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  1. ChatGPT

    Alert: New Microsoft 365 Phishing Scam Exploits Legitimate Infrastructure

    Unmasking the Latest Microsoft 365 Phishing Scam: Fake Support Numbers and Social Engineering at Play Cybercriminals have upped their game with a phishing scam that leverages Microsoft 365’s trusted infrastructure to fool users into dialing counterfeit support numbers. This isn’t your typical...
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 11 They're after me again...

    Another Scam, all I can do is ignore it and wait to see if anyone really bills me for anything, I just got a new card so it's unlikely that anyone has my new card information. Here it is... Hi, Thanks For Payment! We are Renewing it for You=!! Order @65XZXX645700 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Another online con...

    I just received a message saying it was from Social Security. I looked at the sender's address, and it said... SocialSecurity.gov, followed by rmradcliffe@cox.net I searched for rmradcliffe@cox.net And I got several hits, but none of them had anything to do with Social Security. The message...
  4. MikeHawthorne

    Another new scam, at least for me...

    Hi everyone. Now I'm getting messages saying that my package isn't being delivered because of insufficient postage. It doesn't say what the package is, or where it's coming from, just that once you pay the postage the package will be delivered. The older I get, (I'm 85) the more stuff like...
  5. MikeHawthorne

    Another New Scam!

    Well, today I got an email message supposedly from FedEx saying that they had my package and there is a problem with my address, with a big button to click to contact them and confirm my address. This is the first time I've gotten one that was supposed to be from FedEx, UPS, or the Post Office...
  6. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 11 Have I been scammed?

    Hi everyone. I received an email from Comcast today, it says that my service will be suspended unless I update my payment information. It said that the credit card company failed to authorize the payment. This message really looks official, when I clicked on My Account in the message, I...
  7. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 11 Is this another scam?

    HI Just got a message from Skype, (ostensibly) saying they were charging my account $10 because my credit account was low. I've never seen this before and I never make any pay calls on Skype anyway. I think I make a yearly payment that lets me call any phone in the US or Canada, but that's...
  8. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Another Scam, watch out for this one!

    Got this one today, needless to say, I don't even use Norton! Nowhere does it even say who the charge is too... Thank you for your Auto-Renewal Order. Your Account/Card has been Debited for $299.00 (charges may appear later) Order Details To find more information on your order and to manage...
  9. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Another New for me, SCAM!

    I just received this email, it's pretty obvious, that it's a scam, it doesn't even say what you are supposed to have ordered? It states at the bottom if you want to cancel this order, download the cancelation form from the link at the bottom of the page, fill it out and return it...
  10. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 New to me, Scam!

    Now people are pretending to be the Post Office! Anyone else seeing these?
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    Windows 10 Activation of Windows 10 Pro

    I just had my computer repaired and the technician put in Windows 10 Pro. I get a message saying to go to settings to activate windows. I do not have a product key. The technician said it will kick in in 3 to 4 days. I asked him if this was a legal installation and he said he bought it at Best...
  12. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 New Scam, at least to me...

    Hi... Anyone else gotten an email saying that my "Order for a new, expensive laptop had been shipped and was sent to some woman in Utah"? Just got the message, and of course there's a phone number to call if you have any question, that's when they try and get your credit card and other info...
  13. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 New to me, scam!!!

    I received a new to me email message with an attached image file. I didn't click on the image and researched the senders address. ***6762720@vzwpix.com I entered the stars instead of the area code. This seems to be a new scam, at least I've not run into it before. Just a warning, and I was...
  14. C

    Windows 10 Microsoft 365 Phishing?

    See screen snip below. Can anyone tell me if this is a phishing email or a legitimate email from Microsoft? Thanks.
  15. C

    Elusive invader on my Win10 desktop

    I recently had a fake warning page pop up, saying I had malware and should call "Microsoft". I didn't. Also when I click on a link, I often get not only what I expect, but an additional tab to some additional site. I did a full scan with Defender. I ran a few free antivirus programs. I...
  16. A

    John Mcafee charged with fraud, an irony

    https://news.sky.com/story/anti-virus-software-creator-john-mcafee-charged-with-fraud-in-cryptocurrency-scam-12237417
  17. whoosh

    VIDEO Scammer Loses Her Mind Over $10,000 Mistake

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    Windows 10 Urgent: Potential Facebook Account Deletion Scam Alert!

    I received a message this morning that my Facebook account is scheduled for deletion today. I am assuming this is some sort of scan as they wanted me to log in to fb and give info- Please verify your recent account activity & confirm this deletion request to proceed. Anyone?
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    Windows 10 Renew Licensing for Windows 10

    Every time I open my laptop I get a message alerting me that it's time to renew my Windows 10 license. I got a free upgrade about a year after I bought my laptop (2014) and do not have a product key. The message I am getting is to go to PS settings and then Activation. At this point, I am...
  20. Neemobeer

    Be Extra Careful Shopping Online for the Holidays

    I'd strongly recommend everyone read the article and pass it along to friends and family. Beware, online shoppers! Cybercriminals have registered over 100,000 look-alike domains that resemble popular retail websites | Cyware Hacker News
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