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I received an email stating I am being charged $199.00 for windows defender can this be true or is it a scam?
[Original Title: window defender]
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100% scam.
Windows defender comes free with Windows 10.
If you hover your mouse over any links you can then check them to see where they truly link too; I bet it isn’t Microsoft.
Have you received any strange phone calls purporting to be Microsoft/Windows techs stating you have a problem with Windows?
Just in case I would check with your bank or creating card provider to ensure this charge hasn’t been applied.
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That's definitely a phishing email, a scam.
Mark it as spam and delete it.
You might want to read: Protect yourself from phishing - Windows Help
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As it has been said, it is SCAM and FAKE for sure, make sure right click and mark it as Junk/Spam.
It is definitely a scam. Windows always offered defender free of cost. So don’t fall for this scam.
And report it to Microsoft immediately. It would save others from being scammed.
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Thank you & have a great day/evening.
