Similar to other scams, the caller claimed to represent a company, but their intention to sell software raised suspicions, prompting me to disconnect and take precautions.
Tech support scam alert – how to stay safe!
Summary — +18884893464
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These calls are tech support scams, and they rely on urgent language to push victims into sharing passwords or paying for bogus fixes. Scammers impersonate Microsoft or Apple, claim your computer is locked, and hand out a toll‑free number that actually leads to a fraudulent call center. If you receive a pop‑up or a voice message demanding payment, hang up immediately and run a reputable anti‑malware scan on your own device. Do not grant remote access, and never give out personal or financial details over the phone. Report the number to the FTC or your carrier, and consider adding it to a block list to stop future attempts.
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18884893464
Scam
Dont call back...its a scam from a Indian fake call center, they will lock your computer and demand monies
A suspicious pop-up on my iPad claimed my PC was infected with a Trojan ***nWare and provided this number to contact Apple tech support, but the person who answered did not identify themselves as an Apple representative, raising suspicions.
18884893464
Scam
The purpose of this number is to deceive people into divulging personal info for potential theft.
I recived a message from Microsoft Defender saying my computer is locked, but I asume it's a fraude
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Same caller name: Microsoft Support (claimed)
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