Windows Defender Scam

Anonymous
2020-03-10T17:23:36+00:00

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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Virginia M 42,075 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2020-03-10T17:27:37+00:00

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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JuliaMarvin 22,810 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2020-03-10T17:28:17+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-17T03:36:37+00:00

    Interesting to see Msoft step in to merge another thread on basically the same spam nightmare.

    Msoft has done little to go after these scum. They certainly have the resources to investigate and  bring these various crooks to justice. They are using their its name and misrepresenting a 

    good company.

    I've been monitoring this thread for six months and all they have done is occasionally chimed in, like merging this thread with another. Or, maybe they have? And won't give us users a report.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-03T14:19:56+00:00

    I am being charged $299

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-16T12:01:53+00:00

    OMG! I received an email yesterday and I called and he wanted me to go to my computer and he would walk me through my refund process. I was travelling and did not have time but I am thankful that I check this out because I was going to call them to figure it out.

    What a bunch of crooks.

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