is - that someone received a call from Microsoft teak out of the blue saying they have received reports of virus in your computer
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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I get phone calls from people saying they have reports that far, something is wrong with my computer and asks me to do the thing on my computer in order to allow them to show me wat is wrong? Would Microsoft or Windows contact me by phone with succh a request?
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 11:44:28 + 0000, Bob PaynePayne says:
I get phone calls from people saying they have reports that far, something is wrong with my computer and asks me to do the thing on my computer in order to allow them to show me wat is wrong? Would Microsoft or Windows contact me by phone with succh a request?
No! Microsoft never this. It's a scam and with various
the names and phone numbers, those who become very common these days.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.
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP -
Spooky or what! Earlier, while I was in the middle of writing a message on the Microsoft forums, I received a phone call on my landline to someone who says they were Microsoft Windows, and that they were calling on my computer (words to that effect), then the person (male) asked if I was on my computer. I hung up at this point! It could have a real call because I asked questions of the community over the last few days - or was it just a scam? If it was a scam, then, how very weird that I would get the call while I was actually on the Microsoft Web site invite!
And, even more strange that, in the course of my writing of this message, I would get a second phone call, Microsoft widows (a number beginning 00190...) aledgedly the person (female this time) telling me that my computer sends error messages, wondering if I am the owner of the computer and I'm on my computer now?
Is this a coincidence? or something different going on here? This is all very scary!
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 a scam to technical support
https://support.Microsoft.com/getsupport/hostpage.aspx?oaspworkflow=start_1.0.0.0&wfname=scamsurvey&CCSID=635514050206231635&WA=wsignin1.0&WA=wsignin1.0
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 -
calls from microsoft.scam or real
I received daily telephone calls and hang up from 314-822-2788 saying they are Microsoft, I tell them not to call, but they do.how can I get them to stop in? I call the number back, he is busy or simply of the rings
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
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 -
Technical support would call me out of the blue?
I just got a call from a number of Brit Virgin is saying they were with the Technical Support of Windows, I was getting a lot of error messages, and they would show me how to fix them. They wanted to get me intowww.ammyy.com. I asked a callback number and asked how they got my name and phone number. They said it's from my client code. Is it a scam? Someone of another that has never happen?
I just got a call from a number of Brit Virgin is saying they were with the Technical Support of Windows, I was getting a lot of error messages, and they would show me how to fix them. They wanted to get me intowww.ammyy.com . I asked a callback number and asked how they got my name and phone number. They said it's from my client code. Is it a scam? Someone of another that has never happen?
Absolutely not. It is a scam. Discover the MyWOT score card on the link below where others have published which have been taken by the scam.
http://www.MyWOT.com/en/scorecard/Ammyy.com
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I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, it's a scam
A few hours earlier, I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. TO NUMBER A BLOCKED (no caller ID). Said that they were receiving messages from my computer it has been infected by a virus. I ran the two Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, and as MANY say that NOTHING malicious was detected.
Please advise me how to proceed. I asked them to call back tomorrow.
Thanks in advance,
PAM
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
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 -
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.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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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
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Received phone call telling of Microsoft and they were receiving error messages. I have his phone number of caller ID.
Hello
It's a scam.
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)
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.
See you soon.
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I just got a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. He directed me to go to MS Windows event viewer and County errors and warnings in the Applications and the system section. Then he asked me to let them access my computer and fix any problems that would be 'crash' of my computer. When I refused him access said he couldn't help me and hung up. I do not think that it was Microsoft but are ratings warning and error a problem? I use Windows XP.
Kudos to you 1Grizzly, you have made the right choice. Microsoft does not make unsolicited support calls or send emails to customers, offering support.
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Telephone scam
I received two calls this morning, an hour outside, a male born foreigner (Indian accent) claiming to be technical maintenance for Microsoft. Said that they have received my computer error messages and it is probably due to a virus or malware. I wanted to turn on my computer, so he could prove to me. Is it a scam? What should I do?
Hello
Yes, it's a SCAM!
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.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.aspxNo, 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.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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I received a call from Microsoft
There was a call from Microsoft, the number is+ 20227681500. Ask ahsan shahab, but unfortunately I had not received the call. If someone had made the call so please answer me.my email is ()* address email is removed from the privacy *).
Did you expect a call from Microsoft (for example, in response to a support request, that you had made for them? If this isn't the case, then unrequested calls 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/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.
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I got a phone call from microsoft that malicious software is installed on my computer
I live in Toronto, Canada. Someone called me and told me that she calls me from Microsoft and said some malware is installed in my computer and she told me to turn on your computer and do the instruction, she tells me. I do not trust it because it's weird to have a call from microsoft on Saturday evening at 7:00. I said what happened if I didn't, she told me that she disconnects my server computer and tell my provider to block my IP address! I asked his emp ID, name and Department she calls, it just pass the phone to his supervisor, and when I insist on my view that I'm not you trust, he told me that you don't have any technical information. and it was very very rude... Finally I hung upward and the lady called me again and gave me this info: name: Abam Sorgr, empID: 21536 Windows operation system Dept., at Montreal, Canada, she gave me her employee ID:21536, the phone, her name was 65391989 which don't belonge to the Canada. I told him I check from microsoft and you can call me tomorrow. and now I have no idea?
These phone calls are usually of a person representing Windows rather than Microsoft, but in any case, the call was nothing else than a phishing attempt! Do not give any information.
Reported people on these calls for a person who represents Windows (note: not Microsoft).
It is a scam! Not to follow their instructions or advice and not to provide ANY information to them.
Because they use the internet lines and/or phone to complete their fraud, there may be federal agencies in your country who are interested in discovering their calls (e.g. RCMP). Their report directly to the appropriate agency if you feel you can contribute to their arrest and the charges.
Microsoft do NOT pick up the phone and start dialing customers and never phones/e-mails asking for personal information or asking them to visit a web site! Please do not take into account these calls and hang up immediately.
On another note, if you have problems with your computer, please do not hesitate to post a description of the situation and the error messages you received in those forums. We would be happy to help you. (information staff unnecessary or requested !)
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Just got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft want to sell me stuff.
original title: teamviewerI just got a phone call from someone who says they are windows and they have had many messages from my computer many Trojan horses that have infected my system, will I start my computer, through certain actions, they take control and show me all my problems and they tell me that I am out of warranty with my computer and they erase all my problems for £130. Anyone who hears of this con, they are teamview.com and I think anything to do with microsoft. Anyone who has gone through the events that they lead you through and they install malicious software on your computer?
Hello
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.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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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!
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