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Discus and support Beware of fake phone numbers when scammers freeze computer... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Today, I clicked on a link on Google News and got immediate frozen computer with security message purporting to be from Microsoft with a number to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JF6460, Mar 13, 2024.

  1. JF6460
    JF6460 Win User

    Beware of fake phone numbers when scammers freeze computer...


    Today, I clicked on a link on Google News and got immediate frozen computer with security message purporting to be from Microsoft with a number to call. I suspected it was a scam,so didn't call the number. Instead, I logged into Microsoft on my phone and started a chat which evolved into a phone call with helpful advice on how to get rid of the message. DO NOT fall for the fake number. I was advised to turn off the computer and turn it back on. That didn't solve it, so used CTRL-ALT-DELETE and then task manager to list the offending task Google Chrome and click on End Task. Micro

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    JF6460, Mar 13, 2024
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    Borg 386 Win User

    Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware

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    Borg 386, Mar 14, 2024
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  3. JF6460
    JF6460 Win User
    Beware of fake phone numbers when scammers freeze computer...

    Today, I clicked on a link on Google News and got immediate frozen computer with security message purporting to be from Microsoft with a number to call. I suspected it was a scam,so didn't call the number. Instead, I logged into Microsoft on my phone and started a chat which evolved into a phone call with helpful advice on how to get rid of the message. DO NOT fall for the fake number. I was advised to turn off the computer and turn it back on. That didn't solve it, so used CTRL-ALT-DELETE and then task manager to list the offending task (Google Chrome) and click on End Task. Microsoft was very helpful. I just want to save anyone else from falling for the fake number. And be sure you get the legitimate Microsoft website.
     
    JF6460, Mar 14, 2024
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    Berton Win User

    Beware of fake phone numbers when scammers freeze computer...

    Berton, Mar 14, 2024
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