Windows 10: IP address compromised?

Discus and support IP address compromised? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Repeated calls telling me that my IP address has been compromised and I need to call the number given. I believe this to be a scam. is it, or is it... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JimAgnew1, Dec 8, 2019.

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    IP address compromised?


    Repeated calls telling me that my IP address has been compromised and I need to call the number given. I believe this to be a scam. is it, or is it valid?

    :)
     
    JimAgnew1, Dec 8, 2019
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    Hi Richard,

    sure it is a scam. IP address cannot be compromised (as your street address cannot) only device may be compromised.
     
    Igor Leyko, Dec 8, 2019
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    See:


    PS: Can you access
    https://msn.com
    using Edge or Internet Explorer (i.e., not Firefox, Chrome or any other alternate browser)?
     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Dec 8, 2019
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    IP address compromised

    I have been notified that my IP address has been compromised and all McAfee Live Safe and Virus Scan Plus show that my machine is clean. Any Advice?
     
    JeanDeschene, Dec 8, 2019
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