Windows 10: Is this a scam or true microsoft

Discus and support Is this a scam or true microsoft in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; This person with the email "*** Email address is removed for privacy ***" sent me a media creation tool to help me revert back to 2004 and couldn't... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by EllisjakeWhite, Jan 8, 2022.

  1. Is this a scam or true microsoft


    This person with the email "*** Email address is removed for privacy ***" sent me a media creation tool to help me revert back to 2004 and couldn't tell me the tool to do it said it was "a security thing" Also asked for my number and name in a support chat.Emailed me the steps on how to revert to 2004 with all the steps on an email

    :)
     
    EllisjakeWhite, Jan 8, 2022
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    Have also received this some time ago.

    A SCAM.

    MS will not cold call you.
     
    Frank N St31n, Jan 8, 2022
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    I recieved a call from microsoft indicating that my ip address was compromised and my account would be shut down. True or scam?
     
    dianeclapp, Jan 8, 2022
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    Is this a scam or true?

    It is a well known scam.

    Unsolicited phone calls, browser pop-ups and
    emails (aka
    Tech Support Scamming
    ) from "so-called Support Techs" advising
    "your computer is infected with malware" or
    “All Your Files Are Encrypted"
    has s become an increasing common and prolific scam tactic over the past several years. More recently, these criminals have diversified their techniques to target customers of ISP (Internet
    Service Providers) provider, computer manufacturer, and anti-virus software, especially if your personal information was compromised (hacked) from any of those companies.

    Microsoft does not make unsolicited phone calls, display pop-up alerts in your browser to call a support number or send unsolicited email messages to request personal or financial information or
    to fix your computer.


    If the scam involves unsolicited phone calls from someone claiming to be an
    employee affiliated with Microsoft or Windows Support advising your computer is infected with malware,
    not answering any questions and hanging up the telephone is the best way to deal with phone scammers.

    You may want to read: Beware of Phony Emails & Tech Support Scams
     
    quietman7 - MVP, Jan 8, 2022
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