Scam Windows support calls – how to protect yourself!

Windows scam failed

Scam alert: fake Windows support caller with Indian accent

Oliver Morgan's scam attempt failed

Microsoft scam foiled

Malware scam from Windows.

Same scammer as previously reported.

Aggressive Windows Technical Support scammer

Aggressive sales pitch, suspected scam

Jordan Williams, claiming to be from the Windows technical department, persistently requested that I turn on my computer, citing a supposed compromise; I declined to provide further information.

A man named Jordan, claiming to be from the Windows Technical Department, called from an international number. He asserted that my Windows 10 computer had been hacked and provided a number, 02036300338, claiming to be based in London at 100 Victoria St, SW1E 5JL. However, he explicitly stated he wasn’t affiliated with Microsoft. When I asked for his company name, he mentioned Online Technical Support. The call seemed to be coming from India, and he became aggressive and persistent, eventually hanging up. This at least prevented him from targeting others. However, I’m still receiving harassment from this number, including a call from someone named John. I requested to have my details removed, but so far, no resolution.

Like others have mentioned, I received a call from a man named Max Johnston with a strong accent claiming to be from Windows Tech Support. He was condescending and aggressive, urging me to log into my computer while he was on the line. I mentioned I would have a colleague help me with the obsolete files next week, but he insisted it was urgent and that my computer would fail by the weekend. When I inquired if he represented Microsoft, he evasively replied, "Microsoft and Windows are the same thing". I'm relieved to see this forum confirming it's a scam.

Great to hear about the news today regarding the director of one of these companies being fined £400,000. It’s illegal to cold call without consent. Why didn’t this happen sooner?

In a notable development, it was the company itself that faced a fine, rather than the director, and unfortunately, the company has since entered administration, complicating any potential recovery of funds; however, there is a proposal under consideration to hold directors of such companies personally liable in the future.

A scammer posing as 'Peter Wilson' from the Windows Tech and Help Support Team attempted to deceive me into downloading software to remotely access my computer, claiming it was infected with a virus; their goal is to gain control and demand money.

My 87-year-old mother received four calls this morning from this number, with the caller claiming she had various computer issues.

This phone number was used by a scammer claiming to be Alex Thompson from Windows Technical, stating that my computer was being hacked and providing the number 02036300338.

On 02/05/17 at 10:33, a guy with a foreign accent called himself max johnson from windows technical, told me my computer was hacked and it was very urgent to let him access, didnt give him acces, took his name and number, he insisted he wasnt outside the uk though the phone said otherwise!, why dont this people get a real job?

A man claiming to be Peter Wilson from Windows Support contacted me about my computer, but the call was marked as 'UNAVAILABLE' on my phone, and after taking his details, I chose not to return the call, suspecting a scam.

I had the same problem, somone calld themselfs Peter from Windows Support, he gave me a registation number, but when I asked if he was from Microsoft, he said no, thats just a load of rubish

The call was from someone with a strong Asian accent who identified himself as a representative of Microsoft Technical Services, offering the same narrative as previously reported incidents, and he was willing to provide his phone number, though his offer to remotely access my computer to fix supposed Windows errors was declined due to the suspicious nature of the call.

A man with a foreign accent, claiming to be Tony Frederick from Microsoft, called to inform me of alleged computer hacking; he provided a licence ID and a phone number to call back, but I recognized it as an obvious scam and hung up.

A man claiming to be Tony Fredericks from Microsoft tried to trick me into running command prompts on my computer

A scam involving remote computer access was attempted by individuals claiming to be Sam and Jonathan, resulting in a compromised computer.

My elderly mother was victimized by a scam in which an Indian man claimed her computer was infected with viruses and sold her 'lifetime protection' for £200, also installing 'Supremo' remote desktop, allowing them to control her computer and access personal information; fortunately, I intervened, contacting Action Fraud and her banks, and rebuilding her computer.