Windows 10: Is this a scam and fake?

Discus and support Is this a scam and fake? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My computer locked up and said that I had been hacked. I called the number that it showed 8776860081 and the guy gave me all this information and said... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AbagailBailey, Jan 6, 2022.

  1. Is this a scam and fake?


    My computer locked up and said that I had been hacked. I called the number that it showed 8776860081 and the guy gave me all this information and said I needed to buy a warranty or all my info would be lost. It seemed like a scam so I ended the call. Just wanted to make sure. here is the information that he gave me. Was it a scam?[Original Title: Hackers?]

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    AbagailBailey, Jan 6, 2022
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  2. Scam?

    No, that's not a Microsoft phone number.

    All these kind of pop-ups/alerts are fake warnings - scams. Never ever call these numbers.

    Please read:

    In case you keep on getting these fake alerts:

    Follow the steps provided here: Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

    You might want to report this to Microsoft (but you don't have to):
    http://support.microsoft.com/reportascam


    and you might want to watch:

    Fake Tech Support Scams – video from the MS Digital Crimes Unit

     
    Jsssssssss, Jan 6, 2022
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    Is this a scam and fake?

    clam1952, Jan 6, 2022
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