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31 paź 2022 · The following message showed up on my screen: "Access to your computer has been blocked for security reasons and said to call this number: "Contact Windows Support 888-912-5691 (Security Helpline)"
- Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams
If you receive a phone call claiming to be from Microsoft,...
- Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support
Important: Microsoft error and warning messages never...
- Tech Support Scams - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft error and warning messages never include phone...
- Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams
Microsoft will never call you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Learn how to identify and report fake error messages and phone numbers claiming to be from Microsoft.
8 cze 2023 · My computer is locked up and showing a warning message that purports to be from MS Windows Defender with a phone # to call to unlock. How can I determine if this is a valid MS phone # to call or just a scam?
I have what may be a bogus warning on my screen saying that I should call this number. This thread is locked. You can vote as helpful, but you cannot reply or subscribe to this thread.
22 maj 2024 · The “Call Microsoft Support” scam starts with a fake pop-up alert pretending to be from Microsoft stating that malware or spyware was detected on your system by the Windows Firewall. The pop-up claims your data is at risk and provides a phone number to call for removal of the supposed infection.
Learn how scammers use fake phone numbers, error messages, and remote access to trick you into paying for unnecessary or harmful services. Find out how to protect yourself, report scams, and get help from Microsoft.
Microsoft error and warning messages never include phone numbers. When you engage with the scammers, they can offer fake solutions for your "problems" and ask for payment in the form of a one-time fee or subscription to a purported support service.
