Windows 10: Windows defender phone scam

Discus and support Windows defender phone scam in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Got a call from 240-542-6162 phone number based out of Maryland. They told me that I would be charged 312 dollars for Windows Defender if I did not opt... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Getajob_85, Sep 12, 2020.

  1. Windows defender phone scam


    Got a call from 240-542-6162 phone number based out of Maryland. They told me that I would be charged 312 dollars for Windows Defender if I did not opt out- The recording sounder like a 1985 robcop gone bad and then they transferred me to someone that had crumbled english and chickens in the background. I'm sure it's a scam and I really wish they would swipe whatever direction and loose my number. I am threatening to buy me a plug in phone with manual spinning digits. Ugh!!

    :)
     
    Getajob_85, Sep 12, 2020
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  2. Window Defender Scam

    I received a scam email concerning Windows Defender Protection this morning which I did not call phone number listed. Just wanted to advise you of this email.
     
    monroejohnson, Sep 12, 2020
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  3. Dos101 Win User
    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Sep 12, 2020
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  4. dalchina Win User

    Windows defender phone scam

    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, Sep 12, 2020
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