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• I got 2 phone calls today claiming to be from Microsoft saying that my warranty on my Windows operating system software was exhausted that my pc was sending all sorts of error messages.

  Microsft security

  I got 2 phone calls today claiming to be from Microsoft saying that my warranty on my software windows o/s was exhausted that my pc was sending all sorts of error messages for them and it was so full of spyware and malware and the only way to remedy this was to pay £80 for a years warranty and they would clean my pc otherwise if left intact it would soon crash and be unrecoverable the pc was purchased from Dixons 4 years with Vista Home Prem installed, it's just? , I thought it was a scam as it the phone number was not available, anyone else had this? .

  Here is some information on this type of scam in the United Kingdom

  http://www.BBC.co.UK/News/technology-15690898

  http://www.guardian.co.UK/technology/2011/Sep/22/Microsoft-drops-partner-accused-scam

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

  You are in luck, that it took so long to find you. Warn your friends.

• I received a phone call today (a third) saying that my computer has been hacked and that they need to get into my system for necessary repairs

  * O.T. > phone call

  I received a phone call today (a third) saying that my computer has been hacked and that they need to get into my system to make the necessary repairs.   They have stated that they are from Microsoft but I didn't honestly believe that.  Has anyone else had these calls?

  Thousands have and you have reason to be wary.

  Read this

  http://blogs.Microsoft.com/Cybertrust/2014/06/26/is-that-call-from-Microsoft-a-scam/

• Received a phone call from 1-647-931-5619 saying they were from Microsoft saying that my computer has been infected. Are you peole?

  I received a phone call from 647-931-5619 today saying that Michael was to Microsoft support and they received our computer error messages that have malware and viruses on our computer.  You call people to warn him of this?

  Scam.

  See: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx and

  See: 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)

• Received a phone call from someone who said that Microsoft has detected an infection "in my area".

  Original title: call suspicious

  I just got a phone call from a person informing him that Microsoft have detected an infection "in my area" and asked me to sign my PC and do things.

  When I challenged him name and a number, who they were and that I had installed Norton they were insistent they were Microsoft form and all the PCs in my house are currently as being at risk.  I informed this was not convenient as about getting out and they said they'd call me back on Monday morning, but to be careful using our pc of this weekend.
  I don't want to dismiss it completely just in case, can you advise if there is a current problem?

  Hello

  Of course, it was a SCAM!

  Avoid scams to phone for tech support
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  In the United States, you can contact the FBI, Attorney general, the police authorities and consumer
  Watch groups. Arm yourself with knowledge.

  The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation
  (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), funded in part by the Bureau of Justice Assistance
  (BJA).
  http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

  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.

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• I received 3 phone calls informing me that Windows Defender is hurting my computer and they will refund my money.

  * Original title: Windows Defender

  I received 3 phone calls informing me that Windows Defender is hurting my computer and they will refund my money. He also wants me to turn on my computer... I put him up until I can get the information... is it a hoax?  Thanks for any help...

  Hello

  Windows Defender is the antivirus integrated in Windows 8/8.1/10 and do NOT harm your computer.

  It protects your computer.

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  Here's the advice I give on this type of phone calls:

  It's a scam.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our Event Viewer, which is another ploy they use to scare you

  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 are the only person who knows if you gave them remote access.

  If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, contact your bank, to 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.

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  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)

  Report phone scams

  • Help Microsoft to stop cybercriminals in reporting of theinformation about your scam phone.

  • In the United States, use the form of complaint to FTC Assistant.

  • In Canada, the Canadian Centre for fight against fraud can support.

  • In the United Kingdom, you can report the fraud as well as the unsolicited calls.

  See you soon.

• I received a phone call supposedly from Microsoft saying that you receive many messages from my computer problem

  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:

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

  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.

• I received a phone call that is supposed to be from Microsoft

  Original title: Error Messages

  I received a phone call that is supposed to come from Microsoft (foreign accent) and telling me that error and messages of warning in the workstation had to be deleted or I was running a risk of piracy.  I hung up because I am sure that the alert was not for real.  A I was right?

  Yes.

  Next time call their bluff - just tell them that you don't even have a PC and ask how they know that!

  Microsoft do not telephone canvassing for some reason any.

  Tricky

• We received a phone call saying that Microsoft could not send us updates. Is this a legitimate call and you can do the updates direcetly online?

  We received several calls saying updates could not be performed on our computer.  We were warned that the computer may crash.  They asked us to turn on our computer and they would try to make updates in this way.  I have a question the legitimacy of the request and how they got to our phone number.  Please respond by email and tell me it is OK.  In addition, the appellant also had a strong accent, it was very difficult to even understand.  Thank you for your response.

  Scam!

