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• Microsoft Technical Support phone scam

  Hello, I recently received a call (about 5 minutes ago) from Microsoft. They claimed to be Microsoft technical support. They told me that my computer has sent a lot of warning and error messages to Microsoft. They said that messages and stuff said that my computer had downloaded malicious software malware and it could damage my system and internal hard drive. Then they told me that they did not answer me and now called for helping me solve this message. (I stopped to think about what they said because I had been having a lot of problems of slow boot and Windows taking almost 5 + minutes to start). So I played along for a while, but only for a minute. The first guy says let me connect to our senior technical specialist or something like that. Then I logged. The second guy says: "Hello my name is ___ Snyder (I remember only the family name)." They have given me in my observer of events and after I hung up with suspicion and Bishop/confidentiality. They tried to call me again, but I rejected the call. Please give me advice on this issue. I want to know if it's a scam to take over my computer and steal my identity, etc. or is it really Microsoft tries to help to fix my computer.
  Some info on the "technical support guy":
  Both were men. We had a strong accent from the Middle East while it had a slight accent Middle Easterners to it.
  One of the men claimed to be the main _ (don't remember the average Word) specialist. It was called _ (don't remember the name), said Snyder.
  Track of the location of the call. Approximate location is the New Hampshire, USA. This is as far as I know
  Help, please! Also give suggestions on anything that might be necessary to change etc.

  Hello

  Yes, it's a SCAM!

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

  Scams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself - understands what to do if you
  think you've been scammed.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx

  How to recognize phishing e-mails, phone calls or links
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.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

  Phone scams
  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams

  Limit unwanted calls & Emails
  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/limiting-unwanted-calls-emails

  National do not call registry for
  https://www.DoNotCall.gov/

  I hope this helps.

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

• Microsoft Technical Support phone Scam - how did get my cell number?

  I am so happy that I have look into this after the phone call from "support"!

  Yesterday, my computer took a long time to update so I turned it off to see what has been updated.  30 minutes. later, I get a call from a Middle Eastern guy, indicating that he was from Microsoft and my computer was not send or receive updates. My first thought was how he got my number? Its a new number? And to my knowledge not connected with anything online. And the last I spoke with someone from my computer with my old cell phone number. So I was confused and shocked someone contacted me on my computer. Well I guess fortunately I didn't feel well "of female personal problems" and I broke! LOL the number was "unavailable" and I got 5 calls before his time even, so I ask was he seeking him was him calling all the day?  I just let him talk, but I heard her ask if I was by my computer o he could show me what he was talking about.

  I was actually on my computer, so I told her I was and I was not having any problem. and if its not not broken need to repair anything and it was not in my computer. Then he hung up.  So I'm

  wonder how he did get my new number and how did think I haven't update my computer? I usually let my computer do an automatic update on its own, but I think now I'll go and see what is updated. I still have the protection on my computer, I use Kaspersky and run aclean one per week. but lately its been bad driving and I just thought that its time for a new, he is 3 years old. So I'm thinking that someone already has some kind of access to my computer?

  * Also I blocked all unknown callers with the soft privacystar *.

  It is a scam and has nothing to do with Microsoft. Do not give them any information.

  They could have gotten your telephone number of 1 million different ways. After being on a marketing list, to the lists of random dialing of numbers of malware on smartphone Android phones a friend who has your stored number on it.

• What is a technical support phone number?

  What is a technical support phone number?

  Please see the link to reach the Adobe Support: Contact customer service

  Kind regards

  ~ Mohit

• Tech support phone scam

  I'm being bothered by a rude woman of the 001511899180 number that says it is Microsoft, wants much info about my computer and says that it is at risk.

  who is she

  Why is computer suddenly endangered when all security options seem to work

  who gave him my phone number at home, the authority to crack down, me, the right to discuss with me and be rude

  Moved to Virus & Malware

  Original title:? scam company

  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

  Report the scam
  http://support.Microsoft.com/reportascam

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

  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

• Technical support of 360 E it's a scam

  I think I have been scammed, I got a call from 360ETechnicalsupport.com their phone # is 760-429-2871, they said that I had a lot of mistakes on my comp. and I was likely to have a lot of viruses and malware, they called my cell # 11-11 and got me into a name the windows button, they said that they could take care of it and erase my comp. for errors. I have to pay them $165. a first payment of $85. which I did and pay the rest in installments.  I paid it through paypal.  This company is real.  They sent me a welcome letter say they said has been prepared jointly with Microsoft / Cisco and Mac. What should I do if it is a scam.

