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Avoiding technical support scams
Learn what to look out for with telephone and web pop-up scams and how to report them.
Staying safe from call scams
Windows Defender engineer Erik Wahlstrom shows you some ways to spot and avoid technical support call scams, and what to do if you get a scam call.
Staying safe from web browser scams
Windows Defender engineer Erik Wahlstrom has seen web browser scams. Here, Erik shows how to spot a scam and how to best use Windows and Microsoft Edge for online safety.
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IS THIS A SCAM?
Use Microsoft Edge to stay in control over pop-ups
Lean how to use Microsoft Edge to protect yourself from malicious pop-ups and how to recognize safe ones.
Scam email 📧
I keep receiving emails from Adobe Sign. It's a fake email because the end of the email address is @adobesign1234.co.Can somebody please help?
URGENT ALERT RE HACKERS, VIRUSES, AND DANGEROUS THREATs
Today I received an urgent, very loud, alert from what appeared to be Microsoft, telling me the computer was in serious danger from hackers trying to gain access to my personal information. I was instructed not to turn my computer off or leave the page and was afraid to exit. I was also instructed to call the phone number provided immediately. I was not aware of any MS security threat scams and was quite worried. The technician I spoke to on the phone assured me he was a licensed MS technician and that since my computer had already been hacked, all my personal information was in jeopardy. This was a first for me and decided it would be best to trust his judgment. He accessed my computer and seemed to think 17 hackers were attempting to take over my computer and said my entire security system was locked, so I would not be able to proceed without removal of the threat and the addition of a network firewall and an IP protection. He took me to a web page for RIGHTPCEXPERTS.COM in Tampa, and gave the impression they are affiliated with Microsoft. Because I am age 69 he offered me a "discounted price" of 299.00 and I was left to believe it was imperative, as all my devices were in danger. I was then referred to a second agent who said he would be able to remedy the problems with my PC. HE REMOVED MY SYSTEM MECHANIC AND THEN installed an AD BLOCKER, CC CLEANER, ANTI-VIRUS HACKING. HE SEEMINGLY CLEANED MY COMPUTER AND THEN INSTALLED A NETWORK FIREWALL, AN IP NETWORK ACCESS PROTECTOR. After I PROVIDED my credit card number for the charge of 299.00 I was told there was an additional fee technical fee of $120, that would be paid in 12 installments of 9.99, for a total of 420.00. I was so reluctant but thought I had no other choice but to proceed. Like another gentleman who was concerned about the legitimacy of this company, I am left wondering if they are a scam. MY INVOICE READ AM PC SECURITY, NOT RIGHTPCEXPERTS OUT OF TAMPA AND NEXWAY HANDLED THE TRANSACTION.
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Pop-up Scam or Microsoft? - Microsoft Community
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/pop-up-scam-or-microsoft/f40ba9f...Today I received a pop-up telling me to call 888-560-7881 and not to shut down before. calling the number. The tech said they were Microsoft and made me go to anydesk.com and run it from the computer so he could check the machine. Did I get a scam today or did I get Microsoft legitimate?
Pop Up Scams - Microsoft Community
https://answers.microsoft.com/.../pop-up-scams/f56fc6f3-afc0-4f15-bf27-e8cd7cd662a5Pop Up Scams Has anyone received a pop up saying that your computer may have a virus or may be hacked and to call Microsoft Support at 800-249-7226? Is it real or a scam? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. ...
Protect yourself from tech support scams
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-yourself-from-tech-support-scams-2...Use Microsoft Edge when browsing the internet. It blocks known support scam sites using Windows Defender SmartScreen. Furthermore, Microsoft Edge can stop pop-up dialog loops used by these attackers. Turn on Windows Security real-time antivirus protection in Windows 10.
Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/avoid-and-report-microsoft-technical-support...Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams. Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. If you receive a phone call claiming to be from Microsoft, or see a pop-up window on your PC with a fake warning message and a phone number to call and get your “issue” fixed, it’s better to ...
Fake pop ups from mcafee and microsoft - Microsoft Community
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftedge/forum/all/fake-pop-ups-from-mcafee...This tiny pop up keeps coming up. Its a scam if it was real I'd be able to find it in my computer. Someone helped me a few weeks ago and it did get rid of it for a while but it has returned. I am also
