Windows 10: Possible scam alert

Discus and support Possible scam alert in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I’ve had today a phone call from this phone number:+36 94 525 079 and a second missed one +36 90 399 902, the lady told me she calls from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by putyi, Feb 10, 2021.

  1. PUTYI
    putyi Win User

    Possible scam alert


    Hello,

    I’ve had today a phone call from this phone number:+36 94 525 079 and a second missed one +36 90 399 902, the lady told me she calls from Microsoft Datacenterand wants to warn me, that some hackers got acces to my Windows license andthey noticed illegal activity with it. I asked where did she get my number, andshe answered me „on Friday lol what?”. Then I hung up the phone, I have notime for BS. My phone number isn’t connected to any MS product, I useoffline account, so I think they are scammers. Anyway, if Microsoft detectsused license keys they aren’t going to call me, just deny the license number onthe unauthorized device, right?

    :)
     
    putyi, Feb 10, 2021
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  2. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Feb 10, 2021
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Possible scam?

    Unfortunately the image which you included is not correctly displayed...
    (Later EDIT: images are now correctly displayed)

    But... Even without seeing your image it is clear that:

    Yes, these fake alerts are well known so-called Tech support scams.

    Suggestion to read the below post to learn how to deal with these Fake alerts, especially while using Edge...


    In addition you might also want to read these, IMO, interesting and enlightening articles and I'd also make sure to get a good advertisment blocker. I, personally, use uBlock Origin.:


    HTH,

    Julia
     
    Jsssssssss, Feb 10, 2021
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Possible scam alert

    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/

    8 Ways to Open Windows Task Manager - wikiHow

    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, Feb 10, 2021
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