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• Microsoft Tech Support scams

  I just talked to a local it service company who told me that I have been scammed by fake Microsoft technical support.  They claimed that Microsoft never give phone support.  Is this correct?

  Here's what I did.  I find the following link through what I thought, it was the Microsoft technical support.

  https://partner.support.Services.Microsoft.com/en-us/contact/callback/4/?OSMCSignIn=true&WA=wsignin1.0

  They called me back immediately.  I talked to different tech support people in different sessions to try to correct a 10 failed Windows installation.  At one point, I gave remote access to a working computer to make a USB bootable recovery.  I watched what was happening on the screen and see nothing strange.  I didn't ask for the passwords, money or credit card information.  The probability is that it was a scam?

  Thank you!

  WRO

  Your local business is partially correct.   Microsoft will be never cold call users.  They have no way of knowing of youor computer is infected, with errors, etc..  If someone calls you without you calling it first of all it is a scam.

  If you access the assistance of partners and they will call back you later, you can be pretty sure they are legitimate.

  From your description, I seriously doubt that it was a scam.  They do not have ask for PII (personally identifiable information) has not asked for money and you called after them called everything first.

  If you are a partner, there is also a website (for partners) where you can ask any questiions online and then make a phone call

  http://partnersupport.Microsoft.com/en-us/mpnwinclient

• Microsoft Tech Support set

  There was an online game hosted by Microsoft a few years back where you played a member of I.T. tech support and was walking around fixing issues. The graphics are poor, ala Lesiure Suit Larry, but the game was fun and interesting. It would give you scenarios as 'Sally-can't print. How you would fix it."sometimes you would give a terminal screen, and you must enter commands and it will give you the answers. Someone remembers this and what it's called and where I can find if it still exists?

  Thanks in advance.

  Some sort of game historian inside Microsoft who I bet can answer this question is Ben Armstrong.  Go to his blog and send the question.  Chances are that he has not only seen, but tried in a virtual machine.  He blogged about the classic game in VPC and have for years.

  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/virtual_pc_guy/archive/category/8225.aspx

  Colin Barnhorst Windows 7 Ulimate x 64 on DIY with 6 GB of ram.

• Is Guruaid a Microsoft tech support legitimate certified company?

  They supposedly 'cleaned' of my laptop last Thursday and said they would maintain for one year for $169.99.  They got into my PC and I watched as they ran a series of programs that I'm starting to security, repairs, etc.

  My reason for how contact support was not treated (receipt of Spam and Phishing emails in bulk in my Inbox, as well as in my junk mail folder.)

  They claim to be certified technicians MS, I don't believe to be true, now that I've seen what they are doing.

  I can't find how to reach MS on this subject.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  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 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.

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  And Microsoft or its affiliates does 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.

• Call unsolicited (from Microsoft Tech Support?) which offers a security protection.

  EU call from someone representing as Support technology Windows (Sam number 567078 651 420 1786 phone number).  Asked me to enter a 6-digit code (says he was missing on my computer) and I wanted to sell "security protection download" non-recurring fee of $119.  Is - is this legitimate?  I do not.

  Hello

  Yes, it's a SCAM!

  The number is usurped or forwarded to another number, perhaps another country.

  651-420-1786.<- no="" such="" number="" -="" the="" area="" code="" is="" st.="" paul,="">
  http://www.numberinvestigator.com/not-found/651-420-1786.html

  ========================

  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.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• call tech from Microsoft to try to sell me malware, ccleaner, spyware superaniti after the installation of the new operating system windows 7

  Dell technicians had me buy a new disk, Windows 7 OS, which I installed it yesterday.  A few minutes before, a phone call came in saying they were calling from Microsoft and I wanted to scan for free because I bought a product at Microsoft.  They had me download software teamviewer.com, ccleaner, malware, spyware superantii.  They ran scans and said I was infected and I should buy these software packages for $79.  Is this a real service of Microsoft?  I still have these software on my computer, I have to delete them?  What other threats may be present, if it is not a true service of Microsoft?

