Real or a scam proporting from Windows Support service call?

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• call Windows support services of cold?

  I have an international phone call from someone wearing the to come from windows support services. He told me that I had to check my computer as there had been a lot of downloaded virus - not specifically for my own computer. I told him that it was embarrassing turn on my computer so it sounds back tomorrow. I'm good at do not trust him? I - to my knowledge - have nothing wrong with my computer, have all the windows updates installed automatically and have more adequate firewall and the security of the internet. I didn't make any incident account is

  I have an international phone call from someone wearing the to come from windows support services. He told me that I had to check my computer as there had been a lot of downloaded virus - not specifically for my own computer. I told him that it was embarrassing turn on my computer so it sounds back tomorrow. I'm good at do not trust him? I - to my knowledge - have nothing wrong with my computer, have all the windows updates installed automatically and have more adequate firewall and the security of the internet. I didn't make any incident account is

  Yes, you are right not to trust that it is not windows or any part of Microsoft support services.

  This is a complete scam and one that has become very common these days. . Don't think anything such a caller said, do nothing that he tells you to do and hang up on him immediately.

• Calls to scam of supposed "Windows Support".

  I live in the United States and received a phone call today from someone who claims to be from Windows Support and the Canada.  They said that my computer sent error reports and that 85% of my software has been altered.  They said they had a difficulty for her, and the service was free.  I guess it was a fraudulent call. How can I report it?  I have a callback number.

  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.

  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="">

• Legit or a scam? -unsolicited from Windows Live Help calls

  Help please! My just called and said she received a call from a compnay called Windows Live Help (I know what it is, I don't think they have made appeals to the people). Anyway, they said their servers showed that his IP address of the computer was hacked and she needed them allow control of his computer. She calls a # a long time away, talked to a foreign person went somewhere in the start menu (it does not remember) and handed control of his computer for them. They were going to say that its shield of defense windows license has expired and that the ONLY way to restore his computer files / was to reactivate his license. $549 for the life, $159 for 1 year, they said that no tech IT doesn't center or a safety program could help restore and protect his computer. It totally sounds like a scam to me, but I want to make sure. I would also like to give my mother the correct steps to protect his computer in the future and remove all * these people may have installed or caused to his computer. Can someone please give me some advice?

  Hello

  Malware research does not solve the problem.

  You're not fighting a malware infection.

  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.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our Event Viewer

  If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, contact your bank, explain, and change passwords.

  If you use your online credit card, cancel and get a new one issued to you.

  And the only way that willl you know that you are free to them is to backup your data and do a clean install of your operating system.

  See you soon.

• I just had a call from someone who claims to be from Windows support team

  original title: what are they scam?

  I just had a call from someone who claims to be from the Windows support team, and that they had been informed that my computer needed updates as she revolved slowly etc.. ??  Last week I got the same call and because I saw just the phone on that day and the internet was not up and running I couldn't online for him so he insisted on the appellant the same time, the next week, he has just.  All week I think about it and you're wondering where he got my number and the knowledge of my computer running slowly.  When asked this afternoon he said sorry to repeat this question and when I did he just said OK mam and hung up?  Are these dills all this?  Is it a scam? Thanks, Rebecca.

  Hello

  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 by obtaining information allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer or install via remote access

  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.

• Phone call from Windows Support is authentic?

  I just got a phone call from a man named Philippe de Windows Support. He said that he was receiving reports of errors in my windows and asked me to check Computer Management Applications to find errors. He asked me to remove these errors. I could not remove so he said: if I went to a Web site that he could delete them for me. I refused to let him to the computer via the code and said that I would like to remind him. His number was 02032865123, he said, that it has been supported Windows. He had an Indian accent. It is a call?
  It's my son e-mail account, but it will transmit to me.

  This is HOAX and FAKE for sure. Microsoft will never contact you unless call you them first and ask for help. Microsoft will never know which PC encourage error.

  I suggest you take a look at:

  http://cyberdefend.WordPress.com/2010/05/14/Hello-i-am-from-Microsoft/

  You may report it to your local Department of fight against fraud.

• phone call from Windows support center

  I keep getting phone calls from a person with an Indian accent, when I ask what the company he represents, the answer is Microsoft because I do not believe him I close the call and when I do a1471 telephone number is 02538020308. Can anyone help in how to stop these calls

  Hi Norman,

  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

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

  P.S., We do not control the telephone companies and cannot stop it.  You can try calling the local authorities for assistance or maybe even your phone company.

  If you want to report and live in the United States, here are some links that you can try:

  http://www.USA.gov/citizen/topics/Internet_Fraud.shtml

  http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx   This is the 'big gun' and while the best (like getting the BAU to bring your case to the FBI), they really only focus on major cases. I guess enough complaints to enough people (or the right person or maybe someone actually victims of crime or the company being distorted) on a particular company would make an important case, but frankly don't know how they work or give priority to what they do. Yet, since if they participate they can probably not the best to solve the case, I would include them if I harmed.

  http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/reporting.php

  http://www.FBI.gov/scams-safety/fraud/internet_fraud

  http://www.fraud.org/info/repoform.htm

  http://www.reportinginternetfraud.com/

• I just had a phone call, that claims to be from Windows support online tech related to a file on my computer "" CSRSS. "." EXE"showing me the errors

  I was causing my m/c to go slowly. It's for real.  He then wanted to load a file on my m/c to help her access to improve things. I stopped him right there, he gave me his mobile number to remind him of the! He took me however the system log and showed all the errors I had accumulated on my PC seemed ok until he took me to www,windowsupport.us, and click on "Show my PC", which translates as a request to load a file 'ShowMyPC3105.exe' which I refused.  How is this true or scam?

