Windows 10: Microsoft support page being used by non-Microsoft vendors (potential scammers)?

Discus and support Microsoft support page being used by non-Microsoft vendors (potential scammers)? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/29289/receive-remote-assistance-support-from-microsoft After you click on accept, the box pops up to enter a... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Monkey57, Nov 1, 2018.

  1. MONKEY57
    Monkey57 Win User

    Microsoft support page being used by non-Microsoft vendors (potential scammers)?


    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/29289/receive-remote-assistance-support-from-microsoft

    After you click on accept, the box pops up to enter a 6 digit number. This seems to be a way for scamers to fool users.

    i.e.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_sbwhuioQo


    Suggestion: ask Logmein to create a 7 digit number scheme for real microsoft support, and limit the box to only accept 7 digits.

    Suggestion 2: Have all 6-digit numbers not from Microsoft support, be traced; and the sources shut down, and prosecuted.


    Other suggests to remediate this threat are welcome. Microsoft input hoped for.

    :)
     
    Monkey57, Nov 1, 2018
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Tech support scammers find a home on Microsoft TechNet pages


    Read more: Tech support scammers find a home on Microsoft TechNet pages | ZDNet
     
    Brink, Nov 1, 2018
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  3. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User
    Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware


    Microsoft: Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware | ZDNet


    Microsoft support page being used by non-Microsoft vendors (potential scammers)? [​IMG]
     
    Borg 386, Nov 1, 2018
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  4. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    Microsoft support page being used by non-Microsoft vendors (potential scammers)?

    Default pages for Microsoft Edge

    Hello Angela,

    I understand that you are trying to set the starting page for the Microsoft Edge of your preferred web pages. We will help you.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps you.

    • Open Microsoft Edge.
    • Click on the ". . ." at the top right corner. Select Settings.
    • Under Open Microsoft Edge with. Select Specific pages.
    • Set the webpages and Save.
    Please post to us if you have any further queries to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 1, 2018
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