POLICE are warning people to beware of a computer scam.

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Those targeted have received a phone call from someone saying they are from Microsoft Windows Online Support Management Team.

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The victims were instructed to download a remote control sharing software called AMMYY.

 

The caller then said that the computer was sending through error messages and the software should be downloaded to allow the caller to examine the computer system.

Police are appealing for any information on the suspected scam and urge people not to carry out any instructions in order to allow remote access to a computer, or give any personal details.

Anyone receiving a call should put the phone down.

Any scams or suspected scams can be reported at http://www.microsoft.com /protect/fraud/phishing/respond.aspx

We would urge anyone who has had the call and have let them control their computer to turn it off immediately and bring it to us for a virus check and clean up.

Here is a Gaurdian report on it http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/18/phone-scam-india-call-centres

Here is what Microsoft say http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx

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