How do I report SCAM to Microsoft?

Anonymous
2012-06-19T20:03:01+00:00

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HELP! 

   I want to report a phonecall/scam I received - this one last night - supposedly from Microsoft.  I want these crooks nailed to the wall.  I can't figure out how to contact a human in the Microsoft empire to give the specifics I gleaned from my caller.  Hopefully, a Microsoft personage will email me back as this is not my 1st scam by phone (my CELL PHONE!) or by EMAIL from India trying to get me to follow her 7 steps to clearing my laptop of a bunch of "vicious viruses".  I got her name, phone number, web address, etc. 

Please, Microsoft person,contact me so I can turn  my notes over to you to follow up protecting your name & our safety as best as possible and "contend removed: please don't cures  thank you" 

THANK YOU!!

R. A. Malloy    

“Content removed: please don't provide personal information due to security reason”

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers

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Anonymous
2012-07-12T18:38:19+00:00

Please read this Microsoft security article on what you need to know about these tech support scams, how to report them, and how to protect yourself.

Protect yourself from tech support scams

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-yourself-from-tech-support-scams-2ebf91bd-f94c-2a8a-e541-f5c800d18435 

Includes information on reporting scam attempts

Report phone scams (usa.gov)

Learn about how to https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds in the United States. Outside of the US, contact your local authorities.

Hope this helps,

Greg

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-05T02:46:17+00:00

    Hi KennethMiller6

    The most importantly, in these cases, the people will be vigilant and will demand the confirmation that they are failing as a Microsoft official.

    In addition to Microsoft, it never contacts anybody, nor does it intend to provide remote assistance unless it is so because of a direct contact initiated by the Customer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-05T02:41:41+00:00

    Hi markhersch

    I am sorry about that situation, can you explain in more detail how that happened?

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-06-04T18:58:41+00:00

    Unfortunately the answer is no. Unless Microsoft has found a formula off spotting these thieves. If you have evidence of who, where they are and a contact information, you need to contact the authorities. The police will take your information in hopes of matching others. This is thin as most are people from eastern countries. Never let anyone to work on your computer remotely unless you know all their information and can check it correctly.

    Good luck

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-06-04T17:34:18+00:00

    I was scammed yesterday for $200. Any way of getting that money back?

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