  I received a phone call from someone who claims to have a Virus
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/4489f388-d6de-416d-9158-0079764bb001
  (10 Aug-09 &ff; 44 pages/88 posts from 27 Jan-12)

  Avoid scams phone & other support Tech Cyber scams
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently [phone & email]
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

• Today I received a phone call from 'Human IT Solutions'. The operator said that I had reported an error and asked me to log in

  Original title: ERROR REPORT FIX - HUMAN IT SOLUTIONS.

  Today I received a phone call from 'Human IT Solutions'.  The operator said that I had reported an error and asked me to log in and follow his instructions, as it was a very simple matter to deal with.  I typed in the flag of MS, "rt" track: this opened the window "run" in which I typed in 'eventvwr' followed by 'OK '.  This opened "Event Viewer".  At this point I told him I was not willing to go far and he didn't send me the "fix."  He said that his company had no authorization to send emails and our conversation ended.  I tried to inform Microsoft, but of course all their facilities help for XP are now US only and I couldn't find any way to inform them (I think they should know, and anyway, if it is a genuine appeal, it might be good to have).  Anyone got any ideas on the question of whether I have done the right thing or how to say MS?

  ADF

  Original title: ERROR REPORT FIX - HUMAN IT SOLUTIONS.

  Today I received a phone call from 'Human IT Solutions'.  The operator said that I had reported an error and asked me to log in and follow his instructions, as it was a very simple matter to deal with.  I typed in the flag of MS, "rt" track: this opened the window "run" in which I typed in 'eventvwr' followed by 'OK '.  This opened "Event Viewer".  At this point I told him I was not willing to go far and he didn't send me the "fix."  He said that his company had no authorization to send emails and our conversation ended.  I tried to inform Microsoft, but of course all their facilities help for XP are now US only and I couldn't find any way to inform them (I think they should know, and anyway, if it is a genuine appeal, it might be good to have).  Anyone got any ideas on the question of whether I have done the right thing or how to say MS?

  ADF

  ADF, I received today a similar appeal.  When I questioned his information on the company, he was very defensive and said "I have no cold calling, I'm in East London" I asked him to give me the name of the software MS causing errors, during which he compiled a long list of file extensions and avoided the question.  When I asked her name and phone number so I can get my husband to call him back, he began to read a number on phone, but the figures '0-1', the line was cut off.

  I'm sure you made the right choice in putting an end to the conversation of what I lived today.  I have no idea how you would report to Microsoft, but wanted a response to you here to support your actions!

• I received a phone call from someone claiming to be a "Microsoft certified technician.

  I received a phone call from someone claiming to be a "Microsoft certified technician.  Says that Microsoft has received error messages indicating my computer has downloaded many malicious files and wants to end it through my computer.  This happened to someone else?  I guess it's a scam.

  Thank you for this information .my computer is locked. information read to needing a password before you can open your computer. I stopped and will not open up to what some tec watch. I am now on my laptop.

• Received a phone call about Microsoft Security Essentals scam

  I got caught in this scam. I received a phone call and allowed access and paid by credit card for the technician assumed to install at a price of 210 euros microsoft security essentials software and another program called registry reviver.

  I was taken because my laptop was able to test reports errors and at times he would go blue and then to restart and so I fell for the scam. They were very professional and answered all quries that I had.

  Please tell what should I do now and what they might do with my information.

  In my opinion, I had to cancel the credit card used to make the purchase and see if you can return that money to the CC company. Then I would run a full scan using Microsoft Malware removal tool.

  I hope this helps.

  Jim

• I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, it's a scam phone call?

  I received a phone call from someone who claims to be from winddows.  He asked me to let him helping me adjust my event log to make it safer.  Was - this legitimate?

  Hello

  No, it's 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
  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.

• Received a phone call from a company claiming to represent Microsoft, is - a scam?

  I received a phone call from a company saying they are punished by you and that my hard drive is infected by a polymorphic virus, and that they need to access my hard drive to remedy. Nothing was found when I did a complete analysis. I have mcafee and defender etc... They call at the end of the week, it sounds fishy, is it? Claire

  * original title - sleazy phone call? *

  Hello

  It's a SCAM

  they want the money from you for worthless programs or make identity theft allows you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and by obtaining credit card information allows you to download the software of "difficulty" or "test" your computeror installation via remote access

  read this:

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

  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.

• I received a phone call from someone claiming that I had a virus

  I received a phone call from the India, claiming I had a virus, and it seems that I do... I followed the steps, they gave me, but I was unable to give them remote access to my computer (IE; take control). I found out because it is a scam.

  As they were unable to access remotely are they still able to access my personal information?

  And will install an antivirus on my computer to get rid of the virus known as I have now?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Looks like a scam. Please do not hear these calls. If they failed to take control of your computer, then there is no need to worry.

  I suggest that you download, install and run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if it helps to flush out the virus.

  I would also say that you used your main security software of Microsoft Security Essentials .