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Computer Help and Support

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts) Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:05 PM Aug 2012

I just got a phone call from PC wizards saying my computer has problems [View all]

They want to fix it but need access to my computer. I refused...afraid it was a scam. I checked their website and they seem legitimate but McAfee gave a warning. Do you know anything about this company or this type of phone call?

According to what they did check...I had a lot of errors . I have no idea what to do. Help!

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I just got a phone call from PC wizards saying my computer has problems [View all] Auntie Bush Aug 2012 OP

scam city. hobbit709 Aug 2012 #1

How would they know? RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #2

DO NOT give them access to your computer or ANY personal information. CurtEastPoint Aug 2012 #3

Absolute scam intaglio Aug 2012 #4

If you did not call them, hangup. Do not try to be polite or talk with them, CK_John Aug 2012 #5

It's a scam - here's a discussion link bananas Aug 2012 #6

Thanks everyone for all your help and warnings. Auntie Bush Aug 2012 #7

Red Flag! A scammer! crash101 Aug 2012 #8

Report the culprit! crash101 Aug 2012 #9

You helped me remember that we got that call last year. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #10

My wife has the most... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #12

They know your computer has problems without ever seeing it? Sounds legit. Dash87 Aug 2012 #11

You don't really need to buy anything... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #13

LOOOL... Earth Bound Misfit Aug 2012 #14

Think you're funny huh... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #15