Windows 10: Scam Website

Discus and support Scam Website in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I entered a website that I thought was office.co./setup and could not load my new Microsoft Office and home and was told to phone a number I phoned... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by LindaDymore-Brown, Apr 5, 2020.

  1. Scam Website


    I entered a website that I thought was office.co./setup and could not load my new Microsoft Office and home and was told to phone a number


    I phoned the number 442080045401 and was on the phone for over an hour before I realised this was a scam. The gentleman was trying t o sell me some anti hacking software for £499 and was very aggressive when I did not purchase the product. He was telling me that my network had been hacked and that everyone had access to my details


    I was fortunate and got scared and put the phone down ! I have had to reboot my computer back to factory setting and change all my passwords for computer banks phones etc etc !


    The site looked realistic and genuine. I feel foolish but the site was very realistic ! Has anyone else come across this site and how d owe get it taken down


    THE ADDRSSS THAT THEY USE IS


    office-com/setupp.com

    :)
     
    LindaDymore-Brown, Apr 5, 2020
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    what is this website -

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I have tried to access the website shared by you, however, the anti-virus on my computer blocked the website stating Tech Support Scam website.



    We would like to know the following details:



    • Did you access the website on your computer?
    • How did you come across this website?


    It seems that the website is a Tech Support scam website. I would suggest you to refer the article on

    Protect yourself from tech support scams
    .



    For security reasons, I have removed the website from your post.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Apr 5, 2020
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  3. Sharief K Win User
    Possible scam?

    Hi Thomas,

    I can understand the situation you are going through. To help you further, we need the following information.

    • Which Microsoft website have you visited?
    • What is the phone number that you have contacted?
    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    I suggest you to refer to the links for more information on possible scams.

    Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/msname.aspx

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam - Microsoft Security

    @ bhringer, thank you for bringing this to our notice.

    Please get back to us with the above information.
     
    Sharief K, Apr 5, 2020
    #3
  4. Smeed Win User

    Scam Website

    Smeed, Apr 5, 2020
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