  Hello

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

  Scams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself - understands what to do if you
  think you've been scammed.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx

  How to recognize phishing e-mails, phone calls or links
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx

  Its a total scam. Uninstall their software, then perform a restore of the system back to before you
  to install it. Change all your sensitive passwords at all sites - e-mail, Bank, credit cards and
  others. (Do not do this on the infected computer and it would be better to do it on the)
  phone or in person.)

  You can even restore your system to factory fresh to make sure their software is
  do not breach your security. (Ways to re - install Windows Clean - remove all about)
  the player therefore save all data before hand.)

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  ====================================================================

  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.

  Do not fall for the fake phone Tech Support
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx

  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

  Phone scams
  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams

  Limit unwanted calls & Emails
  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/limiting-unwanted-calls-emails

  National do not call registry for
  https://www.DoNotCall.gov/

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  Follow these steps carefully:

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  -----------------------------------

  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  ----------------------------------

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  ======================================

  If necessary AFTER THAT you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware.

  How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• G Tech support on trojan Virus call

  I got a call from a company called G Tech support claiming I have some virus Trojan affecting computers on the West Coast. He took me in mt computer an mre have shown a screen that showed a few errors. They want $115 to correct this breach of security. I tink it's a scam, but my computer has had problems lately. Can you tell me if this is a scam or not? Their site says key partner for Microsoft.

  Hello

  Web sites can be rigged, 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.

  Do not fall for the fake phone Tech Support
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx

  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

  ===========================================================
  ===========================================================

  Follow these steps carefully:

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

  --------------------------------------------------------

  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  New Vista and Windows 7 version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Original version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  ======================================

  If necessary AFTER THAT you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware.

  How to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Y "Smart Solution" or "helpandsupport4pc" registered Microsoft partner?

  I have been cold-called at home by a company called smart, which claims to be working on behalf of Microsoft and who wish to help with technical problems with my computer. I have not reported any problems, but they insisted to guide me through a process to connect to their tech support. I have not yet done, but would like to know if this is a genuine request for a good reputation, Microsoft registered partner?

  Hi Andy

  It's an old scam.

  Microsoft does not make and that they do not cooperate with another company that makes this type of call cold.

  These people are interested in getting your private information. If you allow them to connect to your computer, they will steal your identity.

  Concerning

• Speedy Pc Pro, claimed Microsoft Partner

  I have automatic Microsoft Updates and Security Essentials, most my Verizon email provider DOE is a free automatic security using the McAfee software scan. "" But a quick scan Pro of: software, system problems malware, performance issues, elements of the privacy and Junk Files showed I had 967 problems, but I didn't click on the "Fix All" button. Everyone has an opinion about these results?

  Hi, there is no need a Registry Cleaner, etc.

  And most of them may do more harm to your any good system claimed.

  They find 100 s of the erors to justify their existence and you convince how well their program is (not)

  Here are some opions on Speedy Pc Pro:

  $39,94 http://www.scambook.com/Report/View/127847/Speedy-PC-Pro-Complaint-127847-for-

  http://www.scambook.com/report/view/129459/speedy-PC-Pro-complaint-129459-for-$ 600.00

  http://forums.MajorGeeks.com/showthread.php?t=247018

  QUOTE:

