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• Hello someone can help me please? I received a call from the CTIC Tech and they gave me Anti Malver software. I would like to ask you about it?

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  can someone help me please? I received a call from the CTIC Tech and they offered me an Anti Malver software which I paid 179 euros. I would like to ask you about it?

  These phone calls, e-mails or popup messages will ALWAYS be a scam.

  You have been scammed.

  Based on your other posts, you aapear have called these criminals. You allow to access your computer?

  Note: Please stop rather create several threads with the same question, answer in one of the many other threads.

• IMessages receiving and calls from girls, it does not!

  Ms and my daughter share an Apple ID. She has recently updated to IOS 9 and I am 7. I'm receiving his iMessages and receive phone calls from numbers that we share (not all of them are iPhones). What should we change the setting to stop what is happening? If it goes out his "call forwarding" that she does not get my texts to her. Help!

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• I received a call from < removed > telling me that they would help my dose of my windows problems. Is it a scam?

  I received a call from the saying that they would help my dose of my windows problems. Is it a scam?

  Hello

  They are cold, you try to pick up the 'business' calling

  It's a scam.

  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.

  You are the only person who knows if you gave them remote access.

  If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, contact your bank, to 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.

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  And 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)

  See you soon.

• Received a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. What is everything?

  call from 001256781425

  Hello
  today I received a call from 001-256781425 a guy asking to come from a Microsoft technical service (New York accent?)
  I hung up.
  The call came through on my landline in the Netherlands Europe about ten minutes from there. 1.35 local time.
  Please explain?
  Thks,

  Scam artist or try to con money for 'repairs' remote - exposing your computer to all kinds of possibilities of hacking-, or phishing for personal details.

  Threaten them with the FBI if they try again.

• I continue to receive phone calls from a person to Xinfinity Tech. They insist that they are related to Windows and that if I go to their website they can solve the problem.

  Xinfinity Tech

  I continue to receive phone calls from a person to Xinfinity Tech. They insist that they are related to Windows and that if I go to their website they can solve the problem. I don't trust someone who calls me on the phone like that. Are they legitimate?

  Are they legitimate?

  No!  See...

  I received a phone call from someone who claims to have a Virus
       http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/4489f388-d6de-416d-9158-0079764bb001

  Avoid scams phone & other support Tech Cyber scams
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently [phone & email]
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

• I received a call from a "Mercaway" on my computer and now it's all messed up

  Do yu know Mercaway?

  Sunday, November 5, 11, in the early hours, I received a call from a "Mercaway" saying that they were affiliated with "Windows" & they had to access my files because they were overloaded with viruses (37,000), they were in California. Now, my computer is all messed up. Wells Fargo called to say that it was not a recognized site.

  Can so please let me know how this connection has been.

  Thank you

  bonniesue gonzalez

  Do yu know Mercaway?

  Sunday, November 5, 11, in the early hours, I received a call from a "Mercaway" saying that they were affiliated with "Windows" & they had to access my files because they were overloaded with viruses (37,000), they were in California. Now, my computer is all messed up. Wells Fargo called to say that it was not a recognized site.

  Can so please let me know how this connection has been.

  Thank you

  bonniesue gonzalez

  Very bad. You have been scammed.

  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, 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.

• I received several calls from a person claiming to be from microsoft

  I received several calls from a person alleging to be from microsoft saying: they received the information from my computer on which it runs slowly and to turn on my computer so that they can do the steps to put it right, I did not what I was skeptical, but he was insistent that I turn on my computer (Incidentally it was already running) I refused this and he said I should do what he says.  I put the phone down, but it rang again and insistent, he rang the Bell and then twice that I ignored it.  However, he then rang again later andmy husband responded, he said himwe do not need its services because it was thought not good, as I already told you this gentleman I was under the impression that it was not kosher, insisted that it was.  So what is happening here.   I'm not what anyone on the screen. Also when he got my phone rings me and someone from microsoft would be ringing me, as I have him suggest that I wouldn't do anything on my computer but it would write with information on.thank you for your help

  * original title - WHO IS ALL THIS ABOUT? questionable phone call! *

  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.

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

• Received a call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft, it is a call or a scam?

