How do these scamer know when you get the error message?

How scamer know when you get the error message? I don't know much about the computer, but I want to learn.

Hello anthonyrodak,

They do not know. No matter that you're a beginner or a professional, everyone has problems with their computer and, frankly, it's that rely on what the scammers. They know that everybody has problems, so it is easy for them to pick someone at random and send them a mail (or by phone at them) and inform you that you are having problems. Of course, because you know that you have had problems, wrongly, assume that Microsoft comes to your rescue and support Microsoft took the time to communicate with you and help you solve your problem.

Microsoft does not work like that; they never contact someone directly about a problem they have with their computer - well no, unless that person has paid for the support program. It must be so ask yourself, do I have a paid support program? The answer is usually no. don't have I give my phone number to Microsoft? The answer again is usually not, so how can he ask for help me to be authentic. The answer is, it isn't, that's all just a scam.

Make sure that your anti-virus / anti-malware applications are up-to-date and, unless you have asked someone help yourself, don't give personal details to anyone you do not know and do not allow anyone to access your PC, unless you know them personally.

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

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