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As you know thieves try to get you to divulge your bank or credit cards, for internet users this is usually through email or fake websites but now they have another tactic. They are calling your home saying that your computer has errors or viruses. From a Microsoft website
We do not send unsolicited email or make unsolicited phone calls to request personal or financial information or fix your computer.
If you receive an unsolicited email message or phone call that purports to be from Microsoft and requests that you send personal information or click links, delete the email or hang up the phone.
There are other and you should see this Microsoft website for more details.
If you receive one of these call hang up, unless you give someone access or install monitoring software then they cannot tell if you have errors on your computer. If you have a virus that sends out spam email on your computer, then your internet provider will send you an email advising this.
If you are unsure about your computer then get it checked out by an experienced technician or engineer.
