I received calls from scam claiming to be from Microsoft Security?
OT: phone calls
I don't know if anyone has had the same experience as me, BUT I received an influx of phone calls from people claiming to be Microsoft Security?
Hi Michelle,
You're not the only one to receive such calls.
It's a scam.
Neither Microsoft nor their partners to make unsolicited calls.
You can read these links:
http://blog.Malwarebytes.org/tech-support-scams/
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx
See you soon
Julia
Tags: Windows
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CliftonOn Saturday, March 16, 2013 01:15:03 + 0000, cliftondavis wrote:
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N °
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No!
And should I allow this person access to my computer?
N° !!
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Please see:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .
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These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Hello
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Avoid scams to phone for tech support
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspxIn 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
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phone calls to help you fix your computer
http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspxScams and hoaxes
http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3Microsoft Support Center consumer
https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?altbrand=true&SD=GN&ln=en-us&St=1&wfxredirect=1&gssnb=1Microsoft technical support
http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#TAB0Microsoft - contact technical support
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-supportI hope this helps.
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is - that someone received a call from Microsoft teak out of the blue saying they have received reports of virus in your computer
Those that are known scams.
Don't always believe what someone says if they call you. This applies to almost anything.
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http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/protect_other-protect_scanning/is-that-call-from-Microsoft-a-scam/6718e389-8a00-4E4B-ACA1-d07298ea4c19
Scams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself
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http://www.ComputerActive.co.UK/CA/PC-help/2134917/genuine-Microsoft
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http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx
Aggressive, persistent Windows tech support fraudsters continue to track consumers
http://www.Computerworld.com/s/article/9248122/Aggressive_persistent_Windows_tech_support_scammers_continue_to_stalk_consumers
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I work on this issue and wanted to involve the community.
I have tests the functionality Apple Watch and have been unable to solve my problems with WIFI call. I use the AT & T and I am connect to the strip of the 5 GHz on my router Xfinity.
I am able to make/receive calls from my iPad and Mac laptop when iPhone is off / Mode plane; However, this feature does not work on the watch. I can make and receive calls from the watch when the phone is turned on.
Another problem is that I am not able to send and receive messages (blue or green bubble) of the watch - once again when the phone is turned off or in flight Mode
I'll copy in 2 portions of the Web site: http://help.apple.com/watch/
http://help.Apple.com/watch/#/apd0443fb403
If your Apple Watch is in range of a Wi - Fi network that the iPhone is connected to before, you can always do the following (even if the iPhone is off):
- Send and receive digital messages Touch
- Send and receive messages using Messages
- Make and receive phone calls (if you have active calls, Wi - Fi, and you are within range of a Wi - Fi connected to your iPhone before)
- Check current weather conditions
- Track your inventory
http://help.Apple.com/watch/#/apd2fe746e86
Make calls via Wi - Fi
If your cellular operator offers Wi - Fi calls, you can use Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi - Fi instead of cellular network - even when your pair iPhone isn't with you or is disabled. Apple Watch comes to be in range of a Wi - Fi network that is connected to your iPhone in the past.
To see if your carrier offers Wi - Fi calls, see the article Apple Support phone with Wi-Fi calls, then enable the calls on your iPhone and Apple Watch Wi - Fi.
Note: You can make emergency calls via Wi - Fi, but when possible, use rather iPhone over a cellular connection - your location information will be more specific.
Enable on iPhone Wi - Fi calls. On iPhone, go to settings > phone and turn on Wi - Fi calling and application to other devices.
Enable calls on Apple Watch Wi - Fi. Open the Apple Watch app on iPhone, tap My Watch, tap phone, then turn on Wi - Fi calls. If you do not see the parameter, make sure that you have activated calls on iPhone Wi - Fi.
Answer please if you are able to perform any of these functions! And any troubleshooting you can think!
AspiringAppleGuru wrote:
I have... to connect to the 5 GHz on my... router bandwidth.
Hello
These features are not available because Apple Watch cannot connect to a network of GHz Wi - Fi 5.
If your watch is not connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth, but lying in a 2.4 GHz Wi - Fi network your iPhone plugged in before, the watch can connect to this network and you can continue to use certain features, including Wi - Fi calls (when it is supported by your operator, you already have in place).
More information:
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and my phone
iPhone 6plus
You see a Crescent Moon at the top of the screen icon? If Yes, disable does not bother to: settings - do not disturb = Off.
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How much will it cost me to receive calls from landlines or mobile phones?
Should I buy an online number, how much does it cost to receive calls from the fixed network or mobile on my Skype online number?
Hello
It doesn't cost anything to receive a call to your Skype #. As it is all just a regular landline # calling anything that pays for its carrier to call this #.
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I recommend that you always run the latest version of Skype: Windows & Mac
If my advice helped to solve your problem, please mark it as a solution to help others.
Please note that I usually do not respond to unsolicited private Messages. Thank you.
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