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Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number

Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number

Do not call 1-844-994-1999 because the telephone number is a fake Microsoft Technical Support number created by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into calling it. I got a warning message on my computer where an agent claimed they do genuine Microsoft support, but I knew it was a scam because Microsoft Technical Support doesn't call their customers, the customers call them.

Recipients of the fake messages who have called 1-844-994-1999 and given out their banking information are asked to contact their banks for help, change the password of their online accounts, and contact their local authority if they gave out other sensitive information.

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Jun 15, 2018 at 7:39 PM by
Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: Sells, Arizona, United States

Got same fake message also trying to use Walmart.com. It tried to lock up computer in a loop until hard restart. Con was easy to spot because my computer is not using Microsoft Windows (Ubunto).

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Jun 13, 2018 at 2:10 PM by
Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

Got this message trying to use the Walmart.com site
6/13/2018

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Jun 15, 2018 at 11:07 AM by
Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: Houston, Texas, United States

That is what happened to us too. I immediately changed my password on my computer and ran a virus scan.

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Jun 11, 2018 at 12:49 PM by
Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Tried to order online from Walmart. Froze my computer and directed me to call the above number. Message said my IPO address had been stolen along with my private information. I became suspicious and did a phone number search. I will now alert Walmart. Thanks for this information. Trust the gut.

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Jun 12, 2018 at 11:27 AM by
Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

The same thing happened when I tried to log on to Walmart. What did Walmart tell you?

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Jun 8, 2018 at 12:08 PM by
Do Not Call 1-844-994-1999 - it is a Fake Microsoft Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: New York, United States

So glad for this site. I'm getting repeated phone calls and now computer lock, good to be able to check it out before doing anything.

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