Windows 10: Windows Defender Security scam

Discus and support Windows Defender Security scam in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; How do I get rid of Windows Defender Security scam... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EdwardFawcett, Jan 8, 2022.

  1. EDWARDFAWCETT
    EdwardFawcett Win User

    Windows Defender Security scam


    How do I get rid of Windows Defender Security scam

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    EdwardFawcett, Jan 8, 2022
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jan 8, 2022
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  3. 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, Jan 8, 2022
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  4. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User

    Windows Defender Security scam

    windows defender & security center services keep turning off


    Are you running any other AV or did you have one running in the past? If you didn't use an uninstaller for the AV, then the remnants of it could be causing the problem. Normally any time you install an AV it disables Defender by default.

    If you are getting any error codes please list those, that will be helpful in helping you.

    As torre suggested, might be a good idea to do a reset or even a reinstall.

    Reset Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

    There are also some suggestions listed here:

    Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 7 / 8 / 10

     
    Borg 386, Jan 8, 2022
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