Victim Location 63303
Type of a scam Tech Support
– phoned me said they see malware and malicious activity on my system
– said they were Microsoft support service provider
– said they needed to remote access to my computer to show me issues with software they installed
– I agreed
– they took control of my desktop, erased backup history, installed startup script with admin privilege and set private password
– I said remove software give back control
– when the did I could not get startup to work without using admin password
– they had me at this point want $150 for 2 yr support, then discount to $50, I agree and gave credit card info
– 2 hours later they were still trying to install and clean desktop so I shut it down
– desktop now turned off,
– got cc company to cancel charges
– am now having expert either clean desktop or I will replace
– also am now contacting all email, bank, cc, credit bureau, etc.