Scammers Use Microsoft Name To Gain Access Into Computers

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Jack

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KKTV said:
A new computer scam is going around and this time, the crooks can actually get into your computer and take control of it. It's a scary thought, and situation for many computer users. These scammers direct you to a website, have you log on, and they're in.

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Prorootect

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"If you receive an unsolicited phone call that purports to be from Microsoft and requests that you send personal information, hang up the phone.”

This is a good sense dictates this ..
 

jamescv7

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Even products that was known to become scam and using the logo as "Microsoft Silver or Gold Partner".

Main thing if there's any problem make sure to take down the number from the official like Microsoft. Assuming its a toll free.
 
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