Hello jarip45,

 

Welcome to the Webroot Community,

 

 

 

THIS  A SCAM!!  Neither Microsoft nor any other company sends emails, pop ups, or phone calls of any kind advising that you may have a problem.

 

If you clicked on any links, allowed them to remote into your computer, or went to any websites please submit a Trouble Ticket ASAP.  (Now would be a good idea....)

 

If you would like more information, read on (After submitting that Trouble Ticket.....)

 

NEWS ARTICLE: Tech Support Scams are on the rise.

 

 

Microsoft never issues this type of warning or email or anything of a sort!  Please see the following link for Microsofts official word on this:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

 

"Neither Microsoft nor our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as cold calls) to charge you for computer security or software fixes.

 

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.

 

Once they've gained your trust, they might ask for your user name and password or ask you to go to a website to install software that will let them access your computer to fix it. Once you do this, your computer and your personal information is vulnerable."

 

Also see Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx 

 

 

For more information here iwhat the United States Federal Trade Commission has to say on the subject::

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0346-tech-support-scams

 

"In a recent twist, scam artists are using the phone to try to break into your computer. They call, claiming to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft. They say that they’ve detected viruses or other malware on your computer to trick you into giving them remote access or paying for software you don’t need.

 

These scammers take advantage of your reasonable concerns about viruses and other threats. They know that computer users have heard time and again that it’s important to install security software. But the purpose behind their elaborate scheme isn’t to protect your computer; it’s to make money."

 

This scam is common and has been around for quite a while.  Here is a good Webroot Blog article from April 2013 by Threat Researcher Roy Tobin.

http://www.webroot.com/blog/2013/04/30/fake-microsoft-security-scam/

 

Also add a good free Ad Blocker like the ones suggested below:

 

For Internet Explorer Ad Block Plus: https://adblockplus.org/

 

For Firefox uBlock: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/?src=ss or Privacy Badger: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/privacy-badger-firefox/



 

Google Chrome uBlock: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en or Privacy Badger: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp

 

Thanks,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks very much. I didn't click any link, or give remote access, etc.

Jeffrey

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Your are most Welcome!

 

Thank you for letting us know. That was very wise of you to be so careful!;)

 

 

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I received a call from ewizard services stating I had viruses on my computer and ahowed me all the viruses I had. They would delete these viruses and keep my computer safe from vuiruses with firewalls etc for my lifetime if I would send them $399.99. I was unable to transfer any money from my bank as I had just cancelled all my credit cards due to a similar scam earlier. The contact (a Raymond Tyler) was to call back on Monday so I could give him the correct credit card info. He put several shortcuts on my computer that looked legit and he showed me registration, etc. But can you tell me if this is a scam?

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Yes it is a scam just look above! So Submit a Support Ticket ASAP and ask them for a security check!

 

I hate scammers.

 

Daniel

 

They got an F here: http://www.bbb.org/new-york-city/business-reviews/computers-service-and-repair/ewizard-support-service-in-new-york-ny-154645/

 

Report them: https://www.grahamcluley.com/2016/07/report-cybercrime/

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Ewizard has a follow-up version of the original scam. Someone with a decidedly south Asian accent and a very American name calls and says they want to refund the $399 they took from you because they can no longer provide you with services. Then, of course, they want access to your computer again, probably to get access to your bank account records.

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Hi eagreever

 

Welcome to the Community Forums.

 

Many thanks for the further heads up on this...useful to know.

 

Regards, Baldrick

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