Receive a phone call from someone who says that my system is infected.

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• I got a phone call from someone who says that my computer is downloaded illegally by someone else, is it a scam?

  I got a phone call from a person in India who says that my computer is downloaded illegally by someone else. I don't know if I should trust him because he wants to me exactly what he said while I'm on the computer

  * original title - a particular phone calls *.

  Thank you very much I am so happy that I said no.

  Hello

  You are welcome

  Certainly, they may seem convincing well!

• Received a phone call from someone who said that Microsoft has detected an infection "in my area".

  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.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="">

• 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.

• I received a phone call from someone who says they come from windows and want to check on my computer eventvwr

  This call is legitimate?

  It's a scam.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-security/scam-telephone-calls-from-people-claiming-to-be/00a5fdb4-4242-4083-9f5e-405587b29bd2

• phone call from someone who says they work for Microsoft with a saying of phone number blocked that Microsoft was going to block my computer within 24 hours because of our virus transmission, is it true?

  Received a phone call from someone who has not been named (call from a blocked telephone number) saying that Microsoft would block my computer within 24 hours due to virus, we have been forward to microsoft.  He said we had a laptop and gave us a serial number.  We do not have a laptop.  Was it a scam call or this person really used by microsoft?  He wanted me to enter an address to give him access to my computer.  I refused.  Any information you can provide would be appreciated.

  Hello

  Yes, it's a SCAM!

  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 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

  I hope this helps.

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

• I received a phone call from someone who claims to do with Microsoft.

  Original title: scam?

  I received a phone call from someone who claimed to be 'windows', and he said that they had received a message from my computer that he downloaded a virus.   When I asked to get her phone number to call to check, that we have been disconnected.  What is the scam here?  I traced the call to 253-802-0309, which is International Telecom.

  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.

• Today, I received a phone call from someone who claims they were by Windows.

  original title: ammyy scam...

  Today, I called by someone claiming to be "Windows" (not even Microsoft!)... Ammyy scam. I didn't download the .exe ammyy and hung up.

  Many people are caugt by this scam every day.

  Why it seems like microsoft takes any measure to stop this scam?

  Hello

  read this information to microsoft

  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.

• received a call from someone who says that windows has a slow virus, and my computer is assigned. Is it true

  RECEIVED a phone call from this number, unknown name 92852 {it's all showed the caller ID.}

  She said THAT WINDOWS COMPUTER has a slow virus that affect all WINDOWS. Mine was one and she wanted to help get rid of it.

  Does anyone have any info on this subject. I never gave him any info, but I would still like to know

  It's a scam. Hang up immediately.

• I received a phone call from someone who claims to have a Virus

  I just got a call form telephone someone who claims to be from Microsoft, which says that I have a virus that transmits the data to my computer.

  Looks a bit like a scam, but is it possible it might be authentic?
  Thank you!

  MrBoo,

  If you have not opened an incident (support ticket) with Microsoft, they do not contact you.

  If you need help with virus-related issues, contact the Support Services Microsoft product.

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  For support outside the United States and the Canada, visit the page Web of Product Support Services.

  Hope this helps,

  Vincenzo Di Russo - Microsoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & security - since 2003. ~ ~ ~ My MVP profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo

• Received a phone call from someone who said he could help me because his company had received the error messages from my computer - XINFINITY?

  So I recently received calls from this guy who claims to be with Microsoft Error Reporting service, but I thought something was fishy when he couldn't tell me anything specific on my computer, which he would be able to know right away. Also, he couldn't speak a lick of English, which makes it really difficult to understand what he wanted originally.
  He told me that he and his 'business' received my computer error messages, and that we should "follow the simple steps to get rid of these problems.
  He told me to go to the computer management console and find the 'filter' in the display options, but being an avid user of XP, I know there is no such thing.
  He then told me that it is an effect of a virus that "we need to follow the steps to get rid of. He directed me to the console to Run and had me type in this web address:
  'www.XINFINITY.WEBS.com '.
  So now, things get sketchy. A free host for a supposedly serious company? I do NOT.
  (Why he wanted me to use RUN to access a Web site, I have no idea, only adds to the superficiality...)
  I went on the site, which lo & behold, very professional. There are four links to download files .exe with weird as names:
  -' Ammyy v3"(AA_v3.exe)
  -' Ammyy v2"(AA_v2.exe)
  -"Croosloop" (CroosLoopSetup.exe)
  - and 'ShowMyPc"(ShowMyPC3105.exe)

  He said click on the first and hit. He said SAVE or CANCEL. Now, I'm not naïve or stupid or gullible, and I am computer illiterate.
  I smell something fishy here. Technical support does not call you about errors, you call them.
  Research in the comments left on their FREE site, I have seen that all FOUR were short and had similar spelling/grammar mistakes. Typical supported false reputation.
  I did a google search, barely found anything on this "business" and the guy hung up.
  This is the site that this guy directed me to: http://xinfinitytech.webs.com/quick-help/
  IM asking for any information about whether if it's a scam, an attempted theft of identity/data theft, an attempt to spread of the most recent virus, or some guy who tries to help. My gut tells me that it is one of the top three.
  ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

  So I recently received calls from this guy who claims to be with Microsoft Error Reporting service, but I thought something was fishy when he couldn't tell me anything specific on my computer, which he would be able to know right away. Also, he couldn't speak a lick of English, which makes it really difficult to understand what he wanted originally.
  He told me that he and his 'business' received my computer error messages, and that we should "follow the simple steps to get rid of these problems.
  He told me to go to the computer management console and find the 'filter' in the display options, but being an avid user of XP, I know there is no such thing.
  He then told me that it is an effect of a virus that "we need to follow the steps to get rid of. He directed me to the console to Run and had me type in this web address:
  'www.XINFINITY.WEBS.com '.
  So now, things get sketchy. A free host for a supposedly serious company? I do NOT.
  (Why he wanted me to use RUN to access a Web site, I have no idea, only adds to the superficiality...)
  I went on the site, which lo & behold, very professional. There are four links to download files .exe with weird as names:
  -' Ammyy v3"(AA_v3.exe)
  -' Ammyy v2"(AA_v2.exe)
  -"Croosloop" (CroosLoopSetup.exe)
  - and 'ShowMyPc"(ShowMyPC3105.exe)

  He said click on the first and hit. He said SAVE or CANCEL. Now, I'm not naïve or stupid or gullible, and I am computer illiterate.
  I smell something fishy here. Technical support does not call you about errors, you call them.

