855-912-1834

Call from this # did not answer because it was 1-855 and majority of them are Indian computer tech support scammers from call centers in India.

Hi  this is "Peter Stevens with Computer solutions,(aka Alpha Technology or IV TECH) the company that fixed (Hacked) your computer.
We are seeing some strange activity on your email (and gave it) please call us as soon as you receive this message.  Ask for me, Peter Stevens  call us at 1-855-912-1834  my extension is 1012

These losers think by using an American sounding name, we will return their call. WRONG. He was talking so fast I had to replay the message about 4 times... Needless to say I WILL NOT call them back.  They need to get real jobs and stop scamming people...

Claimed computer was locked, not true.  Did not call. Said ask for James

Tech Support Scam !

Never allow anyone Remote Access unless you know them to be reputable and you contacted them first! Scammers can lock you out and hold your computer ransom by changing your username password or with Syskey (Microsoft SAM Lock Tool).

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Help spread the word and prevent someone from becoming a victim.

Fact:

• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says you have been charged for something, offering a refund is a SCAMMER.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your computer called/contacted them is a SCAMMER.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your online server 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.
• Apple will never, ever call you about alleged suspicious iCloud activity.
• Microsoft error and warning messages never include phone numbers. 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• ANY Tech Support company that insists you need their services because of some error, outdated software or tries to convince you that you need to allow them remote access is a SCAMMER.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 or email to give out refunds because they are "going out of business", or to "cancel a subscription".  Companies DO NOT give refunds unless they have to.
• 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 and they don't give a refund.
• 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.
• ONLY scammers ask for gift cards and NOBODY would ask you to go to the store while remaining on the phone while you do.

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
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.

Critical errors and warnings to my IP address

I believe I was scammed

They got into my computer and now I can’t get back on

You left them in when you downloaded that program.  Now you have to take the computer to a real brick and mortar repair shop.