Windows 10: To Report Microsoft Scam

In April 2023, we were scammed by a fake microsoft tech. We received a message on our computer that it had been hacked and we need to call the Microsoft number on the screen. We paid $615.00 to clean up the problem. However, on July 3, the message appeared on our computer again along with pornography pictures. This time, the fake microsoft tech wanted us to pay over $2,000.00 to purchase a software that would resolve this new computer problem. When we refused, we were verbally abused. We told the fake Microsoft tech, he needed to release our computer.Finally, we took my computer to the l

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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

Microsoft security help & learning

HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam

http://blogs.microsoft.com/cybertrust/2014/09/18/how-to-report-the-microsoft-phone-scam/

@ bhringer, thank you for bringing this to our notice.

Please get back to us with the above information.

 

How do I report SCAM to Microsoft?

Microsoft collects scammers data that you report and refers cases as appropriate to law enforcement. Microsoft is not law enforcement.

read this

The fight against tech support scams - Microsoft On the Issues

report here. You do not have to sign in.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/reportascam/?locale=en-US

 

Where may I report a Microsoft Scam phone call

Read this Microsoft Information:

"Avoid tech support phone scams"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

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

Here are some of the organizations that cybercriminals claim to be from:

• Windows Helpdesk
  
• Windows Service Center
  
• Microsoft Tech Support
  
• Microsoft Support
  
• Windows Technical Department Support Group
  
• Microsoft Research and Development Team (Microsoft R & D Team)
  

Report phone scams

• Help Microsoft stop cybercriminals by reportinginformation about your phone scam.
  
• In the United States, use the
  FTC Complaint Assistant form.
  
• In Canada, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) can provide support.
  
• In the United Kingdom, you can report
  fraud as well as
  unsolicited calls.
  

Cheers.