Phone call about my computer errors

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• Phone calls about the virus on the computer.

  We continue receiving phone calls of MDI Tech and creative solutions, telling us that they're Microsoft and we need to buy their product to get rid of a serious computer virus.  Are they really related to Microsoft?

  We continue receiving phone calls of MDI Tech and creative solutions, telling us that they're Microsoft and we need to buy their product to get rid of a serious computer virus.  Are they really related to Microsoft?

  They are * not * associated with Microsoft.

  This is a scam and that is becoming more and more common lately. But even worse, if you let them into your computer, who knows what damage they did here or what confidential information they stole.

  So, if you did. I highly recommend that you do both of the following immediately:

  1 do a clean reinstall of Windows.

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

• How can I report a phone call about a person borrows an identity a Microsoft Technician

  August 18 at 14:49, I received a call from someone claiming to be a Microsoft technician. I barely understood what they said because there accent of the Middle East, but he said that it would be just a matter of time before my computer would crash because of the amount of errors on my computer. He then asked me to start my computer and to now hold the window by pressing the letter R and type eventvwr , and then press ok. A screen came up and on the upper left corner, was asked to support customs seen by double witch clicking grew to administrative activities and double-click on it. I was then invited to watch the center of the screen and above and asked if I could see administrative events and how much was there. I told her that there are 528 events. He then told me to scroll down on the list and all I could see were triangles (warnings) yellow and Red errors, 528 combined overall. He then told me that this list would continue to multiply until my computer would crash. He began to talk about a guarantee of microsoft which would prevent this list to build up again in the future. I told her that I had never heard of a software microsoft warranty. I asked him how this warranty was going to cost me, and he said it would be $ 109 for three years. First, I need to transfer control of my computer to a microsoft technical repairs and that I must leave my computer for a few hours, the time required to carry out all the repairs but first, I have to go to a website called www.ammyy.com . On this site, that I was told that I would be able to transfer control, and when repairs were fix, the technician would present me with a form, I have to fill in for Microsoft software guarantee for an amount of $ 109. I was wrong as well transfer controls because I started to suspect a fraud and I told him that I would not go further with that and that I was going to hang up the phone. His appeal is still on my phone but the number is not available so I can't remind him or provide Microsoft with phone number here. I hope that this information will be useful to Microsoft.

  Kind regards.

  Andre Lavictoire

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  Calls unrequested telephone of this nature are almost always a common scam and are well known by Microsoft. 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.

• Phone call on Windows - legitimate errors?

  I just got a phone call, unsolicited, a woman claiming to represent 'Windows', noting that mistakes from my computers have been detected.  She was willing to provide the ID of the computer for the affected computers.  This sounds like I've been hacked.  Microsoft made the unsolicited calls?

  None of my firewall or Internet security suites save a problem.

  Thank you

  Ed

  Hello EdFox_45,

  Unless you have a prepaid support contract with Microsoft, then Microsoft never call you about the problems with your PC.

  Without a doubt, it's just another scam.

  While your computer will download the files automatically to Microsoft to let them know when the problem occur (assuming that you have accepted the option of customer experience). However, all files that are downloaded are completely anonymous. Microsoft do not have an idea from the files, so all you should ask yourself is "how this woman knew had problems on your PC. The answer was a simple guess.

  As long as you don't give them access to your PC then you'll be fine.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Phone scams about the computer.

  I got a phone call from "John Davis" with a strong accent told me that he works for a company called "Key PC Doctor.com" and my computer referred all sorts of viruses, etc.. He said that I should open the dialog box run on my computer and type in 'event vwr '. Looked like a scam any for me, then, of course, that I don't have. Is it really a scam?

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

• I received a phone call from Global Computer Center, who said he had a problem with my computer

  I received a phone call from a Barry Smith of Global Computer Center? who said he there wasa problem with my computer and it took me through solutions, how to check if this call is genuine he was calling from the phone number is 0035361748210?

  I refused is an offer of assistance on the ground that it was not convenient.

  * original title - CONTACTS of PHONE *.

  Hello

  It is a type of scam. If they call again, don't give them access to your computer, like your security could be compromised. Just hang up, tech support companies good reputation are not unsolicited phone calls.

