Windows 10: think I was just scammed. Need help. provided email and phone # and new software was...

Discus and support think I was just scammed. Need help. provided email and phone # and new software was... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; NEED HELP. WebMatrix, LLC came on my screen after my computer was blocked, scanned my system and added new software to my system. I provided email... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by RubyePeeples, Dec 14, 2020.

  1. think I was just scammed. Need help. provided email and phone # and new software was...


    NEED HELP. WebMatrix, LLC came on my screen after my computer was blocked, scanned my system and added new software to my system. I provided email phone # and an electronic check. I was sent documents and told that a license would be activated tomorrow when I called a number given. They installed Network Firewall, Webroot security, Alpemix app and Advance Cleaner software. It all seemed so smooth until I hung up and gave it some thought. Will this software give them license to remotely access my computer? I called my bank and cancelled that checking account. I need to speak to a live person, Pretty anxious right now. Just now seeing your message of what not to do when system is blocked.


    Rubye

    :)
     
    RubyePeeples, Dec 14, 2020
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  2. dalchina Win User

    Phone scam

    I now get no more weird foreign voices claiming to be from Microsoft's technical dept and many other such scams. We have been inundated with rubbish calls- before I added a call blocker device this reached 6 or 7 a day.

    In the UK service providers have added a new free service that means callers are challenged to leave a short message, then press #. My phone then rings, and I have the option to add the caller to my approved list, accept this call but not add it, or simply not take the call.

    I can manually add numbers to the blocked or approved list on line or using my phone.

    The downside is any valid service (library reservations, some bank services) that rely on automated calls fail.

    I have asked my service provider to consider adding a way to temporarily suspend the service.
     
    dalchina, Dec 14, 2020
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  3. BobBarr Win User
    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
     
    BobBarr, Dec 14, 2020
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    Jsssssssss, Dec 14, 2020
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