  Thank you

  Barbara Thompson

  How is this related to the features of Microsoft Security Essentials , Barbara?

  Tip: Contact PayPal & your bank or credit card company and dispute the charges.

  See this discussion: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-security/i-received-a-phone-call-from-someone-claiming-i/4489f388-d6de-416d-9158-0079764bb001

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

  Dealing with fake Tech Support & phone scams (16 June-11)
  http://windowsteamblog.com/Windows/b/WindowsSecurity/archive/2011/06/16/dealing-with-fake-tech-support-amp-phone-scams.aspx

  Microsoft survey reveals extent of new Internet phone scam (16 June-11)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/jun11/06-16MSPhoneScamPR.mspx

• Microsoft technical support fake

  I got a call saying they were Microsoft Technical Support, and my computer was in danger. (I could not fully understand her Indian accent)
  He also said that I had to get my computer, so that he could show me what to do - which sounded fair enough, except that I broke my computer, so I have a computer loan. And then it's all less presence. And then he hung up.
  Now, everything that I've read here, that seemed to be the scam, so thank you for having this page!
  I want just to inform you that the number used (I don't know if this is morally right) is: + 16185299140
  Might be nice if people think a lot of you.

  I'm glad you don't fall for the scam...

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

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

• Receive calls from unknown numbers, stating that they are Microsoft Windows Technical Support.

  Original title: phone call received the support of windows, and the requested access to my computer.

  Phone call from 684-236-5238 who said support technology windows and requested access to my computer to detect problems.  I have been denied access.  This call from you or is it a hoax.

  Phone call from 684-236-5238 who said support technology windows and requested access to my computer to detect problems.  I have been denied access.  This call from you or is it a hoax.

  It's a scam.   I'm glad you don't fall for it.

  For more information, see the following:

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

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

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

  Kind regards...

• How can I talk to a technical support telephone person

  Is it possible to talk to a technician by phone?  I have a new installation of creative cloud I think I messed up really bad by uninstalling the application Acrobat using windows install instead of creative cloud. try to do a cat but not having a chance.

  Is there a technical support phone number?

  There are a number of support, but it costs $39 per incident. You can find it on the support page.

• Receive phone calls from Microsoft Technical Support. Is it a scam?

  I continue to receive phone calls, saying they are Microsoft technical support they said that I have problems with my computer and press the windows button and r to pick up errors in the event they then gave me a code to seek this place which grew up mistakes they said then that they would pass me to a technician who would delete these for me and to speed up my compy before it crashed .i their said that I was on my way while they ring back later I'm good at persuming this is a scam and could they have already gotten access to my computer

  If the scammers already accessed your computer depends on if you gave them access to your computer.

  Suggest you read the following:

  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

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

  If they call back tell the caller that you have contacted the police.

• I continue to receive calls telephone technical support Windows are a scam

  I keep getting windows technical support calls asking me to put my pc is a scam

  I keep getting windows technical support calls asking me to put my pc is a scam

  Yes! They are * not * windows technical support. It's a scam and with all the names and phone numbers, one that has become very common these days. 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 let them into your computer, who knows what damage they did here or 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. change all of your passwords, especially banks or other
  financial sites.

• 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.