• Received a phone call about Microsoft Security Essentals scam

  I got caught in this scam. I received a phone call and allowed access and paid by credit card for the technician assumed to install at a price of 210 euros microsoft security essentials software and another program called registry reviver.

  I was taken because my laptop was able to test reports errors and at times he would go blue and then to restart and so I fell for the scam. They were very professional and answered all quries that I had.

  Please tell what should I do now and what they might do with my information.

  In my opinion, I had to cancel the credit card used to make the purchase and see if you can return that money to the CC company. Then I would run a full scan using Microsoft Malware removal tool.

  I hope this helps.

  Jim

• Phone call about Microsoft updates

  I was just called by what looked like a firm technical overeas stating that my computer has not received the automatic updates. It sounded like a scam, so I put the phone down. Anyone else had a similar experience? I notice that my computer has not received an update since April 24, but it was checked this morning and indicates that there are no new updates available at this time. I'm puzzled. I've never had this before. Has anyone else had a similar call?

  Hello winhornby,

  Unfortunately, this is one of the many scams Microsoft Windows which is in circulation. You were wise to put the phone down on these people. Whatever they want basically is access to personal data on your PC, for example, the passwords, bank details etc.

  Just to set the record straight, Microsoft will contact you about problems with your PC UNLESS you have a contract to support prepaid with them.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Advisng of unsolicited telephone call me the computer errors

  I recived a call from John of Online help informing me that the servers indicate my windows computer referred to many errors that could result in data loss.  He refused to say who he worked for all the major computer manufacturers, but he knew my name and phone number.  His number was retained and that he would not tell her.

  He wanted to lean on the Windows and R key at the same time.  Is this real or a fraud attempt.

  It's a SCAM.  The described key combonation is the first step to take control of your data.  You were wise to not continue.

• Phone call about Windows

  I just got a strange call from a man in 253-820-3089, saying: "we get messages from your Windows computer."  I refused to give information, and he said he could come home with me tomorrow and get that info.  Is this a new type of fraud committed?  I've never heard of it.

  Hi, JoannZ_512,

  It's a scam known-

  http://www.RCMP-grc.GC.ca/NB/news-nouvelles/releases-Communiques/Jun0911_143553-Eng.htm

  This devious criminal practice is known as the phone phishing: phone phishing - "your computer has a virus" MowGreen Update Services - consumer safety

  Never give out personal information of any kind.

  Hang up and call the police

• Phone call about a virus in my windows operating system

  I am called by phone # 218-768-4316 once at 7:15 and 16:57 today saying that the server has been detected that my windows operating system has been infected by a virus. I have Malware bytes and Microsoft essentials protect my operating system of windows on all my computers. In my view, that it is a kind of a scam. Can you please specify? John

  Hello

  It's a scam. Microsoft does not call you if you ask them to call you.

  Don't be fooled of unsolicited calls. Don't provide personal information.

  Report phone scams

  • Help Microsoft to stop cybercriminals in reporting of the information 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.

  Source + more information: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  And read: http://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2014/12/18/microsoft-takes-action-tech-support-scammers/

  and: https://blog.malwarebytes.org/tech-support-scams/

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

  http://www.howtogeek.com/180514/the-%E2%80%9Ctech-support%E2%80%9D-scammers-called-Htg-so-we-had-fun-with-them/

  See you soon,.

  J

• Phone call about problems with the 315-633-3442 for scam program windows?

  Calls - call display unknown name showed & number.  Said I was outside and I could take a message :)

  They wanted to solve a problem with windows, when I called them back.

  I asked for her phone number - 315-633-3442

  Gave them no information - but they didn't know my name.

  Feels like a scam...

  Thank you

  If someone * COLD * you called and told me * you * you have problems - this is a scam.

  If you called someone and they later called you back - less likely to be a scam.

  Despite all the elders attempts-, we were unable to reconnect the webcams placed throughout your home/business/means of transport and matching clothes and all the means we have of your remote control system and follow everything that you do.

• Call Dell on computer error?

  Are there?

  Our apologies. Dell wouldn't you say no unsolicited. The only time where we would contact you would via the DellConnect software or the Dell Support Center software. But only after you have agreed to this in the software. We are aware of the problem and have notified our Dell team titles on the rogue attacks. This is not a Dell e-mail nor phone numberaddress. Read this.