  Hello Philip Major,.

  It is a scam. In no case download do something of this Web site and do not allow them to remotely install anything. They are only after your details (Bank, etc.) you did just denying them entry to your PC.

  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

• Windows support overseas calls.

  I keep getting calls from an overseas number telling me that they are supported to Windows and my computer sends the wrong information and Red signage in a router, I have asked me to turn on a computer and provide IP

  Monday, February 17, 2014 11:36:54 + 0000, PaulSpringate wrote:

  I keep getting calls from an overseas number telling me that they are supported to Windows and my computer sends the wrong information and Red signage in a router, I have asked me to turn on a computer and provide IP

  It's a scam and with all the names and phone numbers, one who has
  become very frequent lately. See
  http://www.troyhunt.com/2012/08/virus-scams-social-engineering-victims.html
  and
  http://www.howtogeek.com/176605/tell-your-relatives-no-Microsoft-wont-call-you-about-your-computer/
  and
  http://www.howtogeek.com/180514/the-%E2%80%9ctech-support%E2%80%9D-scammers-called-Htg-so-we-had-fun-with-them/

  In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value,
  If you leave them in your computer, who knows what they were doing or where
  What 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.

• Received by email from Windows Live - Service Team is Spam?

  Dear user,
  
  We had a problem with our database and a large number of documents have been lost, we restore our database to allow us to serve you better. Your Windows Live! Account details are required in order to store in our database to keep your account active. Otherwise he will lose his account permanently.

  To update and to allow us to restore your account details in our database to keep your account active, you are required to provide us with the details below of any emergency. Click on the button answer to enter the details below..

  * Name:

  * User name:
  * Password:
  * Date of birth:

  * Country or territory:

  
  Make sure that the information above is correct to allow us to restore your account information, it will help to prevent your account from been suspended.

  Note: YOUR DETAILS WILL NOT be SHARED.
  Users often told us that the more they use Windows Live! Service, more they discover its benefits. We will continue to work on the contribution of Windows Live! the best email service autour and we appreciate your joining us for the ride.

  Sincerely,
  The Windows Live team

  100% SCAM!

  'Old' thing scamming.

  Do not respond.

  If you want to be sure, ask the Windows Live Solution Center:

  http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?ProductID=10

• Windows supports the call?

  I got a call from ph of someomeone claiming to be calling for windows? They said I could have a virus in my windows, due to browsing and email? and ask that I type in the URL removed by moderator www.××× × × × or so away? They said it was a widower for windows call? a anyome else received this call?

  ... a anyome else [sic] received such a call?

  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. 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!

• Are separate from Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Sharepoint Designer 2007 software applications? It can be used simultaneously to work together?

  I wanted to know if SharePoint Services 3.0 and Sharepoint Designer 2007 are two separate entities. You have either one or the other; or can they be used to work together?

  SharePoint Services 3.0 is a feature of Windows Server, Microsofts network operating system. Install you it as a role Service to set up sites that members or employees of your organization core team can post files, update files and collaborate with their colleagues.

  SharePoint Designer 2007 is a client software that works with SharePoint Services 3.0 so that you can design Web sites team to look at you like, add features that doesn't come with the product while maintaining compatibility. In fact, it is the successor to Microsoft FrontPage. SharePoint Designer is a free download from Microsoft:

  Version 2007
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=baa3ad86-BFC1-4bd4-9812-d9e710d44f42

  Version 2010
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=d88a1505-849b-4587-B854-a7054ee28d66

• Windows Support fraud appeal

  Hello

  I'm from Asutralia, I got a phone call saying "' I'm calling from Windows support'" and asked to check my PC.

  I knew that's not Microsoft, I asked their location, phone number. and web address and I got all these details, any chance of Microsoft for this follow-up?

  I can provide all of the details I got.

  Thanks in advance,

  Kind regards
  Farhad

  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.

  As for the follow-up to the call, then it's probably more a job for the local police / it's for Microsoft, which is only a software/hardware company.

• has been recently contacted by phone from a support centre for the virus

  original title: Virus support centre

  I seem to have viruses on my computer and was recently contacted by phone from a support centre with regard to helping us with them. They have declined to go on the websites ammyy.com and teamviewer.com, but my security system would not allow download. Someone at - he heard of these Web sites and it was a legitimate support service call? What should I do?

  His fake / a scam. Ignore them

• Scam phone Windows Support Center?

  Hello

  , I just received a phone call from someone claiming to be Centre.They of Windows Support tried to tell me that my computer was damaged and he sent them continually 'wireless error messages.

  I hung up on them thinking that it was a scam but they knew my full name, address & telephone number.

  Jumped the gun by hanging up on them?
  What is the best way to know if the computer is damaged?
  I have Kaspersky Pure on the computer.

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  You have made the right choice.

  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.