Windows 10: Can Microsoft correct a scammer who got into my computer?

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  1. GAMMY6
    gammy6 Win User

    Can Microsoft correct a scammer who got into my computer?


    Can Microsoft eliminate a scammer who posed as them made changes to my computer

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    gammy6, Jun 14, 2020
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Microsoft scammers

    Yes, that should be enough.

    Probably you saw something similar to what is described here:
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-your-computer-has-been-locked-popup-scam

    All these kind of pop ups are fake alerts. Your PC is NOT infected.

    Do NOT call the phone-number which is displayed in that fake alert.

    It leads to scammers who try to trick you into giving them access to your computer, to steal your passwords etc and to sell you their unneeded services etc.

    Please carefully read the following article which explains in detail how to get rid of such pop ups and what to do if you keep on seeing them:


    In addition suggestion to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, Jun 14, 2020
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  3. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User
    Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware

    Microsoft: Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware | ZDNet


    Can Microsoft correct a scammer who got into my computer? [​IMG]
     
    Borg 386, Jun 14, 2020
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  4. MARTMCD
    Martmcd Win User

    Can Microsoft correct a scammer who got into my computer?

    scammers fake support

    Hi thomaspitts1,

    please explain the issue in more detail.

    microsoft will not phone you to tell you that you need support

    Microsoft will not email you to tell you that you need support

    Microsoft will not hijack your browser with a page telling you that you need support.

    Microsoft will not post phone numbers in the forum suggesting you call

    If you have seen any of those then your title is correct they are scammers.
     
    Martmcd, Jun 14, 2020
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