These calls are classic tech‑support scams—fraudsters pose as Microsoft or a Windows service, claim a virus, and pressure you to grant remote access. They often use spoofed IDs like “TACCESS” and rotate area codes to dodge filters. Hang up immediately, never share credentials, and block the number through your carrier or a call‑blocking app. Report persistent offenders to the FTC or your local consumer protection agency, and add the number to a Do‑Not‑Call list if possible. Stay skeptical and keep your security software updated to avoid real infections.
Just recived a call from this number, same indian acccent, didnt let him talk, they already scammed me out of $300 using a diffrent number
A message from someone named Samantha was left, stating that it was urgent to return the call to avoid a lawsuit
The police was contacted about this number, aparently alot of people has been scammed out of they're money.
Following a similar call last week from a debt collector, I contacted state authorities, who directed me to consult with an attorney, and ultimately, I was advised to invoke my rights under the Fair Credit Act, which led to a series of exchanges, including a demand for proof of debt.
Yesterday's call from a male with an East Indian accent claiming to be from Microsoft was cut short when I expressed skepticism about his identity and refused to cooperate, after which I immediately shut down my computer to prevent potential hacking.
They contacted me about a computer virus and helped me remove it, they were really nice and helpfull, although I've been having some strange issues since then, but they said it was normal for a computer to have those
The caller claimed I had a malicious virus on my computer, which prompted me to end the call.
Periodic calls from this number, as well as 206-397-1126, have been received, and responding with a loud noise has temporarily ceased the calls.
A suspicious call was made to my husband while he was resting, attempting to deceive him by reading a CLSID number and posing as a Windows representative.
I have been recieving numerous calls from this people, they have heavy indian accents and claims problems with my computer.
Unwanted calls from this person is really annoying me.
The person on the phone had the wrong name, and when I asked to be removed from their calling list, he imediatly hung up; this seems like a scam call centre, I've recived multiple calls from diferent area codes in a short period of time, if you call back, it says you can press 1 to be removed from their 'prefered' marketing list....
I received a call from someone with a heavy accent, claiming I was approved for a car loan, but I told them to stop calling, and when I tried to call back, the number didn't work.
This is the second time tonight I've recieved a call from this number, and on both occassions, nobody was on the other end when I answered.
the caller id said TACCESS, it was a man with a barely understandable accent claiming my computer had a virus, i knew it was a scam
Legitimate companies do not offer unsolicited computer fixes
A man with an Indian accent, claiming to be from Windows tech support, called me and tried to convince me to give him remote access to my computer, but his suspicious behavior and lack of concern for my questions raised major red flags.
A call from this number involved a person who was difficult to understand, talking about a windows infection and wanting to check my computer without going online; after requests for an English-speaking person, I was eventually connected with someone who was understandable.
Information about the identity of the caller from the number 206-397-1126 is being sought, as the call's origin and purpose are unknown.
Multiple calls, around five, have been received from this number about a supposed issue with my Windows computer
TACCESS contacted me, asking to type in a prefetch virus, but i was skeptical and asked for more informations, they hung up
Somebody calld my 67 year old aunt, trying to get her to turn on her computer so they could supposibly fix a virus, lucky she didnt fall for it.
Some guy call my mom and said he want to fix her computer, but she dont even own a computer, so she hang up on him
After receiving a call from this number, I was greeted by silence, so I waited for someone to speak, but a recorded message eventually played, telling me to hang up; as someone on Canada's do-not-call list, it's frustrating to receive 4-6 calls daily from unknown companies.
As I acidentalley ansered the call while sending a text msg, somone with a foriegn accent, claiming to be from Microsoft, told me my computer has been hacked and would crash any moment, I was skepticall
A woman with a strong accent, claiming to be from Microsoft, called me from the number 206-397-1126, and asked me to sign into my account, but i didnt trust her
I received a call from this number, but no message was left.
Given my policy of not answering unknown calls, the lack of a voicemail from this number, identified as TACCESS, is notable. It's amusing to consider they might have attempted to scam me with a Windows virus claim, despite my use of a MAC.
The caller asked for me by name, and then started pitching that he's from some computer support corporation, and my pc needs fixing, which seems like a scam.
i didnt answer but i beleive i have in the past based on others experinces, they claimed my computer had a serious virus and the person had a thick Indian accent, its a scam thats been reported on the news in Canada, alot of call centers in India use regular area codes to make it seem legit, i never answer 800 or 888 calls
