Microsoft license key/IP address scam

Anonymous
2018-08-11T16:48:31+00:00

I just received a phone call on my cell phone, the caller ID was my own phone number. Was curious so I answered it, probably shouldn't have. I don't have a smart phone by the way. The robo voice said it was microsoft, that my windows license key was going to be deactivated because my IP address had been compromised from several different countries and they needed to set up a new IP address for me. I was then transferred to a person. Couldn't understand them so hung up. Is any of my information compromised, also concerned that the caller ID on my cell phone was my cell phone number?

Windows for home | Other | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-01-03T16:50:22+00:00

    Any response to this, Microsoft?

    I just received a call five minutes ago on my cell phone. Caller ID matched my home phone landline. Automated woman's voice (the older kind of automated technology, tempo not smooth,) said that my license key was going to be deactivated, because my IP address has been compromised, and in several countries too. I was to hold to speak to someone. I hold for no one when the caller ID is suspicious, as well as when it is in regards to one of my accounts. I can call the company back directly myself and if it's that important or legit, they'll have me on the line that way. (Same with emails. I refuse to click a link in any email, even those I am certain are legit. I'll go type the web address myself, thank you very much, and go to my account and customer service to deal with whatever.) However, Microsoft - you need to be aware this is happening. Obviously to a lot of customers since my experience matches exactly the OP's experience. 

    The same thing is happening to me. I got 5 call from the scammer this morning. they won't leave me alone

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-01-04T20:54:51+00:00

    Same thing happened to me.. I have received 5 phone calls from my own number. It was hella confusing because this is how I access my voicemail, however I had a really good feeling it was a scam so I just let the robot talk and hung up. I feel like this has probably worked on some of the less informed people out there. How is this possible and how have they not been stopped yet? Idk if I can even block the number because it's my own number lol..

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-01-05T16:40:40+00:00

    Please help I am now having the same issue as the person above.  I keep getting calls saying microsoft they are going to deactivate my IP address.  I have not or will not talk to them I just keep hanging up.  The issue is I have received at least 6 calls today since 7:30 am and now it is 11:30 and I just got another it shows in coming from my land line phone I did not pick up.  How do you stop them and how do you report it?  Please help I am not sure how to address!

    I just received a call five minutes ago on my cell phone. Caller ID matched my home phone landline. Automated woman's voice (the older kind of automated technology, tempo not smooth,) said that my license key was going to be deactivated, because my IP address has been compromised, and in several countries too. I was to hold to speak to someone.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-01-05T16:42:30+00:00

    I am having the same exact issue today did you get any replys on how to stop the calls or how to report.  I just keep hanging up and the last time I did not pick up.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-01-06T15:29:14+00:00

    This is truly a scam and what they want to do is gain access to your computor remotely. They then block the screen so you can not see what they are doing while they load their program which allows them to remote access your computor any time it is on. They are looking for financial information including passwords, stock accounts, bitcoin accounts, they are extremely knowledgeable on cryptocurrancys and how to access your account and have  the proceeds sent to their accounts. A word of caution, you should not think that because you  close a program you are safe. The only way you know you are safe is when the computer is off. You should make sure you have the latest security software preventing unauthorized remote sessions. Do it now! Dont wait till it is too late. How do I know this, I will tell you, It already happened to me and I pulled the plug on the computer. That is the only real way you know you are safe. They steal passwords so change all of your passwords periodically. If you were scammed and allowed them access, then get a internet safe software and block future remote sessions.

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