Windows 10: potential scam support

Discus and support potential scam support in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I'm getting interrupted on the net by a Microsoft update notice. It has the Microsoft logo on it but it looks fake. I went to the Microsoft update site... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by RalphChin, Feb 8, 2020.

  1. RALPHCHIN
    RalphChin Win User

    potential scam support


    I'm getting interrupted on the net by a Microsoft update notice. It has the Microsoft logo on it but it looks fake. I went to the Microsoft update site to check my updates and all was good. Has anybody else been bothered by this?

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    RalphChin, Feb 8, 2020
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Potential scam

    Please ignore this message.

    Warning: There are "Tech Support Scams" pretending to be Microsoft support. Please be vigilant. Microsoft never calls, emails users to inform them their account 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:

    Scam

    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, Feb 8, 2020
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Feb 8, 2020
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    Smeed Win User

    potential scam support

    Smeed, Feb 8, 2020
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