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Windows Security Phone Scam
September 11, 2011 | 
Author There is a company, or several companies, cold calling homes and saying they are from Windows Security and that the computer in the house has a few issues.
They then get the owner to go to the computer and load up a remote admin tool, simetimes teamviewer and sometimes other bespoke software. Once they gain admin they load an image that says there are thousands of infections and potential virus’s; They don’t actually exist!
To remove these ‘bugs’ it will cost you up to £70 and the money is taken via paypal.
I have had one of these companies call me and was able to interrogate the caller for a few minutes before they hung up; basically they say are calling on behalf of Microsoft and do sound legitimate but do not be fooled – THIS IS A SCAM!
If a company cold calls you and tells you there are issues with your computer – call your local computer guy – wherever you are. DO NOT allow a company you have never met or know to get access to your computer.
Be safe out there..
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