SCAM - Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Firewall & Network Protection

Anonymous
2021-01-28T15:27:35+00:00

I received a scam email regarding order confirmation for the above this morning - One year subscription for $299.99.  I did not order this and I did not call phone number listed(1-888-601-2806). 

I just wanted to advise you of this email.  I have received a similar SCAM last year.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-01-23T22:45:51+00:00

    I got the same email, except mine said Windows Defender Treat Protection, not Threat protection. Also, the email address they gave was << Link removed by VM >It is an obvious scam.

    Don't post links to scams in this Community.

    People DO click on them out of curiousity!

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-01-23T21:08:19+00:00

    I got the same email, except mine said Windows Defender Treat Protection, not Threat protection. Also, the email address they gave was << Link removed by VM >It is an obvious scam.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-01-22T20:19:05+00:00

    I just got one today and was so glad to see this post before I responded to the email. I knew something was wrong as the grammar and spelling was wrong in some places. Also it has very decorative colors and Microsoft branding is usually quite plain and simple.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-01-21T20:53:41+00:00

    Subject: FW: FCC report - Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Firewall & Network Protection

    Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554

    SUBJECT:  Phishing scam, Pursuant to: #6503298564## Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Firewall & Network Protection

    Email address: *********@*************???? 

    Telephone number:  +1(845) 813-2389

     

    The Enforcement Bureau (EB) is the primary FCC unit responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Communications Act, the Commission's rules, orders, and various licensing terms and conditions. EB's mission is to investigate and respond quickly to potential unlawful conduct to ensure: (1) consumer protection in an era of complex communications; (2) a level playing field to promote robust competition; (3) efficient and responsible use of the public airwaves; and (4) strict compliance with public safety-related rules.

    Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Firewall & Network Protection > >< {*FCC-FR#6503298564 Is currently under investigation for computer fraud

    You have been reported to the FCC which has your case already under investigation.

    LindaSherwood2........You may want to send them something from the "FCC" like something similar to this

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-01-21T19:09:19+00:00

    I received this email today and I called the number given - +1(845) 813-2389 (Toll Free). The heavily accented person that answered said if I wanted to cancel this account, I would need to get in front of my computer. I asked him why and he said to get my money back from this purchase, I needed to say into the phone that I want my money back and get in front of my computer. I then hung up my phone.

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