Would Microsoft ever have my computer license I'd for Windows? - Microsoft Community

i have received phone call indicating there  problems system. wanted remote access system , gave me computer license i'd windows,  which said no 1 other microsoft have.

i believe  and have told him   after validate licence i'd. 

is  scam?

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hi,

it scam.

this advice given has phone calls malware, license expiry, etc.

we have errors , warnings in our event viewer, ploy use scare you

these so-called "microsoft" tech companies either want sell worthless software, or gain remote access computer try and steal banking , credit card details , carry out indentity theft on you.

you 1 knows if have given them remote access.

if have given them remote access , if you internet banking, contact bank, explain them , change passwords.

if use credit card online, cancel , new 1 issued you.

and way willl know free of them save data , clean install of operating system.

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and microsoft not contact you, unless have made prior arrangements them so.

there section in link i am supplying you about @ end of it

read microsoft information:

"avoid tech support phone scams"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

do not trust unsolicited calls. not provide personal information.

here of organizations cybercriminals claim from:

• windows helpdesk

• windows service center

• microsoft tech support

• microsoft support

• windows technical department support group

• microsoft research , development team (microsoft r & d team)

report phone scams

• help microsoft stop cybercriminals reportinginformation phone scam.

• in united states, use ftc complaint assistant form.

• in canada, canadian anti-fraud centre can provide support.

• in united kingdom, can report fraud unsolicited calls.

cheers.

Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy