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SCAM - Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Firewall & Network Protection

Anonymous
2021-01-28T15:27:35+00:00

I received a scam email regarding order confirmation for the above this morning - One year subscription for $299.99.  I did not order this and I did not call phone number listed(1-888-601-2806). 

I just wanted to advise you of this email.  I have received a similar SCAM last year.

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  1. Martmcd 19,970 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-01-28T16:25:21+00:00

    Hi DesireeSedgwick

    i am glad you spotted it was a scam. unfortunately these sort of scams are all too common.

    windows defender is supplied with, and is part of, windows there is no subscription fee.

    if you would like to report this to Microsoft

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/concern/scam?Si...

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-04-21T21:03:26+00:00

    I just received the same email.  Must admit I was a bit panicked as I did not order anything.  Glad I checked before calling any phone numbers or responding to the email.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-04-21T22:37:48+00:00

    I just got the same email.  Of course the phone number failed to give any information when I looked it up.  It's just sad the Feds can't/refuse to crack down on these scumbags preying on people.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-04-29T18:07:42+00:00

    I just got the same email only mine was for $399.00.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-06T15:41:16+00:00

    I would ignore it.  Mine said they charged my card too, but I don't know how they could since I never gave them the card info.  I checked my card accounts and nothing was ever charged.  I think they want you to call to "confirm" your card info - that's how they get what they need.

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