Microsoft are on phone calls to users?
The Microsoft technical experts make phone calls users to "address to your computer running slowly", or, as I suspect, are such call scams?
The Microsoft technical experts make phone calls users to "address to your computer running slowly", or, as I suspect, are such call scams?
Scams.
Cold calls are well documented scams.
Tags: Windows
Similar Questions
-
Microsoft makes personal phone calls to say that you have something wrong with your man
Microsoft made personal phone calls to someone to inform them that they have a probelum on their cumputer?
No, they do not. I hope that you simply hung up before the concerned criminal had useful info from you or you fool by giving access to your PC.
-
Are the phone calls that I get who claims to be a ' windows computer support "legitimate?
I received phone calls from someone saying that it is of "support windows computer. He said my computer sends error messages and I have malware on my computer and he wants me to run www.ammyy.com (remote desktop software) to allow them to get rid of it for me. Her accent is very strong, so I can hardly understand him. Is this a legitimate call from a person in charge of Windows to the actual address?
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.
-
Microsoft called to solve problems?
Hello
Microsoft will never make calls unsolicited users!If you get called by one of these scammers, say "I'm sorry, but Microsoft do not call users about PC errors" and put down the phone. These scammers can deceive you more money in Exchange for the fake virus protection and install malicious software on your particular PC remote access.Never listen to these cold - callers-simply ignore them.Best wishes and good luck!-Jetpackboy_____________________________________________________________________________Microsoft community contributor - member since October 6, 2011 and happy to help! -
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.
-
Scam phone calls re malware indicating that they are "Microsoft."
Hello I get a series of scam phone calls indicating that they are of "microsoft" and say that I have a problem with my computer. The numbers on the caller ID of the phone are: 002133333206, 003105999211, 002532362020, 002063971113, 003606339006, 0013212000143 and 001753615204. They also asked me similar question such as if my computer is turned on and that it /she (because sometimes it's a woman's voice and, sometimes, a man's voice) can fix it. I always tell them that I'm not interested in such a way they cling fast to the phone. Can you please review?
Fake phone calls to technical support
Such unsolicited telephone calls 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 does ever not requested for telephone calls of support or security.
(such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)
It's just a technical forum, so we cannot investigate these people. You should contact your local police or the authorities for this.
-
The [usually Indian] appellants say they work for the Microsodt and are very persistent.
Hello
Yes, it's a SCAM! If they still call hang up!
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.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="">-><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">->
-
I received a phone call from 647-931-5619 today saying that Michael was to Microsoft support and they received our computer error messages that have malware and viruses on our computer. You call people to warn him of this?
Scam.
See: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx and
See: 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)
-
I continue to receive phone calls from someone saying they are from microsoft.
Could you tell me, how you would contact me to tell me that I had downloaded a VIRUS. Because I keep getting phone calls from someone saying they are from microsoft.
Could you tell me, how you would contact me to tell me that I had downloaded a VIRUS. Because I keep getting phone calls from someone saying they are from microsoft.
They are * not * Microsoft. This is a complete scam and one that has become very common these days. Do anything they tell you to do and hang up on them.
-
Windows microsoft never does unsolicted phone calls to its users of the products?
I got a phone call from someone with a strong Indian accent yesterday (hard so communication) who claimed to be the center of windows, yhey said they had problems detected in my computer, and could I turn on the computer, to help clear it up. They also suggested that they would shut down windows on my computer. I asked to speak to a supervisor, or for them to send me an email detailing their concerns. the person seems to cover these requests, so I hung up. did microsoft ever do the unsolicited calls to its customers?
It is a scam. Don't let them have access to your computer remotely and don't give them any personal information, including your credit card number. Simply hang up.
Microsoft never takes unsolicited phone calls, or they do not know if/when you are experiencing computer problems.
-
I received a phone call indicating that the person called the PC optimizers. They said that they had requested by Microsoft/Windows of people in an area to perform a health check on domestic Remote Desktop connection as there had been major virus problems in the area of the canvas. They asked check application warning and errors: my computer, manage, application section. They then talked by a procedure of execution for www.support.me to create the link.
Can you confirm that this is a legitimate operation?I run my own COMPUTER business I get out to clients in their own homes.
I came across this a lot with elderly people taken to the huge amount of money.