• INSIDE JOB "DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT" BASED IN INDIA HAS A SCAM

  Hello

  I am writing because I was the victim of what I believe, it's a "Dell inside job" in this scam of technical support for users of computers Dell off warranty or expired support based in INDIA. I've been a customer of DELL since 2003, was always the best technology support without problem, even when I called once about 7 years ago they cleaned up my computer for $49.00 which was ok with me without any problem. I bought an all in one computer in 2012, with 3 years of support. My problem started when I called DELL April 2016 of course didn't help because my computer was not covered, they wanted me to pay $89.00 a service of time, at this time there what I wanted was to get my computer to windows 8.1, I wasn't happy with 10, my computer was working fine. A week later, I started getting calls from ladies with Hindu accent claiming to be from Dell who want to help me fix my computer. I was always busy, and I told them that I not had time to seat 2 hours to do. They called it forth, until the day exactly a 29/08/16 months ago, I had the time to fix my computer slow and accepted their offer. He gave his guarantee Id # DELL9929 its name: Eric Thomas with a Hindu accent, I asked him: are you really from Dell? He reassured me that it was, they were getting signals from my computer that something was wrong. I thought because my computer after this call in April started to have more and more slow. He wanted to have access to my computer which is the only way they can fix it, I gave him access he installed an internet to analyze and clean security program call them KAPERSKY, he began to clear the files etc. According to him clean my computer. I made it clear I was not buying anything, he said no worries we do it because we have too many alerts to your computer. He told me he was going to monitor my computer for a week that he will call me Monday. I didn't go on my bank account or check e-mails because I felt that they looked at me, but instead of Monday he called me on Friday, so I told her that I don't have confidence in him. As soon as I hung up to 02/09/16 I called said Dell TECH SUPPORT what happened, to my great surprise this Hindu guy named Muthu Chidambaram Service Request: 935549938 has acted as he was aware of the scam, told me he's going to clean my computer for $89.00 service time or $239.00 per year. He also told me that I needed better security that he had one that was best for $249.99. I paid the $89.00 did not buy anything, but when I went to the Dell website to find a security software they had some for as low as $14,99 as it was the labor day weekend. I wonder why he tried to sell me one so expensive? As soon as I suspended with DELL, I went into my email to find that I had been charged by PayPal $450,00 leave DEN SUPPORT, called 801-829-7424 # imposter ask my money back either. PayPal and my Bank got my money, but it does not stop there. Why do I say is an inside job? 5 days after calling DELL TECH taking charge on 02/09/16, once again I received a call to a different number I gave only Muthu to contact me in case we were disconnected my phone Earth when it was fix my computer, the guy also Hindu told me exactly the same thing others had said in so many calls : They received signals. After you fix my computer Muthu asked me to respond to his email if I had more problems with my computer. My computer started acting again when I answered by Muthu email because I need help, he never responded, but when I called the 09/09/16 DELL SUPPORT because my computer was not at beginning, they wanted me to pay again, when I asked to speak to a supervisor, Rajeev (name of Tech) told me I had to pay $39.00 to talk to a supervisor which is something that I have never heard in my life, dealing with many companies. I was upset and told him they were running a scam, an inside job of the technical support because everyone involved was based in India, I told Rajeev history and he said that I was going to go further. 13/09/16, I got a call from DELL, a supervisor called Hindu Dave too, not too sweet. I told him about the scam from inside DELL, suddenly, he said: "I can refund your $89.00, you can call the DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT so they can fix your computer". I got the $89.00. My computer does not work. I'm afraid to call the DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT because they do the same thing again, their scam's with Dell Support off users guaranteed because they can make money in this way. I think they get a bonus if they sell us more, so our computer will never work as they should, because they want to keep us reminded. If we fall into their trap, like I did, you call DELL to fix our computer every time. A SCAM. They have our computer tag #, all of our personal information. Scary. I think the enamel of Muthu, I answered, was something that has infected my computer. Long story, but true.

  Read thisand follow the link to report your problem to Dell for investigation.

• my iphone 5s is technical support and warranty den sand support is expired.now I phone doesn't help, give me suggetion

  my iphone 5 s's technical support has expired and den and guarantee support is expired.now I phone doesn't help, give me a suggestion.

  Apple offers out-of-service/replacement under warranty at a cost. If your phone is broken or does not, make an appointment at the genius bar to your Apple store and see what they say.

  If you want to help us, you will need to explain what the problem is. "useless" is not very descriptive.

• This is not the phone. for a discussion of the live voice with technical support

  What is the phone number to contact a technical support person live?

  Sorry, Mozilla does not offer live phone support.