Windows 10: Scam Calls

Discus and support Scam Calls in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have been receiving calls on landline for the past 3 days saying that my IP address is compromised and license is going to be deactivated. Is this a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by PTS875, Aug 3, 2020.

  1. PTS875
    PTS875 Win User

    Scam Calls


    I have been receiving calls on landline for the past 3 days saying that my IP address is compromised and license is going to be

    deactivated. Is this a scam?

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    PTS875, Aug 3, 2020
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  2. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Aug 3, 2020
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Aug 3, 2020
    #3
  4. QUIETMAN7 - WIMVP
    quietman7 - WIMVP Win User

    Scam Calls

    Scam calls

    Microsoft has been warning folks about Tech Support Scams for some time.

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    These are a few examples of fake tech support scams.

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    For more information about how these scams work and resources to protect yourself from scams, please read
    Beware of Phony Emails, Phone Calls & Tech Support Scams.

    Reporting Phone Fraud and Tech Support Scams:

     
    quietman7 - WIMVP, Aug 3, 2020
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