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

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• 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)

• 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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• 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.

• Scam phone Windows: I just had a call from someone who says they're on MS Windows and they received my computer error messages

  I just had a call from someone who says they're on MS Windows and they received my computer error messages. They wanted me to open the box run the program. Anyone know what this type of scam? Happens a little?

  It is a scam, do not give them any personal information.

  Avoid scams that use the name of Microsoft in a fraudulent manner:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  From:
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx

  This is another form of Internet fraud that combines a variety of other common scams - fake security software,social engineeringand phishing.

  Cyber criminals started calling people on the phone, who claims to be from Microsoft and offers help to solve their computer problems. Once criminals have won the trust of the victim, they can do one or more of the following:

  • People thing to install malicious software on their computer.
  • Take control of the victim's computer remotely and adjust settings in order to leave the computer vulnerable.
  • Request credit card information so that cybercriminals can charge for services of can.

  Microsoft will not unsolicited telephone calls to help you with your computer. If you get a phone call like this, hang up.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see what to do if you've responded to a phishing scam.

  For more information on how to recognize a phishing scam, see avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently.

• fraud, claiming that he worked for microsoft,

  I gave my email address to a fraud, claiming that he works for microsoft, should I change my email address?

  I don't know there is nothing much he can do with just an e-mail address with the exception of spam to your Inbox with unwanted or of links to viruses to hack into your account. If you have a feeling of insecurity, then create a password stronger, make sure your security options are configured so that you can reset your password with another email address or phone number, etc.. If your profile contains too much personal information, then you can clean it up a bit. E-mail addresses are supposed to have some very basic information. Don't open strange e-mail and do not click on email links even if it appears to come from Microsoft (the old trick in the book).

  Note: Most of the electronic mail services allowing you block e-mail from certain senders

• Are you aware of fraudulent callers purporting to represent Microsoft? I received a phone call from a man claiming that he was calling on my MS Windows System.

  I received two telephone calls from a seller who claims to represent Microsoft saying that my computer was "unwanted download."  He has given two different names for him society, something like 'Windows provider Services' the first time and was the call from a blocked number.  He directed me to some information in my System Manager (right click on computer, then Event Viewer) who recorded downloads of updates to MSWindows (lucky I knew what I wanted to).  I wanted Microsoft to know that there were people claiming to be outside suppliers working for MS calling and giving misleading information.  I do not see who to contact about this, so I'm posting this information here, hoping someone will pass this along to the appropriate Microsoft part.

  I had my Windows operating system from a seller so I knew from the start (before even that I was their number has been blocked) that I was dealing with a fraud, but the guy was very persistent and had an accent of the Indian subcontinent, so if I didn't it would have been pretty convincing.
  In any case, I hope that this help catch the guy.

  This is a very common scam, many people have reported what happens to them recently on here, your chance that you could avoid to do this,

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

• Phone call from a person who claims to work for Windows.

  Occasionally my old computer crashes when I read a Blog, and I have to close it manually.  When I start backup it asks if I want to send an error message.  If I do not send the message, in a few days I get a phone call from someone claiming to work for Windows and they want access to my computer.  Is it a coincedence?  It happened three times in the past months, and I know that Microsoft does not call customers.  So is there someone who works at Microsoft who does something they shouldn't?  The people who have always had Indian accents or Chinese who are difficult to understand.

  Hello

  If you need help with a Windows problem, post a message in the answers - Forums of Windows XP.

  Answers - Windows XP Forums
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp

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  Coindence and a SCAM!

  USA., 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="">

• I am trying to download Photoshop on my new computer and it says that I have a plan and I had to update payment information. I did and now I'm stuck... What do I do now?

  I used to have Photoshop and Illustrator on my old computer. I stopped using this computer and bought a new one. I logged into my Adobe account and tried to download the Plan you have for $39.99, which gets you all the programs, but it took me to a page that says that I have an account and I need to update my payment method. I've updated my payment method and now I want to download Photoshop on my new computer. What should I do now?

  Hello

  You will need to contact support by calling/chat for this request.

  Contact the customer service

  * Be sure to stay connected with your Adobe ID before accessing the link above *.

  Kind regards

  Sheena

• I got a phone call from someone who says that my computer is downloaded illegally by someone else, is it a scam?

  I got a phone call from a person in India who says that my computer is downloaded illegally by someone else. I don't know if I should trust him because he wants to me exactly what he said while I'm on the computer

  * original title - a particular phone calls *.

  Thank you very much I am so happy that I said no.

  Hello

  You are welcome

  Certainly, they may seem convincing well!

• received a call from someone who says that windows has a slow virus, and my computer is assigned. Is it true

  RECEIVED a phone call from this number, unknown name 92852 {it's all showed the caller ID.}

  She said THAT WINDOWS COMPUTER has a slow virus that affect all WINDOWS. Mine was one and she wanted to help get rid of it.

  Does anyone have any info on this subject. I never gave him any info, but I would still like to know

  It's a scam. Hang up immediately.

• I got a phone call from a guy who said he was with Microsoft and that someone had linked in my computer. Is it a scam?

  I got a phone call from one of the related foreign accent that he was with Microsoft Security and that my computer has been used or something to that effect.

  I could hardly understand him.  Is this another scam floating around?   What should I do to report this?

  Thank you

  Short answer: Yes. It is a scam. Not much interest to report, as MS are well aware of this problem, but there is little they can do about it since then (I guess) most of the calls are created outside the United States

• 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

• Receive a phone call from someone who says that my system is infected.

  Phone calls

  Someone keeps phoning to tell me that there is a problem with my computer. They say they are windows and I could turn my computer and follow their instructions. At this point I simply hang up the phone as I suspect that they aren't what they say they are. Is this normal for windows to do this? Does anyone else have this problem?

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  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)

  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.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our Event Viewer

  If you gave them remote access and 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.

  See you soon.