Windows 10: Microsoft Pop up did I get scammed?

Discus and support Microsoft Pop up did I get scammed? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I fell for the scammers AVK Target - VSK. I let them take over my computer for $249 and they left a cleaner app on my computer. My computer is running... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Leigh311, Nov 30, 2018.

  1. LEIGH311
    Leigh311 Win User

    Microsoft Pop up did I get scammed?


    I fell for the scammers AVK Target - VSK. I let them take over my computer for $249 and they left a cleaner app on my computer. My computer is running faster but now Im scared they have all of my information.I know this sounds lame but do they still have access and what should I do now??


    HELP

    :)
     
    Leigh311, Nov 30, 2018
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    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, Nov 30, 2018
    #2
  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Possible virus or scam

    As already mentioned:

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

    Please read:
    Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams

    Normally you just close your browser:
    https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the-rise/

    How to Open Windows Task Manager

    You might want to run a quick scan with your Anti-Virus program.

    In case you keep on getting these fake alerts:

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

    Suggestion to read:


    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, Nov 30, 2018
    #3
  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Microsoft Pop up did I get scammed?

    How to remove look-alike pop-ups that claim to be from microsoft?

    First off: Please note that SpyHunter is not a recommended product here in Microsoft Community.

    That being said...

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

    Please read:
    Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams

    Normally you just close your browser by using the Task Manager:
    https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the-rise/

    How to Open Windows Task Manager

    You might want to run a quick scan with your Anti-Virus program.

    And: Suggestion to follow the steps provided here: Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

    For later reading:

    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, Nov 30, 2018
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