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Topics AccessibilityCloud ComputingComplianceCybersecurityCybersecurity PolicyData PrivacyMalwareOnline SafetyReliabilitySecurity DevelopmentSecurity IntelligenceSecurity ResponseTips & TalkClear allCancelApply Clear allCancelApply 5 things you need to phone calls from microsoft about error reports know about tech support scams February 19, 2014September 8, 2014 microsoft computer error phone calls - Eve Blakemore - Group Manager, Trustworthy Computing If someone calls you from Microsoft tech
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personal information, or both. Do not trust unsolicited calls. Do not provide any personal information. What you need to know about tech support phone scams: Microsoft will not make unsolicited phone calls about computer security or software fixes. If you receive a call like this one, it’s a scam, and microsoft vista error messages all you need to do is hang up. Cybercriminals often use publicly available phone directories, so they might know your name and other personal information when they call you. They might even guess what operating system you're using. If you have already given access to your computer to someone who claimed to be from Microsoft, immediately change your computers password, download the Microsoft Safety Scanner, and then make sure you have antivirus software installed. If you gave someone your credit card information to pay for services, contact your credit card company and alert them to this fraudulent purchase. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received reports that criminals are taking advantage of consumers’ knowledge of the scam by calling to offer refunds for phony tech support. This is also a scam. For more information, see Avoid tech support phone scams. Related About the Author Eve Blakemore Group
Topics AccessibilityCloud ComputingComplianceCybersecurityCybersecurity PolicyData PrivacyMalwareOnline SafetyReliabilitySecurity DevelopmentSecurity IntelligenceSecurity ResponseTips & TalkClear allCancelApply Clear allCancelApply How to combat tech support phone scams May 23, 2013September 8, 2014 - Eve Blakemore - Group Manager,
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Trustworthy Computing Nana writes: “I received a telephone call at home from a microsoft internet explorer error messages person claiming to be from “Microsoft Operating Systems.” He had an urgent need to "fix" a virus. I had microsoft error codes trouble understanding him, and when I starting asking questions, he got frustrated. Was this person calling from Microsoft?” This person was not calling from Microsoft. Microsoft will not make unsolicited phone https://blogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2014/02/19/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-tech-support-scams/ calls about computer security or software fixes. If you receive a call like this one, it’s a scam and all you need to do is hang up. If you’ve already given your computer access to someone who called and claimed to be from Microsoft tech support, do the following: Reset your computer’s password. Learn how to change your Windows 8 password. If you’re https://blogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2013/05/23/how-to-combat-tech-support-phone-scams/ not using Windows 8, Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Change a password. Make sure it’s a strong password. Scan your computer with the Microsoft Safety Scanner to find out if you have malware installed on your computer. Make sure you’re using antivirus software. Windows 8 includes antivirus protection that’s turned on by default. If your computer isn’t running Windows 8, download Microsoft Security Essentials for free. Note that Microsoft Security Essentials is a free program. If someone calls you to install this product and then charges you for it, this is also a scam. If you gave someone your credit card information to pay for services, contact your credit card company and alert them to this fraudulent purchase. More information about how to avoid tech support phone scams. Related About the Author Eve Blakemore Group Manager, Trustworthy Computing Eve Blakemore is a Group Manager for Trustworthy Computing who delivers consumer guidance around the latest trends in security and privacy. Eve joined Microsoft in 1998 and has worked in corporate and field roles with Microsoft Learning, US Public Sector, Read more » Back to top Featured Posts New Micr
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