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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
I also received the following email from ******@gmail.com. No links, just a phone number to call. I did not fall for it. Microsoft wouldn't do this without my permission and I'm willing to bet Microsoft doesn't have an email anything like that. I also checked online and see that others have reported the exact same email.
From Windows Defender>******@gmail.com
Dear Customer.
Thank you, for your order. This is your receipt make sure to save a copy for your records.
Your order has been downloaded through online update automatically
or any query contact
Customer support number +1(234)650-7411
Your order information:
Order number:
CSMA25663
Quantity :01
Description : NETWORK FIREWALL SECURITY
Price :$499
Total :$499
Product ID: 03426-OEM-5423456-0012410
Order date : AUGUST/07/2020
Shipping Method: Online
Payment Method : Credit/Debit card
Product Details: Auto download file
______________________________
Thank you for your recent purchase with us your bank statement will reflect the amount charged in next 6 business days.
If have any Dispute?
For refund or to make changes in your order, or if you have any question or suggestion please contact us +1 (234) 650-7411
Toll Free.
Please cancel the order within 24 hours or else your refund will take 45 business days.
Good Morning; I'm not sure who suppose to get this; but I've been getting emails, saying I ordered Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection for 2 yrs. @ $299.99...and I DID NOT! How do I check if someone has hacked my Windows acct? Judy E Smith
I received several calls from the following number 833-320-9885 out of Washington DC. I could hear arguing in background noise as it sounded like a call center. The person and voices in background had a chinese or asian tone in their voices. They wanted to send me an opt out form to my e mail to fill out if I did not want them to charge me $299 on my account. I asked what account and they said microsoft account. This is a scam and I turned number into the FCC complaint department. They are phishing for information and may not have anything. I am assuming the scam is chinese based by china itself. Hell, They gave us Covid and now they are trying to steal our money along with our lives.
