This is definitely a scam. Please do not talk to these people. 

Julie Adkins
Assistive Technology Trainer



> On Jun 17, 2015, at 9:42 PM, peter altschul <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Hi:
> 
> My wife and I have received three phone calls from people identifying themselves as Microsoft employees telling us that our computer is sending error messages and that our security has been compromised - that a third party is using our network for nefarious purposes.  They have offered to assist us to solve the problem by giving us step-by-step instructions as we sit by the computer.  My stepson admits to torrenting music, books, and movies, and has been suspicious that we are being hacked.  My wife and I sense that these calls are suspicious, and wonder what you-all think about this.
> 
> Thanks, Peter
> 
> 
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