I was called by a man saying he was with Microsoft, and that someone tried to hack my computer.

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• I got a phone call from a guy who said he was with Microsoft and that someone had linked in my computer. Is it a scam?

  I got a phone call from one of the related foreign accent that he was with Microsoft Security and that my computer has been used or something to that effect.

  I could hardly understand him.  Is this another scam floating around?   What should I do to report this?

  Thank you

  Short answer: Yes. It is a scam. Not much interest to report, as MS are well aware of this problem, but there is little they can do about it since then (I guess) most of the calls are created outside the United States

• I received a call from company telling me that someone tried to hack my pc.

  This company called and told me that someone tried to hack my pc... It scared me senseless and I called the BBB and they withdraw.
  I t seems to be a well-established company, but then another company called a few days later with the same story. I don't remember his name
  but they use Windows 7 technical support as their introduction to leading and they are Mexican. The appeal mainly to. Utah

  I hope that this will keep others from talking to them. Simply hang up. You can't understand what they say. They have several phone numbers for the United States
  and international society.

  I need to reformat my pc.

  Maltta-bz1

  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.

  That you have followed the advice above, that your PC is no more at risk than before the phone call. Make sure that you practice safe even if - computing it lots of good advice here:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/default.aspx .

  See also:

  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 received recent phone calls from someone who says they are with Microsoft

  I received phone calls recently from a person saying they are with Microsoft and that my computer has been downloading unnecessary files.  They claim they know because the error and warning messages are sent to the Inbox of Microsofts.  I am reluctant to talk more with them.

  How can I be sure of who's calling?  In addition, if it is true, how can I check my computer?

  Hello

  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:

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

• a call from a guy that he was from microsoft and the computer has a virus

  My friend got a call from a guy that he was from microsoft and that they had tried to him (by pop-up texts) she had a virus message. He was called to help set and wanted remote access, but would not give him any id to verify that it was legitimate, including any phone number or email address. He rang back the next day for a new attempt. He him verbally ordered a little in his computer saying that it had received these warnings pop up, but it will not allow access just in case. We believe that it is a scam. are us correct? and she inadvertently gave them access to certain form eventhough she has not allowed their remote access. He also could not give all the names of what virus he had which sounds too suspicious if they could detect the threat etc...

  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.

• A call from someone who says they are with windows and there is a problem on my laptop anonomous

  I just got a phone call from a person saying they are with windows and there is a problem with my laptop. This happened to someone else and how is it possible to know what type of camera I use (e.g., laptop computer)? How can I check to see if someone else has access to my account?

  The game, June 5, 2014 19:29:39 + 0000, mslindatx wrote:

  I just got a phone call from a person saying they are with windows and there is a problem with my laptop. This happened to someone else and how is it possible to know what type of camera I use (e.g., laptop computer)? How can I check to see if someone else has access to my account?

  It's a scam and with all the names and phone numbers, one who has
  become very frequent lately. See
  http://www.troyhunt.com/2012/08/virus-scams-social-engineering-victims.html
  and
  http://www.howtogeek.com/176605/tell-your-relatives-no-Microsoft-wont-call-you-about-your-computer/
  and
  http://www.howtogeek.com/180514/the-%E2%80%9ctech-support%E2%80%9D-scammers-called-Htg-so-we-had-fun-with-them/

  In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value,
  If you leave them in your computer, who knows what they were doing or where
  What confidential information they stole.

  So if you have done so, I highly recommend that you do both of the following
  immediately:

  1 do a clean reinstall of Windows.

  2. change all of your passwords, especially banks or other
  financial sites.

• 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.

• my phone (samsung RV410-T01) stop automatically. I removed the battery when I was with her. and then it stopped and I can't open it with a battery or even I plug.

  my phone (samsung RV410-T01) stop automatically. I removed the battery when I was with her. and then it stopped and I can't open it with a battery or even I plug.

  Hello

  It is definitely a hardware problem so check with a real computer store (who makes his)

  own service workshop on Samsung) or the Samsung Support.

  Samsung - Support - click on the link of 'Laptop' under 'Office '.
  http://www.Samsung.com/us/support/main/supportMain.do

  Samsung - visit your country Site
  http://www.Samsung.com/us/common/visitcountrysite.html

  I hope this helps.

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• How to call hr_location_api.create_location to style different address with only fields that belongs to this style of address-specific.

  How to call hr_location_api.create_location to style different address with only fields that belongs to this style of address-specific. It should decide at run time indicates the time he will come to know the type of style of address and on this basis that the fields that belong to the details of the address mapped to hr_location_api.create_location calling.

