Windows 10: Possible scam email

Discus and support Possible scam email in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Just got this email. Looks like a scam, but I wanted to double check here just to make sure. Here it is: "Your contract with us has been Update... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by lacweal, Jun 29, 2020.

  1. LACWEAL
    lacweal Win User

    Possible scam email


    Just got this email. Looks like a scam, but I wanted to double check here just to make sure. Here it is:



    "Your contract with us has been Update today using the payment methodVisa..XXXX. This Charge of USD 299 was setup by you to be Yearly and it has been debited from your account today and should appear into your bank statement within24 hours.


    If you have any questions or wish to cancel
    please connect us on +1 802-210-6800 within two working days.

    REFUND POLICY: A refund can only be provided through a verified refund Officer from Accounts Team at +1 802-210-6800 . Account Office will need to check your device id in order to send you the 3d secure refund form, So Please be infront of your computer when you contact for refund


    Regards
    ROGER KENT
    Finance Team
    +1 802-210-6800
    Windows Defender Team
    1303 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 200
    Los Angeles, CA, USA 90094"

    :)
     
    lacweal, Jun 29, 2020
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  2. SHARIEF K
    Sharief K Win User

    Possible scam?

    Hi Thomas,

    I can understand the situation you are going through. To help you further, we need the following information.

    • Which Microsoft website have you visited?
    • What is the phone number that you have contacted?
    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    I suggest you to refer to the links for more information on possible scams.

    Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/msname.aspx

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam

    http://blogs.microsoft.com/cybertrust/2014/09/18/how-to-report-the-microsoft-phone-scam/

    @ bhringer, thank you for bringing this to our notice.

    Please get back to us with the above information.
     
    Sharief K, Jun 29, 2020
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  3. DESIREE YAU
    Desiree Yau Win User
    Desiree Yau, Jun 29, 2020
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  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Possible scam email

    Smeed, Jun 29, 2020
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