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I Was Phoned Today By A Mr Shah Of Microsoft Of Reading Saying My Computer
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was being attacked. he then wanted me to go on my computer and check out some facts but as I was not at home I could not do this . He said he will phone me again on thursday. I suspecct this is some kind of scam as it was a private telephone number. Anybody know of anything similar
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.If that's the first time you've had such a call, you're very lucky. Most people have had dozens (or even hundreds) of them! My most recent one was just a few hours ago!
If you're mad enough to believe the callers, they'll 'make some adjustments' (which are totally unnecessary) to your computer and then demand money for fixing it (possibly leaving it 'locked' unless you pay up). Even worse, they could leave software on your computer which could, for example, leave your internet banking account open to attack.
AVOID!!!
If you're mad enough to believe the callers, they'll 'make some adjustments' (which are totally unnecessary) to your computer and then demand money for fixing it (possibly leaving it 'locked' unless you pay up). Even worse, they could leave software on your computer which could, for example, leave your internet banking account open to attack.
AVOID!!!
In fact they usually say they are from "Windows Company" or something to that effect, leaving people to assume Microsoft. Their aim is to instruct you over the phone how to open the way for them to access your computer(you operate the mouse and keyboard as they direct). Under no circumstances do anything they ask.
How would he know if your computer was under attack ? Actually quite easy as he intends to perform the attack with your help. Either forget it or have fun stringing him along. Don't give over any control, play dumb and get things wrong. Don't pass over any genuine info. Don't do anything you don't know is safe.
I had that one early Jan.. Fortunately for me I was in-between computers (mine had died a week earlier and a new one was on order). He put the phone down pretty fast when I said this, but until then I was being blinded by science.
When I went to pick up new laptop, I was told that Microsoft NEVER phones, they use e-mail. It's a scam.
When I went to pick up new laptop, I was told that Microsoft NEVER phones, they use e-mail. It's a scam.
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