Windows 10: Scam email?

I received the following email this morning, which I'm sure is a scam. I'm worried about the $150 charge it's talking about, since I don't know what account of mine they might be trying to access. OF COURSE, I won't respond to it. Here's the message:


Dear Customer,

We Thank you on the Completion of your 1 year

Windows Defender protection Plan with 24/7 technical support

We have charged you $150 for the 12 months of subscription from

your account.

We tried to contact you on your register number for queries

but could not get through.

Deduction of amount will appear on your account within 24 hours

If you have any questions or wish to cancel the renewal

Please connect us on +1 877-582-4383 within two working days.

Thank you

Lina

Finance Team

Helpline number +1 877-582-4383

Windows Defender Team

1303 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 200

Los Angeles, CA, USA 90094

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New steam scam/Phising attempt

did you forward it to valve? i know someone on my friends list that sent them an email about a scam thing some time ago and was rewarded =D

 

security scam?

Yes. That's a scam which is going on since many many years.

Suggestion to read:

• Beware of Phony Emails & Tech Support Scams

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/support-scams

• Avoiding technical support scams
• Tech Support Scams – Help & Resource Page
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

 

Scam call?

Yes you did the right thing

Definitely a scam.

Do not trust unsolicited calls. Do not provide any personal information.

Suggestion to read/watch:

• Avoid tech support phone scams
• Beware of Phony Emails &Tech Support Scams
  
• Tech Support Scams – Help & Resource Page

Fake Tech Support Scams – video from the MS Digital Crimes Unit