Windows 10: I was just scammed about a hacking issue on my computer. How can I stop this from happening

Discus and support I was just scammed about a hacking issue on my computer. How can I stop this from happening in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My computer was hacked. A message supposedly from Microsoft support came on my screen. I could not do anything with my computer but call the "support"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Brenda Mallet, Mar 24, 2023.

  1. I was just scammed about a hacking issue on my computer. How can I stop this from happening


    My computer was hacked. A message supposedly from Microsoft support came on my screen. I could not do anything with my computer but call the "support" number. Unfortunately I did call and gave them access to my computer. Once I realized it was a scam I ended the call and deleted the program that gave the hacker access to my computer. Is removing the program enough to protect me?? The only personal info I gave them was my name...

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    Brenda Mallet, Mar 24, 2023
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  4. I was just scammed about a hacking issue on my computer. How can I stop this from happening

    HACKED computer

    SCAM.

    Either clean your computer and change all your passwords yourself OR get your computer cleaned (and still change all your passwords yourself.)



    You were not 'hacked' (unless, MAYBE, you fell for the scam and called someone/clicked on something to get it ll fixed) - you were infected with malware.
     
    Shenan Stanley, Mar 24, 2023
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