Logmein123 scam: fake Microsoft technical

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• Microsoft Technical Support phone scam

  Hello, I recently received a call (about 5 minutes ago) from Microsoft. They claimed to be Microsoft technical support. They told me that my computer has sent a lot of warning and error messages to Microsoft. They said that messages and stuff said that my computer had downloaded malicious software malware and it could damage my system and internal hard drive. Then they told me that they did not answer me and now called for helping me solve this message. (I stopped to think about what they said because I had been having a lot of problems of slow boot and Windows taking almost 5 + minutes to start). So I played along for a while, but only for a minute. The first guy says let me connect to our senior technical specialist or something like that. Then I logged. The second guy says: "Hello my name is ___ Snyder (I remember only the family name)." They have given me in my observer of events and after I hung up with suspicion and Bishop/confidentiality. They tried to call me again, but I rejected the call. Please give me advice on this issue. I want to know if it's a scam to take over my computer and steal my identity, etc. or is it really Microsoft tries to help to fix my computer.
  Some info on the "technical support guy":
  Both were men. We had a strong accent from the Middle East while it had a slight accent Middle Easterners to it.
  One of the men claimed to be the main _ (don't remember the average Word) specialist. It was called _ (don't remember the name), said Snyder.
  Track of the location of the call. Approximate location is the New Hampshire, USA. This is as far as I know
  Help, please! Also give suggestions on anything that might be necessary to change etc.

  Hello

  Yes, it's a SCAM!

  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

  In the United States, you can contact the local police to the FBI, Attorney general, 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. Nor would they know if any errors
  It exists on your computer. So those are the frauds or scams to get your money or
  worse to steal your identity.

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently: Microsoft has no
  for you unsolicited telephone calls help 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/

  I hope this helps.

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

• Receive phone calls from Microsoft Technical Support. Is it a scam?

  I continue to receive phone calls, saying they are Microsoft technical support they said that I have problems with my computer and press the windows button and r to pick up errors in the event they then gave me a code to seek this place which grew up mistakes they said then that they would pass me to a technician who would delete these for me and to speed up my compy before it crashed .i their said that I was on my way while they ring back later I'm good at persuming this is a scam and could they have already gotten access to my computer

  If the scammers already accessed your computer depends on if you gave them access to your computer.

  Suggest you read the following:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

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

  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx

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

  If they call back tell the caller that you have contacted the police.

• Microsoft technical support fake

  I got a call saying they were Microsoft Technical Support, and my computer was in danger. (I could not fully understand her Indian accent)
  He also said that I had to get my computer, so that he could show me what to do - which sounded fair enough, except that I broke my computer, so I have a computer loan. And then it's all less presence. And then he hung up.
  Now, everything that I've read here, that seemed to be the scam, so thank you for having this page!
  I want just to inform you that the number used (I don't know if this is morally right) is: + 16185299140
  Might be nice if people think a lot of you.

  I'm glad you don't fall for the scam...

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

  https://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/08/tech-support-phone-scams-surge/

• The Microsoft event and logmein123 scam.

  I was scammed of Microsoft events and gave them access to the computer. What should I do? My computer is now at risk? What happened to all my passwords online banking and other. They phone call came from a man very Indian survey.

  Not a good situation.  Suggest you check the following links and please realize that you act quickly to protect your accounts and financial records but also to be concerned about the security of your computer.  Change passwords, cancel the credit and discount cards in form/reinstallation of the operating system on your computer may be required.

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

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

  Good luck...

• A phone call to Microsoft technical support trying to supposedly help to fix a PC infection

  Hello

  FYI, I received a phone call in Somerville tonight of a number blocked a man with bad English. Maybe Indian, who claims to be from Microsoft Technical support telling me that he needed me to turn on my computer to correct an infection.  He gave me 213-221-3528 recalled, I tried, but does not seem to be a real company.  I think it was a con man.

  Pete V

  When the fake malware phones
  http://blogs.technet.com/b/MMPC/archive/2013/03/06/when-fake-malware-phones.aspx

• am a scam of microsoft?

  are these legitimate calls from microsoft?

  Hello

  These are SCAMS!

  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="">

• logmein123 scam when I thought I was calling by using Hotmail?

  Logmein123 scam: I had problems connecting my email this morning and I called the number 1-888-439-2525 to help.  The number was supposed to be using Hotmail.  A man with a thick Indian accent came and had me download logmein123 and then tried to sell me the security of my computer for 159.99.

