Windows 10: scam alert possibly??

Discus and support scam alert possibly?? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; received call today # is in Utah, caller identified themselves as a microsoft windows tech, stated windows 10 crashes needs to give me a refund then... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by szad, Nov 29, 2018.

  1. SZAD
    szad Win User

    scam alert possibly??


    received call today # is in Utah, caller identified themselves as a microsoft windows tech, stated windows 10 crashes needs to give me a refund then give me a new serial #. Asked for me to log into my computer and visit some url. I hung up on the person. Has anyone else received a call advising that windows 10 is crashing and you will need to dowload again?

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    szad, Nov 29, 2018
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  2. 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, Nov 29, 2018
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    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/

    How to Open Windows Task Manager

    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, Nov 29, 2018
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  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    scam alert possibly??

    Smeed, Nov 29, 2018
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