  Hi all

  I live in Switzerland, but am British and a mac user (no groans please) although I Mac office installed.
  In any case, tonight I received a call from an Asian woman of this phone number 00441865600154, the 1st time, I pressed the wrong button and cut them but they were recalled to work and she said she was from MS and my computer downloaded hacking software and had it flashed an alert at Microsoft. The line was very very bad and I've been cut called the number back and I just domestic type normal BT mail voice... scam or real?
  MS have the ability to track these things, and how they know my phone number to the House Switzerland?
  
  I am a little freaked by the present, any help would be greatly appreciated.

  It is a scam, Microsoft does not call for end-users, because I don't think that they follow everyone. All calls more like this contempt please and offer the information for them. Total scam.

  They probably bought a list of phone numbers from somewhere or they get telephone directories in Europe. Not too sure about all other methods. That would be my guess.

  I hope this helps.

  Jim

• Received a call from 201-984-3496

  received a call from 201-984-3496 everything to help me solve problems on my computer, they said that they are partners of Microsoft and asked me for 74.99 for a service contract, is this legitimate?

  Hello

  Yes, it's a SCAM!

  The number is usurped or forwarded to another number, perhaps another country.

  201-984-3496.
  http://www.numberinvestigator.com/phone/201-984-3496.html

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  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 a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft

  Hello

  07/06/2011 I got a call from someone sounding forign claiming that he was from Microsoft and I had problems [virus]? with my computer, I know not how he got my phone number, I'm very careful with security on the computer, he asked if I was on the count at the moment and I replied that I was not asked if he asked me to open it then that I was in shock to receive such a call I did he asked me to go in on the computer to run a type in... so I did and it asked me to tell him what he read, I read it all to him and he said yes there is that your problem is He didrected me to his site [which turned out be on EBay] and told me that he could fix all my problems, I just had to choose options and we could start and that he guaranteed guaranteed for life , which cost $410.00, I always has been a bit shocked I did he did OK among "technicians", which I did it installed a few programs, of which one has since fallen by report so I received another call from him, but this time I realized that I had been scamed I googled his company, no DIACRITIQUE I googlled a few other things and learned that Microsoft make phone calls to people , so I hung up on him and I deleted from his programs, his name is Junaid Ali with an e-mail address of * address email is removed from the privacy *. I understand that I can write about what I bought, but do you be able to follow him and help others to be taken for a ride

  Thanks and greetings

  Gary

  They were on eBay? You paid by PayPal? Start a dispute resolution with them if you did.

  If you paid by credit card, contact the company as soon as POSSIBLEcredit card.

  Tricky

• I received a call from someone claiming to be windows saying that my computer has malaciuos spyware etc on it

  Original title: windows scam

  can u tell me what are all the files in the windows/inf folder, I received a call from someone claiming to be windows saying that my computer has malaciuos spyware etc on it, and they are located in the inf file that is to say the driver FILES the PNF

  Hello

  Of course these are SCAMS!

  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="">

• received a call from pc care online and they had me go to eventvwr

  original title: online pc maintenance: eventvwr - open program... help!

  I also received a call from pc maintenance online... all the time until I've read below. they had got me into start - run eventvwr, and then I gave them a rough # on errors in systems and applications. It was one we got until I disconnected the call and the program. I have to do something to protect myself?

  I also received a call from pc maintenance online... all the time until I've read below. they had got me into start - run eventvwr, and then I gave them a rough # on errors in systems and applications. It was one we got until I disconnected the call and the program. I have to do something to protect myself?

  For more security, I recommend that you scan your computer with Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware. Make sure that you update Malwarebytes before analysis. The version of SuperAntiSpyware I linked you is portable and should not be updated if you scan with him a few hours to download. Post back with a summary of the results there may be additional steps depending on what types of malware is detected.

• is - that someone received a call from Microsoft teak out of the blue saying they have received reports of virus in your computer

  is - that someone received a call from Microsoft teak out of the blue saying they have received reports of virus in your computer

  Those that are known scams.

  Don't always believe what someone says if they call you. This applies to almost anything.

• Received a call from someone representing Windows in New Jersey

  Received a call from someone representing Windows to New Jersey and telling me that when I go online, my computer displays or displays information that is defective, the person has not really explain and I laid him off, not wanting to be scammed!

  Good decision on your part.

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

  https://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/08/tech-support-phone-scams-surge/

  http://ask-Leo.com/i_got_a_call_from_microsoft_and_allowed_them_access_to_my_computer_what_do_i_do_now.html