Windows 10: possible scam?

Discus and support possible scam? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello, I've received an email that states there was unusual activity on my windows account on my computer. States to call windows security team at... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by SharonLefebvre1, Apr 2, 2020.

  1. SHARONLEFEBVRE1
    SharonLefebvre1 Win User

    possible scam?


    Hello, I've received an email that states there was unusual activity on my windows account on my computer. States to call windows security team at 1-833-809-6474.

    I was wondering if this is a scam email please.

    Thank you

    :)
     
    SharonLefebvre1, Apr 2, 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

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam - Microsoft Security

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

    Please get back to us with the above information.
     
    Sharief K, Apr 2, 2020
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  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Apr 2, 2020
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    possible scam?

    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, Apr 2, 2020
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