Windows 10: Help, I think I have been scammed

Discus and support Help, I think I have been scammed in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I received today numerous pop ups telling me that Microsoft had locked my computer due to a security breach and urging me to contact Microsoft on 020... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JuliaDe Carteret, Mar 5, 2021.

  1. JULIADE CARTERET
    JuliaDe Carteret Win User

    Help, I think I have been scammed


    I received today numerous pop ups telling me that Microsoft had locked my computer due to a security breach and urging me to contact Microsoft on 020 7097 4845 to sort it out. I did so believing it genuine. I spoke to an Asian gentleman who, I thought, helped me sort out the problem. As per his instructions, I gave him full access to my computer. I do internet banking and he asked me to check my last ten transactions online which I did. After everything was sorted, I worried about the call and googled the phone only to find out that it had been listed as dangerous. I contacted my bank and informed them. I have tried to contact Microsoft to check if this was a scam but cannot get through. I really worried that my computer is contaminated. Help, what do I do?

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    JuliaDe Carteret, Mar 5, 2021
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