This is a scam and nothing to do with any founded microsoft in the measure of the im aware.
They take your pc remote access and updates actually spyware / malware on rather than remove it.
I recommend telling them you have a pc and see how long takes the call.
-
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-d07298ea4c19Report the scam
http://support.Microsoft.com/reportascamScams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspxIt's a real call from Microsoft?
http://www.ComputerActive.co.UK/CA/PC-help/2134917/genuine-MicrosoftAvoid scams to phone for tech support
http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspxDo 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.aspxAggressive, 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 -
Original title: call suspicious
I just got a phone call from a person informing him that Microsoft have detected an infection "in my area" and asked me to sign my PC and do things.
When I challenged him name and a number, who they were and that I had installed Norton they were insistent they were Microsoft form and all the PCs in my house are currently as being at risk. I informed this was not convenient as about getting out and they said they'd call me back on Monday morning, but to be careful using our pc of this weekend.I don't want to dismiss it completely just in case, can you advise if there is a current problem?Hello
Of course, it was 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.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">->
-
I got a phone call from someone who said they were from microsoft and my computer was in danger, unless I paid 130 pounds for a new warranty, is it a scam?
Hi Debra,
It's a SCAM! Microsoft does not make that neither have they partners that do and don't they hire contractors or individuals or even to find volunteers to do. There are probably thousands of these companies out there do every day - we get two or three posts like this (or more) each day ask about it. You are lucky who have recognized the scam enough not to be sucked in and eventually identify theft, infections, hacking your computer, convince you to buy software or services you either did not need or that do not really exist at all and all sorts of nefarious stuff. You'd be surprised how much contact us AFTER THAT that they realized they had been duped asking what to do. Don't waste time talking to these people, not give them any personal information it is, don't be fooled by what they can get allows you to see on the computer - in fact, not do anything they suggest on your computer or even to visit Web sites they recommend and for the love of God don't give them access to your computer.
Microsoft knows this is happening, but with these companies popping up like dandelions, or closing and changing names when discovered and operating mainly from abroad, it would take an army of lawyers to sue each other. They do the best they can, but they are just too many and more added every day. People need to pay attention to these things. They occur not only by telephone, but also by e-mail, instant messaging, mail and all the ways imaginable. Forget not that Microsoft doesn't this and hang up or remove the emails or messages or mail from someone claiming that they do because they know the information on your computer or that you want to get information from you to confirm your account so that it will not be closed and asking you your name of user and password and all sorts of other personal information. Microsoft DO NOT!
See below for additional information on this topic and what to do and how Microsoft works:
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
I'm glad you don't get captured by these crooks and save yourself a big headache. Continue to use the same caution and you should do fine.
Good luck and best wishes!
-
I rang microsoft to inform him that I received 2 phone calls today claiming to be them
I received two phone calls today claiming to be from Microsoft saying that they have identified problems on my computer and trying to make me respond online. I called microsoft to let them know, and they put the phone clean on me! How can I inform Ms. this type of scam is underway and get them to warn users as was done in Australia in the summer 2010?
Hi MartinMcCluney,
These calls are false calls made by some offenders.
Refer to the bottom of thread for more information on these calls.
Maybe you are looking for
-
Last weekend my son updated for Thunderbird later for me but I could not new messages - as I flew over the mouse get Messages, prior to ordering, he said 'Get messages for anybody', so my son put the older version on my computer and it has worked, un
-
Screen on Satellite A200 has a rotation of 90 degrees
You just bought the satellite A200 with Vista and the following problem:suddenly my screen has 90 degrees ratated How can I slove this?
-
DeskJet F4580: Compatible printer for Windows 10?
After you have installed Windows 10 on my PC I noticed that my printer driver is not compatible, so I did some looking on the Microsoft Compatibility Center and they said that it is compatible for Windows 10. I'm going to support HP driver and search
-
Can I use data value references with a functional overall?
Can I use data value references with a functional global? I am trying, but it causes problems: I run the attached VI with "new DVR" selected. Then I run it again with "return array" and I get the error 1556: "The reference is invalid. This error migh
-
Pavilion 14-N243TU: backlit keyboard for hp pavilion 14-n243tu
I want to replace the original keyboard with a backlit keyboard for my hp pavilion 14-n243tu. Is this possible and if so what model should I get? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Rix.