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• I received calls from scam claiming to be from Microsoft Security?

  OT: phone calls

  I don't know if anyone has had the same experience as me, BUT I received an influx of phone calls from people claiming to be Microsoft Security?

  Hi Michelle,

  You're not the only one to receive such calls.

  It's a scam.

  Neither Microsoft nor their partners to make unsolicited calls.

  You can read these links:

  http://blog.Malwarebytes.org/tech-support-scams/

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

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

  http://www.howtogeek.com/180514/the-%E2%80%9Ctech-support%E2%80%9D-scammers-called-Htg-so-we-had-fun-with-them/

  See you soon

  Julia

• Scam? Free laptop from Microsoft or w/Microsoft

  Received the letter today with the logo of microsoft in the area of the return label. Inside "in honor of the holidays, our promotional Department has programmed allows you to receive a complete new laptop with a new software of Microsoft.»

  "Call now!" "Toll Freee: [fake phone # removed]" has a tracking number... Microsoft logo appears 4 times.

  Is microsoft running a promotion, or is it a scam?

  It's FAKE and SCAM for sure. Right click on that email and mark it as Spam or Junk.

• soemone called me claiming to be from microsoft, is it a scam or not

  someone called my house and claimed to be Microsoft and said that my computer has been sending error messages and needed my cls number from my computer because it was corrupted it was just a scam?

  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 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="">

• Call from Microsoft Security, is it a scam?

  I got a call from "Microsoft Security", informing that my computer has been hacked and tried to get me a "pin" entry that they would provide. When I wondered where they were on they notify that they were "security for Microsoft" I didn't responded and asked a phone number back to them. The number is 253-220-7222, but I was not called again.

  I suspect that it was a scam. Do you have any advice?

  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 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 phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, it's a scam phone call?

  I received a phone call from someone who claims to be from winddows.  He asked me to let him helping me adjust my event log to make it safer.  Was - this legitimate?

  Hello

  No, it's 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.

• Phone calls from a person claiming to be from microsoft a SCAM?

  Everyone has just received a phone call from someone with a foreign accent CLAIMING to be from Microsoft? and they said that I got the virus, ect on my computer and they wanted me to go on the computer and I guess = open a site that would PROBABLY destroy my computer... I told the man twice, that I had no problems and thanked him for the call and HUNG up...

  I heard there is a SCAM where someone from another country wants to go to a certain web site current and there wher you download something that ruins your system. I'm not stupid and I quickly hung up.

  (I have Dial-up internet so I couldn't talk on the phone and be online at the same time..) ... When I'm out here = I dial * 69 and see if I get a phone number... at this JERK.   and if anyone is interested I'll let you know what is this number.

  - - - - -

  Edit: a post later

  I did a * 69 as the number is unknown... as expected... I thought it was a SCAM and immediately hung up on him... and gave him no information or access to my computer.

  See Don's response.

  See: "Microsoft takes action against fraudsters tech support."

  Cordially,

• I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft, it's a scam

  A few hours earlier, I received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. TO NUMBER A BLOCKED (no caller ID).  Said that they were receiving messages from my computer it has been infected by a virus. I ran the two Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, and as MANY say that NOTHING malicious was detected.

  Please advise me how to proceed. I asked them to call back tomorrow.

  Thanks in advance,

  PAM

  This is a scam that last for years. Microsoft never does unsolicited phone calls.
   
  Is calling, Microsoft, a scam?
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/protect_other-protect_scanning/is-that-call-from-Microsoft-a-scam/6718e389-8a00-4E4B-ACA1-d07298ea4c19
   
  
  It's a real call from Microsoft?
  http://www.ComputerActive.co.UK/CA/PC-help/2134917/genuine-Microsoft 
   
  
  Avoid scams to phone for tech support
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
   
  
  Do not fall for phony phone technical support
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx
   
  
  Aggressive, persistent Windows tech support fraudsters continue to track consumers
  http://www.Computerworld.com/s/article/9248122/Aggressive_persistent_Windows_tech_support_scammers_continue_to_stalk_consumers
   
  
  What is a certified Microsoft [or] partner?
  http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/Microsoft-removes-Gold-Certified.html
   
  
  And see this post by bhringer
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect/Forum/MSE-protect_scanning/recieved-eventvwr-cold-call/0f82d183-2046-469F-A2D2-8f9fa291f082#LastReply

• Phone scam. Call claiming to be from Microsoft.

