Report scam phonecall claiming to be Microsoft and a virus detected on your pc - requested by phone card details

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• Have you been called a company telling you that they work for Microsoft and they want to rid your computer of malware?

  I had problems with the Internet. After many trials and tribulations, I was able to come back.

  I received three calls from someone who told me that microsoft has noticed activity too in my computer about this issue.it asked this company to fix the problem. They tell me that it's a company that has been commissioned by Microsoft to do the job.

  They called me three times. The first time, they tell me that they are based in California. The second time the same person recalls. Today, some calls from New York. WHST is happening?

  Phishng scam!

  Never let anything called 'Microsoft Tech' to connect to your computer.
  Microsoft does NOT make that.

  FYI...
  Currently, Microsoft only provides a support Forum to help customers.
  There is no 'live', e-mail, 'phone' remote, or paid a pension available.
  The only support is here on this Forum, nobody can help.

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• I received a call from someone claiming to be Microsoft

  Hi I just got a call that sat I received a call from an unknown number, and identification was called v05110114340010 claims here by Microsoft and that someone has garbage bad download, s to my pc, I told him I don't have a pc I, m using my xbox & ps3 online, he said in an Indian accent how many PCs you have told him I have no , but it ask again me & again once I hung up then, who calls me from this id (v05110114340010) & how can we stop them calling thanks

  On Monday, May 13, 2013 23:23:50 + 0000, edwardmayes wrote:

  Hi I just got a call that sat I received a call from an unknown number, and identification was called v05110114340010 claims here by Microsoft and that someone has garbage bad download, s to my pc, I told him I don't have a pc I, m using my xbox & ps3 online, he said in an Indian accent how many PCs you have told him I have no , but it ask again me & again once I hung up then, who calls me from this id (v05110114340010) & how can we stop them calling thanks

  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

  In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value,
  If you leave them in your computer, which knows what losses they did are
  where 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.

• Microsoft scam? Had 2 calls from a person claiming to be MS and saying: I have a virus

  original title: 'MICROSOFT' SCAM?

  Hello, I got 2 phone calls this week to an Indian sounding man claining it is from Microsoft and that my computer is attacked by a massive virus. It then asks me to check start / my app work/manage/computer/management and says you can see the warnings that we sent you. There are warnings, so the first time, he did, I thought but has no confidence in him, even if I did say that he had arrived since I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials, which he found very interesting. Then, I finished the call and removed MSE and reinstalled AVG free. I scanned the PC (with MSE previously) and AVG and no threat or anything found. He or someone similar - rang again this morning with the same terrible warnings, but my wife ended the call quickly. Are you aware of this presumable scam? Or was it authentic? Please notify.

  Hi MatthewConnolly,

  As said TEEN Geek, hang up. For more information, please see the following:

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

• Received a phone call from a company claiming to represent Microsoft, is - a scam?

  I received a phone call from a company saying they are punished by you and that my hard drive is infected by a polymorphic virus, and that they need to access my hard drive to remedy. Nothing was found when I did a complete analysis. I have mcafee and defender etc... They call at the end of the week, it sounds fishy, is it? Claire

  * original title - sleazy phone call? *

  Hello

  It's a SCAM

  they want the money from you for worthless programs or make identity theft allows you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and by obtaining credit card information allows you to download the software of "difficulty" or "test" your computeror installation 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.

• I just e sent by microsoft and informed to do everything on Sara peterson is a scam and to publish, while in next?

  You can contact me when time permits (know such things keep you probably pretty buzy) with futher instructions? my phone number was given, in one of my response to Sara Peterson, and I agree with your, email to worry about... Ken... Steeldriver379@Gmail,com

  Hello

  I suggest you follow these items.

  How to recognize if the email I received is genuine or spam / phishing?

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/Forum/Hotmail-email/how-to-recognize-if-the-email-i-have-received-is/d72a7d1d-b751-4F38-BD0C-cb238e02edd4

  How can I report abuse or Spam in Hotmail?

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/Forum/Hotmail-email/how-do-i-report-abuse-or-spam-in-Hotmail/703b31d1-0381-4240-90ef-ff3c4ba66fad

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

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

  Microsoft survey reveals extent of new Internet phone scam

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2011/jun11/06-16MSPhoneScamPR.aspx

  Microsoft issues a warning on scam telephone

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Australia/PressPass/post/Microsoft-issues-warning-on-phone-scam

  I hope this helps.

• I got a phone call from someone who said they were from microsoft and my computer was in danger, unless I paid 130 pounds for a new warranty, is it a scam?

  I got a phone call from someone who said they were from microsoft and my computer was in danger, unless I paid 130 pounds for a new warranty, is it a scam?

  Hi Debra,

  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!

