Got a call from con "Techbuddi"?

Similar Questions

• My browser is blocked for security reasons. Code error-QFR5000RT11C. My incoming connections in open State distance. Then I got the call from the United States 1 (866)986-3669, I picked up the phone, but they put the phone down. No matter what? Help, plea

  My browser is blocked for security reasons. Code error-QFR5000RT11C. My incoming connections in open State distance. Then I got the call from the United States 1 (866)986-3669, I picked up the phone, but they put the phone down. No matter what? Help, please.

  It's probably a SCAM.  Do not call these numbers.  Force Quit Safari and reopen it by holding down the SHIFT key.

  Ciao.

• I just got a call from the same thing with the eventvwr in the race, I wrote down everything, is it a scam?

  I just got a call from the same thing with the eventvwr in the race, I just wrote it down at the bottom, if it is a scam What are they actually accomplishing?  This gives them access to our computers?  They do not seem to be asking for money or that comes up when they try to "fix"?

  You are not alone! See...

  I received a phone call from someone who claims to have a Virus (August 10, 2009 &ff; 40 pages)
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/4489f388-d6de-416d-9158-0079764bb001

• I got a call from a woman who told me she was from microsoft and my computer shows signs of malware

  I got a call from a woman who told me she was from microsoft and my computer shows signs of malware, then let him check my computer remotely, he appeared on my screen that I had 39000 flaws and they would now clear them for free, then, she told me that I need an internet security shield to stop what is happening again at a cost of £189.00 a one-time payment. I told him I didn't have the money and after some time, she put a guy on the line to convince me that I should buy this article, I told him I wasn't happy to transfer money to a stranger and I thought it was a scam and hung up. I noticed that they had installed a program called Advanced SystemCare3, which I've uninstalled it. Now, I'm worried that they can hack into my computer and find the personal information.

  Is this possible?

  It is a scam. See:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  If they have access to your PC, they can install any number of malicious programs, as well as you have uninstalled. My recommendation is to do a clean reinstall of Windows - it's the only way to be sure that your system is clean.

  All the data on your computer (passwords, credit card numbers, numbers of account documents, etc.) may have been compromised (they may not know now). According to the companies concerned (for example your bank) what happened.

  Use another PC to change passwords.

  Consider telling your local police.

  Microsoft will never call you unless you request them.

• Microsoft never call their users? I just got a call from someone who said they were from Microsoft and he wanted me to run something.

  I just got a call from someone who said they were from Microsoft. It was obviously of the India. In any case, he said that there are problems with my computer and it asked me to do something, I would not.  He hung up. He told me to click the button of windows on my keyboard. Then he told me type something in and running. But I refused. I said, how end I call Microsoft and give them your name... HE HUNG UP.

  Hello DianeMcGettigan,

  It is simply one of the many scams that are doing the tour.

  Unless you have a prepaid support contract with Microsoft, then Microsoft will never contact you by phone, mail or e-mail about problems with your PC. You did while refusing to allow him access to your PC. All they want to do is to have access to your PC, so they can steal personal data (banking etc.) on your part.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• I just got a call from someone who said that they call microsoft Windows

  I just got a call from someone who said that they call microsoft Windows that they have received the error messages from my computer stating that my computer is slow because of problems of malware & spyware. I explained I mcaffe Security Center and she said this would not be effective against the problems that I made my excuses and hung up, it's a real phone call or I'm just ignore it?

  my laptop has been running a little slow on the internet, but I assumed it was because of the age of the computer?
  any help thank you gratefully received chris

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  You did the right thing.

  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:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.

  These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.

• I just got a call from the service center of the sentence above, Microsoft asked them to call

  original title: Onlinepcmasters

  Hello

  I just got a call from the service center of the sentence above, Microsoft asked them to call.  They said that I got the virus bluebird on my computer and it would break in 2 days!  I guess it's a total scam

  See this post sticky at the top of the forum:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-security/i-received-a-phone-callemail-from-someone-saying/98a199f4-82cd-4433-b333-045451b89e2d

• I just got a call from somewhere in India that I have problems with my computer.

  Original title: hoax call?

  I just got a call from somewhere in India that I have problems with my computer. They know this, because I have generated error reports. When I asked how I could be sure who they were they led me to a screen with a ref to no error report. and he cites correctly for me. When I was asked to sign up for control of my computer for them to correct these errors, I refused and hung up. What happens with all those errors that we report to microsoft when our computers generate the error reports and how these appellants knew my error report reference.

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  Such unsolicited telephone calls are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, donot give access to your PC, not give them all the money and donot go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.

  Error reports contain no personally identifiable information. These people are hoping that your system recently sent to Microsoft to make their call seems more legitimate.

  Please see:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft does ever not requested for telephone calls of support or security.

  (such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)

• I got a call from a company called ITSOLUTIONS cold

  I got a call from a company called ITSOLUTIONS that says that my new computer was displaying the errors in my Windows 7 system cold. Is this true or false? How did get that info, my computer, my phone number, name, etc. ? Then they asked me if I had more of a computer and where this levelthe operating system. They said they would fix the security problems with Windows 7 system warranty and could charge me for the problems of security with other systems (XP). I am concerned, if they are legit and MS share my info with them a servie as supplied?

  It's a scam. see this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

• Just got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft want to sell me stuff.

  original title: teamviewer

  I just got a phone call from someone who says they are windows and they have had many messages from my computer many Trojan horses that have infected my system, will I start my computer, through certain actions, they take control and show me all my problems and they tell me that I am out of warranty with my computer and they erase all my problems for £130. Anyone who hears of this con, they are teamview.com and I think anything to do with microsoft. Anyone who has gone through the events that they lead you through and they install malicious software on your computer?

