Navigation section

scam

  1. Firecracker

    Windows 7 Caution!!! Fake Microsoft Spam

    In te last 48 hours. Residents in Queensland and also has started in New South Whales of Australia have been facing fake Microsoft Virus alerts via the phone and in some cases via email. These callers and sender say they are from Microsoft and other computer companies saying your computer is...
    • Firecracker
    • Thread
    • alert cybercrime fraud microsoft new south wales phishing queensland scam security spam virus
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. L

    Windows 7 Windows 7 product key question

    Hi people, I've been using Vista for a while and I'm looking to upgrade to 7. However, I'm low on money at the moment and I don't particularly want to pay hundreds for it. I searched for windows product keys and found(Link Removed) that seems to be selling them at low prices, having bought...
  3. A

    Windows 7 New Malware Imitates Browser Warning Pages

    Source and screenshots of what past pages looked like and what they look like now; http://arstechnica.c...arning-page.ars
    • Adamsappleone
    • Thread
    • antivirus browser chrome encryption fake pages firefox internet explorer malicious files malware microsoft privacy protection rogue software scam security social engineering tech news threat update warning
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  4. M

    Windows 7 a phone call from windows team

    Hi i recieved a phone call, lady said she is from windows support center and my pc is sending error messages and its downloading some files without my permission that will effect my pc. she asked me to start my pc and she will tell me how to fix it, call was dropped and she did not call me...
    • Muhammad
    • Thread
    • computer error messages files pc issues phone call scam security support user experience windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. S

    Windows 7 Downgrade to genuine?

    Hi everyone, So today I logged into my computer to find that my copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64 has been deemed "not genuine". I was scammed by buying what I thought was a legit copy of Windows off ebay, for considerably less than what it was selling retail. Yes, I was greedy, no I don't need...
    • sheitmar
    • Thread
    • 64-bit control panel downgrade ebay genuine home premium installation overkill product key registry retail prices scam software license support system requirements ultimate upgrade user advice windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. whoosh

    Now how big is that pinch of salt ?

    MR Bashid Bhangar Manager Auditing Department National Investment Bank(NIB) Accra Ghana,West Africa. Tel/Fax/ Greetings, I have a proposal for you - this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honor against your will. I am 52 and I work with this bank in Ghana(one of...
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • banking bidding confidentiality egypt email fraud funds ghana interest investment manager overseas proposal scam suspicious transfer trust wealth
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  7. Celestra

    Windows 7 Rogue Antivirus Program Comes With Technical Support

    February 12, 2010 In an effort to boost sales, sellers of a fake antivirus product known as "Live PC Care" are offering their victims live technical support.
    • Celestra
    • Thread
    • antivirus cybersecurity fraud live pc care malware online safety rogue software scam software technical support
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  8. J

    Windows 7 Sneaky Software Makers

    I used PC Tools Registry Mechanics a few years ago and they slipped in an automatic renewal feature that nobody noticed unti they got billed. Webroot bought PC Tools a while ago and appar incorporated the same it's apparently hidden in their Terms of Use and you have to opt out manually. I just...
    • Joe S
    • Thread
    • automatic billing billing issues consumer fraud irritating opt out pc tools refund registry renewal scam software terms webroot
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. kemical

    Windows 7 World of Warcraft users get another worry

    World of Warcraft users get another worry Sexy girls are not always what they seem By Link Removed - Invalid URL Friday, 27 November 2009, 12:15 INSECURITY FIRM Sophos is warning World of Warcraft users to be on the look out for sexy strangers bearing dangerous gifts. According to the...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • criminals cyber threats cybersecurity data protection email gaming gaming community insecurity malware online safety password theft ransomware scam security warning social engineering sophos trojan user awareness virtual assets world of warcraft
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  10. kemical

    Windows 7 Warning...Bogus antivirus vendor

    This morning I recieved a telephone call from someone claiming to be a MS rep saying I'd reported some virus activity on my machine. He then asked me to call up my 'temp' files and with nothing being found in there he then asked me to call my 'prefetch' files. This time the folder did indeed...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • antivirus fraud malware microsoft prefetch report scam security telephone temp files vulnerability
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
Back
Top