Windows 10: Is Instant Live Helps a scam?

Discus and support Is Instant Live Helps a scam? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My PC locked up and audio warning that Trojan had infected it; need to call Microsoft "Instant Live Helps" and "Alice" said my PC had been compromised;... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by K MacF, Nov 24, 2022.

  1. K MACF
    K MacF Win User

    Is Instant Live Helps a scam?


    My PC locked up and audio warning that Trojan had infected it; need to call Microsoft "Instant Live Helps" and "Alice" said my PC had been compromised; asked for access to show me. Said PC not infect, but network and 11 devices connected to it. She then asked for $399 to fix it. I shut off the computer and hung up. Has anyone else had this happen? It appears that the name "Instant Live Helps" is a play on "Instant Live Help" which is Microsofts' name. Is my PC compromised since I allowed her in via the allow access?

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    K MacF, Nov 24, 2022
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  2. BARBARA AVERY
    Barbara Avery Win User

    Instant Live Help

    Is Instant Live Help legit or a scam?
     
    Barbara Avery, Nov 24, 2022
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  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Nov 24, 2022
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  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Is Instant Live Helps a scam?

    Smeed, Nov 24, 2022
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