Windows 10: Another Windows Defender scam

Discus and support Another Windows Defender scam in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Received an e-mail today from "*** Email address is removed for privacy ***" claiming: Microsoft Account Order Confirmation Invoice Number :... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by skeefiez11, Feb 4, 2021.

  1. SKEEFIEZ11
    skeefiez11 Win User

    Another Windows Defender scam


    Received an e-mail today from "*** Email address is removed for privacy ***" claiming:


    Microsoft Account

    Order Confirmation



    Invoice Number : WIN48974984-75246

    Customer Id : 112621115

    Email : xxxxxxxxxx



    Phone : +1 XXX-XXX-XXXX

    Invoice Date: Feb 04, 2021



    Item



    Quantity



    Total



    Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Firewall & Network Protection One Year Subscription



    1



    $ 299.99




    Total $ 299.99



    Dear Customer,



    If You didn’t make this purchase or if you believe an unauthorized person is attempting to access your Microsoft account Call to our customer care representative +1 877-506-5322 Toll Free.

    This Email confirms payment for the Microsoft Defender listed above. You will be each plan period until you cancel by downloading to the Microsoft Defender plan from your PC.

    You May contact Microsoft for a full refund within 48 Hrs of a monthly Subscription upgrade or within 72 Hrs after yearly payment. Partial refunds are available where required by law.



    Regards

    Microsoft team

    Phone : 18775065322

    ============


    Obviously I suspected a scam considering Windows Defender is FREE with Win10 so I immediately blocked the address and moved to my junk mail folder and of course did not call any #, but I am troubled that this scam is making the rounds. BTW the only "subscription" I have is MS365.


    Thanks


    MJ

    :)
     
    skeefiez11, Feb 4, 2021
    #1
  2. MONROEJOHNSON
    monroejohnson Win User

    Window Defender Scam

    I received a scam email concerning Windows Defender Protection this morning which I did not call phone number listed. Just wanted to advise you of this email.
     
    monroejohnson, Feb 4, 2021
    #2
  3. BETTYEHARRIS
    bettyeharris Win User
    Windows Defender Scam

    I received an email stating I am being charged $199.00 for windows defender can this be true or is it a scam?

    [Original Title: window defender]
     
    bettyeharris, Feb 4, 2021
    #3
  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Another Windows Defender scam

    Smeed, Feb 4, 2021
    #4
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