805-233-6727

Yes, said I have a refund coming....

Microsoft defender refund.  I didn't pay for any Microsoft defender

Yes, something about returning a pymt, poss scheme

Scam
Refund notification phishing call

Phishing call

unknown called, scam

Left a partial message, but didn't pay for something they say I will be refunded for.

Recorded message.  Could only hear part of it, but it was about a refund and my computer.  Definitely a scam.

Recording said unable to protect my computer any longer to text 1 to get refund ? ? ?

Microsoft Tech Support Scam

Phony robo scam message:

Quote:

Security alert message from Microsoft Windows service provider we would like to inform you that your Windows Defender security has been compromised for which you have paid us earlier to protect your computer now we are not able to provide any further services to your computer hence we have issued full refund against the payment you have made to us to get back your refund credited to your account please press one to get connected to our refund Department thank.

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Fact:

• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your computer called/contacted them is a SCAMMER.
• Windows Operating System licenses do not expire.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you with a message about your computer having illegal activity, is a SCAMMER.
• ANY Tech Support Warning pop-ups you get while accessing the internet asking you to call a number or visit a website, is from a SCAMMER.
• Web Browsers DO NOT have the ability to determine and warn you your computer has an error. They can only warn you about a potential malicious website. A Browser is software that allows you to surf the Internet, not diagnose a computer or phone.
• ANY Tech Support company that insists you need their services because of some error, outdated software or tries to convince you that you need to allow them remote access is a SCAMMER.
• Nobody could possibly know if your computer or devices have an issue unless you tell them or gave them access.
• Tech Support companies DO NOT call to give out refunds because they are "going out of business". In fact NO company gives refunds when going out of business unless they did not provide you with what you paid for.
• Companies DO NOT call to inform you that your subscription will be charged if you don't call back, only SCAMMERS do that. If you have a subscription with someone, they automatically charge you until you cancel it.
• Only a Scammer would want Remote Access to give a Refund.
• 3rd party Tech services DO NOT include Email account repairing or password resetting, since they can not access the email server unless it belongs to them.

Please read about how Tech Support Scammers operate the scams and warn everyone possible about them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_support_scam
TrendMicro FAQ on Tech Support Scams
How Tech Support Scams work
Microsoft -  Protect yourself from Tech Scams
Apple -Phony support calls, and other scams
FTC - Tech Support Scams
Tech scams - Fraud.org
Norton - Online Scams 101

Never trust a caller who wants to "help your computer" for any reason (unless you contacted them first), as they are only going to scam you. If you need Tech Support, you should contact a reputable local service.

after they called me the 4th time telling me there was an issue with my computer not being protected any longer I was not very nice in what I said to the guy and his reply was "You dont have to be so rude"  I told him he doesnt have to call me anymore

A definite scam. I never purchased that product.

scammer calling about computer refund

Scam to try to gain bank account info:  It pretended to be Security alert message from Microsoft Windows service provider we would like to inform you that your Windows Defender security has been compromised for which you have paid us earlier to protect your computer now we are not able to provide any further services to your computer hence we have issued full refund against the payment you have made to us to get back your refund credited to your account please press one to get connected to our refund Department thank.

Security alert message from Microsoft Windows service provider we would like to inform you that your Windows Defender security has been compromised for which you have paid us earlier to protect your computer now we are not able to provide any further services to your computer hence we have issued full refund against the payment you have made to us to get back your refund credited to your account please press one to get connected to our refund Department thank.

I called the number back knowing it was a scam but wanting to see what they wanted. Spoke to a guy who started talking about a refund for our computer purchase. Asked what purchase-software, hardware? He said software. Asked what software. He said Microsoft Windows. I said what exactly did we buy that was being refunded. He said it was a $99 refund for McAfee. I said we didn't pay $99 for McAfee software. He asked if we were running a free version. I said no but we didn't pay $99 for any software. So what exactly did we purchase that we were being refunded for? Guy started laughing and hung up. Oh well.

Refund scam robo-caller ($200), they were actually dumb enough to leave a message on my answering machine, another message to re-record & republish online on my phone scammer blacklist

A full refund against payment ...