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IP address compromise
I've had three calls from someone stating that they are from Micro-Soft and that my I-P address has been compromised, The call comes in linked to my home phone number. I have ignored this but it is so annoying. I was wondering if this has occurred to any other members in the community??
Best answer by TripleHelix
Just to add to what Dave said above from Microsoft: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/support-scams
And: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-phone-call-stating-ip-address/6a70f873-12f8-4472-9832-bf1b6532ffb2?auth=1
And: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-phone-call-stating-ip-address/6a70f873-12f8-4472-9832-bf1b6532ffb2?auth=1
Hello @ytramtoob Welcome to the Webroot Community Forum.
What you are seeing is a scam. It happens to me all the time on my home phone. On our home phone, Verizon is starting to label these scam calls as "Spam" on the caller ID. I know it's a PITA with all these spam calls we get now a days.
What you are seeing is a scam. It happens to me all the time on my home phone. On our home phone, Verizon is starting to label these scam calls as "Spam" on the caller ID. I know it's a PITA with all these spam calls we get now a days.
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+63Just to add to what Dave said above from Microsoft: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/support-scams
And: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-phone-call-stating-ip-address/6a70f873-12f8-4472-9832-bf1b6532ffb2?auth=1
And: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-phone-call-stating-ip-address/6a70f873-12f8-4472-9832-bf1b6532ffb2?auth=1
Daniel - Microsoft MVP Consumer Security (2012-2016) Windows 10 Pro x64 for Workstations 22H2 on my Alienware 17R2 and Windows 11 Pro x64 for Workstations on my Alienware 17R5 Laptops with Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete Beta Tester for PC & Android Samsung Galaxy A16 5G OS 16.
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