Phishing Index: Microsoft Tech Support

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The "Microsoft Tech Support" phishing over the phone (vishing) scam is a fatal scam that crooks use. This is the scene when "X" gets infected. (Note: I have never gotten this type of call, but I know about it.) Italic text is the crook speaking.

X got a phone call. He picks it up. "Hello, Microsoft Tech Support. There's a sneaky virus on Microsoft computers. I wanna check if you have one."

X gets freaked out. "Okay. 1876 Artesian Avenue, Chicago."

"Okay. When are you available? I have some other appointments today."
"3:00."
"KK. When I come, then you need to fill out a payment form. Okay?"
"Um, okay."
"Great. See you at 3!"

The crook hangs up. Too late. X knew what was coming.

Tick, tick, the clock goes. The grandfather clock chimes every hour. Then, the grandfather clock chimes three times. The doorbell rings. X hears a knock. "I'm not answering," he whispered to himself.

And on the story goes...

The crook can steal, damage your computer(s), and mess up your whole house.
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