I recieved a critical alert from a number claiming to be "windows defender security number"
Microsoft support scam warning – what to do!
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Expert Opinion
Block the number right away and file a complaint with the FTC. These calls impersonate Microsoft support, using pop‑up alerts that claim your account or computer is at risk. Never follow a stranger’s instructions to install software or log into any site; legitimate companies will never ask for passwords over the phone. Use a reputable call‑blocking app or your carrier’s spam filter, and delete any files the caller tries to push onto your device. Run a full anti‑malware scan, change passwords from a secure device, and educate anyone else in your household about the scam, caller ID spoofing, and personal data risks.
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A pop-up Appeared on my laptop instructing me to contact this number to avoid my Microsoft account being frozen
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Scam
A suspicious pop-up appeared on my laptop screen, claiming to be related to spider wire, and requested that I log in to my computer, only to be left on hold for an extended period, prompting me to hang up and delete the suspicious software they had loaded
The same scam, disguised as a Microsoft pop-up, prompted me to call this number, which I found to be dubious.
Scammer are calling from this number, asking to call back, its a Microsoft Support Scam
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Same caller name: Microsoft Support (claimed)
Same category: Scam