Windows 10: Phone call saying I had a virus. Is this legitimate?

Discus and support Phone call saying I had a virus. Is this legitimate? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I received a voice mail on my land line saying they were from Microsoft - claiming that a virus had been detected on my hard drive. The message... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by WaFry&1, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. WAFRY&1
    WaFry&1 Win User

    Phone call saying I had a virus. Is this legitimate?


    I received a voice mail on my land line saying they were from Microsoft - claiming that a virus had been detected on my hard drive. The message suggested I immediately take the device to a local Microsoft retailer. If there was no retailer available they provided a toll-free number to call for help.


    Could this be legitimate or is it yet another scam? Please advise.


    * Original title: Microsoft Security

    :)
     
    WaFry&1, Sep 19, 2018
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  2. MEEBERS
    meebers Win User

    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    Your list confirms my phone is eligible, Lumia 521. The windows Insider App fails after ~ 15 seconds, restores data and gives me error 80073cf9. I trouble shot this and went thru all the steps mentioned on several websites including MS without any luck. Short of a hard reset, this is where I am now. Suggestions appreciated.
     
    meebers, Sep 19, 2018
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  3. DOS101
    Dos101 Win User
    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Sep 19, 2018
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  4. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User

    Phone call saying I had a virus. Is this legitimate?

    Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview


    When my phone fails to upgrade I just keep trying. One upgrade took 3 or 4 tries.
     
    Winuser, Sep 19, 2018
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