Computer Locked Up Scam Asking to Call 1-833-301-7599

Computer Locked Up Scam Asking to Call 1-833-301-7599

Online users are asked to beware of the "Computer Locked Up" scam below, which claims their computer has been disabled and they need to contact Microsoft at this fake customer support telephone number: 1-833-301-7599. Calling the fake customer support will connect potential victims to scammers, who will pretend to be Microsoft representatives.

The Computer Locked Up Scam

Computer Locked Up Scam Asking to Call 1-833-301-7599

The scammers will ask potential victims to disclose their account credentials, personal and financial information, which will be used fraudulently. They may also be asked to give the scammers remote access to their computers. But, in doing so, the scammers will silently steal information from the computers they have remote access to.

If you were tricked by the Microsoft Windows Defender Security Center "Computer Locked" scam, please change your passwords and check for and report any fraudulent financial transactions to your bank.

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Computer Locked Up Scam Asking to Call 1-833-301-7599