An apparent phishing scheme is targeting users of Microsoft Windows.
Multiple calls have been received in Marion from alleged tech experts claiming the user's computer had been hacked. The technician offers to fix any problems with Windows, asking for the user's IP address and other private information.
The callers have had thick foreign accents and identify themselves with either Microsoft or Windows. The connection is also poor.
At least one of the calls showed to be from an area code in Virginia.
If anyone receives such a call, they are advised to hang up and not share any personal information or IP addresses.
