26-01-2018 19:25 via theguardian.com

'Microsoft' fraudster convicted but avoids jail

Cold calling company persuaded victims to hand over payments to ‘save’ PC from virus or hackingA fraudster behind the Microsoft computer scam – in which people are duped into paying hundreds of pounds for fake services – has been convicted in court but has avoided jail after pleading guilty. Narendra Harilal Vadgama, 56, from Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, took up to £499.99 from his victims, with some paying multiple times.Continue reading...
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