  Can you tell me it's a valid number using windows live hotmail or Windows products?

  Hello

  It is a well documented SCAM.

  "logmeim123" is in fact a legitimate company, but the scammers use their name for remote access to your computer.

  Either they want to sell you unnecessary software or access your computer for so-called "erors" to then steal banking or credit card passwords and your identity

  If you give them access remotely through software "logmein123", etc., my advice is to backup your data and reinstall the operating system that you don't know what they have installed.

  Microsoft will never contact you unless you have made prior arrangements for them to do.

  Read this Microsoft:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  See you soon.

  p.s. If you have a problem with computer, including Hotmail, choose a Forum to post from this link:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us

• Random phone calls to the Microsoft Technical Department telling me that my system will send our alerts.

  I continue to receive phone calls of an 'Indian' Lady telling me that it comes from the Microsoft Technical Department and tried to tell me my computer sends messages of error for them.  I assumed that it is a scam to get my data from the computer and were simply hang up.  Microsoft never ring?

  Your instincts are correct. Unfortunately, it is a very common phenomenon. Partners and Microsoft representitives not to make any of these calls. None. Never.

  Tom Ferguson

• Phone call from Microsoft Technical Department?

  I just got a phone call from someone who said they were by Microsoft and I have an internal virus and wanted to connect to my computer. It's for real? He gave me a call back number and it was 425-247-0940. He said he was from the Technical Department of Microsoft.

  I just got a phone call from someone who said they were by Microsoft and I have an internal virus and wanted to connect to my computer. It's for real? He gave me a call back number and it was 425-247-0940. He said he was from the Technical Department of Microsoft.

  It is a popular scam. Microsoft has no unsolicited phone calls. Better to hang up immediately.

• Phone calls from Microsoft technical team

  I had phone calls from the "team microsoft technical" eager to help with my computer as it is slow.  they take me in "teamviewer" which I didn't like. are these people for real?

  If you first contact then they are crooks.  MS will NEVER ' you call MS have no. WAY OF KNOWING that there is a problem with your computer.

  Suppose that your computer has been compromised if you let access.  Carry out checks for malware, virus check, firewall checks and change ALL your passwords passwords Bank ESPECIALLY.   Check your bank accounts other than your computer.

• I sent the message to microsoft technical support nearly a week ago and still no help why pay for an os without help

  screw Microsoft, bill gates and all his money from God damm

  Hello Bunnyfufu

  Please write to the Microsoft Forums.

  I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused.

  You can also let us know if you have any questions, so that the community can help you. We will be more than happy to help you.

  You can visit this link for more information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/assistsupport

  It will be useful.

  Thank you and best regards,

  Dinesh

  Microsoft technical support

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• these fake microsoft tech called me today

  these fake microsoft tech called me today I didn't give their my Bank info, but they had me there download 2 things a they were on my computer what do I do now to make sure im protected? and they can access all the computers in our modem now?

  Hello

  1. how they access your computer?
  2. what files were downloaded?
  3. have you installed them?

  Microsoft will never cold call users asking for personal information or gain access to your PC. As much as possible these calls should be reported to your local association of consumer protection agency.
  In the United States, you can visit the Web site of the FTC to report issues like these:
  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel19.shtm
  or more information and useful tips on how you can protect yourself against fraud, please visit:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/yourself/default.mspx

  The following article might be useful: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx

• When I run an analysis complete, there is a 'ultrww.cab' file and the computer turns off. McAfee said to contact Microsoft technical support on this subject

  When you run a full scan by McAfee, my computer comes in a file named "ultrWW.cab" and turns off.

  McAfee said to contact Microsoft technical support on this subject

  What a lame excuse.

  Make an indication where ultrWW.cab?  See this thread on a similar problem with Kaspersky AntiVirus: http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=80688

  If the file that causes the problem is in a subdirectory of C:\MSOCache, you can remove the entire C:\MSOCache and all its subdirectories, but use disk cleanup (start > run > cleanmgr > OK) to do.  Read both of these items first:
  http://ask-Leo.com/whats_msocache.html
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=825933

• So fake microsoft security essential alert was not open, if my computer is infected and I have to remove it?

  I got a fake Microsoft security essential alert and I did not open it, I closed the window. Is my computer infected even if I did not open the alert?

  Hello

  We don't know whether or not you have been infected by the latter.

  Run the removal process to ensure that you are not infected with it.

  "Remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard'."

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-fake-Microsoft-Security-Essentials-alert

  See you soon.