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01800491580 - a Fake Technical Support Number

The telephone number 1800-491-580, 01800-491-580, or +61-1800-491-580 is a fake being used by scammers pretending to be technical or customer support representatives. Scammers use texts, emails, malicious ads, or deceptive websites to display fake system warnings, notifications, or send fake order confirmations that claim they need to call 1800491580 to have the problem fixed or cancel order, although there is nothing wrong and an order was never made.

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A 1800-491-580 Technical Support Scam

If potential victims call the fake technical support number, the scammers will claim they are from Microsoft, Amazon, or other tech companies. They will trick their potential victims into visiting phishing websites that steal account credentials, personal and financial information. They may even ask their potential victims to give them remote access to their computers, which will allow them to install spyware or other malware.

If you have been tricked by this 1800-491-580 scam, please change your online passwords, and have someone trustworthy check your computer for spyware or malware that the scammers may have installed.

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