  Hello

  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
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspx

  Scams and hoaxes
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3

  Microsoft Support Center consumer
  https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?altbrand=true&SD=GN&ln=en-us&St=1&wfxredirect=1&gssnb=1

  Microsoft technical support
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#TAB0

  Microsoft - contact technical support
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support

  I hope this helps.

• I just got a call from the so-called azm1.protection.status.alert

  I have no idea who/what it is. I did respond to the call. Has anyone else got this call for you? Is it Skype or should I worry?

  Calls from this account isn't Skype and this account is now blocked.
  In the future if you get a call like that of someone who claims to be Skype or informing you that your computer needs to download some software protection, then please report it to customer service: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1170/How-can-I-contact-Skype-Customer-Service
  
  André

  If the answer was helpful, please mark with congratulations , and if the problem is resolved you can mark it with solution. This will help other users found this answer more easily. Thanks in advance!

• CAUTION - just got a call from alleged Windows Support Web - FRAUD - Phishing expedition - ATTENTION

  ALERT SECURITY - ATTENTION - SECURITY ALERT - CAVEAT

  At 18:37 a.m., EDT, I got a call on my cell phone from a blocked telephone number (NO CALLER ID was displayed on my screen). The appellant had a thick accent of the India.  He told me he was "Web support". When I asked him who he was with, he says 'Windows Web Support.'  He said that Windows was trying to update my computer and has not been able to access my computer while he needed me to go to my computer and follow a few easy steps, it is willingly to guide me through to solve the problem.  I told him that he was wrong that my computer had just updated during the night last night and it was up to date as I check it every day.  I asked him who he was trying to communicate with and he said ' You! I asked him to provide the name of the person he was looking for and he said that he could not because of privacy. He asked me to give him my name and it would confirm.  I did a name Joseph Blough, (but my friends call me Joe) and he said that was the name of the account.  Joe Blow?  Yes agree India Phisherman mister!

  He seems to get angry and began to say things like, "man, I am not taliking about the automatic updates, I want to talk about the manual updates, you have to install yourself.  What, you distrust me? "" "You should just say you are suspicious and I'll tell you im for real man! '"  I told her that I was not at home, he called me on a work cell which isn't even me.  I asked her name and number and I would call back and connect to my computer when I arrived at my office.  He provided the following: (972) 665-6268 x 1101 and he said his name was Chris.

  People, I don't call the number because I know he's a crook at work.

  I just wanted to share the info with everyone there and advise you to be CAREFUL and ATTENTION!

  Yes, you are right, it is definitely a scam.

  Neither Microsoft nor their partners would make phone calls unsolicited to you or anyone.

  Just hang on and ignore these crooks.

  Here are some links with more information and explanations of how these scams:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  http://blog.Malwarebytes.org/tech-support-scams/

  http://www.howtogeek.com/180514/the-%E2%80%9Ctech-support%E2%80%9D-scammers-called-Htg-so-we-had-fun-with-them/

  See you soon

  Julia

• I got a call from people claiming that there was a problem with the computer.

  Original title: scammed by PCWizards?

  A few days ago I received a call from PC assistants saying they were Windows operating system support. They tell me that they have noticed that I had many requests from spam junk that was slowing down my computer. Unfortunately, as I had a big problem with my computer in time, I bit. I was very nervous about it at the time, but since I had so many problems with my computer and that you didn't know what to do, I fell prey to their plot. They talked to me in a 6 month contract for a fee of $99.00. After they have finished the maintenance on my computer, it worked very well, too gullible me thought: maybe they are legitimate.

  At the end of the interview I googled their business and came across an article that has been exposed as the crooks and claims that Wizards PC installs a spyware sophisticated by giving them access to the victim's computer remotely.

  To reassure myself, I decided to call using my Norton Security System. Their technician checked my computer and found a few things that their technology did not that he should have done; such that no detected restore points, the registry was not cleaned (35 detected registry errors) and it did not remove some software malware browers (toolbars).

  On his recommendation, I recalled PC assistants. The first tech I talked didn't seem to know what he was doing, so I hung up with him and sent their support line and ask them to address these problems or I would withdraw the payment from my credit card. Almost immediately after sending the e-mail, another technician called me. Unknowingly, I had all ready filed a dispute with my credit card company. I intend to cancel the service, but I am still concerned by some spyware detected on my computer. What is the best way for me to handle this? How can I get authenic proof that I was definitely scammed and I should report it to the Internet Crime Center? Using my computer for a few basic daily functions, must not be so stressful!  Any constructive guidance would be greatly appreciated!

  (Scammed in PA)

  After they have finished the maintenance on my computer, it worked very well, too gullible me thought: maybe they are legitimate.

  At the end of the interview I googled their business and came across an article that has been exposed as the crooks and claims that Wizards PC installs a spyware sophisticated by giving them access to the victim's computer remotely.

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  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.

  You gave them remote access and if you do Internet banking, contact your bank, explain, and change passwords.

  If you use your online credit card, cancel and get a new one issued to you.

  And the only way that willl you know that you are free to them is to backup your data and do a clean install of your operating system.

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  And 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)

See you soon.

• has got a call from 004259981533 to announce an imminent accident because of a hidden malware when I said no, they hung up. What is legitimacy? or spam, hacker?

  at 09:00 this morning, Thursday, January 26, I received a call from 004159981533 telling me I had downloaded a hidden malicious goods and my computer would crash imminent.  They asked me to open my computer, when I said I couldn't - it was convenient at the time - they hung up, saying: ok, when it crashes then you can open it!  What is a spammer or a pirate, or is it legitimate?

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  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:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.

  These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.

• Has anyone got a call from "microsoft" to inform them of a possible door on their computer?

  Or is it just the latest scam from India?

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  It is 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:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft does ever not requested for telephone calls of support or security.

  (such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)