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Description
I received email that I purchased Windows Defender (555.68USD). I called number listed, 3 different times, informed each person I didn’t purchase Windows Defender and told each person my computer hasn’t worked in over a year. Each person kept saying I need to log onto my comp so they could see what is going on. I told each person, numerous times my computer doesn’t work. The first hung up on me. I called back (it sounded like the same person), told him what happened and I made the comment this sounds like a scam. He got mad and cursed at me and hung up. Third time it sounded like a different person. I explained everything again. When I said this sounds like a scam he hung up.
Targeted Person's Location
FL, USA - 32321
Scam Type
Tech Support
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Business name
Microsoft
Date Reported
July 18, 2025
Scam ID
1018096
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