Windows 10: Windows Defender SCAM

Discus and support Windows Defender SCAM in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I just received the following email. I suggest someone MS, the Community, Etc. make MS users aware of this scam. Order Date Dec 22 2020 Order Id:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Tony_DaSilva, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. TONY_DASILVA
    Tony_DaSilva Win User

    Windows Defender SCAM


    I just received the following email. I suggest someone MS, the Community, Etc. make MS users aware of this scam.


    Order Date Dec 22 2020
    Order Id: 254-8632541-875424    ​

    Dear Customer,

    Thank you for using our Services for the past year. YourWindows Defender support plan will expire in 5 days, so we thought we'd check in.
    We wanted to remind you that you have chosen the auto-renewal option for future charges. You will be billed from your saved account details for the annual amount of your plan upon the expiration of your contract.

    We tried to contact you on your registered number for queries but could not get through

    Payment Information

    Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

    USD 249.99

    Total​


    USD 249.99​


    Having trouble with this invoice? Feel free to contact our support team at+1 844 956 1796. Monday to Friday 8 A.M to 4 P.M Est. If you want to continue taking advantage of our services and products and retain all your data and preferences, you can easily renew or cancel the services/products by calling on +1 844 956 1796. Thank you.

    This Email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email.please do not reply to this message

    :)
     
    Tony_DaSilva, Dec 22, 2020
    #1
  2. MONROEJOHNSON
    monroejohnson Win User

    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, Dec 22, 2020
    #2
  3. BETTYEHARRIS
    bettyeharris Win User
    Windows Defender Scam

    I received an email stating I am being charged $199.00 for windows defender can this be true or is it a scam?

    [Original Title: window defender]
     
    bettyeharris, Dec 22, 2020
    #3
  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Windows Defender SCAM

    Smeed, Dec 22, 2020
    #4
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