  
  Research in the comments left on their FREE site, I have seen that all FOUR were short and had similar spelling/grammar mistakes. Typical supported false reputation.
  I did a google search, barely found anything on this "business" and the guy hung up.
  This is the site that this guy directed me to: http://xinfinitytech.webs.com/quick-help/
  IM asking for any information about whether if it's a scam, an attempted theft of identity/data theft, an attempt to spread of the most recent virus, or some guy who tries to help. My gut tells me that it is one of the top three.
  ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

  You search here and in the rest of the Internet first?  I suggest that - because this type of scam is not only well known but well published.

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

• Today, I received 2 phone calls from someone who said they were either windows and asking me to let them log on to my computer. Is - is this legitimate? They hung up when I asked how they got my number...

  According to above is this legitimate would call me someone from microsoft?

  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.

  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.

• I received a phone call from someone who said they were the Windows technical support. I did not understand the person that he was a stranger

  The person calling said he could give me a technical support for problems that they had detected with my computer, but he seemed surprised when I said that I had problems with my computer.  I did not understand a lot of what he was saying because of his foreign accent.  Can someone tell me what it is?  I don't think that I may have a virus, but Windows actually call for help?

  You were lucky that you could not understand him and so do not buy what he was selling.  It was a scam.  Microsoft does not make unsolicited phone calls.

  Insofar as thought, you could have a virus...

  • What version of Windows (XP Home, XP Pro, Vista, etc) and Service Pack (none, 1, 2, 3) is installed? If you are unsure, do a click right my computer and select properties for information.
  • What is the name and version of your anti-virus program?  Is his current subscription and has it always been updated?
  • What other security software is installed (names and versions)?
  • What are the symptoms?  That's what are you see you do not, you should see or what is you don't see don't you think you should?  Please report the full text of the error message without paraphrase.
  • What happened to your computer shortly before the symptoms started?  Power outage (including pulling them out the plug or by pressing the off button); use of a registry cleaner, optimizer, tuner, etc. ; installation of an update (only one?). Another thing that you can identify.

• Received a phone call from someone who said they were representative Microsoft Care.

  They wanted to sell insurance on my XP MS software and fix my PC problems. They said that I reported as having many error events. Caller ID phone was DBT SOLNS CMA. 312-878-9660 # phone. They checked my license of operating system. He had me go into the event viewer and tell him how much the errors and warnings that I had. There were many. They want remote my PC problems and fix. I never had as much as how much they wanted to pay me. I told him he was wasting his time and mine. He is angry. I gave them nothing. He was an Indian, and I gave him nothing. He was very strong and I could hardly understand him with his accent. Because he tried so hard and I keep nagging at me to him, he was upset and said the * word. LOL I investigate these guys I hope the info I gave you are useful. Don't be fooled people. On 12 July. Kitimat, British Colombia Canada 2011

  They wanted to sell insurance on my XP MS software and fix my PC problems. They said that I reported as having many error events. Caller ID phone was DBT SOLNS CMA. 312-878-9660 # phone. They checked my license of operating system. He had me go into the event viewer and tell him how much the errors and warnings that I had. There were many. They want remote my PC problems and fix. I never had as much as how much they wanted to pay me. I told him he was wasting his time and mine. He is angry. I gave them nothing. He was an Indian, and I gave him nothing. He was very strong and I could hardly understand him with his accent. Because he tried so hard and I keep nagging at me to him, he was upset and said the * word. LOL I investigate these guys I hope the info I gave you are useful. Don't be fooled people. On 12 July. Kitimat, British Colombia Canada 2011

  This 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.

  Did you let him in your computer? So great notm - happy to hear! But if you did you are at serious risk for what he could have there (installed spyware? Steal the passwords?), and I highly recommend that you do the two following:

  1 reinstall Windows properly

  2. change all your passwords, especially those of the financial institutions and online stores.

• Received a phone call from a person saying that having a virus.

  My son received a call saying a virus was on the computer.

  He made a left computer, right click on manage, 2 left on event viewer and a right on applications.

  He decided to hang up and almost everything what he done right and done a scan with out ware webroot virus.

  The people called and tried to make him do it again and he hung up.

  The computer is now infected? At these actions give them access to anything whatsoever?

  My son received a call saying a virus was on the computer.

  He made a left computer, right click on manage, 2 left on event viewer and a right on applications.

  He decided to hang up and almost everything what he done right and done a scan with out ware webroot virus.

  The people called and tried to make him do it again and he hung up.

  The computer is now infected? At these actions give them access to anything whatsoever?

  No! If someone calls out of the blue and told you that your pc is infected... it's a scam!

  Next time tell them you call the police, then hang up.
  They will tell you probably download and install something. If you do this, you're screwed.
  Your son has done the right thing by hanging up.
  Just a call cannot infect your pc. If it does not install anything they wanted install you and it does not give them access so it's no problem at all. Just a scam gone sour.
  Don't worry, your son has done the right thing.
  Sébastien.