• Phone call from Microsoft windows scam

  Hello

  I received a phone call saying he was Microsoft Windows and there are system reported that my computer was full of viruses and malware, and they said that my computer was sending viruses in e-mails that they lock my email account in order to protect others. They knew my name and said they could make me a lot if I could prove that I was learned as they need my bank details to level from 4 years of life support that will continue with new computers to replace old. I stupidly gave details as he said that if I did it would install antivirous in the computer as a dinner he says my current software wasn't good.

  Then he forced me to enable remote assistance and took me to the purchase for Business Package of distance page help for New World Services Inc. and forced me to enter my data I did. After completing the session, I received an email of New World Services Inc., saying that I had bought the business package and looking upward found only for four years. I then went to my Bank and the cashier told me it was a scam and I got mannaged to cancel the card before it empied my account although New World Services Inc. did take £252.00 my account and told them about the scam and that I don't want there services and do not call me.

  I always get calls saying they are Microsoft Windows or they are malicious and calling about my computer with virus software and when I don't, thank you and hung up there have been moments when someone else says the exact same words as little as an hour later, well that people call regularly as now I know most of them as soon as they speak.

  They installed ammyy to allow access through my firewall to send windows logs them so with selected McAfee frirwall and ammyy blocked as they had shown me the observer of events the adminastrative events and said cuircles reds are virouses and yellow triangles are malware. When I said that the red circle is when I did a forced when troubleshooting stop where I pressed the button for a few seconds.

  Then I got a phone call saying could I turn on my computer as the info from my computer that has virouses and malware had said. If blocking ammyy had worked as before they were able to tell red any yellow order of events. So I then removed my computer ammyy and that they would not receive the ball more.

  When after I dial to get phone calls not the last call, I get when they called and get that they do not have the number of appellants and it has afflicted me that sometimes there was as little as an hour between calls, it seems I'd barr the number of fraudsters and barr New World Services Inc. If they continue to call and if need be I have to change my phone number.

  1. contact your credit card company, if you had given the scammer, your credit card number.

  -Cancel the card and ask for a replacement with different identification number.
  -If you have paid the scammer with your credit card. The card has been compromised.

  2. contact your bank.
  -Change the account.
  -Change the PIN code.

  3. If you saw the crook of remote access to your computer, it is compromised.
  -Reinstall Vista
  -Use another user name and password.

  4. talk to your local law enforcement... If you want to go that far.
  -Ask to speak to people in the Department of wire fraud. See if something can be done about it.

  5. change the phone number.
  -Scammers will call you. They will not stop.

• JUST GOT A PHONE CALL SAYING THAT I WAS HACKED. WANTED TO TAKE ME BUT THE THIINGS I DO. I REFUSED, THEY SAID THEY WERE BY MICROSOFT DOWN THE HACKER?

  I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL THAT MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN HACKED. HE WANTED TO TAKE ME, BUT A LOT OF THINGS. SECURITY ACCOUNT, MANAGE SECURITY, ETC., THE THING IS THAT I GOT MAD. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS WRONG WAS THAT HE CAN HARDLY SPEAK ENGLISH... SO I ROSE HUNG MAD AND HIM ON ME. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS CAME FROM THE SUPPORT OF WINDOWS LIVE MOCROSOFT? HOW TO JOIN MICROSOFT ON THIS ISSUE?

  I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL THAT MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN HACKED. HE WANTED TO TAKE ME, BUT A LOT OF THINGS. SECURITY ACCOUNT, MANAGE SECURITY, ETC., THE THING IS THAT I GOT MAD. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS WRONG WAS THAT HE CAN HARDLY SPEAK ENGLISH... SO I ROSE HUNG MAD AND HIM ON ME. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS CAME FROM THE SUPPORT OF WINDOWS LIVE MOCROSOFT? HOW TO JOIN MICROSOFT ON THIS ISSUE?

  No need to shout (all capital letters.)  Most modern publications using a mixture of standard uppercase and lowercase lettering unless they're trying to focus on something specific just because it is easier to read.

  You don't reach Microsoft on this issue.  It's not their problem more someone is trying to rip you off on your money is the people who printed his problem or someone trying to rip you off your car comes to the car manufacturer.  You communicate with the authorities (who will probably tell you that they can do anything with what you little information.)

  As long as you don't give them access to your computer, you're probably fine.

  If you gave any personal information or leave them on your computer - to worry.