• Has anyone been scammed by a company that identified themselves as microsoft and use teamviewer to take control of your pc

  I received a call from this company who identified themselves as microsoft technical support. They say that my computer was sending a generated message that my system is infected with a virus and all my personal and financial information might be stollen. They sound so convincing so I let them take control of my computer. They showed me all the error messages and the files associated with the virus and that fixed it.  Unfortunetly, I didn't know that it was a victim of a scam until middle of what they called was a repair when they asked for money.  Before I knew it, the Western Union site with an application of transfer of money opened before my eyes and he had most of my references already filled in. They even created a password for me.  I refused to give them my credit card information and ask that they give me a number so that I can call to make sure it was legitimate. When I told them that I call microsoft and ask them about this service, I was put on hold and I can hear the person talking to me was in the background to someone else (they both speak with accents)... To make a long story short, they have blocked my computer with an administrative password and told me that I can never use this computer again unless I pay them. I hung up on them, I told them ok and they gave me the password so that I could type in my credit card information. I copied the password with no intention of giving them my credit card information and hung up the phone.  All of a sudden I restarted my computer closing down and when I was invited again the administrative password they used to crash my computer.  I used and was able to get on my computer.  I'm afraid they're watching my system everytime I connect so I erased all my personal files and information. My question is how can I take that block off of my computer?

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our observer of events and our computers do NOT send messages to anyone

  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.

  As you gave them remote access and if you do Internet banking, contact your bank, to explain, and change passwords. As you use your online credit card, cancel it and get a new one issued 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)

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  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon

• I received a call from a person claiming that they work for microsoft and advised that I have be hacked. Microsoft would simply call? I did not help.

  a man called saying he was with microsoft and was told I was hacked and hit with a large amount of spam, he wanted me to sit down and go through my computor to check my problem. that it was all part of having microsoft and they would fix it. Microsoft makes such calls to its customers, and how this person found me and my phone #.

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  Such unsolicited telephone calls 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 does ever not requested for telephone calls of support or security.

  (such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)

  They will have found your number in a phone book like everybody else.

• I received a phone call from someone who said they were from Microsoft and I had a lot of mistakes on my computer and he would help me fix. is it a scam?

  Microsoft called to solve problems?

  Hello

  Microsoft will never make calls unsolicited users!
  If you get called by one of these scammers, say "I'm sorry, but Microsoft do not call users about PC errors" and put down the phone. These scammers can deceive you more money in Exchange for the fake virus protection and install malicious software on your particular PC remote access.
  Never listen to these cold - callers-simply ignore them.
  Best wishes and good luck!

  -Jetpackboy
  _____________________________________________________________________________

  Microsoft community contributor - member since October 6, 2011 and happy to help!

• I was contacted by phone by a person claiming to be from Microsoft and told me that my computer was generating a lot of mistakes.

  I've been conntacted by telephone and told that my computer was generating a lot of mistakes.  They told me that they were by Microsoft, and I had some sort of the virus and eventually that my liscence software had expired.  I was told that I had to pay by credit card to renew my liscence so that they could help me.  Is - is this legitimate?  I don't have a credit card, otherwise, how can I renew my liscence (for Windows XP)?

  * original title - expired liscence *.

  It is not legitimate.

  If the appellant has given you a way to get back in touch with them (to pay), call the local police, FBI, or see http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

• Companys keep the call telling me they are Microsoft and my computer to send them signals of error

  Original title: scammed

  Companys keep the call telling me they are Microsoft and my computer is sending wrong signals that I have been scammed by apturo for £145.00 already do I need help with my computer and these errors. Thanks much jam

  The game, 18 June 2015 13:01:55 + 0000, BobSummerville wrote:

  APTURO scam is alive and well... and I just fell for it.  I was scammed to the tune of $ 207,91 to solve a problem on my computer that did not exist.  Convincing, but aggressive, 'technician' called Microsoft Support had received reports that my computer had been compromised and that his company had the task to fix.  The malware to compensation would cost US$ 169.  I've stupidly it gave access to my computer for all 90minutes.  What he was doing right now that I don't know, but I just finished all my blocking bank accounts and change the passwords.

  It is not good enough, as far as I'm concerned.

  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. after reinstallation of Windows, change all your passwords.
  especially one of the banks or other financial sites. Once again, even do
  If you have just made.

  Since they have perhaps installed a recorder of strikes, changing just your
  Passwords may not be good enough.

• Telephone calls from a man saying that he worked for Microsoft and he had problems in my area

  A man rang today saying that he worked for microsoft and he had problems in my area and if I turned on my computer it will help solve the problem. ???

  It was an international call, but I said that I had not reported any problems. What is going on???

  Relatively new user to the computer

  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.

• Is it a live windows scam e-mail ask user name and password.

  I received an e-mail from windows live ask my date of birth and country of user name and password. Is this a scam / should I give this information?

  Yes, it is a scam to get your personal information. See:

  Scams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx

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

  How to report fraudulent emails that use the Microsoft name and logo
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2007/04/03/how-to-report-fraudulent-e-mail-messages-that-use-the-Microsoft-name-and-logo.aspx

  I hope this helps.

• Received a phone call stating that they were Microsoft and that my system has a problem.

  scaming

  I had someone ring me and said they were by microsoft and my computer has been hack by someone after the words were uttered between us that I told them I wanted nothing to do with them they delitedall programs of my accountleaving a white screen

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  You gave them remote access and if 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.

  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.

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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.