Windows 10: New Windows 10 Scam Call

Discus and support New Windows 10 Scam Call in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Happy Thanksgiving *Party, There has been a new scam call going around claiming to be a Windows 10 technician. I understand these calls have been... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AntiMalware, Nov 25, 2015.

  1. New Windows 10 Scam Call


    Happy Thanksgiving *Party,
    There has been a new scam call going around claiming to be a Windows 10 technician. I understand these calls have been going around for about 3 years, but this new one uses the caller-id name on your phone and they ask for that person. E.g "Hello, this is Microsoft, is Joe Smith home?" If you fall into the clap trap, reset your system, by downloading the Windows 10 ISO (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwt...ew?usp=sharing) and mount it. Run setup.exe when the installer prompts what to keep, click change settings, and choose nothing. Once back on the desktop, download Malwarebytes and run full scan, just to be safe.

    :)
     
    AntiMalware, Nov 25, 2015
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  2. Windows 10 License Key

    Its a scam, Microsoft does not call anybody to activate Windows 10:

    Warning: There are "Tech Support Scams" pretending to be Windows 10 Activation Technologies. Please be vigilant. Microsoft never calls users to inform them their license is expiring. Neither should you get an email. Learn more in the following article:

    PSA: Beware of Windows 10 Activation Tech Support Scams

    PSA: Beware of Windows 10 Activation Tech Support Scams

    Report it:

    Tech Scam Survey

    Tech support scams - Windows Defender Security ... - Microsoft

    Tech support scams - Windows Defender Security Intelligence

    Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4013405/windows-protect-from-tech-support-scams
     
    Andre Da Costa, Nov 25, 2015
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  3. Cannot download my Nortons Security Deluxe Software

    Its a scam, Microsoft does not call anybody to activate Windows 10:

    Warning: There are "Tech Support Scams" pretending to be Windows 10 Activation Technologies. Please be vigilant. Microsoft never calls users to inform them their license is expiring. Neither should you get an email. Learn more in the following article:

    PSA: Beware of Windows 10 Activation Tech Support Scams

    http://www.groovypost.com/news/beware-of-window...

    Report it:

    Tech Scam Survey

    Tech support scams - Windows Defender Security ... - Microsoft

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/su...

    Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/401340...
     
    Andre Da Costa, Nov 25, 2015
    #3
  4. simrick Win User

    New Windows 10 Scam Call

    Of course, be sure all your data is backed up, and you have all your keycodes and install media for your paid software ready, so you can reinstall. But first, change all your passwords from a clean computer.
     
    simrick, Nov 29, 2015
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  5. swarfega Win User
    Never follow unsolicited instructions over the phone.
     
    swarfega, Nov 29, 2015
    #5
  6. Or download a "Windows 10 ISO" from a forum users Google Drive Account.....
     
    garydexter, Apr 5, 2018
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