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A man called and said he saw I was trying to get into my email. How am I being watched?

  • July 29, 2015
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While trying to access an old email account I got a phone call from a man who knew I was trying to access my account and said he was with MyFastPC and could get malware out of my computer for $100?  How did he know I was trying to get into my email with Webroot on and a Firewall?  I did a scan and it did not find any threats.

1 reply

JamesG
  • Retired Webrooter
  • August 3, 2015
Hello,
 
That is a scam and you should not allow those people to access your computer.
 
Its a matter of coincidence in regards to the email.

Microsoft's website has an article explaining these scams and what you can do to protect yourself. To read this article, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx.
 
Regards,