Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
An Atchison resident wants to warn the general public, namely those with a 367 prefix that you could be scammed like she was last week.
Jennifer Dulac said it started with a phone call from an individual with a middle-eastern accent claiming to be from Microsoft.
(Play Audio) RT: :17
The individual said they were receiving unauthorized download warnings because her system was registered.
Dulac says she spoke to Microsoft representatives and Toshiba, the brand of her computer, and this is what they told her.
(Audio Continues) RT: :20
Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson says the volume of scammers around the world make it difficult to track down phone calls and their origin.
He and Sheriff John Calhoon warn that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
Commission approves agreement for budget help
Pawnee City School Board approves personnel changes
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Council hears report from golf course
Richardson County accepted into managed call handling program
LATEST STORIES
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Richardson County Board approves pay raise for dispatchers
NPPD urges farmers to be safe around power lines
Arbor Day proclaimed in Atchison
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Doniphan Co Commission approves overlay projects
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Holton property search concludes with arrest
RELATED STORIES
Falls City man arrested on multiple charges
State senators listen to frustrations with crime
Authorities Continue to Look for Suspect
Investigation Yields Information About Richardson Co Thefts
Missouri Authorities Find Stolen Money in Tree
Man Faces Sex Assault Charges in SE Nebraska
Tecumseh Man Pleads Not Guilty to Falls City Thefts
Atchison Co Commission Focuses On Speed Limits
Hiawatha, Ks 66434