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Do Not Call 1(855)-499-5629 - it is a Fake Hotmail Support Telephone Number

Updated: March 21, 2018 2018-03-21T05:59:16 -
Posted: March 21, 2018 2018-03-21T05:58:00
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1(855)-499-5629 is a fake "Hotmail Support Team" customer service telephone number. The fake support number is being used by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into calling it. If potential victims call the number, the cybercriminals will ask them for their Microsoft account credentials(usernames and passwords). If the requested information is given to the cybercriminals, they will use it to gain access to their potential victims' account, hijack and use them fraudulently.

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The cybercriminals may even ask their potential victims to give them remote access to their computers. If they do so, the cybercriminals will secretly steal their personal or even financial information from their computers. Or, silently use their computers to commit other cybercrimes.

A Fake "Hotmail Support Team" Email

From: Microsoft <aomar@confirmedsite.club>

Sent: March 20, 2018 6:12 AM

Subject: ALERT Hotmail Accounts Have Been Hacked

You need to call now 1 855-499-5629

We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Computer

Your Private Information Is At Risk

Login Has Occurred on 3/20/2018 @ 5:03 AM EST

From IP: 36.174.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern Russia

If This Was Not You Please Call Microsoft Support Now

1 855-499-5629

Online users who have already called the fake technical support number and who have been tricked by the cybercriminals are asked to change their passwords immediately before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently.

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Posted: Apr 12, 2018 at 8:10 AM by an anonymous user from or near: Utica, New York, United States
Received an email from "CMAhoney@realitykingdom.trade saying they are answering my email on craigslist. Funny, I have not had any ad of any sort on craigslist. It had a link for me to click on. I just deleted it. Please be aware
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Posted: Mar 28, 2018 at 12:07 PM by info
Here is another scam:

-- start of scam --
From: Urgent
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:55 AM
Subject: Bank Information At Risk Call Now

You need to call now 1 855-499-5629

We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Computer
Your Private Information Is At Risk

Login Has Occurred on 3/19/2018 @ 08:29 AM EST

From IP: 36.174.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern Russia

If This Was Not You Please Call Now

1 855-499-5629
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Posted: Mar 22, 2018 at 10:47 AM by an anonymous user from or near: Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
Same here! Claims threat is from attempted log in in EASTERN Russia.

Seniors are so easily SCAMMED thank goodness I know enough to check out the numbers first.

Do not respond Just delete and them EMPTY your trash.
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Posted: Mar 21, 2018 at 12:46 PM by info
Here is another scam:

-- -- -- --
From: jpowers@realitykingdom.trade
Date: March 20, 2018 at 4:11:34 PM MDT
Subject: ALERT Hotmail Accounts Have Been Hacked

You need to call now 1-855-499-5629

We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Computer
Your Private Information Is At Risk

Login Has Occurred on 3/20/2018 @ 5:03 AM EST

From IP: 36.174.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern Russia

If This Was Not You Please Call Microsoft Support Now

1 855-499-5629
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