Windows 10: Scam Website

I entered a website that I thought was office.co./setup and could not load my new Microsoft Office and home and was told to phone a number


I phoned the number 442080045401 and was on the phone for over an hour before I realised this was a scam. The gentleman was trying t o sell me some anti hacking software for £499 and was very aggressive when I did not purchase the product. He was telling me that my network had been hacked and that everyone had access to my details


I was fortunate and got scared and put the phone down ! I have had to reboot my computer back to factory setting and change all my passwords for computer banks phones etc etc !


The site looked realistic and genuine. I feel foolish but the site was very realistic ! Has anyone else come across this site and how d owe get it taken down


THE ADDRSSS THAT THEY USE IS


office-com/setupp.com

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what is this website -

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I have tried to access the website shared by you, however, the anti-virus on my computer blocked the website stating Tech Support Scam website.



We would like to know the following details:

• Did you access the website on your computer?
  
• How did you come across this website?
  

It seems that the website is a Tech Support scam website. I would suggest you to refer the article on

Protect yourself from tech support scams.



For security reasons, I have removed the website from your post.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

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.

 

Scam Alert

Suggest reading/watching:.

• Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams
• Protect yourself from tech support scams