Karen C. asked

💻  Computer

I received a notice on my PC screen from Microsoft stating my PC had become inoperative due to a virus. The message instructed me to call a number on the screen. I called the number and became suspicious of the person I spoke with. Is this the type of procedure Microsoft would use, and if not, how do I ensure my PC is safe from such scams?

August 20th, 2023

Jose H. answered

The message you received is a scam. Microsoft does not send unsolicited messages or make unsolicited...

August 20th, 2023

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