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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.
Thank you for your paymentDear 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 throughAmount Paid: 398.51 USDPaid By: 04/19/2021Order number: #10225458478786DescriptionWindows Defender Advanced Threat ProtectionNetwork Firewall & SecurityPayment ModeVisa/Master/ PayPalCredit Card/ Debit CardThis 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
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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Received this scam:"From: Your Order #561324Sent: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 02:37:31 PM EDTSubject: Order ConfirmationINVOICEWelcome 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 6953560Registered EmailInvoice ID MS-8547-380725Issue Date 22/09/2023ProductQuantityRenewableAmountWindows Defender Firewall01Auto- (Card)399.99 USDSubtotal399.99 USDTotal399.99 USD If you require urgent assistance, please call our Experts for refund and settlement issue on 1 (845)422-4051
1(877)310-0292 is a telephone number being used by scammers.
18335543576 is being used by the scammers.
Here is another scam:"From: Your Order #1245896 Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:58:13 AM EDTSubject: Order ConfirmationMICROSOFT ACCOUNTDate: 07-28-2023Order confirmationOrder No #MS-8547-380725Dear 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: 6953560Username:Password: For product information kindly call us at 1 (833) 357-8141.Order DetailsINV No# MS-8547-380725Issued on: Friday, 07-28-2023Order summary:Product name: Windows Defender and Firewall ProtectionQuantity: 01Unit Price: $ 389.99Amount Subtotal: $ 389.99If 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 "
The scammers are using this telephone number: 1(866)554-3960
1-845-305-0633 is being used by scammers
Received this:"From: Your Order #32541558 dannywatkins549-gmail.comSent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 04:51:26 PM EDTSubject: Order ConfirmationMicrosoft AccountThank you for purchasing our product !17 Mar 2023Customer ID : 289731723Invoice ID : MS-5856-166860Email ID :Product DescriptionPriceMicrosoft Defender Firewall Protection1 Year SubscriptionValid till : 2024-03-17$ 299.99Installationfree$ 00.00PaymentSub Total :$299.99Discount :$13.00Grand Total :$287.99DEAR 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 2023NOTE Please make sure to keep invoice details in hand while contacting customer support."
Received this scam:"From: Your Order #86533 Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2022, 11:04:14 AM ESTSubject: Order ConfirmationAccount MicrosoftPayment number: MS-3750-1114011Client ID: 34994379DATE : 17-11-2022Product Name :Microsoft firewall defender.Quantity : 1Amount : $ 399.99Description : One Year SubscriptionConsult 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."
Also received this scam:"From: Windows Defender OrderSent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:07 PMTo: Dear CustomerSubject: Order ConfirmationINVOICEInvoiceNumberInvoice DateIN-88594-5492107/21/2022Billing InformationCustomer ID22145#115519Registered Emailrwb3212-gmail.comProductsDescriptionQuantityUnit PriceWindows Defender Firewall1 year subscription1$ 365.82SubtotalInstallation fee$ 365.82$ 00.00Total$ 365.82Need 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,MicrosoftCopyright 2022. All Rights Reserved."
Received this scam:"From: Windows Defender OrderSent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:30 PMTo: Dear CustomerSubject: Order Confirmation Thank you for subscribing us..Date: 07/21/2022Hello,We have received your request of purchasing subscription of Windows Defender Firewall. We will charge your account with $382.60 for this service.Registered Email:Customer ID: 58648#701410Invoice ID: MS-256895-175423Product Name: Windows Defender FirewallPlan duration:Amount:Taxes1 year plan$ 382.60$ 00.00Total$ 382.60Customer 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."
1(845)280-6431 is being used by the scammers and the product name is Microsoft Firewall Defender
"From: Windows Defender Order microsoftcorporation665sl-gmail.comSent: Monday, October 25, 2021, 11:09:18 AM EDTSubject: Order ConfirmationMicrosoft AccountThank you for choosing our servicesUser DetailsCustomer ID : 112581937Invoice ID : WIN48974984-36068Email : georgerhorvath-yahoo.comDate : 25-10-2021 Invoice DetailsProduct Name : Microsoft firewall ProtectionDescription : 1 Year subscription (till : 25-10-2022)Amount : $399.00Quantity : 1Discount : $20.00Total Amount : $379.00Dear CustomerThis email contain detailed information of your recent purchase with us of Microsoft defender it helps you protect your data in your computer for more details please contact our customer care representative.If you did not make this purchase or want to cancel subscription please contact our customer care representative within 72 hour of receiving this email. They will help you get refund for the purchase.Thank youcustomer care representative : 1-(844)-(740)-(2104)"Another scam.