  Original title: phone scam

  Received a call from 23-456-7809 today, and he told me he worked for Microsoft and said that my computer has a lot of viruses from the internet. He was also an Indian man. Then he told me to go to run and type 'inf', from there, he said all these files affect my computer and remove any that you don't recognize. I delete anything thankfully. After that he told me to type something else in the Run dialog box and causes the word "cat", I don't remember what the rest of it was but it was a www site. This is when I knew this guy was playing me. I was not followed to type in the site "www" and "cat" in the Run dialog box. I hooked immediately after. My question is if I am at risk because I typed in 'inf '? Give him no personal information or credit card etc. numbers. Just did my Norton anti virus run and 36 risk came after the call that have been removed from my computer. I've was type in 'inf' in the run box for this guy, Im right ok?

  It took anytime control of your computer? The part 'cat' makes me leary. If it did not control, he could well have stolen information that puts you at high risk. insofar as a bank or other sensitive sites, you have the passwords for.

  It's a real call from Microsoft?
  http://www.ComputerActive.co.UK/CA/PC-help/2134917/genuine-Microsoft

  Avoid scams to phone for tech support
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

• Would someone from microsoft ring me to tell me my computer was about to crash and could help me if I talked through the issues with him, is received a call yesterday, is it a scam?

  Yesterday, I received a phone call from a person claiming to be from Microsoft in my opinion.  He said there is a serious problem with my computer and I have to go through him to set it right!  I said there is nothing wrong with my computer and he said he was going to crash at anytime, I figured it was a scam so told her to get lost!  I was correct?

  Hi EvieBaker,

  Yes, it's a scam. Microsoft will never call someone and say that their computer or their account is broken.
  Thank you!

• is livetech care a scam, they called and told me I had someone hacking my account and I have to pay $150 for one year of protection from Microsoft

  We control me that had been hacked my computer actually got of my computer and showed me all the attempts that have been made.  Asked a lot of questions that I didn't know the answer too, as I am not computer savvy.

  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 claiming to be from Microsoft and want to access my computer. Is it a scam?

  Telephone scam

  I received two calls this morning, an hour outside, a male born foreigner (Indian accent) claiming to be technical maintenance for Microsoft. Said that they have received my computer error messages and it is probably due to a virus or malware. I wanted to turn on my computer, so he could prove to me. Is it a scam? What should I do?

  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 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="">

• Got call from abroad voice asking me to allow access to my computer. Call from Microsoft said? Is this a scam going around?

  received a call from foreign voice asking me to let him access my computer, said that it was for my call from Microsoft. Wanted to help me with my problem.

  First I called Microsoft and don't think that they work this way. Also, this same thing happens to my friend here in Idaho a couple of weeks. Is this a scam going around and if it is why didn't Microsoft addressed the issue in a public way?

  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.

• 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!

• Received scam call from someone who claims to be from Microsoft, was my system compromised?

  Last week my father received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. They asked him to press CTRL and I think that the flag at the same time icon. Now, this week, his computer does not work correctly... He said is to show Arab or he is just encrypted and it cannot get on anything or do anything

  . Do you think this scam call had something to do with the way the computer is acting today? And press these buttons, do you know if and what it can do to someones computer?

  So looking forward to answers ASAP.

  Thank you!

  Hmm?

  Microsoft does not phone calls to people - out of the blue...

  at best, microsoft only responds to requests for information made by the people.

  Try running a system restore point on a date prior to the boot problem.