  "Probably too late to help the OP, but for others: SpeedyPC Pro is a scam." It is also directly linked to their company of processing payments, "Safecart. Or what makes a mess to try to get a refund... based in the United States or repairs. It appears if you try unconsciously to e-mail an extremely large file or a search using terms such as "Slow PC", "lazy", "email does not load" etc etc. Lesson 1-NEVER buy software that appears magically when you encounter problems. Once it is downloaded, paid for (usually Paypal-to-Safecart), you are prompted to "activate" - requiring remote access to your PC. Lesson 2 - all unknown, no software support of brand person should NEVER be allowed to remotely... even large companies should be permitted only access controlled, usually stated in the user agreement (which is vital, reading for all software ' demanding' external/remote access. If the folders or files are missing, renamed, moved, etc. and you contact support, you will be asked again for remote access. It cannot. They will declare that only another support level is paid a pension (usually $ 300 or more, with the price down if waver you). Lesson 3 - garbage paid a pension. Then, when it's obvious that you're in trouble, you will want to remove - they help you with if you allow them ACCESS remotely!... Again, you MUST refuse. You can ask for instructions by email, that they will promise to send - and never go there. You can ask to speak to a supervisor and is put on hold - forever. You can remove the software - but it will leave little visible and several hidden files and folders you can not see, even if you check the box "Show hidden folders and files". You can do a restore of the system - same problem, all is not lost. In a recent situation, after several requests for the removal by e-mail instructions and insurance that they cannot yet a system once the software is "deleted", noted an activity external access. The computer was immediately put off. Lesson 4 - you can't fix it yourself. Bottom line - removal of this * requires a travel expert tech shop, where the hard disk will be deleted, * hopefully * critical files saved, the drive to clean up and the system rebooted from scratch. Not a cheap solution and the purchase price of $30 begin to cover the costs. Also, there is no way to go after them so many layers are involved. If you have never heard of him, cannot find any reviews by major players (Cnet and others) avoid like the plague. And if it's too late, have not only your deleted PC but again set all passwords (user names reset is also a good idea) and re - set the safety of your home or business network. (FWIW, the first site review said "SpeedyPC Pro Exposed?" - and is "comparepcsoftware.com, coincidentally belonged to the same company as SpeedyPC Pro. This should give you a clear indication of how they work). There are a lot of quality, software of band name out there. And small outfits produce some great stuff - but they walked through the usual channels and if goodwill really have comments by well-known experts. SpeedyPC Pro is a very inexpensive way to find out how the software does not work and HOW the data recovery. Here's a site rating simple and clear. It will give you a pretty good idea what stick: http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/www.speedypc.com ch - the fact that they are Microsoft Partner I don't wouldn't at all. »

  See you soon.

• Someone just called me saying they were Microsoft Partner and they would fix my computer, is it a scam?

  Original title: Microsoft Partner?

  just got a phone from the company telling me that they were in partnership with Microsoft and they would get rid of all the bugs etc from my computer, when I said I wanted to check who they were they told me to look at the bizhive.ca site.  Any idea who they are please? I told them I wasn't interested because they wanted to connect to my computer!

  Please see the compliments of following links to PA bear MS MVP.

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

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

  Microsoft dumps partner [based in India am Certified Gold] claims of scam phone (21 Sept-11)
  http://nakedsecurity.Sophos.com/2011/09/21/Microsoft-dumps-partner-telephone-support-scam/

  More-online http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/microsoft-removes-gold-certified.html

  Dealing with fake Tech Support & phone scams (16 June-11)
  http://windowsteamblog.com/Windows/b/WindowsSecurity/archive/2011/06/16/dealing-with-fake-tech-support-amp-phone-scams.aspx

  Microsoft survey reveals extent of new Internet phone scam (16 June-11)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/jun11/06-16MSPhoneScamPR.mspx

  I hope this helps.

• Call gooseberry, saying they are a Microsoft partner

  Original title: Gooseberry?  SF TV #.

  I received a phone call from a company called gooseberry to mackerel.  They said that they are a Microsoft partner and they have received a message saying that I have a problem.  Are they legitimate? They have a phone number for San Francisco.

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our Event Viewer

  But NO error message is sent from your computer to anyone.

  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)

  See you soon.

• Tech support phone scam

  I'm being bothered by a rude woman of the 001511899180 number that says it is Microsoft, wants much info about my computer and says that it is at risk.

  who is she

  Why is computer suddenly endangered when all security options seem to work

  who gave him my phone number at home, the authority to crack down, me, the right to discuss with me and be rude

  Moved to Virus & Malware

  Original title:? scam company

  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

  What is a certified Microsoft [or] partner?
  http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/Microsoft-removes-Gold-Certified.html

  And see this post by bhringer
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/MSE-protect_scanning/recieved-eventvwr-cold-call/0f82d183-2046-469F-A2D2-8f9fa291f082#LastReply

• Is it true that it costs $99 / month for Mozilla Tech Support if needed?

