Windows 10: Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp

Discus and support Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Tech-support scammers are using fake blue screen of death (BSOD) messages and a bogus 'Troubleshooter for Windows' application to dupe victims into... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by Borg 386, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User

    Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp


    Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp | ZDNet
     
    Borg 386, Dec 1, 2017
    #1
  2. JOSEY WALES
    Josey Wales Win User

    Anyone who uses a piece of cracked software is a liability to the security of the NET.

    :)
     
    Josey Wales, Dec 1, 2017
    #2
  3. JASON LEE JR
    Jason Lee Jr Win User
    Jason Lee Jr, Dec 1, 2017
    #3
  4. PA BEAR - MS MVP
    PA Bear - MS MVP Win User

    Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp

    Browser reports vius infection - call 855....

    You're running Microsoft Security Essentials on a Windows 10 computer, is that correct?

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

    Remove Tech Support Scam Pop-up Virus (Call For Support Scam)

    I received a Phone Call From Someone claiming I have a Virus

    I received a Phone Call From Someone claiming I have a Virus

    Related:

    Fake Tech Support Scams


    http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2014/11/fake-tech-support-scams.html

    What to do if you think you have been a victim of a scam


    http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx#Victim
     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Dec 1, 2017
    #4
  5. WINUSER
    Winuser Win User
    The way I'm reading it is that the software installer is hacked and not the user installing a illegal copy of a program.
     
    Winuser, Dec 2, 2017
    #5
  6. FERCHOGTX
    FerchogtX Win User
    Hahahahaaaaaaa... That serves you right, crooked scammer!
     
    FerchogtX, Apr 4, 2018
    #6
Thema:

Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp

Loading...

  1. Windows security: New BSOD scam emerges from fake tech-support swamp - Similar Threads - security BSOD scam

  2. Tech support scam

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Tech support scam: Unfortunately, when I was at work yesterday, my wife fell for a tech support scam. There were "microsoft-looking" pop ups indicating the computer was hacked, there was a robot voice giving a warning, and there were instructions to call a number, which she did. She was on the...

  3. tech support scam

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    tech support scam: We are working to clear up a tech support scam. The scammer was connected to us after calling the number listed for MS tech support. Here is the contact infor for the person we talked to who ran us through a scan using UltraView software. After that the person transferrred us...

  4. Fake tech-support scam

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Fake tech-support scam: More better AntiVirus your gonna get a blue screen if you don't[ATTACH][ATTACH] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/fake-tech-support-scam/0ec82939-7e6b-444b-a4f8-acbce23bc600

  5. Tech Support Scam

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Tech Support Scam: I fell for a tech support scam a long time ago and the refund overpayment scam I got my money back for the refund scam and now ever since December 2019, they have been ringing me non-stop. Tried blocking the numbers nut they always ring back on different numbers. Any advice?...

  6. tech support scams

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    tech support scams: What if someone did give remote access to one of these tech support scams? What can they expect and what do they do about it? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/tech-support-scams/6cf84899-3796-4dda-a0d6-d9f1eaad6b41

  7. Tech support scam?

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Tech support scam?: Hello everyone. I have received 3 calls this morning from an uknown number. On the first 2 after hearing "hello" i hung up. I live in Greece and thought that it was a mistake. They called a third time in which i talked to them. They told me that they were calling from...

  8. fake support scam

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    fake support scam: how to I get repair scam message off my computer? - Widows 10 [moved from Office/SharePoint Online/Windows 10/Office 365 for business] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/all/fake-support-scam/3cdd3d57-8109-4d3f-885d-4121b13ca125

  9. Tech Support Scam

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Tech Support Scam: Hello, I received a call which turns out to be the Www.support.me scam I suspected it was something bogus but played along (making him repeat everything a number o times) until reaching the point where he wanted me to connect to www.support.me. At which point he got...

  10. Fake Tech Support Scam

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Fake Tech Support Scam: Hi all, I've seen a lot of talk on here of fake tech support taking control of computers to help you fix "problems" with your computer. I was in a panic when i got this fake notification and didn't know what to do so I called and let the person take control of my computer. I...