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Solved scam on the go from saying from windows
is there a scam .....windows refund department....got a call going to give me refund??m
a guy by the name of John Wilson// WANTED to access my computer..is this real or a scam..very nervous and said no
Complete scam. Don't let anyone that calls you access your computer.
You did the right thing saying no.
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is there a scam .....windows refund department....got a call going to give me refund??m
a guy by the name of John Wilson// WANTED to access my computer..is this real or a scam..very nervous and said no
LOL!
let me guess, he just needed your personal data, banking and/or credit card account numbers, etc., to complete the transfer??????
Think that one over pretty carefully...
"Windows Refund Department"
LOL!
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I wonder what kind of refund John Wilson would have offered if he was told all computers in the home run the free Linux Mint OS.
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I wonder what kind of refund John Wilson would have offered if he was told all computers in the home run the free Linux Mint OS.
No problem sir/ma'am even if one of your relatives use Windows you are entitled to a refund with the family plan
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I wonder what kind of refund John Wilson would have offered if he was told all computers in the home run the free Linux Mint OS.
No problem sir/ma'am even if one of your relatives use Windows you are entitled to a refund with the family plan
Sounds good - but he probably would not want to take remote control of a Linux box.
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You know what? You should follow this video to catch scammers. I suggest everyone from SevenForums to use this guide when a scammer calls. VIDEO
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