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Computer Scam.

Beware of computer scam. Just clicked on a link regarding a false claim that Professor Stephen Hawking had died. The screen froze and a warning was given that my computer was infected with a virus. The only way to get into my laptop was to shut down and restart. All is now fine. The warning was to phone 0800 086 9834 to speak to an engineer from Windows (lies). When I phoned the number the engineer wanted to take control of my computer and would have wanted a huge fee to put it right. When I told him the computer was now fine he slammed the phone down. If you google 0800 086 9834 you will see posts from many others who were given a fright.

Neil Milkins ● 3019d4 Comments

Hi Carol. I phoned the freephone number yesterday and asked how much they would charge to remove the non-existent virus from my laptop. They claimed they were licenced by Microsoft to do what they do and they would charge £85.

Neil Milkins ● 3017d

Apparently there is also one claiming to be from Microsoft and asking to take control of your pc/laptop to resolve issues.

Carol Burge ● 3017d

Devious wasters aren't they.

Neil Milkins ● 3018d

I also received an email from PayPal re a supposed purchase I had made, and to click on a link.....which I obviously did not.  Not so long ago had a phone call from "BT" telling me they wanted me to log onto my computer so they could sort out my broadband connection which was showing as having a fault.  When I said it was fine, like you, phone slammed down.As you say, if in doubt check the number they want you to phone or, as I did with the supposed BT call, ring the company and ask if they been trying to contact you.

Carol Burge ● 3018d