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  just had a call 01223968796 say they work the universal remedy on behalf of microsoft and I have several errors and my computer will crash in a few days, please can you let me know I tthink it is a con they say they are Cambridge Geoffrey Bond, he says, called him my husband just walk back asking who they are , they hung up

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  It is 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)

• 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="">

• received a call saying they were technical support from Microsoft, they called for my pc was hacked and sent error messages. I fell for this scam.

  I fell for what you all seem to feel is a "scam."

  I got a call saying they were technical support from Microsoft, they called for my pc was hacked and sent error messages. I was not too su re, but they had me enter a code on the pc, and it showed a list of more than 50 error messages, they said that they had received. Then, they control that is given to them for the mouse and seized a lot of information showing me the problems. Then he said warns me on; those pirates I needed a special program. "Alpha PC maintenance" and for 3 years, it would be $ 135. Now I don't know if it was the real scoop or I fell for a big pile of *! I could use the theory, I'm a senior, but I think I should have been smarter. What should I do now that they've been in the pc? Thank you JAFTX

  To add to what you already said, inform your bank company or credit card if you do banking online of any form or if you have given your debit or credit card number to the caller. Do the faster you it, the faster you can arrest the appellant empty your account....

  Do you want t know Apha PC Care?

  https://community.McAfee.com/thread/43102?start=0&TSTART=0

  Read all THE of it...

• 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.

• They contacted me by phone, saying that they work for Microsoft and must connect to my pc.

  Anyone has any experience with the aforementioned company? They contacted me by phone, saying that they are working for Microsoft. When I asked the guy on the phone he becomes condescending, flippant and unprofessional, and I sopped the call and, above all, its connection to my pc. Is that bana fide company? Any comment please?

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  It is 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)

• call 01619 they said they worked for MIcrosoft and could help me with a computer problem. Is - is this legitimate?

  I received a call from 01619, the appellant had a foreign accent.  They said they had reports of problems with my computer, asked if she had been slow (which it has).

  They said they could help me with the problem.  I asked them how they got my phone #, they said that I have provided it when I registered my microsoft software.  Was still suspicious.  I told them I was not at home and they value once they could remember, when I could be at my computer.  I did not when they were recalled to work, and they left no message.  Was it a legitimate appeal, or some kind of scam to get access to my computer?

  It's a scam. The usual goal is to sell you a plan to fake support but they also your credit card and remote access to your computer at this time. So who knows what they are doing with it.

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

• 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.

  *

  *

• Phone scam: received a call from someone posing as microsoft certified support

  Hi, I just became a victim of a scam. A company (Indian person) posing as the support of microsoft certified saying they had reports that my pc was slow and that they could run faster. I gave them access to my computer (I know, what a wally) via logmein code 320307. Last night, I deleted all the files from IE and cookies etc, ran a scan. I am woorried on the software "keylogger" trying to capture my bank details. Is there anything else I need to do?

  Contact your Bank and change passwords for banking...

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Phone call saying they were by microsoft.

  I got a phone call from someone who claims they were by microsoft and that they were doing an investigation because they had all windows 11 launch. the phone number was 44073.they asked if it was a portable computer or a computer and if it's vista or xp. I cannont do not forget what else they wanted to asked.i declare it but also do I need to be wary on my computer on which they could have done or will do?

  It is a very common scam. You give them a credit card, did you? You allowed to connect to your computer remotely?

  http://www.Google.com/#hl=en&source=HP&q=telephone+tech+support+scam&AQ=f&AQI=&aql=&OQ=&gs_rfai=C31z1vzlQTNeaL4v8jQPCjsj3DQAAAKoEBU_QZfBh&FP=be6e6cdec64325cd

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• Who is nelnet? They keep the call telling me they work for Microsoft operating systems.

  I don't know who is Nelnet, and they want access to my computer. They said that there is something wrong with her and want access to fix. Do you know who they are?

  I don't know who they are, but it's a scam. A variation of this, maybe.
   
  It's a real call from Microsoft?
  http://www.ComputerActive.co.UK/CA/PC-help/2134917/genuine-Microsoft 
   
   

• 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.

• 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.

• I think that I have been scammed by the company supposed to work for windows saying that my computer was about to crash

  A company called vap technology called me last night on my phone at home and said to my computer was about to crash. they were Indian speaking people and said they were working for microsoft support; as I am not a laptop user profficent of long date, I couldn't tell if they were or not. How to get back money from $149, I paid them to fix the problems and how to uninstall the programs they put on my laptop; also what can I use to tell if it's a microsoft technology? Help!

  It is a scam. See:

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

  If they have access to your PC, they can install any number of malicious programs. My recommendation is to do a clean reinstall of Windows - it's the only way to be sure that your system is clean.

  If you have them paid by credit card, tell your card provider immediately what has happenend.

  All the data on your computer (passwords, credit card numbers, numbers of account documents, etc.) may have been compromised (they may not know now). According to the companies concerned (for example your bank) what happened.

  Use another PC to change passwords.

  Consider telling your local police.

• received a call from a guy who said he worked for microsoft, was asked to open a session for a service upgrade, is it legitimate?

  • Hi, I got a call at 6:30 a guy who said he worked for microsoft. He asked me to open a session to a service to make my system more efficient. Well long story short, I didn't know it was legitimate... microsoft make repairs online, right? Surely, a bum like me gets no special treatment?... It was therefore legitimate, or was this something from the other world?

  Definitely ~ ~ ~ a VERY BIG SCAM!

  If it was me, law enforcement was on his doorstep.

  Security rule #1-(protéger vous-même & vos informations)

  Never give out information online, by phone or click on links in emails from

  you do not know the people! or Web sites that you are not familiar with.

  What about Microsoft - they never will contact you in this way!

  If you are ILA and captured by chance this guy phone #.

  Contact your local PD to file a complaint and to make them aware

  This person called, people in this manner, soliciting private info.