Windows 10: Been scammed by phone number 8033-409-0200

Discus and support Been scammed by phone number 8033-409-0200 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My neighbor got a call from the above number claiming to be from Microsoft and saying that there system was going to be shut down. He was told that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by davidbart1, Mar 16, 2020.

  1. DAVIDBART1
    davidbart1 Win User

    Been scammed by phone number 8033-409-0200


    My neighbor got a call from the above number claiming to be from Microsoft and saying that there system was going to be shut down. He was told that Microsoft would fix the problem and to let a technician in. He did!

    Now, everytime the system starts, it runs for 5 minutes and to call the above number for the fix. They want money, surprised?

    I have gone through his programs and can't find anything.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Dave

    :)
     
    davidbart1, Mar 16, 2020
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Phone scam

    I now get no more weird foreign voices claiming to be from Microsoft's technical dept and many other such scams. We have been inundated with rubbish calls- before I added a call blocker device this reached 6 or 7 a day.

    In the UK service providers have added a new free service that means callers are challenged to leave a short message, then press #. My phone then rings, and I have the option to add the caller to my approved list, accept this call but not add it, or simply not take the call.

    I can manually add numbers to the blocked or approved list on line or using my phone.

    The downside is any valid service (library reservations, some bank services) that rely on automated calls fail.

    I have asked my service provider to consider adding a way to temporarily suspend the service.
     
    dalchina, Mar 16, 2020
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  3. ṢMEED
    Ṣmeed Win User
    Phone scam?

    That's a scam.

    You might want to read:

    Some related and official Microsoft articles:

    Other non-Microsoft, but very good articles worth reading:


    FYI: Official Microsoft Support phone numbers can be found here:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4051701/global-customer-service-phone-numbers
     
    Ṣmeed, Mar 16, 2020
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  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Been scammed by phone number 8033-409-0200

    scam phone number

    Yes, that's a scam.

    Microsoft will never call you out of the blue.

    Only if you have previously contacted the official Microsoft Support, they might call you.

    You might want to read:

    Some related and official Microsoft articles:


    Other non-Microsoft, but very good articles worth reading/watching:

     
    Smeed, Mar 16, 2020
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