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I think I got scammed, y'all got advice?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:26 pm
So I called what I thought was Microsoft to get my email fixed. They used some tool where they could look at my monitor and they seemed legit. They said they were a company trusted by Microsoft. Then they said they would fix my email and computer if I baught a security package so I told them to call me in tomorrow. I didn't give them my credit card info but I put in my name, address, and email. Could I still get screwed without giving them my cc#? All help is appreciated!
Edit: I just changed my password for my account, hopefully this works. Do y'all think this will get them off my email?
Ok I changed my email password, signed up for the no-call list, blocked their number, and disconnected my computers wifi(everything seems fine with the computer). Thanks for the advice! Will keep this board updated if anything happens soon.
Edit: I just changed my password for my account, hopefully this works. Do y'all think this will get them off my email?
Ok I changed my email password, signed up for the no-call list, blocked their number, and disconnected my computers wifi(everything seems fine with the computer). Thanks for the advice! Will keep this board updated if anything happens soon.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 3:55 pm
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Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:29 pm to jcolding41
Google the name of company. See if they're running a scam.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:31 pm to jcolding41
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So I called what I thought was Microsoft to get my email fixed. They used some tool where they could look at my monitor and they seemed legit. They said they were a company trusted by Microsoft. Then they said they would fix my email and computer if I baught a security package so I told them to call me in tomorrow. I didn't give them my credit card info but I put in my name, address, and email. Could I still get screwed without giving them my cc#? All help is appreciated!
Not a good sign.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:36 pm to Duke
I didn't find any info on the company
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:38 pm to jcolding41
Do y'all think I can still get messed up without giving them my credit card number?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:40 pm to jcolding41
Never a good idea to give someone access. Just have them talk you through it.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:41 pm to jcolding41
Disconnect your computer from the internet and see if it's doing anything weird.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 6:59 pm to jcolding41
Do you really think people will want to click on that link? Maybe you're the one scamming the board and have a virus imbedded in the link to attack our computers.
Here's some advice. Don't be such a dumb arse in giving someone access to your computer, and two FU if you are the scammer.
Here's some advice. Don't be such a dumb arse in giving someone access to your computer, and two FU if you are the scammer.
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 1/27/16 at 7:04 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
I didn't mean anything by it. I'll try to get it removed
Posted on 1/27/16 at 7:06 pm to PowerTool
I will try this.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 7:21 pm to jcolding41
Just saving a spot to edit later. Thread has potential.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 7:51 pm to jcolding41
Posted on 1/27/16 at 7:52 pm to DanMullins4Life
What DanMullen said. Gotta keep skynet out of our lives.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:18 pm to dcbl
Lmao. They were more cunning than this.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:24 pm to jcolding41
just messin witcha
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:32 pm to jcolding41
Doesn't sound good. If you've got an Anti-virus, I would run it immediately. If you don't, I would download Malwarebytes (free) and run a scan on your computer.
Obviously that isn't close to an end all be all solution, but that's where I would start.
Obviously that isn't close to an end all be all solution, but that's where I would start.
This post was edited on 1/27/16 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:46 pm to TRUERockyTop
Ok I will try this, thank you.
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:50 pm to jcolding41
This computer wasn't used for bills and other payments besides stuff like Amazon purchases. Can they get that info?
Posted on 1/27/16 at 8:56 pm to jcolding41
Your Amazon wishlist has probably been compromised.
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