Victim Location 32162
Type of a scam Tech Support
They take over your computer and request your bank account info for payment. They will only take bank accounts. They call relentlessly even after we had cancelled the bank account.
Victim Location 08088
Type of a scam Tech Support
First contacted on my computer that my personal and financial information was compromised. Initial phone call mto a company claiming to be Microsoft, transferred me to Gemini Techies, whoclaimed they would fix my computer for a fee.($169) After dealing with them, I contacted Microsoft Techies , who advised me the calls I received were scams.
Victim Location 47025
Total money lost $559.99
Type of a scam Tech Support
Pop-up message sent, warning about computer problems. Misled to believe dealing with Microsoft. Scammer claimed that malware was detected on my computer. Asked for remote access, diagnosed non-existent problem and wanted payment for unnecessary services.
Victim Location 80161
Type of a scam Tech Support
I was working on my computer when I received a message from Micro Soft, stating that my computer was in jeopardy, and a virus was detected. My computer was frozen. For a fee of $270, they would have remote access to my computer, which I allowed. They said they detected Trojan and Zeus viruses. They told me that someone was trying to steal my IP address, and they used scare tactics to convince me. I became suspicious, and I stopped payment on my account. Then I discovered that they downloaded my documents onto a USB flash drive. I had to change my bank account, cancel all credit and debit cards, and I enrolled in Identity Guard. I paid to have my computer scanned and cleaned. They have a website, and a support phone number, and appear to be legitimate. I feel so foolish and worried!
Victim Location 90620
Type of a scam Tech Support
My computer suddenly blocked and showed to call this number 1-855-968-5239 for tech support,called this number asked for my zipcode and showed my address on the screen ,was required to pay $169.99 to fix the problem, took about 30 minutes to fix it.After an hour while i was using it again it slowed down ,i called back this number above,a male with indian accent responded,guided me in the computer but i guess he lost his patience and hung up on me and call this number and it was a recordingThen i realized that it was a scam .