Windows 10: legitimate company or a scam?

Discus and support legitimate company or a scam? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My computer suddenly locked up, started loudly beeping while issuing a microsoft support number to immediately call. They said I was infected with a... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KarenLinder, Jun 10, 2019.

  1. KARENLINDER
    KarenLinder Win User

    legitimate company or a scam?


    My computer suddenly locked up, started loudly beeping while issuing a microsoft support number to immediately call. They said I was infected with a Trojan and connected me to PC Net Care for network security. Is this a legitimate company?

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    KarenLinder, Jun 10, 2019
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  2. CLAM1952
    clam1952 Win User
    clam1952, Jun 10, 2019
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  3. PA BEAR - MS MVP
    PA Bear - MS MVP Win User
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Jun 10, 2019
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  4. JOSEPH BAN
    Joseph Ban Win User

    legitimate company or a scam?

    Question regarding a company Claiming to help with virus

    Hi Hana,

    You can protect yourself from any suspicious emails or messages that may be a phishing scams by following the steps below:

    • Never reply to an email that asks you to send personal or account information.
    • If you receive an email, don't click a link that supposedly take you to a company website.
    • Never open any file attached to a suspicious-looking email.
    • If the email appears to come from a company, contact the company's customer service via phone or web browser to see if the email is legitimate.
    • Search the web for the email subject line followed by the word hoax to see if anyone else has reported this scam.

    We also suggest that you reached out our Answer Desk for more information about the message that you received at
    1-800-642-7676 or our Support through this
    link.

    Fee free to post your other concerns to our Community.
     
    Joseph Ban, Jun 10, 2019
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