and that he could clean it up from his end.I then hung up on him :)