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  1. PACTMOM
    Pactmom Win User

    I had a Microsoft defenders security alert that I believe was a phasing scam, but now I'm...


    I had a Microsoft defenders security alert that I believe was a phasing scam, but now I'm wondering, is my computer infected?

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    Pactmom, Sep 19, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Sep 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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  3. JACKIEANELLO
    JackieAnello Win User
    Microsoft alert scam

    Is there a scam that pops up stating "Microsoft Alert!"?

    [Original title: microsoft alert scam]
     
    JackieAnello, Sep 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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  4. JACKIEANELLO
    JackieAnello Win User

    I had a Microsoft defenders security alert that I believe was a phasing scam, but now I'm...

    Microsoft alert scam

    No, I found out about the scam after I contacted the company whose phone number was listed on the alert and paid $49.99 to fix my computer.
     
    JackieAnello, Sep 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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