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  1. Windows 7 Bogus calls claiming to be from Microsoft

    I received a call today from a representative of this website: Link Removed - Invalid URL They claimed my pc had been sending them error messages and that my 'Microsoft warrenty' (whatever that is) was out of date. I played along until I got the above details and then revealed I was a MVP...
    • kemical
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    • consumer protection error messages fraud microsoft mvp report scams security telephone warrenty
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security

  2. Windows 7 Microsoft declares war on 'sophisticated' click-fraud scheme

    Microsoft has mounted a legal offensive against scams targeting its pay-per-click advertising services, filing two lawsuits that take aim at what it says is a sophisticated new form of the crime. In two complaints filed this week, Microsoft accused web publishers of engaging in a practice it...
    • whoosh
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    • ad network advertisers advertising business ethics click fraud click laundering crime digital marketing e-commerce fraud detection fraudulent activity invalid clicks lawsuit legal action malware microsoft online advertising redorbit scams web publishing
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  3. L

    Windows 7 Watch where you purchase things on the Internet

    There are sites out there where ine can get burned and I got burned. So just letting you know. I will not name the site unless I get permission to but, it was really nice well set up site just about like Windows 7 Forums. Except this one sold software only. Naturally I purchased a week and...
    • lorenkjr1
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    • buyer beware canada consumer customer service emails experience fraud gift card internet online shopping online transactions payment phone support purchasing scams security software warnings websites windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Windows 7 114 Windows “Antivirusâ€Â￾ to Avoid at All Costs

    Link Removed - Invalid URL This year alone they will be responsible for infecting in excess of 25 million computers worldwide, but they could come close to compromising as much as 30 million machines. At the root of this epidemic lay simple social engineering tactics designed, through various...
    • whoosh
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    • antivirus cybersecurity detection fake infection malware microsoft phishing prevention protection rogue scams scareware security social engineering software threats trend updates users
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  5. J

    Windows 7 DO NOT USZE -- these are SCAMS or "Semi-Scams"

    Hi guys Finding Drivers can usually be a real pain - especially if you get a yellow exclamation mark against "Unknown Device" or "Mass Storage controller". You'll probably find it tempting to look at those programs that "Offer to fix your drivers Free" / "Scan your computer" etc etc -- they...
    • jimbo45
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    • adware computer security device manager driver search drivers free download hardware id integrated controller malware marketing tricks o2micro premium line registration fees scams software caution spam spyware tech support unknown device user advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support