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Scammers supposedly locked my computer with a pop up message while in my Facebook account, scammers used a pop-up message with the telephone number 888)238-0285 advised that I should contact Microsoft the Pop-up looked very authentic supposedly from Microsoft technical support, while going through several steps to remove the pop up I realized that something was not right about what the person on the other end of the line was asking me to do on my computer getting an uneasy feeling I discontinued the phone conversion with the scammer and hung up .Unfortunately I had already been scammed they were able to HACK my desktop and retrieve my personal information including my debit card information, and personal information. These scammers even sent me a text message to my phone to alert me about my debit card fraud however this was just another attempt to get more vital information from me .They make everything sound very authentic down to having recorded message systems. Pease be aware all this started with a supposedly Microsoft message. They were able to get my debit card information my address phone number address and social security number. Please be aware of these scammers, here are a few more numbers that they gave me to or text from stating that they were my bank Shell Credit Union. 833)950-1947 and 888)238-0285 ,508)731-3430 They are posing as Microsoft Technicians to get access to your computer's have learned that Microsoft WILL NOT call or ask you to call any phone number. Be advised this is a scam. They were able to retrieve my debit card information and attempted a $300.00 transaction that was declined but then were able to process a $200.00 purchase online from Target.

Dollars Lost

$200

Targeted Person's Location

TX, USA- 77502

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Unknown Location

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

(888) 238-0285

Web logo

Facebook

Scam Type

Tech Support

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Business name

Microsoft Technical support

Date Reported

September 18, 2023

Scam ID

753997


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