Has my account been hacked?

Jst had call on Skype.  Computer voice told me a number, which it said was my computer number tho it happened so quickly I don't know if this was right or not.  Said my speed was slow, but my main worry was that it said something was wrong with my security.  Told me to log on to www.helpips. (I think this was what it said) Was this genuine?  Should I go to this website? 

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