  A parent who has been using FoxFire for years had a major problem with the loss of his data; After doing everything possible (restorations, etc.) he called Mozilla Tech Support and they said: of course, just give us your credit card; the charge is $ 99 for 30 days of technical support. He called the right number?

  Sorry to say but your parent has been scammed.

  Support us here. Mozilla does NOT support. If the problems persist post on this forum for help.

  I'm sure that there are many places calling themselves Support Mozilla, or something very similar. More frequent are scams of Microsoft/Windows. Whowever is probably does not have a traceable site.

• Service/Tech Support scam?

  Topic: SRX1331409285ID - your Microsoft technical support request

  1. enter a detailed description of your problem:
  go says my Microsoft account has been hacked and used in several countries. said my account had to be closed and they would send a new registration number. asked me to connect to a Web site - www.sc24w.weebly.com also Teamviewer.com. I allowed the control. I was told that I would have to pay 200 USD for the new record and having the ready credit card. at the moment I stop. the caller keeps calling me to continue the process. I don't know what to do. I am told to shut down the computer at the moment and do not restart until they call me tomorrow. Please advise.

  2. This comment has been created by the customer and added by the Service of the OAS

  Hello, thanks for your answers. My computer will not start no longer unless I get a boot password. Reads the message "this computer is configured to require a password in order to start up. Please enter the password to start below '. The person calling me [phone number 011 44 203 318 0712] said I should use the password "88" if ever needed, but I didn't go forward with this. Can you tell me what to do? Can you connect to my computer to view issues or can I talk with one of your representatives?

  3. I tried to restart my computer, and the computer screen now displays in the order:

  Blue screen "Option and Choose" - "continuous", "Use a device", "resolve", "turn off your PC.

  "When I choose to"Solve problems", the options" Reset this PC ' and ' advance options 'appear.

  I would like to speak with someone who can guide me through a procedure to check the details of the problem and fix it if necessary. I have one don't know what version of Windows I have on the computer, I think it's Windows 10 [not sure].

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Who called who?

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  This information is for the unsolicited telephone calls from people claiming to be from Microsoft.

  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.

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  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.

• This tech support number is legitimate?

  I could not access MSN white pages earlier today.  I called msn tech support @877-452-9201.  The tech?  to me logmein123.com.  He checked my computer, went into several windows and said that my MSN browser has been altered.  He then asked $299.99 for repair.  Is / was this legitimate?

  Hello

  That number is for the site below which is NOT official Microsoft or MSN Support.

  VtechSquad
  http://www.vtechsquad.com/

  If they did not explain that they were no MSN, no Microsoft, then clearly that brings up
  concerns about their legitimacy.

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  MSN support

  The customer service
  

  MSN billing
  1-800-672-4551

  How to contact MSN customer service
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940784

  MSN - contact support
  http://contacthelp.com/directory/Internet/Internet+service+providers/MSN?ListingID=126

  MSN support
  https://support.MSN.com/default.aspx?WA=wsignin1.0&St=1&wfxredirect=1

  MSN Member Center
  http://membercenter.MSN.com/signin.aspx?ru=%2fdefault.aspx

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  Microsoft technical support

  Call Service customer Microsoft direct-1-800-642-7676-heures 05:00 til time 9 PM PST (USA).

  Contact Microsoft Customer Service
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Microsoft support - contact us
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#TAB0

  Microsoft - Microsoft Technical Support phone numbers
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/319726/en-us

  Microsoft - email us
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_selector_email?ws=support%2csupport

  Options chat or telephone of the solution - top-right - Windows 7 Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/ph/14019#TAB0

  Microsoft - product selection solutions centers
  http://support.Microsoft.com/select/?target=hub

  Solutions Microsoft Fixit Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/FixIt/

  I hope this helps.

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