Posted by (+2541) 8 years ago
Please remind your friends and loved ones who use computers:
Microsoft WILL NOT CALL YOU.
I just got off the phone with a scammer who called my personal cell phone number and tried to walk me through allowing him access to my PC and network.These scammers will install Malware on your PC, lift credit card or bank details and other personal information, and completely compromise your PC's security. The scam phone calls are very convincing; I've cleaned numerous computers of patrons who were scammed locally. If this has happened to you-- your PC is not safe and needs to be cleaned of Viruses and Malware immediately. There have been a lot of these calls to Miles City patrons in the past month. Please see the press release from Microsoft at the link below.
If patrons have any questions about computer scams, technology, and security, PLEASE contact your local library or trusted computer/IT specialist (Miles City Public Library, 234-1496) for information. If you are the victim of computer fraud or need to report a Cyber-crime, please contact your local law enforcement to make a report (Miles City Police Dept non-emergency contact, 234-6273).
If you believe your PC has been compromised, Microsoft offers tips at this link: http://www.microsoft.com/...scams.aspx
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers tips on avoiding phone scams and where to report these scams (good advice for all of us): http://www.consumer.ftc.g...hone-scams
NOTE: These phone calls are happening more and more frequently in the area. And smart people, educated people, etc have fallen for this convincing scam. Please remind the people in your circles: Microsoft WILL NOT CALL YOU.
Microsoft does not make unsolicited phone calls to help you fix your computer.
Microsoft WILL NOT CALL YOU.
I just got off the phone with a scammer who called my personal cell phone number and tried to walk me through allowing him access to my PC and network.These scammers will install Malware on your PC, lift credit card or bank details and other personal information, and completely compromise your PC's security. The scam phone calls are very convincing; I've cleaned numerous computers of patrons who were scammed locally. If this has happened to you-- your PC is not safe and needs to be cleaned of Viruses and Malware immediately. There have been a lot of these calls to Miles City patrons in the past month. Please see the press release from Microsoft at the link below.
If patrons have any questions about computer scams, technology, and security, PLEASE contact your local library or trusted computer/IT specialist (Miles City Public Library, 234-1496) for information. If you are the victim of computer fraud or need to report a Cyber-crime, please contact your local law enforcement to make a report (Miles City Police Dept non-emergency contact, 234-6273).
If you believe your PC has been compromised, Microsoft offers tips at this link: http://www.microsoft.com/...scams.aspx
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers tips on avoiding phone scams and where to report these scams (good advice for all of us): http://www.consumer.ftc.g...hone-scams
NOTE: These phone calls are happening more and more frequently in the area. And smart people, educated people, etc have fallen for this convincing scam. Please remind the people in your circles: Microsoft WILL NOT CALL YOU.