Microtech scam?!

unfortunately, I let a mob calling themselves Global Microtech Security convinced me that they were from Microsoft, and allowed them remote access to fix my computer problems. Although I was very dubious, they seemed to be very techically knowledgeable, so i let them go ahead. But then they said that they could not go any further because my software warranty had expired, and that i had to renew it first. When I saw the different packages available, and a price involved, alarm bells went off in my head. (too late I suspect)! So I told  them that I could not renew it till my next pay, in 2 days. They said OK, but that I should delete their email, and not use the computer till then. (More bells).
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If you allowed them to remote access your computer I would even recommend you to completely re-format and re-install your computer.

 

Never allow anyone to remote access your PC that you do not know or did not ask for.

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Last updated April 23, 2025 Views 5,346 Applies to: