Windows 10: Are calls from "Microsoft" genuine or a scam?

Discus and support Are calls from "Microsoft" genuine or a scam? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am receiving calls claiming to be from Microsoft saying that my PC has been compromised by hackers. I have been scammed before like that so I decline... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KevanBrown1, Feb 5, 2022.

  1. Are calls from "Microsoft" genuine or a scam?


    I am receiving calls claiming to be from Microsoft saying that my PC has been compromised by hackers. I have been scammed before like that so I decline to continue with the call. They then tell me that, because I will not continue with the call, my Microsoft licence will be blocked and I will have to take my PC to the Reading office to pay to have it un-blocked. Are these calls genuine or a scam?

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    KevanBrown1, Feb 5, 2022
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    Smeed, Feb 5, 2022
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  3. scopio Win User
    Is this a genuine email or a scam?

    I received an email today from Microsoft 365 <Microsoft365@email.microsoft365.com> asking me to sign in to maintain access to the free version of Teams and its benefits.


    Are calls from "Microsoft" genuine or a scam? [​IMG]


    Genuine or scam?
     
    scopio, Feb 5, 2022
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  4. Are calls from "Microsoft" genuine or a scam?

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