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A close call with a crafty scammer posing as Microsoft support

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5 ways to protect yourself from Microsoft support scams

Microsoft scams are getting more sophisticated every day, but you’re not defenseless. Here are some ways to protect yourself from Microsoft support scams:

1) Verify contact information

2) Be cautious with search results

3) Check for red flags

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Kurt’s key takeaways

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2 comments

Linda October 10, 2024 - 3:42 pm
I got ripped off when I Googled the phone number for booking.com. I had previously made a reservation on booking.com app. I wanted to cancel the reservation and decided to call them. At the very top of the Google search for booking.com phone number they had a fake ad and I called the number they listed. They had me buy gift cards and give them the numbers. And then had me buy again during the same phone call. Then I felt like it was a scam but I thought, Well, I’m the one that called them so it must be legit. They scammed me out of $1500 and it of course it wasn’t booking.com that I was talking to.
Ed W. October 13, 2024 - 1:41 pm
Even if you go to Microsoft website you can even find a phone or email address to contact them. I have search many times. I feel when you purchase a Microsoft product they should included a phone or email address. Shame on Microsoft and the CEO just proves these software companies do not care about their customers. a few years back used to gets calls saying they were from Microsoft band there was a problem with my computer. I asked the person which one since I had 4 at the time and he could till me. I also told he that Microsoft does not call people about computer problems.
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