Are you aware of fraudulent callers purporting to represent Microsoft? I received a phone call from a man claiming that he was calling on my MS Windows System.
I received two telephone calls from a seller who claims to represent Microsoft saying that my computer was "unwanted download." He has given two different names for him society, something like 'Windows provider Services' the first time and was the call from a blocked number. He directed me to some information in my System Manager (right click on computer, then Event Viewer) who recorded downloads of updates to MSWindows (lucky I knew what I wanted to). I wanted Microsoft to know that there were people claiming to be outside suppliers working for MS calling and giving misleading information. I do not see who to contact about this, so I'm posting this information here, hoping someone will pass this along to the appropriate Microsoft part.
This is a very common scam, many people have reported what happens to them recently on here, your chance that you could avoid to do this,
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx
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Scam!
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Scam.
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See: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
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Telephone calls from a man saying that he worked for Microsoft and he had problems in my area
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Hello
Its a SCAM!
In the United States, you can contact the FBI, Attorney general, the police authorities and consumer
Watch groups. Arm yourself with knowledge.No, Microsoft wouldn't you not solicited. Or they would know if errors exist on your
computer. So that's the fraud or scams to get your money or worse to steal your identity.Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently - Microsoft is not unsolicited
phone calls to help you fix your computer
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Received phone call from a man named Thomson. He said he was with Windows in the United States and Florida. Was given the phone number of 315-506-4544. Asking for help with problems with my computer detected by Windows. He said that I was risking my computer and overwriting of files. Very difficult to understand. He asked I right click on my computer and highlight all the files with any questions. I didn't trust this person so I hung up the phone. I continued to return calls 4 - 5 times. This doesn't seem to be a legitimate caller. My security proovider is AVG and they say my computers are recording to date. Was it a bogus scam
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Its as SCAM!
The number is either usurped or re-directec to another number or even another country.
-506 (315) - 4544
http://www.numberinvestigator.com/phone/315-506-4544.htmlAvoid scams to phone for tech support
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original title: Ammyy
Today, I received a phone call supposedly from Microsoft saying you receive many messages from my computer problem and they gave me the address of the site above to verify the call. They said that my computer has a virus, and they wanted to remove the virus. I'm really uncomfortable about this supposed Microsoft contact. They are part of Microsoft, it is a legal company of Microsoft, it is a society of Ammyy
Hello
of course, it's a SCAM
they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card information, you get allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer
read this:
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Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer
In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.
Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.
Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.
If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.
If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.
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- Is that what you received a phone call claiming Microsoft?
- You have problems with your computer?
Microsoft or our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as the telephone canvassing) you charge for security patches or software.
I would like you to check out the links for more information.
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How to combat scams to phone for tech support
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Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.
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Calls unrequested telephone of this nature are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.
Please see:
https://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
Microsoft issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.
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Scam phone virus running from India call centers
Britons targeted by cold callers pretending to be from Microsoft by calling a fake computer problem
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Is - this kosher?
You or you have at any time authorized someone to communicate with PC users directly by phone to tell them there is all kinds of wrong with their PC? I frequently get calls from people claiming to be the call of Microsoft/Windows askng me to turn on my PC so they can hel me get rid of viruses and defects.
Hello
It's a scam.
Microsoft does not contact you unless YOU have made prior arrangements with them to do.
There is an article in the link I'm you provide at the end of this one
Read this Information from Microsoft:
"Avoid scams to phone for tech support.
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
Don't be fooled of unsolicited calls. Don't provide personal information.
Here are some of the organizations that cyber criminals claim to come:
Helpdesk Windows
Windows repair center
Microsoft technical support
Microsoft technical support
Windows Support Group Technical Department
Microsoft Research and Development Team (team of Microsoft R & D)
Either these so-called "Microsoft" Tech companies want to sell you a worthless software, or remote access to your computer to try to steal your credit card and bank information and also achieve an identity theft on you.
If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, you should contact your bank, to explain, and change password.
If you use your online credit card, you should cancel it and get a new one issued to you.
And the only way you'd know you were free of them is to backup your data and do a clean install of your operating system.
See you soon.
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Yes, it's a SCAM! If they still call hang up!
Avoid scams to phone for tech support
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