I received an email telling me that I have to go from xp to windows 7. Is it a scam?
In fact, it was my 76 year old mother. She has followed the link in the email and paid $110 to get the download to upgrade its system - is it a scam?
Yes, it is definitely a scam,
Microsoft not campus any user to upgrade, as the version of the operating system on the computer is completely users the choice
I would certainly advise to verify the sender of email, and then ask for an immediate refund, if they fail to do so, file a complaint against them.
And yet one thing to ensure that credit card information are safe also that this may be an attempt to possible identity theft
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Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00010
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Admin: Yes
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Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
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Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.120503 - 2030
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