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Microsoft tech support impersonation requesting remote access and gift card payment for fake computer fix.
Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports
3 indicators identified
Microsoft Tech Support Impersonation
Microsoft does not proactively call about computer errors.
Gift Card Payment Request
Gift card payments are untraceable and a classic scammer tool.
Computer Shutdown Threat
Microsoft cannot and does not remotely shut down computers.
Microsoft never calls unsolicited about computer issues. Never give remote access to unexpected callers.
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First reported 3 months ago · 341 total reports
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