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Discus and support scammers in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I allowed a scammer into my computer, what can i do to undo it?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KarenAdamo, Oct 17, 2018.

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    I allowed a scammer into my computer, what can i do to undo it?

    :)
     
    KarenAdamo, Oct 17, 2018
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    May I offer you a suggestion: If you have any emails from the "scammer" gather them and make sure your credit card company knows about them. I was luckily able to recoup my payment. Good Luck.
     
    Care Valkanas, Oct 17, 2018
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    Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware


    Microsoft: Beware this fake Windows BSOD from tech support scammers' malware | ZDNet


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    Borg 386, Oct 17, 2018
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    Scammers

    Unsolicited phone calls, browser pop-ups and
    emails (aka
    Tech Support Scamming
    ) from "so-called Support Techs" advising
    "your computer is infected with malware",
    “All Your Files Are Encrypted"
    and other
    fake "alert messages"
    has become an increasing common scam tactic over the past several years. The scams may involve web pages with screenshots of fake Microsoft (Windows) Support messages, fake reports of suspicious activity, fake warnings of malware
    found on your computer,
    fake ransomware
    and fake
    BSODs
    all of which include a tech support phone number to call in order to fix the problem. These are a few examples.


    Microsoft does not make unsolicited phone calls, display pop-up alerts in your browser to call a support number or send unsolicited email messages to request personal or financial information or
    to fix your computer.


    If the scam involves unsolicited phone calls from someone claiming to be an
    employee affiliated with Microsoft or Windows Support advising your computer is infected with malware,
    not answering any questions and hanging up the telephone is the best way to deal with phone scammers.

    For more information and resources to protect yourself from scams, please read
    Beware of Phony Emails & Tech Support Scams
    ...there are suggestions
    near the bottom for dealing with scams and a list of security scanning tools to use in case the usual methods do not resolve the problem.
     
    quietman7 - MVP, Oct 17, 2018
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