Phone call claiming to be from the Windows team
I just received a phone call claiming to be from the Windows team in Ontario (Canada) saying that my computer was downloading tons of things on the web, and it had infected and it was my computer. I'm guessing it's a scam?
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.
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because of malicious material. I told him not to call again as she begins to ask personal questions about time leave us here for work, etc. What happened to someone else? I know it was probably a stupid but its really weird still.
It's a scam. I'm glad you don't fall for it. All other calls suggest that tell you the caller you brought calls to the police who should dissuade continue to harass you.
See the following links for more information:
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
http://www.mypchealth.co.UK/GuideScam.php
Kind regards...
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I got a phone call from a person claiming to be from the care team of the windows service how they got my number and I took his number, I think it's fake
Hello
There are telephone directories, etc., etc.
It's a SCAM
they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card information, you get allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer
read this:
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx
Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer
In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.
Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.
Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.
If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.
If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.
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Has anyone had any strange phone calls claiming to be from Microsoft? Phone number when you dial 1471 is: 007277489117
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:
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 received an email from the windows team, but he was in my junkbox. They ask me to verify my account,
but I m don't know if this is true or not? The e-mail address is * address email is removed from the privacy *
Thank you..
Hello
Its a SCAM!
In the United States, you can contact the FBI, Attorney general, the police authorities and consumer
Watch groups. Arm yourself with knowledge.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.aspxHow to recognize phishing e-mails, phone calls or links
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspxThe 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 would not email or call you unsolicited. Or they would know if there were any errors
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 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-support==============================================================
Windows Live Solution Center - HotMail - HotMail Forums Solutions
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/windowsliveWindows Help and how
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/helpHotmail - Forums
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/Forum/HotmailHotmail - Solutions and how additional resources
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Hotmail/help-centerHotmail - how to - FAQ
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Hotmail/Hotmail-how-do-i-FAQWhy my account is temporarily blocked?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Hotmail/account-temporarily-blocked-FAQWhat should I do if my account has been hacked?
http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?SolutionID=6ea0c7b3-1473-4176-b03f-145b951dcb41Hotmail hacked? Take these steps
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/07/07/Hotmail-hacked-take-these-steps.aspxI hope this helps.
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Received a phone call claiming to be from Microsoft
Original title: phone scam?
I received a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. He said that one of my computers was not related to obtaining updates and I had to fix it. He said that does not connect would cause my computer down.
I did not trust the person at all, it provided no evidence that he was from Microsoft when asked and he kept trying to get me out on my computer for him.Actually one of my computers has been freezing / crashing a lot but I just assumed it was because it is now old enough for a laptop. Is everything "that connects only not updates, causing accidents" actually a thing? Or I was right not to trust this person?
Hello
Please start a new thread in the forums for your version of Windows and we
will try to help with performance issues.===========
Yes, it's a SCAM!
Avoid scams to phone for tech support
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspxScams 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.aspxHow to recognize phishing e-mails, phone calls or links
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspxIn 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.aspxNo, 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.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="">->
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Phone call claiming to be from Microsoft
I also received a phone call from the India that claims to be from Microsoft. They said that my computer had a bad virus. I gave them remote access to my computer. Also the last 6 digits of my registration code. Now, I think I messed up royally. I'm in trouble and can someone that I can't access my computer information now?
Hello
Microsoft never contact you unless you request them
It's another scam
and there is a very strong possibility that the security of your computer has been compromised as you gave them remote access
If you perform banking operations of the internet etc I suggest you also change passwords etc.
of course, everything is in order, I recommend you to reinstall the operating system for more safety
Here are the different methods to reinstall vista:
Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it
they do it for a nominal cost of $
also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought
you would normally press F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer
Ask them of the exact key sequence
or borrow a microsoft dvd vista
Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer
they contain all versions of vista
This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed
Save all data, because it will be lost, do the above
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Strange phone calls claiming to be from Microsoft Support...
Did someone received phone calls of a contender unlisted number to the Technical Support team of Microsoft in what concerns the Elimination of malware and ask you to follow the steps to access your computer? I hung up on them because I didn't think it was legitimate.
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.
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Received a call from someone who claims to come from the support of windows and need help
Hi, I got a call from a guy who claims to be from the windows support team, I thought at first and then later I realized that it is a scam. So I checked on here to make sure and I discovered that he really was. My problem is that they made me download something so they could control my computer and show me how much I etc when I realized the infections I turned off my computer and uninstalled all of their programs, but they have deleted files. I want to ask that will cause problems in the future? and this meen if I buy something online is possible that they can get information?, if yes, what is the best solution?
- What to do if you think that you were scammed
"If you think that you have responded to a scam with personal or financial information phishing, take these steps to minimize the damage.
Change the passwords or pins on all your online accounts that you think could be jeopardized.
Place an alert on your credit report fraud. Check with your bank or financial advisor if you are unsure how to proceed.
Contact the Bank or online merchant directly. Do not follow the link in the fraudulent e-mail message.
If you know all the accounts that have been accessed or opened fraudulently, close those accounts.
Regularly check your Bank and credit card statements monthly for unexplained charges or inquiries that you initiate. "
If you want to ensure the security of your system, make sure that you have backed up all personal data you want to preserve all the installation files for the programs or applications that you have installed.
Then format the computer and reinstall Vista.It's the only way you can be sure that there is no hidden malware present on it after allowing access by a stranger.
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Call from Microsoft
Has had a phone call claiming to be "Windows", claiming that my hard drive was contamintaed with virus (s)
They then read me coorrectly code full windows of my windows disc cover, sounds scary!
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.
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The call was clearly from abroad and had a bad connection.
I received a call Thursday last of someone who said they were by the Windows team and that my computer has been altered. The call was clearly from abroad and had a bad connection. Basically, they wanted to sell me something for $99. Is it a scam? Called again today and they make me nervous because I don't know that much about computers.
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.
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Create an executable by mathscript or from the Windows command window
Hello
I have a lot of screws that must be built into executables. So, I think to write a script to save time.
Windows MathScript looks a lot like the command window in MATLAB, so I wonder if there is a way to create executable files using mathscript?
Or is it possible to build from the windows command window?
Thanks for your reply and have a nice day.
Kind regards
Yan
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(Somehow I don't understand not what you want. Building is usually negligible compared to write the program or the configuration of the build).
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I downloaded Windows XP from the Windows Service Center. It's a .exe. When I click on it, it is extracted to a folder I called "xp". How can I obtain these data on a disk to install XP from a CD? Should what steps I take? I am running Windows 7.
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* Original title: MJTriState
Someone from the Tristate MJ (not sure of the name), called, saying that it represents the widows team of Microsoft Support. They had followed my computer (Windows 7) and noticed problems with it because it was very slow at startup (TRUE). He said that my computer has been hacked. He gave me my product windows (OK) key and me had discovered my event log that have trouble with my printer. Then he asked permission to take over my computer and fix the problem. At this point, I hesitated.
The question is done Microsoft outsource monitoring Windows 7 computer in trouble. It seems very likely.
Dennis
As already mentioned: it is a scam.
You can read: beware of fake Tech Support scams
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