  Thanks in advance.

  You can create a package wrapper above the API (hr_location_api.create_location)

  In the package wrapper, you set all values dynamically according to your needs (for example the style and add_line columns are filled on your requirements) then, you call the API.

  It doesn't work?

• Telephone calls from a man saying that he worked for Microsoft and he had problems in my area

  A man rang today saying that he worked for microsoft and he had problems in my area and if I turned on my computer it will help solve the problem. ???

  It was an international call, but I said that I had not reported any problems. What is going on???

  Relatively new user to the computer

  Hello

  Its 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.

• I was receiveing calls from microsoft stating that attempts to take over my computer has been detected.

  About once or twice a month, I get a phone call from someone claiming to be with microsoft. This person said that there is evidence that someone is trying to take over my computer. Then he asked me to give him permission to embark on my computer to remove these attempts. My question is... is it the way that microsoft works and is a legitimate call? And should I allow this person access to my computer?
  Clifton

  On Saturday, March 16, 2013 01:15:03 + 0000, cliftondavis wrote:

  About once or twice a month, I get a phone call from someone claiming to be with microsoft. This person said that there is evidence that someone is trying to take over my computer. Then he asked me to give him permission to embark on my computer to remove these attempts. My question is... is - it the way that microsoft works

  N °

  and is this a legitimate call?

  No!

  And should I allow this person access to my computer?

  N° !!

  It's a scam and with all the names and phone numbers, one who has
  become very frequent lately. See
  http://www.troyhunt.com/2012/08/virus-scams-social-engineering-victims.html

  In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value,
  If you leave them in your computer, which knows what losses they did are
  where confidential information they stole.

  So if you have done so, I highly recommend that you do both of the following
  immediately:

  1 do a clean reinstall of Windows.

  2. change all of your passwords, especially banks or other
  financial sites.

• Reception of phone calls from a person claiming to be from Microsoft and informing me that I have not responded to the notice of my computer.

  One scam or not?

  I get phone calls from someone saying that he comes from windows and he tries to help me with my IP address.  He claims that I have not responded to the notice on my computer.  When I asked for a phone number to remind him to he gave me 516-628-7488 and I called and it sounds right.  Have I been scammed and someone is trying to hack into my computer?

  I get phone calls from someone saying that he comes from windows and he tries to help me with my IP address.  He claims that I have not responded to the notice on my computer.  When I asked for a phone number to remind him to he gave me 516-628-7488 and I called and it sounds right.  Have I been scammed and someone is trying to hack into my computer?

  It's a scam.

  I'm glad you don't fall for it.  All other calls suggest that tell you the caller you brought calls to the police who should dissuade continue to harass you.

  See the following links for more information:

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

  http://www.mypchealth.co.UK/GuideScam.php

  http://ask-Leo.com/i_got_a_call_from_microsoft_and_allowed_them_access_to_my_computer_what_do_i_do_now.html

• Received a phone call stating that they were Microsoft and that my system has a problem.

  scaming

  I had someone ring me and said they were by microsoft and my computer has been hack by someone after the words were uttered between us that I told them I wanted nothing to do with them they delitedall programs of my accountleaving a white screen

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  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.

  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.

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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)

  See you soon.

• I keep getting phone calls from a man who calls himself from Windows saying: I have a virus and to pay to get rid of him!

  • This man said that it comes from windows and I have a virus and you have to pay to remove! I know it's a lie and paid no attention, but I expect some vulnerable people might do! How can I report to microsoft? Has anyone actually paid these merchant scam?
  Thank you for getting back on this type of scam.
  Yes, some vulnerable people indeed caught up.

  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. It is better to avoid being scammed 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...

  Read more: avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

• I keep getting phone calls from people who say they are from Microsoft

  I keep getting calls calls from people saying that they are Microsoft saying I have complaints against me I send emails and threats scams is a call oh yes they leave no phone number

  This is a scam that last for years. Microsoft never does unsolicited phone calls.

  Is calling, Microsoft, a scam?
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/protect_other-protect_scanning/is-that-call-from-Microsoft-a-scam/6718e389-8a00-4E4B-ACA1-d07298ea4c19

  Report the scam
  http://support.Microsoft.com/reportascam

  Scams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx

  It's a real call from Microsoft?
  http://www.ComputerActive.co.UK/CA/PC-help/2134917/genuine-Microsoft

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

  Do not fall for phony phone technical support
  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