Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam

The fake "Defender Firewall Protection" email below is a scam attempting to trick potential victims into calling the fake customer service or technical support telephone number: 1 727 414 9070. The fake email being used by scammers to trick and frighten recipients into calling them regarding a fake auto-renewal that does not exist.

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Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam

The Defender Firewall Protection Scam

Thank you for your payment

Dear customer,

Thanks for using our security & protection (Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection)

Your auto-renewal security for 3 years, Thank you for the completion.

Our 24*7 support department called you for this charge but couldn’t get through

Amount Paid: 398.51 USD

Paid By: 04/19/2021

Order number: #10225458478786

Description

Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

Network Firewall & Security

Payment Mode

Visa/Master/ PayPal

Credit Card/ Debit Card

This email is informing you that your Subscription for your computer security & Protection is already activated.

The amount has been already Deduct from your account which you have provided last time to our department.

This transaction will take 72 Hours to appears on your bank statement.

If you have any question about this Renewal, then simply reach us to our support team +1 727 414 9070 (toll-free) for help.

Please don't reply to this email. To get in touch with us, +1 727 414 9070

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September 23, 2023 at 5:57 AM by
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Received this scam:

"From: Your Order #561324

Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 02:37:31 PM EDT

Subject: Order Confirmation

INVOICE

Welcome to Microsoft!

Microsoft subscription summary!

This is your invoice for your recent purchase. Your order for the automatic plan for Windows Defender Firewall has auto-upgraded successfully and the payment has been debited automatically.

Your annual product subscription for Microsoft has been renewed & updated successfully.

Customer ID      6953560

Registered Email

Invoice ID MS-8547-380725

Issue Date 22/09/2023

Product

Quantity

Renewable

Amount

Windows Defender Firewall

01

Auto- (Card)

399.99 USD

Subtotal

399.99 USD

Total

399.99 USD

If you require urgent assistance, please call our Experts for refund and settlement issue on   1 (845)422-4051

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August 11, 2023 at 10:24 AM by
Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam
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1(877)310-0292 is a telephone number being used by scammers.

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August 1, 2023 at 2:56 PM by
Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam
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18335543576 is being used by the scammers.

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July 28, 2023 at 11:10 PM by
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Here is another scam:

"From: Your Order #1245896 <jdjd71016@gmail.com>

Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:58:13 AM EDT

Subject: Order Confirmation

MICROSOFT ACCOUNT

Date: 07-28-2023

Order confirmation

Order No #MS-8547-380725

Dear customer,

Thank you for your order. This is to notify you that your service would be auto-renewed for another 1 year of Microsoft Subscription for $ 389.99 will be charged from the registered payment detail with us.

Customer Id: 6953560

Username:

Password:

For product information kindly call us at 1 (833) 357-8141.

Order Details

INV No# MS-8547-380725

Issued on: Friday, 07-28-2023

Order summary:

Product name: Windows Defender and Firewall Protection

Quantity: 01

Unit Price: $ 389.99

Amount Subtotal: $ 389.99

If any of the above information is incorrect or you would like to REVIEW or CANCEL your subscription with us, or to get refund of the amount we have charged you today, reach us immediately on our help desk.

TOLL FREE NO: 1 (833) 357-8141 "

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July 21, 2023 at 10:34 AM by
Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam
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The scammers are using this telephone number: 1(866)554-3960

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April 22, 2023 at 10:32 AM by
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1-845-305-0633 is being used by scammers

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March 18, 2023 at 8:41 AM by
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Received this:

"From: Your Order #32541558 dannywatkins549@gmail.com

Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 04:51:26 PM EDT

Subject: Order Confirmation

Microsoft Account

Thank you for purchasing our product!

17 Mar 2023

Customer ID : 289731723

Invoice ID : MS-5856-166860

Email ID :

Product Description

Price

Microsoft Defender Firewall Protection

1 Year Subscription

Valid till : 2024-03-17

$ 299.99

Installation

free

$ 00.00

Payment

Sub Total :

$299.99

Discount :

$13.00

Grand Total :

$287.99

DEAR CUSTOMER,

Thank you for being our valued customer. We appreciate your purchase of Microsoft Defender Firewall Protection and are proud to extend a 1 Year Subscription, valid until March 15th, 2024.

Should you have any questions about this purchase or invoice, please contact us through our customer help support line at 1_845_813_2473. If you wish to cancel or believe an unauthorized person has accessed your account, please contact our customer care representative who can initiate the refund process for you. Please be sure to have your invoice details handy when contacting them for assistance. 

Thank you again for choosing Microsoft Corporation, where we strive for professional improvement with every customer interaction!  All rights reserved by Microsoft Corporation in 2023

NOTE Please make sure to keep invoice details in hand while contacting customer support."

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November 17, 2022 at 10:34 PM by
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Received this scam:

"From: Your Order #86533 <ursdfgrtc@gmail.com>

Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2022, 11:04:14 AM EST

Subject: Order Confirmation

Account Microsoft

Payment number: MS-3750-1114011

Client ID: 34994379

DATE : 17-11-2022

Product Name :Microsoft firewall defender.

Quantity : 1

Amount : $ 399.99

Description : One Year Subscription

Consult with our customer service representative if you think the information above is wrong so we can fix it.

Contact our customer service representative if you didn't make this selection or if you wish to suspend it, and he will assist you in getting a full replacement of your deposit.

Contact with a supporter of our customer service team within 48 hours of obtaining this payment's contents.

Customer service representative contact: 1(845) 307-6651."

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July 21, 2022 at 11:44 PM by
Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam
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Also received this scam:

"From: Windows Defender Order

Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:07 PM

To: Dear Customer

Subject: Order Confirmation

INVOICE

Invoice

Number

Invoice Date

IN-88594-54921

07/21/2022

Billing Information

Customer ID

22145#115519

Registered Email

rwb3212@gmail.com

Products

Description

Quantity

Unit Price

Windows Defender Firewall

1 year subscription

1

$ 365.82

Subtotal

Installation fee

$ 365.82

$ 00.00

Total

$ 365.82

Need help & any questions?

We really appreciate seeing you have done several purchases with us. We would like to inform you that you are charged with the amount of$ 365.82. The deduction of the amount will be reflected in your statement in the next 24 hours.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Call us at( 1(845)-458-6.4.9.1.)

Kind Regards,

Microsoft

Copyright 2022. All Rights Reserved."

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July 21, 2022 at 11:43 PM by
Windows Defender Firewall Protection Scam
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Received this scam:

"From: Windows Defender Order

Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:30 PM

To: Dear Customer

Subject: Order Confirmation

Thank you for subscribing us..

Date: 07/21/2022

Hello,

We have received your request of purchasing subscription of Windows Defender Firewall. We will charge your account with $382.60 for this service.

Registered Email:

Customer ID: 58648#701410

Invoice ID: MS-256895-175423

Product Name: Windows Defender Firewall

Plan duration:

Amount:

Taxes

1 year plan

$ 382.60

$ 00.00

Total

$ 382.60

Customer Support: ( 1(845)-276-4.9.2.9.)

If you have any questions regarding this invoice. Please contact Customer Support team.

We glad to serve you.

Team Microsoft."

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